Nissan draws from its 50-plus-year history in resurrecting the Z, a sports car that the automaker calls "all-new" (but is it though??) We debate theprovenance of this iteration of theZ, as well as share our first impressions of its performance, interior, and what you might lose by opting for the automatic transmission. We also debate which is the ultimate driving machine: the BMW M550i xDrive, or the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53. ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us atTalkingCars@icloud.comto send a photo, video, or text directly to theTalkingCarsteam! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions athttps://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe toTalkingCarson Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - First Impressions : 2023 Nissan Z 20:55 - Question: Which is the ultimate driving machine: the BMW 550i xDrive, or the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53? ---------------------------------- Preview: All-New 2023 Nissan Z Combines Classic Cues, Modern Performance https://www.consumerreports.org/sports-cars/nissan-z-preview-a2145463162/ 2022 New York Auto Show: Nissan Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNp1KyxJv80 Nissan Z Road Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAndC05ZXzY 2023 Nissan Z https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/nissan/z/2023/overview Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/ ----------------------------------- Check outhttp://www.ConsumerReports.orgfor the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel:http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez Follow Us on Social: Facebook:http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter:http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest:http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram:http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+:http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ