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280z/300zx · 07-07-2011, 02:24 PM

My previous 09 was an early build date, so one of the first few months built. Had the car for almost 2 years and a total of 6500 miles. Never had an overheat issue or used a drop of oil. Temps stayed consistantly at 220 in Vegas 110+ degree weather. Temps stayed at 190-200 in the winter. On the days I took it to the strip or auto-x it usually would go up to 240-250 and as soon as the run was over it would drop back down to 220. Again, never used oil, but I only did 2 oil changes on it

My 2010 Nismo hasn't used any oil either. Had the car about 8mo now and 8k miles on it. Temps seem to run about the same as my 09 did. The only thing I did notice differently is that on my last trip to Calif. the temps did go up to about 24-250 while going up Baker hill. This is a common area for cars to overheat in the summer as you change elevation by something like 2000ft. My previous 09 never had a problem but my 2010 seems to not like this hill much.

With both cars I've never hit limp mode. The engine temp issues seems to be hit and miss with people on the board. Some people have had issues but I'd say 90% of owners haven't. I know you don't plan to track your car so chances are you will never have a problem. It should be mentioned that the 350z had the same issues but it was never made a big deal because there wasn't an oil temp gauge in the car. Since the 370z has one everyone can monitor it and it's become much more public.

As for the price of the 09 I don't think 27k is bad personally. I see where they feel they have an almost brand new car and therefore want top dollar but in this economy why pay top dollar. Explain to them that you can get a brand new 2011 for not much more. Another good point is if you bought the 09 for 30k and were to then turn around and trade it in or sell privately you would be hard pressed to get 30k for it. Most 09's seem to get about 23-25k in trade and sell privately for 27-28k. Try talking to them about it more and if still no deal let it sit. Check back in a few weeks and see if they are willing to change their tune.

07-07-2011, 02:24 PM	#110 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	My previous 09 was an early build date, so one of the first few months built. Had the car for almost 2 years and a total of 6500 miles. Never had an overheat issue or used a drop of oil. Temps stayed consistantly at 220 in Vegas 110+ degree weather. Temps stayed at 190-200 in the winter. On the days I took it to the strip or auto-x it usually would go up to 240-250 and as soon as the run was over it would drop back down to 220. Again, never used oil, but I only did 2 oil changes on it My 2010 Nismo hasn't used any oil either. Had the car about 8mo now and 8k miles on it. Temps seem to run about the same as my 09 did. The only thing I did notice differently is that on my last trip to Calif. the temps did go up to about 24-250 while going up Baker hill. This is a common area for cars to overheat in the summer as you change elevation by something like 2000ft. My previous 09 never had a problem but my 2010 seems to not like this hill much. With both cars I've never hit limp mode. The engine temp issues seems to be hit and miss with people on the board. Some people have had issues but I'd say 90% of owners haven't. I know you don't plan to track your car so chances are you will never have a problem. It should be mentioned that the 350z had the same issues but it was never made a big deal because there wasn't an oil temp gauge in the car. Since the 370z has one everyone can monitor it and it's become much more public. As for the price of the 09 I don't think 27k is bad personally. I see where they feel they have an almost brand new car and therefore want top dollar but in this economy why pay top dollar. Explain to them that you can get a brand new 2011 for not much more. Another good point is if you bought the 09 for 30k and were to then turn around and trade it in or sell privately you would be hard pressed to get 30k for it. Most 09's seem to get about 23-25k in trade and sell privately for 27-28k. Try talking to them about it more and if still no deal let it sit. Check back in a few weeks and see if they are willing to change their tune.