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BrianMSmith · 12-07-2009, 06:45 PM

I just got a new Z, and I've read some of the threads on oil consumption, ECU whine, etc. There's always going to be some significant problems and unhappy customers...and many will post online.

I can tell you, my impression is that the 370Z is a fabulously high qaulity and well finished car. In my opinion the ride quality is seriously impressive given the sporting ability...maybe it seems rough if you're used to a 150k Ferrari...I wouldn't know. The interior road noise is very high, but could be improved with different tires or Dynomat. It's not a problem for me, a minor annoyance considering the car I just got out of....

I just got out of a 9 year old Camaro SS, bought used with 15k miles, now with 150k miles on it, and the previous owner was a 17 year old who did burn outs in the dealer parking lot when the car was brand new.

It used oil pretty good, a quart every 1500 miles, but the performance never suffered. Way faster than the Z, and more kick in the pants. Who cares if you put $6 of oil in every couple months.

The car was a stupendous performer (on smooth roads) with modified suspension, but the squeaks and rattles just about drove me mad, and took me weeks to track them all down and fix on the interior. My wife called it a "rattle can".

I took very good care of the thing, but went through a clutch, water pump, two sets of shocks, two differentials, a speaker, and more I can't remember. The whole car vibrated, and had a very "race car" just bolted up and barely held together unrefined feel to it. I loved it, but now I'm spoiled by the luxury ride of the Z....and I'll stick with that thank you.

Oh yeah, and the rear hatch NEVER opened without being pulled on a couple times.

Yet I was still a very happy owner all these years, and enjoyed the car imensley.

So, the Z cost 2X as much as the Camaro, but has probably 5X fewer issues or concerns....if any at all.....not bad at all.

12-07-2009, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 15	370Z Quality I just got a new Z, and I've read some of the threads on oil consumption, ECU whine, etc. There's always going to be some significant problems and unhappy customers...and many will post online. I can tell you, my impression is that the 370Z is a fabulously high qaulity and well finished car. In my opinion the ride quality is seriously impressive given the sporting ability...maybe it seems rough if you're used to a 150k Ferrari...I wouldn't know. The interior road noise is very high, but could be improved with different tires or Dynomat. It's not a problem for me, a minor annoyance considering the car I just got out of.... I just got out of a 9 year old Camaro SS, bought used with 15k miles, now with 150k miles on it, and the previous owner was a 17 year old who did burn outs in the dealer parking lot when the car was brand new. It used oil pretty good, a quart every 1500 miles, but the performance never suffered. Way faster than the Z, and more kick in the pants. Who cares if you put $6 of oil in every couple months. The car was a stupendous performer (on smooth roads) with modified suspension, but the squeaks and rattles just about drove me mad, and took me weeks to track them all down and fix on the interior. My wife called it a "rattle can". I took very good care of the thing, but went through a clutch, water pump, two sets of shocks, two differentials, a speaker, and more I can't remember. The whole car vibrated, and had a very "race car" just bolted up and barely held together unrefined feel to it. I loved it, but now I'm spoiled by the luxury ride of the Z....and I'll stick with that thank you. Oh yeah, and the rear hatch NEVER opened without being pulled on a couple times. Yet I was still a very happy owner all these years, and enjoyed the car imensley. So, the Z cost 2X as much as the Camaro, but has probably 5X fewer issues or concerns....if any at all.....not bad at all. Last edited by BrianMSmith; 12-07-2009 at 06:49 PM.