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Originally Posted by Redglare
most people don't have any ECU issues, all the problems you listed just seem unlucky... the 370 is way more reliable compared to other cars in its class/price range.
You want unreliable? check out any WRX or STi, those boxer turbo engines are the definition of ticking time bomb, pick any issue you can think of at random - that subie will have it.
My friends 2015 wrx premium already went through 2 clutches (bone stock) and various drivetrain issues, he is planning to ditch it soon as the warranty runs out.
subaru created an artificial demand by not making enough of their sh1tboxes, everyone seems to just shrug at the reliability of this overpriced car.
I'd never buy a WRX or STi until they take a lesson from honda, toyota or nissan on how to build a reliable engine.
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Could not agree more!
Stay away from the 06-07 wrx, as it has a taller final drive, so when you put that big turbo on it, plan on 3rd gear grenading itself.
The stock clutch lasted until around 45k miles, then every exedy clutch after that would self destruct. The biggest problem is the five speed design was NEVER meant to have that kind of power placed on it. The throw out bearing design is the worst.
I don't miss a day of owning that tin can on wheels. Cobb made a TON of money catering to the masses that bough into it, and I was one of 'em. However, every single part that went on, needed a new tune to do it reliably.
As a side benefit, you get more attention from dudes than chicks (the Z brings on the ladies, they must think it's a Porsche?), you get pulled over once every 3-6 weeks, the clutch will randomly not fully engage no matter how "smooth" of a driver you think you are.
People cap on how bad the Z handles for some reason, obviously they've never driven an understeering wrx, that when modified, has the worst lift off over steer I've ever experienced, and that's after 3 different alignments, 5 different tire combinations...and that rear "diff"!!! ha!! you think the 370z's rear diff is bad, go drive any wrx.
So basically unless you buy an STi, just don't bother. I've accepted the fact that the 370z is slower from about 70-140mph, but I don't need to slow for turns and feel like I'm going to die in the thing. It's just a BILLION times more confidence inspiring even when stock!
Sorry had to chime in on this one... I have $13k in receipts in a folder somewhere, wrx = gateway drug with not so great results.