New 2009 370z! But some questions..

vectorman82 · 07-24-2012, 11:03 AM

I gotta say, despite the stigma of driving a car like this in Alaska I absolutely love it.

But here's the deal..

I got this car slightly used (26000 or so miles), and already I am hearing noises and things that seem like they shouldn't be happening to a vehicle this new. The clutch engages at random points, but mostly near the top ofthe pedal, and there's a squealing noise when driving down the road. I can notice it when the window is down, but it is so faint other people sometimes don't.

Fellow z owners - is this car known for being clunky, noisy and quirky? Or should I be worried.. I'm ok with it if it is normal..

tjlazer · 07-24-2012, 11:06 AM

I have 25,600 miles on mine and I do not have any of these issues. I would say NO. Take it to the dealer to get check out asap. I assume warantee is out?

3zworld · 07-24-2012, 11:28 AM

I have the 2009 Touring and other than the normal road noise you get in the cabin (soon to be fixed via Dynomat) there are no squeeling and clunking noises, I would be worried yes.

vectorman82 · 07-24-2012, 11:34 AM

Nah from what I understand the warranty is on its last legs.

Also forgot to mention, probably because of the wonky clutch pedal feel it does buck a bit when driving around. Coming from a 2004 Gto, this seems like a lot of problems for a car this new/nice.

I have an appt to have it looked at, but it's weeks away. I'll listen to ideas until then, stuff to tell the dealer to look at when I take it in.

DR_ · 07-24-2012, 11:52 AM

That's the problem with buying used. Was the first owner in Alaska? 26k Alaska miles is a lot different than 26k Texas miles.

tjlazer · 07-24-2012, 12:10 PM

Also keep in mind the clutch on this car is rough and not smooth. It's like a race clutch. I stalled the car like 50 times the first few months I was driving it. lol

binary0x01 · 07-24-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Also keep in mind the clutch on this car is rough and not smooth. It's like a race clutch. I stalled the car like 50 times the first few months I was driving it. lol

Lol. I stalled it one time in reverse and that's it. But I have driven all stick cars and previous car was a truck with a really rough clutch, so I guess that coached me well

vectorman82 · 07-24-2012, 01:18 PM

Haha same here. I killed it a couple times during the test drive.. Wausau different coming from a gto

vectorman82 · 07-24-2012, 01:28 PM

Was... Stupid autocorrect. Lol

KaienZ34 · 07-24-2012, 04:10 PM

Frost, one of the mods is in alaska i forget which city. Like others have said take it in for a check up.

vectorman82 · 07-24-2012, 05:43 PM

I will see what they say as soon as I can get her to the dealers.

In the mean time, any bets?

I am thinking throw out bearing, as the squeal and Whiney transmission sound are some strong symptoms.

All In all, a great car in every aspect

6MT · 07-28-2012, 09:11 AM

Hi

vectorman82 · 08-08-2012, 02:32 PM

Further things I have found if this topic is still being read :

Oil change - clunking is gone. If I turn off SRM the squealing/squeaking goes away. It still stutters on starts If I have VDC on, but might be in part because I am Rollin on blizzacks in not winter..

falconfixer · 08-09-2012, 07:35 AM

Gotta stop by and say

Moved from Anchorage a couple of years back and can't wait to move back up someday. I agree that 26K Alaska miles are rough and if the previous owner drove it up the ALCAN that's even worse.

LakeShow · 08-10-2012, 02:24 AM

Welcome!!

07-24-2012, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
vectorman82 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 7 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z S M6 Rep Power: 13	New 2009 370z! But some questions.. I gotta say, despite the stigma of driving a car like this in Alaska I absolutely love it. But here's the deal.. I got this car slightly used (26000 or so miles), and already I am hearing noises and things that seem like they shouldn't be happening to a vehicle this new. The clutch engages at random points, but mostly near the top ofthe pedal, and there's a squealing noise when driving down the road. I can notice it when the window is down, but it is so faint other people sometimes don't. Fellow z owners - is this car known for being clunky, noisy and quirky? Or should I be worried.. I'm ok with it if it is normal..

07-24-2012, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	I have 25,600 miles on mine and I do not have any of these issues. I would say NO. Take it to the dealer to get check out asap. I assume warantee is out? __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

07-24-2012, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Also keep in mind the clutch on this car is rough and not smooth. It's like a race clutch. I stalled the car like 50 times the first few months I was driving it. lol __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

07-24-2012, 04:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Frost, one of the mods is in alaska i forget which city. Like others have said take it in for a check up. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

07-28-2012, 09:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
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07-24-2012, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
3zworld Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 257 Drives: '09 370z -Boosted Rep Power: 14	I have the 2009 Touring and other than the normal road noise you get in the cabin (soon to be fixed via Dynomat) there are no squeeling and clunking noises, I would be worried yes.

07-24-2012, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
vectorman82 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 7 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z S M6 Rep Power: 13	Nah from what I understand the warranty is on its last legs. Also forgot to mention, probably because of the wonky clutch pedal feel it does buck a bit when driving around. Coming from a 2004 Gto, this seems like a lot of problems for a car this new/nice. I have an appt to have it looked at, but it's weeks away. I'll listen to ideas until then, stuff to tell the dealer to look at when I take it in.

07-24-2012, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	That's the problem with buying used. Was the first owner in Alaska? 26k Alaska miles is a lot different than 26k Texas miles.

07-24-2012, 01:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
vectorman82 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 7 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z S M6 Rep Power: 13	Haha same here. I killed it a couple times during the test drive.. Wausau different coming from a gto

07-24-2012, 01:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
vectorman82 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 7 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z S M6 Rep Power: 13	Was... Stupid autocorrect. Lol

07-24-2012, 05:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
vectorman82 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 7 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z S M6 Rep Power: 13	I will see what they say as soon as I can get her to the dealers. In the mean time, any bets? I am thinking throw out bearing, as the squeal and Whiney transmission sound are some strong symptoms. All In all, a great car in every aspect

08-08-2012, 02:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
vectorman82 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 7 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z S M6 Rep Power: 13	Further things I have found if this topic is still being read : Oil change - clunking is gone. If I turn off SRM the squealing/squeaking goes away. It still stutters on starts If I have VDC on, but might be in part because I am Rollin on blizzacks in not winter..

08-09-2012, 07:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 77	Gotta stop by and say Moved from Anchorage a couple of years back and can't wait to move back up someday. I agree that 26K Alaska miles are rough and if the previous owner drove it up the ALCAN that's even worse.

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