Considering joining the Z family.. again

theduke1 · 03-05-2015, 09:52 AM

Been thinking about taking the leap back into the Z family again. I am a previous owner of an 08 350z. Loved the car, but it had some problems. I had to replace the CSC twice. Once I paid $1500 and the second time that part was still under warranty. Well I got fed up and decided to purchase something with more room and reliable. So I got an 09 g37 coupe in AT. Owned this vehicle for over two years now. But ever since I got rid of my MT I have had the itch to get one again.

Now what I am worried about is that Nissan has the same configuration for the clutch assembly, which includes a CSC inside of the transmission. If that part was outside of the tranny, Id be less worried about replacing it. But I don't want to buy a $30k car and then have to drop the transmission within a year. If I buy one of these should I just have the dealer install a Z Speed CSC as part of my stipulation for purchasing the vehicle?

One other thing I noticed was Nissan discontinued my favorite color, Monterey blue. Are there chances this color would come back??

Convince me to get a z...

rooftop · 03-05-2015, 09:57 AM

welcome back

JARblue · 03-05-2015, 10:10 AM

OEM CSC will fail. Eventually. The ZSpeed HD CSC is a good option. But I doubt the dealer is going to install one for you unless they are one of the few mod-friendly dealers and even then you'll end up paying for it.

As for the color, I doubt it. Also, people keep saying the next gen Z is around the corner. TBD.

All that being said, I love my 6MT DD 370Z. 63K miles and counting. GET ONE!!

theduke1 · 03-05-2015, 10:14 AM

Does anyone know what year they stopped making the Monterey Blue?

JARblue · 03-05-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by theduke1

does anyone know what year they stopped making the monterey blue?

2009-2012

Austonian · 03-05-2015, 10:25 AM

have you checked out hyundai, they have a great warranty.

Z-Girl 12 · 03-05-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by theduke1

Does anyone know what year they stopped making the Monterey Blue?

Dk but I love, love that color. Best so far!!!

DEpointfive0 · 03-05-2015, 10:31 AM

I wouldn't buy another unless you're a hardcore Z fanatic.

No chance Monterey blue is coming back on this body style

nomodsjk · 03-05-2015, 10:53 AM

You definitely want to check out the cars for sale section of this forum. There a few really over the top good deals on here

theduke1 · 03-05-2015, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I wouldn't buy another unless you're a hardcore Z fanatic.

No chance Monterey blue is coming back on this body style

I love the platform. Its why I went out and bought a g37.

My old 350z had the light brown leather which I thought looked incredible. If I could find a touring vehicle in monteray with that trim, that would be ideal. Guess Ill just have to keep a lookout!

Does anyone know if catback exhausts from g37 port over to 370z? Or is the 370z shorter?

Limeybastard · 03-05-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by theduke1

I love the platform. Its why I went out and bought a g37.

My old 350z had the light brown leather which I thought looked incredible. If I could find a touring vehicle in monteray with that trim, that would be ideal. Guess Ill just have to keep a lookout!

Does anyone know if catback exhausts from g37 port over to 370z? Or is the 370z shorter?

I have heard the G37 exhaust will stick out further a little on the Z,

Silly Rabbit · 03-05-2015, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduke1

I love the platform. Its why I went out and bought a g37.

My old 350z had the light brown leather which I thought looked incredible. If I could find a touring vehicle in monteray with that trim, that would be ideal. Guess Ill just have to keep a lookout!

Does anyone know if catback exhausts from g37 port over to 370z? Or is the 370z shorter?

Montrey blue with Persimmon interior.

kenchan · 03-05-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by theduke1

I am a previous owner of an 08 350z. Loved the car, but it had some problems. I had to replace the CSC twice..

theduke1 · 03-05-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit

Montrey blue with Persimmon interior.

That is the car. Wish it was 2012 though.

Magic Bus · 03-05-2015, 02:22 PM

Yup CSC on the 370Z also. If you're set on getting a Monterey Blue, then you're buying used. I say, set a price on what you're willing to pay for the car. Example $25,000 but you find one for $22,500, swap out the CSC for a Z Speed one and you'll still have some money left for additional mods. Or just keep that money in a rainy day fund to repair the CSC when it happens.

While I don't want my CSC to go out on me, that didn't stop me from buying a Z. I've just set some money aside to replace it with an aftermarket one, when it does go out.

Good luck on your decision. By the way, I came from a 08 G35C A/T before the Z, but after 2 1/2 years of ownership, I couldn't be happier with my Z.

03-05-2015, 09:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
theduke1 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: va Posts: 6 Drives: g37 Rep Power: 10	Considering joining the Z family.. again Been thinking about taking the leap back into the Z family again. I am a previous owner of an 08 350z. Loved the car, but it had some problems. I had to replace the CSC twice. Once I paid $1500 and the second time that part was still under warranty. Well I got fed up and decided to purchase something with more room and reliable. So I got an 09 g37 coupe in AT. Owned this vehicle for over two years now. But ever since I got rid of my MT I have had the itch to get one again. Now what I am worried about is that Nissan has the same configuration for the clutch assembly, which includes a CSC inside of the transmission. If that part was outside of the tranny, Id be less worried about replacing it. But I don't want to buy a $30k car and then have to drop the transmission within a year. If I buy one of these should I just have the dealer install a Z Speed CSC as part of my stipulation for purchasing the vehicle? One other thing I noticed was Nissan discontinued my favorite color, Monterey blue. Are there chances this color would come back?? Convince me to get a z...

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	OEM CSC will fail. Eventually. The ZSpeed HD CSC is a good option. But I doubt the dealer is going to install one for you unless they are one of the few mod-friendly dealers and even then you'll end up paying for it. As for the color, I doubt it. Also, people keep saying the next gen Z is around the corner. TBD. All that being said, I love my 6MT DD 370Z. 63K miles and counting. GET ONE!! __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Yup CSC on the 370Z also. If you're set on getting a Monterey Blue, then you're buying used. I say, set a price on what you're willing to pay for the car. Example $25,000 but you find one for $22,500, swap out the CSC for a Z Speed one and you'll still have some money left for additional mods. Or just keep that money in a rainy day fund to repair the CSC when it happens. While I don't want my CSC to go out on me, that didn't stop me from buying a Z. I've just set some money aside to replace it with an aftermarket one, when it does go out. Good luck on your decision. By the way, I came from a 08 G35C A/T before the Z, but after 2 1/2 years of ownership, I couldn't be happier with my Z.