Help me end my 2 yr car search

mrparis · 05-06-2015, 09:49 PM

Hello everyone.

I have been researching cars for a long time.

I keep coming back to the z...

I first test drove a base model and thought it was ok.. then i test drove a touring with rev match and was like... this is amazing !.. so i thought if i bought one it would be touring or sport with rev match.
I'm sure you get this alot on here but i wanna ask these dumb questions.
After talking to a nissan rep about possible reliability issues he said go for a more newer one if you get one. like 2011 on up.. for the year 2010 consumer reports said the minor trans problems and body integrity was average .
but they said for it was the most reliable sports car out of all the sports cars

so my question to actual owners is what problems have you had ? I see there is also some starting problems

I'm gonna be using this car for a long drive to work daily. I love the looks on the car .. so tell me your problems.

Zoren 370 · 05-06-2015, 09:53 PM

Do you already drive and own a 2009 370Z?

mrparis · 05-06-2015, 10:04 PM

No.. drive a 2008 scion xb... the toaster.. super reliable.. 210k miles no problems.. Im looking at 2013 honda accord coupe v6 2014 honda civic si coupe. etc

Zoren 370 · 05-06-2015, 10:16 PM

mrparis
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: ny
Posts: 19
Drives: 2009 370z
Rep Power: 1

Not what it say in your handle? Just want to clarify thats all.
So not to confuse anyone. Thanks

Zoren 370 · 05-06-2015, 10:22 PM

To answer some of your question the Z particularly the 2009-2010 models have the following.

1. CSC failures 2009 -up
2. Steering lock failures. 2009 models
3. Oil temp going limp mode when driven hard on track- need oil cooler

90 ST · 05-06-2015, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

To answer some of your question the Z particularly the 2009-2010 models have the following.

1. CSC failures 2009 -up
2. Steering lock failures. 2009 models
3. Oil temp going limp mode when driven hard on track- need oil cooler

This.
I've got over 200,000 mile on mine, and have only ever had the first two of these, as well as a couple other problems, Fuel sending unit, was the only other not ware item. I've had a couple odd things. see thread on it. Search problems after 200,000 miles

louiey370z · 05-07-2015, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

To answer some of your question the Z particularly the 2009-2010 models have the following.

1. CSC failures 2009 -up

2. Steering lock failures. 2009 models

3. Oil temp going limp mode when driven hard on track- need oil cooler

Steering lock also happened on my 2011

Magic Bus · 05-06-2015, 10:28 PM

What Zoren said, plus fuel starvation on long right turns when Z is low on gas. CSC is only for manual transmissions. For more in info. Type, problems 370Z.com in google.

kenchan · 05-06-2015, 10:38 PM

just buy one and end it.

90 ST · 05-06-2015, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

just buy one and end it.

Now what steps would one take to do that? Lol

mrparis · 05-07-2015, 12:54 AM

so if i buy one get a automatic 2011 or higher touring?

gomer_110 · 05-07-2015, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrparis

so if i buy one get a automatic 2011 or higher touring?

2012 and up sport+touring. The '12+ didn't have the dreaded steering lock and also came with a small factory oil cooler. The oil cooler is not good enough for tracking the car but for DD purposes should be fine.

There's nothing wrong with the manuals but you just have to know that you will be replacing the CSC at some point. There are a couple of great aftermarket options that are rock solid.

Z_ealot · 05-07-2015, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

2012 and up sport+touring. The '12+ didn't have the dreaded steering lock and also came with a small factory oil cooler. The oil cooler is not good enough for tracking the car but for DD purposes should be fine.

There's nothing wrong with the manuals but you just have to know that you will be replacing the CSC at some point. There are a couple of great aftermarket options that are rock solid.

July 2011 and forward production runs of 370Z did not have the steering lock

kenchan · 05-07-2015, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

Now what steps would one take to do that? Lol

You mean you want my diy for this?

rooftop · 05-07-2015, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

You mean you want my diy for this?

Step 1: buy 370Z
Step 2: end it

Am I doing it right?

05-06-2015, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrparis Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: ny Posts: 21 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 11	Help me end my 2 yr car search Hello everyone. I have been researching cars for a long time. I keep coming back to the z... I first test drove a base model and thought it was ok.. then i test drove a touring with rev match and was like... this is amazing !.. so i thought if i bought one it would be touring or sport with rev match. I'm sure you get this alot on here but i wanna ask these dumb questions. After talking to a nissan rep about possible reliability issues he said go for a more newer one if you get one. like 2011 on up.. for the year 2010 consumer reports said the minor trans problems and body integrity was average . but they said for it was the most reliable sports car out of all the sports cars so my question to actual owners is what problems have you had ? I see there is also some starting problems I'm gonna be using this car for a long drive to work daily. I love the looks on the car .. so tell me your problems.

05-06-2015, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
mrparis Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: ny Posts: 21 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 11	No.. drive a 2008 scion xb... the toaster.. super reliable.. 210k miles no problems.. Im looking at 2013 honda accord coupe v6 2014 honda civic si coupe. etc Zoren 370 likes this.

05-06-2015, 10:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	What Zoren said, plus fuel starvation on long right turns when Z is low on gas. CSC is only for manual transmissions. For more in info. Type, problems 370Z.com in google. Zoren 370 likes this.

05-06-2015, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	just buy one and end it. 90 ST, jpkirk and rooftop like this.

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05-06-2015, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Do you already drive and own a 2009 370Z?

05-06-2015, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	mrparis Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: ny Posts: 19 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 1 Not what it say in your handle? Just want to clarify thats all. So not to confuse anyone. Thanks

05-06-2015, 10:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	To answer some of your question the Z particularly the 2009-2010 models have the following. 1. CSC failures 2009 -up 2. Steering lock failures. 2009 models 3. Oil temp going limp mode when driven hard on track- need oil cooler

05-07-2015, 12:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
mrparis Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: ny Posts: 21 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 11	so if i buy one get a automatic 2011 or higher touring?