Help me chose between 2012-2015 Z

shadow85 · 10-04-2015, 05:58 AM

Hey guys I am still in the market for a Z, and will be buying one very soon in Australia. Can sum1 tell me what are the differences between the 2012-2015 models, besides the cosmetic chance between 2012 and 2013.

Reason being is I had my budget set to $38-40K AUD and found some 2012(MY11) models that I like. But all the ones in that model that I liked from carsales.com.au have been selling out and I am now finding it difficult to find some more on carsales that I like in the 2012-2013 range. But recently I found some nice 2013 (MY13) ones that are a bit more expensive and then I also found a very new 2014 (MY15) for ~$43K AUD here:

2014 Nissan 370Z Z34 Auto MY15

Was wondering is that extra $4-6K is worth it from the one in the above link compared to say an older model like:

2012 Nissan 370Z Z34 Manual MY11

I dont know if I should fork out more for the newer model??

Btw all Zs in Australia are touring models. I havent seen any base models.

sambar · 10-04-2015, 11:15 AM

I'd suggest the 2014 one if it wasn't an automatic. Are you looking for a manual or an auto, decide based on that.

Neither of them seems to be a sport, I'd try to find one with sport.

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Merv · 10-04-2015, 11:33 AM

Only 22000miles on the 2012! I would snap that one up(I'm partial to manuals)save a bit of money as well.

kynseon · 10-04-2015, 06:15 PM

the 2012 and slap some bolt ons.

shadow85 · 10-04-2015, 07:07 PM

I don't mind if it's manual or auto tbh. They are both as quick as each other rite?

So you guys rekon 2012 model? If I did get that model I won't be modding it anytime soon as I will be saving up for a house after buying the car.

danegrey · 10-04-2015, 08:24 PM

go with the 2012, I always preferred the front end vs the look of the 350 on the 2013 on...
then again I am biased I have a 2012 and love it.... manual all the way

Memphis370Z · 10-04-2015, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow85

I don't mind if it's manual or auto tbh. They are both as quick as each other rite?

So you guys rekon 2012 model? If I did get that model I won't be modding it anytime soon as I will be saving up for a house after buying the car.

Auto is quicker...

Not saying it's as fun as a manual, just saying it's quicker.

mag_black · 10-04-2015, 09:36 PM

I would grab the 2012 because it's manual and you have more lip options. Maybe negotiate both and see which one ends up being the better deal?

sambar · 10-05-2015, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Auto is quicker...

Not saying it's as fun as a manual, just saying it's quicker.

That doesn't matter unless you're doing drag races all day. If you are, there are better cars for that. The Z is about fun.

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shadow85 · 10-05-2015, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mag_black

I would grab the 2012 because it's manual and you have more lip options. Maybe negotiate both and see which one ends up being the better deal?

Well the guy selling the 2015 model wants $43K AUD and it only has 6000kms on it, whilst the 2012 model from the dealer wants $36-37K AUD that has 35000kms on it. The 2015 model seems a pretty good deal koz most other 2014-2015 model Zs are going for around the same price of $43-45K but they all have almost 5-6x the kms on them. But I am not sure if I am going to spend an extra $7K for it, so I think I will go the 2012 model from the dealer, he just send me some better pics of it, and it is so gorgeous.

Nixin · 10-05-2015, 09:03 AM

Go for the 2012 with the manual trans!

mishuko · 10-05-2015, 09:30 AM

if you're able to tell any meaningful difference of 0.1 of a second then go for the 'quicker one'

last time i checked no one here is a pro-circuit driver and fighting for hundredths of seconds so really a moot point.

aside from the front fascia, i believe a slight change in the suspension (if at all), an 'oil cooler', and i believe the newer one you listed may come with the sound augmentation.

my preference is the 2012< because i like the fangz. although the rims on the newer ones are slightly more sleek (on the sports package) so yea....

FPenvy · 10-06-2015, 09:03 AM

go 2012 auto.

the front bumper on the 2013+ is ugly to me and it's basically them switching back to the 350 front bumper. I hate the 350 lol

orrrrr if your budget can stretch go 2015 nismo auto.

ramoszx12r · 10-06-2015, 11:45 AM

2015 if the money is right.

GSS138 · 10-06-2015, 03:59 PM

I'm partial but the 12 is my favorite. They added the nominal oil temp stabilizer, the DTRL's I always though looked a little iffy. After '12 it seems like all they did was add a bunch of worthless crap.

10-04-2015, 05:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 918 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	Help me chose between 2012-2015 Z Hey guys I am still in the market for a Z, and will be buying one very soon in Australia. Can sum1 tell me what are the differences between the 2012-2015 models, besides the cosmetic chance between 2012 and 2013. Reason being is I had my budget set to $38-40K AUD and found some 2012(MY11) models that I like. But all the ones in that model that I liked from carsales.com.au have been selling out and I am now finding it difficult to find some more on carsales that I like in the 2012-2013 range. But recently I found some nice 2013 (MY13) ones that are a bit more expensive and then I also found a very new 2014 (MY15) for ~$43K AUD here: 2014 Nissan 370Z Z34 Auto MY15 Was wondering is that extra $4-6K is worth it from the one in the above link compared to say an older model like: 2012 Nissan 370Z Z34 Manual MY11 I dont know if I should fork out more for the newer model?? Btw all Zs in Australia are touring models. I havent seen any base models.

10-04-2015, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Merv Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 518 Drives: 11 GM grey sport tou Rep Power: 14	Only 22000miles on the 2012! I would snap that one up(I'm partial to manuals)save a bit of money as well. __________________ Swift springs \| upgraded headlights \| stillen gen3 cai \| FI HFC's and FI CBE \| ecutek tune in the mail!

10-04-2015, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	go with the 2012, I always preferred the front end vs the look of the 350 on the 2013 on... then again I am biased I have a 2012 and love it.... manual all the way mishuko likes this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

10-04-2015, 09:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	I would grab the 2012 because it's manual and you have more lip options. Maybe negotiate both and see which one ends up being the better deal? __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

10-05-2015, 09:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	Go for the 2012 with the manual trans! sunkist350z likes this.

10-04-2015, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
sambar Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 56 Drives: 370Z-2012-6MT Rep Power: 10	I'd suggest the 2014 one if it wasn't an automatic. Are you looking for a manual or an auto, decide based on that. Neither of them seems to be a sport, I'd try to find one with sport. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-04-2015, 06:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
kynseon Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 183 Drives: 14 370z M6 Rep Power: 11	the 2012 and slap some bolt ons.

10-04-2015, 07:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 918 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	I don't mind if it's manual or auto tbh. They are both as quick as each other rite? So you guys rekon 2012 model? If I did get that model I won't be modding it anytime soon as I will be saving up for a house after buying the car.

10-05-2015, 09:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	if you're able to tell any meaningful difference of 0.1 of a second then go for the 'quicker one' last time i checked no one here is a pro-circuit driver and fighting for hundredths of seconds so really a moot point. aside from the front fascia, i believe a slight change in the suspension (if at all), an 'oil cooler', and i believe the newer one you listed may come with the sound augmentation. my preference is the 2012< because i like the fangz. although the rims on the newer ones are slightly more sleek (on the sports package) so yea.... Smashley likes this.

10-06-2015, 11:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
ramoszx12r Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Carneys point NJ Posts: 665 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo White. Rep Power: 1428	2015 if the money is right. __________________ Tony Ramos

10-06-2015, 03:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	I'm partial but the 12 is my favorite. They added the nominal oil temp stabilizer, the DTRL's I always though looked a little iffy. After '12 it seems like all they did was add a bunch of worthless crap. Silly Rabbit and BC416 like this. __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

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