significant changes to 2013 model

Rmac · 06-23-2016, 09:55 AM

Hi I am wondering, other than the aesthetic changes to the Z in 2013, what are some notable differences in the newer years? Any improvements to the drivetrain?

Looking to buy a Z and trying to decide if it's worth going for a 2013+. If you were about to buy a Z right now what year would you be looking for?

Appreciate any input

370ZBlk · 06-23-2016, 10:20 AM

I cant speak on behalf of the older models except for the aesthetic changes, but I bought a 2014 and it's great.. Keep in mind if you buy a newer one it may have factory warranty intact in-case something goes wrong. Best of luck.

JARblue · 06-23-2016, 10:28 AM

Other than the differences between models (which have not changed for the most part other than organization of the packages), the only changes in recent years have been aesthetic. So get whichever one you like better. Personally, I hate the day time running lights on any of the front bumpers. The newer Nismo front bumpers are pretty slick except for those lights.

madeinjapan · 06-23-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rmac

Hi I am wondering, other than the aesthetic changes to the Z in 2013, what are some notable differences in the newer years? Any improvements to the drivetrain?

Looking to buy a Z and trying to decide if it's worth going for a 2013+. If you were about to buy a Z right now what year would you be looking for?

Appreciate any input

front bumper

rear bumper light

red brakes

cooltoy · 06-23-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinjapan

red brakes

cooltoy · 06-23-2016, 11:56 AM

To add to the list - euro tuned suspension, DRL's, wheels and added magma red colour.

mishuko · 06-23-2016, 01:01 PM

Introduction of the oem oil cooler.. ny 2012 has it before the refresh

JARblue · 06-23-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

Introduction of the oem oil cooler.. ny 2012 has it before the refresh

That is the only 'performance' upgrade, and it doesn't count because it is pretty much worthless as an oil cooler

MagmaRed370z · 06-23-2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

magma red colour.

Yup

JARblue · 06-23-2016, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

added magma red colour.

I believe that color is going away for 2017 and they are bringing back the Chicane yellow.

cooltoy · 06-23-2016, 01:38 PM

You are correct.

kenchan · 06-23-2016, 01:52 PM

Thought da yr today waz 2016?

cooltoy · 06-23-2016, 02:00 PM

You are correct.

madeinjapan · 06-23-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

on sport models

yes sir

Rmac · 06-24-2016, 05:49 PM

thanks for contributing guys, lots of good info

2013+ doesnt seem to be a big dealio unless you really need a set of LED strips in your life. i REALLY want a monterey blue. someone with 6mt sport MB PM ME NOW GO FAST MAN ))

06-23-2016, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rmac Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada / NY Posts: 3 Drives: 2014 A4 & 2003 G35 Rep Power: 11	significant changes to 2013 model Hi I am wondering, other than the aesthetic changes to the Z in 2013, what are some notable differences in the newer years? Any improvements to the drivetrain? Looking to buy a Z and trying to decide if it's worth going for a 2013+. If you were about to buy a Z right now what year would you be looking for? Appreciate any input

06-23-2016, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
370ZBlk Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: GA, USA Posts: 53 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 9	I cant speak on behalf of the older models except for the aesthetic changes, but I bought a 2014 and it's great.. Keep in mind if you buy a newer one it may have factory warranty intact in-case something goes wrong. Best of luck. __________________ -14 MB 370Z Touring Sport 6MT-

06-23-2016, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
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	Other than the differences between models (which have not changed for the most part other than organization of the packages), the only changes in recent years have been aesthetic. So get whichever one you like better. Personally, I hate the day time running lights on any of the front bumpers. The newer Nismo front bumpers are pretty slick except for those lights. onzedge likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-23-2016, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	To add to the list - euro tuned suspension, DRL's, wheels and added magma red colour. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

06-23-2016, 01:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	You are correct. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

06-23-2016, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	Introduction of the oem oil cooler.. ny 2012 has it before the refresh

06-23-2016, 01:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Thought da yr today waz 2016? onzedge likes this.

06-23-2016, 02:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	You are correct. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

06-24-2016, 05:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rmac Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada / NY Posts: 3 Drives: 2014 A4 & 2003 G35 Rep Power: 11	thanks for contributing guys, lots of good info 2013+ doesnt seem to be a big dealio unless you really need a set of LED strips in your life. i REALLY want a monterey blue. someone with 6mt sport MB PM ME NOW GO FAST MAN ))

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