Aloha! Plan to buy a 370Z!
 

Dear members,

I just discovered this forum while searching the net for the difference between the 2010 and 2009 models of the 370Z.

I have spent 3 hours reading different posts and I would like to thank everyone for contributing so much to this place.

I learned about the oil heating up problem, etc...

I just graduated from university, Ph.D. in electrical engineering and I can finally afford to buy this car I have been lusting over for years!

Do you guys recommend that I get a new 2009 model (to save some money) or go for the 2010 model. What is your experience with driving this car in the city? I live in NJ and as you know it does get cold here, how bad is this car in the snow? I am thinking of getting the manual. Also, I have never seen a 370Z in the streets here!

Any advice would be much appreciated!

If you want to drive in the snow get snow tires, the car should be just fine in the city. Where in NJ are you located?

I just moved to the US, so I know next to nothing about dealerships in the US, etc. I would appreciate some tips!

'09 is same as 2010. I bought the '09 and saved some money a few months ago but I hear you can even buy a 2010 close to invoice these days. Don't over pay. Excellent prices are available. Even drive a little to save a lot at a dealer an hour or two away. I wouldn't drive the Z in snow or ice. It can be dangerous. I have a winter car for that purpose. I have the automatic Z with paddle shifters to simulate a manual transmission. Ideal if you drive in the city a lot. I'm pleased with the car despite a few relatively minor nuisance issues bothering what appears to be a modest percentage of the units (not mine---yet, anyway). Plan on getting a clear bra, as the Z sits low, paint is said to be soft and it chips easily.

Thanks for your advice.

I just can't give up on the manual transmission! I know it will be a hassle in traffic, but luckily I don't get much of it here it seems.

I will check half a dozen dealers before I buy, I will take a lot of info that I found here with me in a folder to the dealer, hopefully once they see all the material that I have, they won't try to bully me!

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