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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

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Old 02-07-2010, 09:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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!
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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?
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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!

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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!
'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.
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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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