2009 Nissan 370Z Long-Term Test - Edmunds.com

Endgame · 04-13-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 2bits

No. I've been listending for that sub-standard sound all these reviewers mention. Believe me when I say I have no qualms running it up and down the tach on a regular basis, and I don't know where they're coming from. One thing in common among all the test cars I've read about: they all have 6MT. I have a 7AT, so maybe that smooths out whatever rasp they think they are hearing?

I'm tempted to think the engine simply doesn't sound like the engine in [insert reviewer's favorite sportscar here, usually a Porsche].

Well.. to your point, MT did say that if you are bothered by the course engine sound, get the 7AT as the noise and vibration are non existent there.

2bits · 05-09-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Well.. to your point, MT did say that if you are bothered by the course engine sound, get the 7AT as the noise and vibration are non existent there.

Interesting what I find a month later. I don't have a subscription to MT, so their observation is news to me. It certainly explains why I'm unfamiliar with the noise peeps are complaining about.

Mecinoid · 09-30-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Well.. to your point, MT did say that if you are bothered by the course engine sound, get the 7AT as the noise and vibration are non existent there.

That explains it ... I didn't understand what everyone was talking about. Mine revs so smoothly and fast without the dreaded roughness some mention.
I'm really begining to like this A7 transmission on a daily basis.
I really didn't think I was going to like the auto this much over my manual transmission cars. It's really nice not to have to shift in traffic and I really didn't think that it would be able to shift up and down so fast. My concern was downshifts. The computer with downshift rev control takes care of all of that. It is just a split second slower than I can shift with a manual but, I just make up for it by shifting a little earlier. It's exciting !!!!

The downside is that you can't downshift bring the revs up between shifts and dump the clutch doing smokey powerslides. However, that will save me on tranny/clutch costs in the future. For me this is a daily driver... I'm fortune to have other cars that I can do that in. ;-)

Mt Tam I am · 09-30-2011, 05:26 PM

I love my Z. I wish it had more power, but that is what happens when you spend $40k or less. If I want great handling andn 500+ HP I need to spend more.

I fixed my noise problem with a Stillen exhaust and Michellin Pilot Sports. Forget about Dynamat, it weighs too much anyway. Oil cooler solved overheating. With all my mods and tires, I am still just below $40k excluding tax. I have even had the pleasure of defeating cars* costing 2-4 times this.

Infinion Raceway auto cross.

Best bang for the buck car ever.

k.alexander · 04-13-2009, 01:39 PM

I dont know, I've been driving mine for 2 months now. I keep listening for this "bad engine noise" that I keep hearing about.
I think the car sounds absolutely awesome on the low end, like when you're just backing out of a spot, and begining to get going in 1st gear. Sounds like an old American muscle car, but in a good way, not something I really expected from this car, but I love it every time I hear it.
Then it sounds "normal", as normal as an engine can sound, in the middle, and then it get's a little pitch-y at the top. Now, I've come to Nissan from driving high reving Honda's so the "pitch-y" sound Im hearing out of this car, is exactly what I've come to expect. No doubt a new exhaust or intake(s) would change this sound some more, if that's the way people want to go.

alan93rsa · 04-13-2009, 09:50 PM

It sounds like a Singer sewing machine past 6000 rpm's. Since I don't live there I don't mind.

SoCal 370Z · 05-08-2009, 11:45 AM

2009 Nissan 370Z: Coming Apart at the Sills

Okay, we're getting lambasted when it really is not the fault of Nissan production, but the fault of a poor dealer installed item. Bet you can't guess my responses on the threads, and what name I go by?

ZzzZz · 05-08-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

2009 Nissan 370Z: Coming Apart at the Sills

Okay, we're getting lambasted when it really is not the fault of Nissan production, but the fault of a poor dealer installed item. Bet you can't guess my responses on the threads, and what name I go by?

cg370z · 05-08-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

2009 Nissan 370Z: Coming Apart at the Sills

Okay, we're getting lambasted when it really is not the fault of Nissan production, but the fault of a poor dealer installed item. Bet you can't guess my responses on the threads, and what name I go by?

My door sills do the same thing, i can't get the clips to lock in place. Everytime i get in my car my shoe gets caught. i plan to take it to my dealer whenever i get a free chance. I don't have lighted kick plates either...

wstar · 05-09-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by socal 370z

2009 nissan 370z: Coming apart at the sills

okay, we're getting lambasted when it really is not the fault of nissan production, but the fault of a poor dealer installed item. Bet you can't guess my responses on the threads, and what name i go by?

451f?

tvfreakazoid · 05-09-2009, 02:41 AM

That's disappointing.

frost · 05-08-2009, 11:54 AM

One guy with a problem = everyone up in arms

SoCal 370Z · 05-08-2009, 12:59 PM

I found that if all the items that are in that area (the carpet, wiring, etc.) are not in its proper place that these clips will not hold. The clips themselves, at least to me, are the wrong style clips as they have so little holding grip, and are really more along the lines of a one time shot versus a better style fastener. All this was done to save both weight and money.

eXo5 · 05-08-2009, 02:36 PM

duct tape that ish and call it a day! Or use bondo that ish is liquid duct tape!

Greg · 05-09-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by eXo5

duct tape that ish and call it a day! Or use bondo that ish is liquid duct tape!

Dude...duct tape? Thats way too ghetto

09-30-2011, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I love my Z. I wish it had more power, but that is what happens when you spend $40k or less. If I want great handling andn 500+ HP I need to spend more. I fixed my noise problem with a Stillen exhaust and Michellin Pilot Sports. Forget about Dynamat, it weighs too much anyway. Oil cooler solved overheating. With all my mods and tires, I am still just below $40k excluding tax. I have even had the pleasure of defeating cars* costing 2-4 times this. Infinion Raceway auto cross. Best bang for the buck car ever. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

04-13-2009, 01:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
k.alexander Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 45 Posts: 240 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 715	I dont know, I've been driving mine for 2 months now. I keep listening for this "bad engine noise" that I keep hearing about. I think the car sounds absolutely awesome on the low end, like when you're just backing out of a spot, and begining to get going in 1st gear. Sounds like an old American muscle car, but in a good way, not something I really expected from this car, but I love it every time I hear it. Then it sounds "normal", as normal as an engine can sound, in the middle, and then it get's a little pitch-y at the top. Now, I've come to Nissan from driving high reving Honda's so the "pitch-y" sound Im hearing out of this car, is exactly what I've come to expect. No doubt a new exhaust or intake(s) would change this sound some more, if that's the way people want to go. __________________ -Are you coming to bed? -I can't. This is important. -What? -Someone is WRONG on the internet.

04-13-2009, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 221	It sounds like a Singer sewing machine past 6000 rpm's. Since I don't live there I don't mind. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

05-08-2009, 11:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	2009 Nissan 370Z: Coming Apart at the Sills Okay, we're getting lambasted when it really is not the fault of Nissan production, but the fault of a poor dealer installed item. Bet you can't guess my responses on the threads, and what name I go by? __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

05-09-2009, 02:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	That's disappointing. __________________ Mudders milk

05-08-2009, 11:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	One guy with a problem = everyone up in arms

05-08-2009, 12:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	I found that if all the items that are in that area (the carpet, wiring, etc.) are not in its proper place that these clips will not hold. The clips themselves, at least to me, are the wrong style clips as they have so little holding grip, and are really more along the lines of a one time shot versus a better style fastener. All this was done to save both weight and money. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 05-09-2009 at 02:44 AM.

05-08-2009, 02:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
eXo5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: delaware Posts: 368 Drives: skateboard w/ NAWWWZ Rep Power: 672	duct tape that ish and call it a day! Or use bondo that ish is liquid duct tape! __________________ Remember kids, NAWZ energy drink will not make your car go faster.

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