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

tvfreakazoid · 04-13-2009, 05:14 PM

I have to agree with guy of what he said about the sound of the car:
(The V6's coarseness and vibration at anything past 5,000 rpm are just plain bad. Really, when you're hard on it, that last 1,500 rpm to redline is not enjoyable all. (And this is the part that's supposed to be the most exhilarating for a small-displacement sports car!) Meanwhile, there's no aural passion whatsoever. Sadlier described as sounding like a bear -- err, OK, maybe. The engine note is OK when you fire it up but then it's all downhill from there. There's this distracting engine whine at lower rpm and none of the characteristic 350Z exhaust warble heard from either inside or outside the car.

I wish I had video for you, but I don't. But I found this video clip on YouTube of a 370Z with an aftermarket exhaust. There might be hope for disgruntled 370Z owners.

As it stands, though, the larger V6 is the one thing I think Nissan flubbed. Make the new Z's engine exciting to rev and listen to, and the car gets into Brent's Sports Car Awesome World.

Brent Romans, Senior Automotive Editor @ 4,532 miles )

2bits · 04-13-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Again, I must ask.... Is the Z's engine really that bad???

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].

alan93rsa · 04-13-2009, 10:50 PM

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

Endgame · 04-13-2009, 11:28 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.

SoCal 370Z · 05-08-2009, 12:45 PM

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?

frost · 05-08-2009, 12:54 PM

One guy with a problem = everyone up in arms

ZzzZz · 05-08-2009, 01:10 PM

fahrenheit_451

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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, 01:33 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...

SoCal 370Z · 05-08-2009, 01:59 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, 03:36 PM

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

2bits · 05-09-2009, 02:06 AM

Quote:

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.

wstar · 05-09-2009, 03:19 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, 03:41 AM

That's disappointing.

Greg · 05-09-2009, 07:45 AM

Good read man! Thanks for posting all the updates!

Greg · 05-09-2009, 07:47 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

04-13-2009, 05:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	I have to agree with guy of what he said about the sound of the car: (The V6's coarseness and vibration at anything past 5,000 rpm are just plain bad. Really, when you're hard on it, that last 1,500 rpm to redline is not enjoyable all. (And this is the part that's supposed to be the most exhilarating for a small-displacement sports car!) Meanwhile, there's no aural passion whatsoever. Sadlier described as sounding like a bear -- err, OK, maybe. The engine note is OK when you fire it up but then it's all downhill from there. There's this distracting engine whine at lower rpm and none of the characteristic 350Z exhaust warble heard from either inside or outside the car. I wish I had video for you, but I don't. But I found this video clip on YouTube of a 370Z with an aftermarket exhaust. There might be hope for disgruntled 370Z owners. As it stands, though, the larger V6 is the one thing I think Nissan flubbed. Make the new Z's engine exciting to rev and listen to, and the car gets into Brent's Sports Car Awesome World. Brent Romans, Senior Automotive Editor @ 4,532 miles ) __________________ Mudders milk

04-13-2009, 10:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	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, 12:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	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!!!

05-08-2009, 01:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	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 03:44 AM.

05-08-2009, 03:36 PM	#25 (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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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

05-09-2009, 03:41 AM	#28 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	That's disappointing. __________________ Mudders milk

05-09-2009, 07:45 AM	#29 (permalink)
Greg Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Age: 56 Posts: 551 Drives: 06 350 ZR CS Rep Power: 299	Good read man! Thanks for posting all the updates! __________________ Chef Greg At Your Service

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