Your opinion on the 370Z

billydsz · 07-15-2010, 12:26 PM

Oil consumption seems higher in those with the 6mt over the 7at (my judgement from reading this forum), perhaps because they are shifting at higher rpms. But that is just a guess.

Oil temps are not a problem for street driving.

Road noise is greatly impacted by the condition of your tires and the types of road surfaces you drive on. On regular black asphalt the car is as quiet as any car I've had. However on roads with alot of imbedded rock (for example) the cockpit can get quite loud. Also as my tires wear I am getting more road noise (I am a touch over 10k miles now) than when they were new. But the car is not so noisy that it bothers me. I like it actually. Plus I usually have the stereo pretty loud anyway.

The rear hatch springs will wear out and the hatch will stick after some time (especially in cold climates). There is a technical service bulletin to fix this free under warranty and is a 5 minute fix at the dealarship.

Some people hear a high pitched squeal from the ECU. I have this but it is very slight and you can only hear it when everything is turned off (except the engine of course) in the car with the windows up (while moving).

Overall I love the car and I think it is a huge upgrade over the 350z (which I also owned).

shadoquad · 07-15-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

Oil consumption seems higher in those with the 6mt over the 7at (my judgement from reading this forum), perhaps because they are shifting at higher rpms. But that is just a guess.

Oil temps are not a problem for street driving.

Road noise is greatly impacted by the condition of your tires and the types of road surfaces you drive on. On regular black asphalt the car is as quiet as any car I've had. However on roads with alot of imbedded rock (for example) the cockpit can get quite loud. Also as my tires wear I am getting more road noise (I am a touch over 10k miles now) than when they were new. But the car is not so noisy that it bothers me. I like it actually. Plus I usually have the stereo pretty loud anyway.

The rear hatch springs will wear out and the hatch will stick after some time (especially in cold climates). There is a technical service bulletin to fix this free under warranty and is a 5 minute fix at the dealarship.

Some people hear a high pitched squeal from the ECU. I have this but it is very slight and you can only hear it when everything is turned off (except the engine of course) in the car with the windows up (while moving).

Overall I love the car and I think it is a huge upgrade over the 350z (which I also owned).

This is an excellent summary. It reflects what I've noticed in my zed.

I was unaware of the hatch springs. I'll have to call my dealer about that.

370zwish · 07-15-2010, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the replies, another question I have is about mods. With my G35 it was very difficult to get any more noticiable power gains out of the 3.5 without FI. Is it the same case with the 3.7. From what ive learned about my car is that a $1300 exhaust system gets you maybe 10 hp and nothing that you will notice. The 3.5 was tuned to about max from the factory leaving very little improvement. Just like to know if its the same case with the 3.7.

KillerBee370 · 07-15-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zwish

Thanks for the replies, another question I have is about mods. With my G35 it was very difficult to get any more noticiable power gains out of the 3.5 without FI. Is it the same case with the 3.7. From what ive learned about my car is that a $1300 exhaust system gets you maybe 10 hp and nothing that you will notice. The 3.5 was tuned to about max from the factory leaving very little improvement. Just like to know if its the same case with the 3.7.

I'm still NA and about +55 whp over stock. Yes... I can feel it.

sonic370 · 07-15-2010, 08:59 PM

no problems so far. oil burning no issue but only got 4000 on it.
it rides and handles way better than the350
to me it was a major upgrade from the 350 and the 350 was a damn good car.
i think in the long run it will turn out to be one of the best z''s nissan has made.

its been said here over and over best in class for bang for your buck.

370zwish · 07-15-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

I'm still NA and about +55 whp over stock. Yes... I can feel it.

Well how much you got invested in mods and what all you got done

KillerBee370 · 07-15-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zwish

Well how much you got invested in mods and what all you got done

Well I can't give an indication as to how much the investment would cost other than give an itemized retail cost of each item since I got most of mine on sponsorship early on.

With that said the mods on my vehicle (that produce power) are as follows:

All my mods have been dyno tested extensively. I would have to search for graphs as it's been quite awhile. My car's got over 700 miles of dyno testing most of which went into the development of the ECU tune. anyway...

- Stillen Gen III intakes. These DO produce power unlike some other filters IN the engine bay that actually lose power.

- Stillen HFC's. Definitely the worst choke point on the 370 and the most bang for your buck. I'm sure just about any HFC will produce similar if not better results here.

- Stillen CBE. Power to be had here as well.

- JWT flywheel. It weighs HALF of what the stock flywheel weighs and does yeild a gain of around 5 rwhp on the dyno.

- ECU tune. Not a piggypack but a true ECU reflash. Chalk up another 10 or 11 rwhp and a nice torque increase to boot.

I've got all sorts of other stuff on the car such as sway bars, oil cooler, SS brake lines etc. etc. but it's not anything that directly produces power per se.

ROC1ROB · 07-16-2010, 09:40 AM

I came from an 06 G35 and find the ride a little stiffer (not bad at all) and the exhaust a little quieter than the G. I switched the Tony's (Fast Intentions) exhaust on the G and will do the same with the 370!!! Inside noise will be way up than the G but you have to realize they really are two different beasts. Like others said, test drive it. You'll probably like it. GL

wachu · 08-03-2010, 10:10 AM

The ride isn't bad at all in the 370. Actually I was quite impressed seeing that it is a sports car. However, my Lotus Elise is a different story.

SophiaZ · 08-03-2010, 11:25 AM

I came from an 04 350z and I think the 370z is better in every aspect. The interior is nicer, ride isn't as stiff, sharp turning feels more stable, and has about the same road noise. My only complaint is I wish the stock exhaust sounded somewhat like the 350.... def need an upgrade on the exhaust. I did that and now I have a few rattles here and there haha...but the tone is worth it. The 370z is a great bang for the buck for a decent priced sports car IMO. But if you're looking for more luxury, such as a sunroof, classy interior, smooth ride..I'd go for the G37.

OldGuy · 08-03-2010, 11:43 AM

I've had my 370Z for 6 months and 3300 miles. I don't take the car to the track but in normal use oil temps and oil use are totally not issues. Road noise is a bit loud. Ride is firm but nothing more than would be expected from a sports car.
Beware of the paint. It seems delicate or thin and is vulnerable to chips and light scratches. Spring for a clear bra before you take the car out. I spent the $1200 or so and can relax and enjoy my car without worrying about chips and nicks to the front end.
Everything considered, I'm very pleased with the car. Many compliments and no defects. Fair price for all you get if you buy it right.

Holliday · 08-03-2010, 12:25 PM

I came from an 03 G35 coupe and couldn't be happier. The Z is definitely way more raw than the G. But I like that in a sports care like the Z. You have to pay more for that "luxury feel". It's all personal preference though.

kenchan · 08-03-2010, 01:17 PM

the G35C and Z are completely different cars. this is why i still have both. G is a touring car (as designed) and Z is more of a sports car.

Holliday · 08-03-2010, 01:43 PM

rmorrow · 08-03-2010, 09:00 PM

I have only had my 370Z for a short time...about 1600 miles on the odometer now. Driving in Houston's heat daily, I have not experienced oil temps above 230. This is some stop and go, and definitely some spirited driving when conditions permit. I had a Mustang GT 2006 with significant mods, running at about 345 dyno-tested rear wheel HP, and the 370Z is better in every way, bone-stock. Obviously there are differences with muscle cars versus sports cars. Be prepared for some clunky shifts between 1 and 2 if you get the MT. After some repetition, you will get used to the shifts, but you will still get the clunky shifts if you are not constantly "on your game". Other than the sticking hatch issue, you might get a wobbly drivers side seat in the coupe with the sports package. I believe that there is a TSB and warranty repair for the seat issue. As others have mentioned, you will have to get used to the blind spot on the passenger side of the car, a rough ride on concrete with road noise...but this is a sports car. IMO this is the best sports car on the road for the money. The best part is that there are not 370Z's all over the roads...Mustangs and Camaros are a dime a dozen. You can put me into the "picky consumer" category, difficult to satisfy, but the 370Z is one of my better purchasing decisions.

07-15-2010, 12:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	Oil consumption seems higher in those with the 6mt over the 7at (my judgement from reading this forum), perhaps because they are shifting at higher rpms. But that is just a guess. Oil temps are not a problem for street driving. Road noise is greatly impacted by the condition of your tires and the types of road surfaces you drive on. On regular black asphalt the car is as quiet as any car I've had. However on roads with alot of imbedded rock (for example) the cockpit can get quite loud. Also as my tires wear I am getting more road noise (I am a touch over 10k miles now) than when they were new. But the car is not so noisy that it bothers me. I like it actually. Plus I usually have the stereo pretty loud anyway. The rear hatch springs will wear out and the hatch will stick after some time (especially in cold climates). There is a technical service bulletin to fix this free under warranty and is a 5 minute fix at the dealarship. Some people hear a high pitched squeal from the ECU. I have this but it is very slight and you can only hear it when everything is turned off (except the engine of course) in the car with the windows up (while moving). Overall I love the car and I think it is a huge upgrade over the 350z (which I also owned). Last edited by billydsz; 07-15-2010 at 12:28 PM.

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Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	I came from an 03 G35 coupe and couldn't be happier. The Z is definitely way more raw than the G. But I like that in a sports care like the Z. You have to pay more for that "luxury feel". It's all personal preference though. __________________

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07-15-2010, 08:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
370zwish Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 4 Drives: 03 G35 6MT Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the replies, another question I have is about mods. With my G35 it was very difficult to get any more noticiable power gains out of the 3.5 without FI. Is it the same case with the 3.7. From what ive learned about my car is that a $1300 exhaust system gets you maybe 10 hp and nothing that you will notice. The 3.5 was tuned to about max from the factory leaving very little improvement. Just like to know if its the same case with the 3.7.

07-15-2010, 08:59 PM	#20 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	no problems so far. oil burning no issue but only got 4000 on it. it rides and handles way better than the350 to me it was a major upgrade from the 350 and the 350 was a damn good car. i think in the long run it will turn out to be one of the best z''s nissan has made. its been said here over and over best in class for bang for your buck.

07-16-2010, 09:40 AM	#23 (permalink)
ROC1ROB Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 201 Drives: 09 MT BS Base/Sports Rep Power: 15	I came from an 06 G35 and find the ride a little stiffer (not bad at all) and the exhaust a little quieter than the G. I switched the Tony's (Fast Intentions) exhaust on the G and will do the same with the 370!!! Inside noise will be way up than the G but you have to realize they really are two different beasts. Like others said, test drive it. You'll probably like it. GL

08-03-2010, 10:10 AM	#24 (permalink)
wachu Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 8 Drives: 09 370z Yellow 6MT Rep Power: 16	The ride isn't bad at all in the 370. Actually I was quite impressed seeing that it is a sports car. However, my Lotus Elise is a different story.

08-03-2010, 11:25 AM	#25 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6733	I came from an 04 350z and I think the 370z is better in every aspect. The interior is nicer, ride isn't as stiff, sharp turning feels more stable, and has about the same road noise. My only complaint is I wish the stock exhaust sounded somewhat like the 350.... def need an upgrade on the exhaust. I did that and now I have a few rattles here and there haha...but the tone is worth it. The 370z is a great bang for the buck for a decent priced sports car IMO. But if you're looking for more luxury, such as a sunroof, classy interior, smooth ride..I'd go for the G37.

08-03-2010, 11:43 AM	#26 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	I've had my 370Z for 6 months and 3300 miles. I don't take the car to the track but in normal use oil temps and oil use are totally not issues. Road noise is a bit loud. Ride is firm but nothing more than would be expected from a sports car. Beware of the paint. It seems delicate or thin and is vulnerable to chips and light scratches. Spring for a clear bra before you take the car out. I spent the $1200 or so and can relax and enjoy my car without worrying about chips and nicks to the front end. Everything considered, I'm very pleased with the car. Many compliments and no defects. Fair price for all you get if you buy it right.

08-03-2010, 01:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	the G35C and Z are completely different cars. this is why i still have both. G is a touring car (as designed) and Z is more of a sports car.

08-03-2010, 09:00 PM	#30 (permalink)
rmorrow Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 79 Drives: 2010 370z Sports MT Rep Power: 15	I have only had my 370Z for a short time...about 1600 miles on the odometer now. Driving in Houston's heat daily, I have not experienced oil temps above 230. This is some stop and go, and definitely some spirited driving when conditions permit. I had a Mustang GT 2006 with significant mods, running at about 345 dyno-tested rear wheel HP, and the 370Z is better in every way, bone-stock. Obviously there are differences with muscle cars versus sports cars. Be prepared for some clunky shifts between 1 and 2 if you get the MT. After some repetition, you will get used to the shifts, but you will still get the clunky shifts if you are not constantly "on your game". Other than the sticking hatch issue, you might get a wobbly drivers side seat in the coupe with the sports package. I believe that there is a TSB and warranty repair for the seat issue. As others have mentioned, you will have to get used to the blind spot on the passenger side of the car, a rough ride on concrete with road noise...but this is a sports car. IMO this is the best sports car on the road for the money. The best part is that there are not 370Z's all over the roads...Mustangs and Camaros are a dime a dozen. You can put me into the "picky consumer" category, difficult to satisfy, but the 370Z is one of my better purchasing decisions.