370z engine will last long?
 

So I'm looking to get a 370z 2009 and it already has 29k miles on it. The car was bought in October 2009 so its about 16 months (which means about 60 miles a day) and it has been pushed few times above 140 mph (probably more than a few). Is that going to be a problem down the road with the engine? How do you determine if the engine has been damaged or not? Can 370z engine handle that kind of push?

sure so long as you keep oil in it. make sure the guy kept good oil in it on a regular basis no more than 4000 between changes or i'd walk if it was run like that.

Why would it be damaged? Dude these engines are built for hundreds of thousands of miles, theyre simple V6 NA engines made for every day driving. You have a Nissan, not a Bugatti.... they last very long (that's what she said).

Waittttt a second ....... I thought my 370z came with a W16 with quad turbo chargers ???

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I say buy it then drive it off a cliff and get the insurance to get you a new one.

p.s. How do you know it's been to 140+ more than a few times ? I've had mine since jan. 09 and never gone that fast. :ugh2:

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Modern are very lasting,as long as there is oil & coolant inside..

Go ahead and buy it.

this isnt a hyundai, the car was made to be driven fast.

140 wont hurt....but why stop at 140?

Japanese engines are designed very well? Thats why their resale value is pretty good.
You shouldn't have any issues with proper maintenance.
Good Luck

Having your oil analyzed will tell you what's going on inside the engine. You can see if there is any contaminants that "can" tell you of internal damage.

i too want to know how you know it went over 140

Nope not yours. But I did hear from a Nissan rep's fathers sisters uncles dog Vet that the 2013 will have this engine but it will only be turboed to the power of 3. Lets start 97 threads about this topic K :tup:

It went over 140 because the seller told me straight up he was racing and went over 140 himself couple times. Yea for the oil change, he uses synthetic Mobil 1 every 3500. But yea thats the thing, he could be saying that...

But yea the owner seems pretty anal about the way his car looks so I'm thinking after just pushing it like that, he must otherwise treasure his car like crazy what do you guys think?

There's no reason that reaching X speed in a car is bad for the engine. You could only drive 30mph and have an engine seize if there's no oil in the sump. More important is how the engine was maintained. If the owner regularly performed oil changes, allowed the engine to warm up before flogging it, etc etc then you're good to go.

I mean the wear and tear on an engine would still apply to any car. The more you push it, the faster it wears. But yea, I think he took pretty good care of it.

I just wanted to add that when he was telling me the perks of the car, he said that he drove the car to a point where the steering wheel was shaking, before he changed the brakes and tires. Would you say its a bad thing? Or it doesn't really matter as long as everything has been changed....

I believe that this is the Z he's looking at:

2009 370Z **Excellent Condition** - $24500

Any input?

Have a mechanic look at the car if your'e serious about it. I think the seller is telling you too much!

Well, if they are member here we can help you better. I'd go down on price as it is a base model.

i got a new (2009 leftover 24 miles) touring for $1,500 more than that asking price....

I don't know if he is but as you posted, it is from CL...

if you are that concerned about it; i say walk away from it. why always have it in the back of your head that your car is 'damaged' or something. IF (big if) something goes wrong; your first thought will be bc this guy pushed it to xxx speed and such.

just my op.