Buying used Z , should I avoid the 2009model.?

Mt Tam I am · 06-14-2011, 12:08 PM

I have the 2009 that had the oil consumption problem resulting in a new short block. Since then nothing has gone wrong. I'd not be diswayed buying another.

Liquid_G · 06-14-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue370tt

I give you an F for talking out your arse and making crap up.........

make that an F-

6MT · 06-14-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxxx

Is there a lot of issues or any issues
I should know about that the 2009 370z have compared to the newer 2010 doesn't have???

What should I look for when buying a used 2009 z?

No more "issues" in the '09 than the '10 model. Just be careful and have it checked out by a knowledgable tech.

Econ · 06-14-2011, 01:29 PM

you could also ask a nearby 370 owner to tag along with you (buy him beer or lunch or something), and hive him look at it.

Personally, had i known then what i know now, i wouldve have checkd for so many more things, such as ECU cpu whine, hatch taking 2 tries to open, faulty lug nuts, just stupid things that someone who has had the car for a little while might notice

bacalhau16 · 06-14-2011, 02:59 PM

My hatch does take 2 times to open sometimes, but so did all my 350z's, so I just deal with it.

Econ · 06-14-2011, 03:02 PM

yea, like i said its not a big deal, however if you are paying 30k, you might as well get everything fixed before you buy.

its a 20 min fix for the dealers.

fjpthree · 06-14-2011, 07:22 PM

Car Max: 09 Touring with Sport Package and Nav. $31,988. 5400 miles on the odo.

ProfessorDave · 06-14-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

My mirrors bring all the reflections to the yard,
and I'm like, they're hotter than yours.

Now I have that song in my head.

Seriously, Consumer Report did give the 09 a "Not Recommended" rating. If you look closely at the ratings, it has to do with the oil temp issue some have had, body integrity (like the hatch issue), paint (prone to chipping), etc. However, people who respond to the CR survey generally have an extreme view (either very positive or very negative), so it probably does not represent the average owner.

I did my research last year before buying an 09 (I relied a lot on this forum), and decided that as long as I found one with plenty of warranty left, I could buy with confidence. Other than the hatch issue, and a very rare cylinder misfire code (twice on damp days), I've had not problems.

JB1 · 06-14-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bacalhau16

My hatch does take 2 times to open sometimes, but so did all my 350z's, so I just deal with it.

There is a TSB for that, hatch spring should be replaced under warranty, no big deal.

RiCharlie · 06-15-2011, 12:13 PM

I have a 2009 and its great but I do with I had waited for the 2012 model which is rumored to have the option of a Klingon invisibility cloak. Its a $1500 add on but its great for avoiding police detection when cruising at high speeds.

Econ · 06-15-2011, 12:27 PM

yea i wish i waited for the 2017 Z, because it will prob be faster, however i settled for an 09

dudafunk · 06-15-2011, 02:02 PM

My '09 for sale, 25kmiles, $22.5k - see post in for sale section

dudafunk · 06-15-2011, 02:03 PM

(Had the hatch TSB fix appplied, ECU noise never bothers me as there's music on or road noise, the clunking moving seat thing stopped happening on mine after first 2-3 months of having the car, it probably settled in)

wheee! · 06-15-2011, 02:16 PM

The 2010 also had a HD DVD screen and DVD DivX playback, USB port and BackUp Camera support in the head software. Not an issue if you are going non-Nav.

FromG2Z · 06-15-2011, 02:48 PM

^ That's news to me.... the nav systems/screen can play movie dvd's?!?!?!? assume only if parked?

06-14-2011, 12:08 PM	#31 (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 have the 2009 that had the oil consumption problem resulting in a new short block. Since then nothing has gone wrong. I'd not be diswayed buying another. __________________ "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

06-14-2011, 01:29 PM	#34 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	you could also ask a nearby 370 owner to tag along with you (buy him beer or lunch or something), and hive him look at it. Personally, had i known then what i know now, i wouldve have checkd for so many more things, such as ECU cpu whine, hatch taking 2 tries to open, faulty lug nuts, just stupid things that someone who has had the car for a little while might notice __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-14-2011, 03:02 PM	#36 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	yea, like i said its not a big deal, however if you are paying 30k, you might as well get everything fixed before you buy. its a 20 min fix for the dealers. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-15-2011, 12:27 PM	#41 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	yea i wish i waited for the 2017 Z, because it will prob be faster, however i settled for an 09 __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-15-2011, 02:16 PM	#44 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	The 2010 also had a HD DVD screen and DVD DivX playback, USB port and BackUp Camera support in the head software. Not an issue if you are going non-Nav. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-14-2011, 02:59 PM	#35 (permalink)
bacalhau16 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: palm coast Posts: 108 Drives: 2013 nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	My hatch does take 2 times to open sometimes, but so did all my 350z's, so I just deal with it.

06-14-2011, 07:22 PM	#37 (permalink)
fjpthree Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 67 Drives: 09 Touring/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 14	Car Max: 09 Touring with Sport Package and Nav. $31,988. 5400 miles on the odo.

06-15-2011, 12:13 PM	#40 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	I have a 2009 and its great but I do with I had waited for the 2012 model which is rumored to have the option of a Klingon invisibility cloak. Its a $1500 add on but its great for avoiding police detection when cruising at high speeds.

06-15-2011, 02:02 PM	#42 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 16	My '09 for sale, 25kmiles, $22.5k - see post in for sale section

06-15-2011, 02:03 PM	#43 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 16	(Had the hatch TSB fix appplied, ECU noise never bothers me as there's music on or road noise, the clunking moving seat thing stopped happening on mine after first 2-3 months of having the car, it probably settled in)

06-15-2011, 02:48 PM	#45 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	^ That's news to me.... the nav systems/screen can play movie dvd's?!?!?!? assume only if parked? __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

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