Son's newly bought 09 370Z 6MT

RCK

Just bought my son an 09 370 6MT with 6,000 miles on it for $26,400. Good deal, I think. Wife and I own an 07 G35S6MT.

A few questions. 1) Should I purchase an extended warranty? I know there is usually a resounding "no" on this. But car is near end of basic 3 year manufacturer coverage because of car's age, not miles. I know "drive train" warranty is still in force up to 5 years, but extended warranty seems to cover more issues. And my son lives in Florida, we live in Brooklyn. This is his 1st car. Don't trust mechanics dealing with a young driver.

2) No fog lights on the 370Z?

3) Noticed the engine temperature issue on this forum but drove in stop and go for 45 minutes in 85 degrees yesterday and the temp was solid and cool. Is there something else I should be looking for?

280z/300zx

Is he 16? If so then you have other problems you will need to worry about. This is a lot of car for a new driver.

kenchan

He just needededed an excuse to buy one. Its really his car in disguise.

Yes, watch out for windsheilds caving in when hitting a deer.

Cmike2780

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nuTinmuch

I wouldn't worry about an extended warranty, personally. There haven't been major defects on the car, so I'm not sure it would be worth it.

No, we don't have any fog lights, but our high beams are literally two small suns attached to the front of the car.

And oil temperature isn't an issue unless you are driving fairly hard or driving "spirited" in exceptionally hot weather. I've almost had my car for two years now and I've never had an issue.

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RCK

No, he's not 16. He's nearly 18. LOL, but he's very responsible, excellent student, superb driver, natural athlete (tennis), outstanding peripheral vision, quick, calm reflexes. Wife feels safer with him behind wheel than she does with me. He's ben driving my G since he was 16

And yeah, it's the kind of car I would drive if I were a teen. As it was, I had an orange 2002 BMW in 1970. Cost $2,900 hundred then but so did college. Yep, a certifiable geezer. Learned to drive as a cabbie in NYC when I was 19. Still aggressive after all these years.

MacCool

Oh come on. That sounds like an argument my son would try on me. If it were all about the reflexes and peripheral vision, every teenage driver would be paying less than 50 year-olds for car insurance.

And yes, I'm sure he's a very careful driver when his mother is in the car.

That is said by way of observation, not prediction. I don't know your son. Maybe he'll be the one teenager that bucks the odds. The 370Z is indeed a very quick car, and it most definitely encourages "spirited" driving.



ETA: Get the warranty. You can afford it, and it will buy you some piece of mind.
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USNA94

Wow, was your other car a time machine? How does one take a 2002 car back to 1970? Flux capacitor?

FL 4Motion

this thread is great.

All the older folks here (like me ) are saying kids shouldn't be driving high powered sports cars at their age cause they have a higher probability of having an accident.

All the kids with Z's in the thread quickly point out how they are responsible and able to handle having a car like a Z. (which is exactly how I'd respond when I was that age too...)

ok, carry on...

PS--extended warrantee is a good idea if the car is going to be left stock and you/your son plan to keep it for a while.

Hambone1

Dear lord. You are on an automotive forum and don't know what a BMW 2002 is? Please kindly

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red6spd

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would have to say if it was me that made a comment like that I would indeed GET THE F**K OUT LOL!!!!!!!!! BMW 2002 was a sick little car, kind of like the first 3 series. Another car that I would like to own in my future along with a TR6, E-Type Jag and a 240Z

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aditya369

Well said ! If u did not say this i was going to !

Red__Zed

Quoted for epicness of the fail!

Synack

In your defense, RCK did say "2002 BMW", in that order. I thought the same thing until someone mentioned BMW 2002.

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red6spd

I had a 5 series BMW back in 2003..... See its in the same order but sounds correct LOL.

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