370Z Takes on Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track

ClevelandCWRU · 07-06-2011, 01:34 PM

Sooooo.....Anyway....let's see if this thread is salvageable, shall we?

Still no purchase update. I haven't gone back yet, mostly because I wanted to think about it some more and solidify my decision, but also partially to make them wait a week to sweat it out and realize they'll have to do better to earn this sale.

Something new did enter the fold, however. I stumbled on a late 2009 build (June) 370Z touring, optioned exactly how I would order a new one. Touring, sport pack, blue, "gray" interior, no nav. It has like 200 or 300 miles, pretty much like new. It's a little bit of a trek from me, so I haven't driven it, but I did call. They want $30,000, I offered 27,000, no sale. Am I really that low on my offer?

How would you owners rate the reliability of your cars? The more I read about the engine in these, the VQ no longer seems to be the gem it used to. NVH issues aside even, the oil consumption and overheating issues. I gather that the cooking of the oil is limited to tracked cars typically, but what about the VQ's that thirst for oil as well as gas? Without rehashing that debate all over again, do we know what caused the issue and what units were affected? I've read plenty of conflicting information searching, ranging from the issue was confined to only the earliest of early 09's, all 09's, even current builds. No matter what you tell me though, I'm sure I'll be obsessively checking my oil level if/when I do buy one now that I know of the issue.

Also, where does Nissan get off calling the interior gray? It's totally off-white. Either way it looks awesome. Guys who have it, is it impossible to keep clean? How does the alcantara on the seats and doors hold up with some use?

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07-06-2011, 01:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
ClevelandCWRU Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 30 Drives: Warp Rep Power: 14	Sooooo.....Anyway....let's see if this thread is salvageable, shall we? Still no purchase update. I haven't gone back yet, mostly because I wanted to think about it some more and solidify my decision, but also partially to make them wait a week to sweat it out and realize they'll have to do better to earn this sale. Something new did enter the fold, however. I stumbled on a late 2009 build (June) 370Z touring, optioned exactly how I would order a new one. Touring, sport pack, blue, "gray" interior, no nav. It has like 200 or 300 miles, pretty much like new. It's a little bit of a trek from me, so I haven't driven it, but I did call. They want $30,000, I offered 27,000, no sale. Am I really that low on my offer? How would you owners rate the reliability of your cars? The more I read about the engine in these, the VQ no longer seems to be the gem it used to. NVH issues aside even, the oil consumption and overheating issues. I gather that the cooking of the oil is limited to tracked cars typically, but what about the VQ's that thirst for oil as well as gas? Without rehashing that debate all over again, do we know what caused the issue and what units were affected? I've read plenty of conflicting information searching, ranging from the issue was confined to only the earliest of early 09's, all 09's, even current builds. No matter what you tell me though, I'm sure I'll be obsessively checking my oil level if/when I do buy one now that I know of the issue. Also, where does Nissan get off calling the interior gray? It's totally off-white. Either way it looks awesome. Guys who have it, is it impossible to keep clean? How does the alcantara on the seats and doors hold up with some use?