370Z Takes on Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track

ClevelandCWRU

Hmmm, I was hoping some folks could comment on the reliability and durability of their cars. Guess you guys must be too busy driving them with the nice summer weather!

Speaking of summer weather, anybody else think it's strange that Nissan doesn't offer a sunroof on the 370Z? Weight? Please, the car is already porker.

280z/300zx

My previous 09 was an early build date, so one of the first few months built. Had the car for almost 2 years and a total of 6500 miles. Never had an overheat issue or used a drop of oil. Temps stayed consistantly at 220 in Vegas 110+ degree weather. Temps stayed at 190-200 in the winter. On the days I took it to the strip or auto-x it usually would go up to 240-250 and as soon as the run was over it would drop back down to 220. Again, never used oil, but I only did 2 oil changes on it

My 2010 Nismo hasn't used any oil either. Had the car about 8mo now and 8k miles on it. Temps seem to run about the same as my 09 did. The only thing I did notice differently is that on my last trip to Calif. the temps did go up to about 24-250 while going up Baker hill. This is a common area for cars to overheat in the summer as you change elevation by something like 2000ft. My previous 09 never had a problem but my 2010 seems to not like this hill much.

With both cars I've never hit limp mode. The engine temp issues seems to be hit and miss with people on the board. Some people have had issues but I'd say 90% of owners haven't. I know you don't plan to track your car so chances are you will never have a problem. It should be mentioned that the 350z had the same issues but it was never made a big deal because there wasn't an oil temp gauge in the car. Since the 370z has one everyone can monitor it and it's become much more public.

As for the price of the 09 I don't think 27k is bad personally. I see where they feel they have an almost brand new car and therefore want top dollar but in this economy why pay top dollar. Explain to them that you can get a brand new 2011 for not much more. Another good point is if you bought the 09 for 30k and were to then turn around and trade it in or sell privately you would be hard pressed to get 30k for it. Most 09's seem to get about 23-25k in trade and sell privately for 27-28k. Try talking to them about it more and if still no deal let it sit. Check back in a few weeks and see if they are willing to change their tune.

cossie1600

a curved roof?

find a modern car that is not 3000lbs+, this is not 1985, 3300lbs is light in this market at this age

kenchan

i dont think he was even born in 1985.

but yah, 50-60lbs of weight at the top of the car is not good for cg.

redline727

As some one who just went through the decision making process and ended up with a 2009 370Z base w/ Sport Package M6. I had a hard decision myself and was shopping against an 06-08 BMW M Coupe. There are many things that help me choose cars that I buy but one that always stands out is HERITAGE! I Choose cars and manufacturers that have history and seem to share the same enthusiasm to make cars as I have to buy them. I don't get that feeling when I hear Hyundai Genesis. Now this wasn't the case for all my purchases some choices have to be made for other reasons...I'm talking to you chevy cobalt and colorado...But even my first Laser was part of something. Not saying Hyundai won't get there, it's just not there now. What made me choose the Z over the M was I hated the interior of the M Coupe but loved the exterior and loved the performance but not the drivability. To me the Z was the complete package. And I think the same could be said about it going against the Genesis.

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280z/300zx

Hell, even in 85 the Z wasn't under 3k lbs. My 84 slick top 300zx weights 3170lbs. The t-top version is about 3220lbs and the turbo 300zx (had t-tops) came in at 3280lbs. Add about 40lbs for automatic versions.

The Z was only ever "light" in the 70's, and even some people think it was the early 240z's that met that as the late model 240z, 260z, and 280z all pushed over 2400lbs.

I agree with your comment. So for a 2009-2011 car with all the crash protection, gigantic wheels (compared to the 14's and 15's back in the day), and gagets the 370z is not doing too bad.