974 miles in 10 days

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-21-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Sorry to be skeptical, but I'm having a tough time believing that there's that much of a difference between 09 to 11 in terms of exhaust note, suspension softness and change in acceleration feel and delay. These components remain unchanged through the model years. Perhaps a bit of a placebo effect...fresh new car and all. Doesn't matter what I think though. The Z is an awesome car and I'm glad you're happy with your new one. GM looks great!

Those were my initial impressions coming from a mildly used Z to a new Z. The exhaust note is quieter when cruising. Cabin noise is also quieter. No placebo effect. It is what it is. Nissan has toned down the noises coming from this engine and exhaust due to complaints and has softened the suspension for the same reason. I can go over bumpy roads quicker in my 11. There's no placebo for sure. 09 would crash on certain types of bumps where my 11 can soak up just a little more.
I'm sure out on the road an 09 and 11 won't show any difference from an exterior observation. But from behind the wheel, there are some minor differences. Nothing drastic, but noticeable when having spent decent time in both.

nmjaxx9 · 12-21-2011, 11:11 AM

Having a 2011 I can chime in and say when I went to test drive an 09 before I bought my Z, (because thats all they had on the lot) after getting into the 2011, I did notice a slight difference. Especially in ride quality, it might have been for the simple fact that I was comparing a used model, to a brand new one, however, I think that Nissan does change quite a few minor things every year, or how else can it improve on what it already has? With that being said, I think the 09s are great cars, but since it was the first year it came out, just like the first year of any electronic or mechanical item, there is bound to be small glitches, issues, that manufacturers later correct. Hence, I always wait a year or two after something new comes out, so that all those issues would have been taken care of by then.

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nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Having a 2011 I can chime in and say when I went to test drive an 09 before I bought my Z, (because thats all they had on the lot) after getting into the 2011, I did notice a slight difference. Especially in ride quality, it might have been for the simple fact that I was comparing a used model, to a brand new one, however, I think that Nissan does change quite a few minor things every year, or how else can it improve on what it already has? With that being said, I think the 09s are great cars, but since it was the first year it came out, just like the first year of any electronic or mechanical item, there is bound to be small glitches, issues, that manufacturers later correct. Hence, I always wait a year or two after something new comes out, so that all those issues would have been taken care of by then.