Thinking of returning to 370Z

IDZRVIT · 05-16-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Shamrock

I have a 2011. It has no oil cooler whatsoever?

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A bit of dwell time in the base pan

Shamrock · 05-16-2012, 08:58 AM

Sorry. When right over my head.

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kenchan · 05-16-2012, 10:01 AM

hey steve- so do we call you a re-newb?

i think you'll like the Z (again).

tjlazer · 05-16-2012, 11:58 AM

I would recoup some of that impulsiveness money you lost and get as nice used 2009 370Z and call it good!

MacLean · 05-16-2012, 11:59 AM

The Porsche are very nice, but go with the Z. The reason it is cheaper & less of a headache down the road. Your insurance, maintenance & the price of the car is considerably less with the Z. If you are not worried about money, then go with the Porsche, but get the extended warranty FOR SURE. Like the saying goes if you can afford a high-end car, then you can afford all the other BS (insurance, gas, maintenance, tires & etc). If you cannot really afford the car & more or less the other essentials, then forget it.

Lug · 05-16-2012, 12:08 PM

Z (new or used) + supercharger (GTM or Stillen) = win

Cmike2780 · 05-16-2012, 12:46 PM

It really depends on what you're after. As much as I like the 370Z, I wouldn't buy the same car again if you were not really happy with it in the past. There are plenty of options @ $40k. I'd sooner try out other cars I haven't driven yet. BMW, Audi, Evo, Sti, 'stang, etc, etc....

lemon-fresh · 05-16-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You sound like an extremely impulsive buyer. You been through 3 cars in 4 years. If you have a high mortgage? Think first... Should I spend $44k otd on yet another car. At 4 cars in 3 years I'm sure you lost $15k+payments. At least... sounds to me like you should get a used car for $25k and you will level out some of what you lost. But that's just an opinion.

As far as what you should do if I didn't know how financially wreckless you are...
I would say its easier to just get a Z than those other cars. German cars come with higher maintenece bills, higher insurance and higher price tag.

The 2012 have oil coolers rated for aggressive street. Track is another issue. 2010-12 models have been improving minor details.
2010 brought heated mirrors,air filter, ecu whine tsb, trunk issue tonneau cover brackets standard, better-brighter NAV screen, Nismo R tune pad optionand steering lock issue.
2011 brought upgraded springs and dampers for less bumpy ride, a little more sound deadening to reduce nvh. Minor engine tweaking to reduce harshness, Homelink/backup camera OEM option on base & non nav touring models,Nismo S tune pad option and improved paint quality.
2012 brought the oil cooler and base no price increase from 2011 except on sport pkg and nav.

2013 brings a new front fascia, completely new shock upgrade further increasing handling and ride compliance, new base and sport wheels. Further tweaking for nvh reduction Nismo will get touring pkg stereo and add 2 speakers to system for richer sound quality, red reflector instead of blackout foglight plate and new pricing.

This paragraph is a guess...
Though it hasn't been written by anyone, I imagine there will be some new nav upgrades and possibly some type of handling technology. Just because many of the new nissans in the line-up are getting drastic tech upgrades. I don't think the Z will get drastic tech upgrades, but maybe just a taste to get an idea of what's in store for next gen???

Does anyone have a link to this tsb?

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-16-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Does anyone have a link to this tsb?

If you can't find it here in the Z forum? You might want to check the infiniti forum because they were the first to start getting the whine addressed by the dealer.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-16-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamrock

I have a 2011. It has no oil cooler whatsoever?

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That's because it was added in 2012 models.

Bucketlist2012 · 05-16-2012, 03:58 PM

AS an Investor and Money Manager, my brain is fried by this thread...

No more to say other than enjoy whatever you buy...Even if it is for a year...

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-16-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

AS an Investor and Money Manager, by brain is fried by this thread...

No more to say other than enjoy whatever you buy...Even if it is for a year...

jabrother · 05-16-2012, 11:57 PM

I too am an impulse car buyer but I like to buy the end of the year deals. I bought a g37 coupe that way and then my current ride, a 370 roadster ... Both for around 8 grand off sticker. I also recently had an older Boxster but was scared of the maintenance costs so sold it... Also tried a Miata, gto, 350z, g35 coupe, etc. anyway like others said you are throwing a lot of money down the drain but if you can afford it you might as well try a few others too. How about the new brz/frs? Get something simple and cheap as someone else said to "reset" your expectations in cars. Especially after that grand sport! How about like an 07 350z or rx8... You could probably pick up a very nice example of one of those for around 10 or 12 grand... About the sales tax on a 911!! Just an idea. Or even a 5 yr old Boxster or cayman for like 20 grand? Whatever you decide to do, enjoy the ride!

newb · 05-17-2012, 12:29 AM

EDIT: Found the answer.

Sound deadening to reduce nvh? What is nvh?

wilsonp · 05-17-2012, 01:50 AM

Noise Vibration (ride) Harshness

05-16-2012, 11:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	I would recoup some of that impulsiveness money you lost and get as nice used 2009 370Z and call it good! __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

05-16-2012, 12:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	Z (new or used) + supercharger (GTM or Stillen) = win __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

05-16-2012, 12:46 PM	#22 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	It really depends on what you're after. As much as I like the 370Z, I wouldn't buy the same car again if you were not really happy with it in the past. There are plenty of options @ $40k. I'd sooner try out other cars I haven't driven yet. BMW, Audi, Evo, Sti, 'stang, etc, etc.... __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

05-16-2012, 03:58 PM	#26 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	AS an Investor and Money Manager, my brain is fried by this thread... No more to say other than enjoy whatever you buy...Even if it is for a year... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500 Last edited by Bucketlist2012; 05-16-2012 at 09:56 PM.

05-17-2012, 12:29 AM	#29 (permalink)
newb Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 24 Drives: '09 BSM 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	EDIT: Found the answer. Sound deadening to reduce nvh? What is nvh? Last edited by newb; 05-17-2012 at 12:33 AM.

05-16-2012, 08:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
Shamrock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Israel Posts: 215 Drives: 370z 2011 AT White Rep Power: 13	Sorry. When right over my head. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

05-16-2012, 10:01 AM	#18 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hey steve- so do we call you a re-newb? i think you'll like the Z (again).

05-16-2012, 11:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 16	The Porsche are very nice, but go with the Z. The reason it is cheaper & less of a headache down the road. Your insurance, maintenance & the price of the car is considerably less with the Z. If you are not worried about money, then go with the Porsche, but get the extended warranty FOR SURE. Like the saying goes if you can afford a high-end car, then you can afford all the other BS (insurance, gas, maintenance, tires & etc). If you cannot really afford the car & more or less the other essentials, then forget it.

05-16-2012, 11:57 PM	#28 (permalink)
jabrother Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: san joaquin valley, ca Posts: 27 Drives: 08 g37 6mt Rep Power: 15	I too am an impulse car buyer but I like to buy the end of the year deals. I bought a g37 coupe that way and then my current ride, a 370 roadster ... Both for around 8 grand off sticker. I also recently had an older Boxster but was scared of the maintenance costs so sold it... Also tried a Miata, gto, 350z, g35 coupe, etc. anyway like others said you are throwing a lot of money down the drain but if you can afford it you might as well try a few others too. How about the new brz/frs? Get something simple and cheap as someone else said to "reset" your expectations in cars. Especially after that grand sport! How about like an 07 350z or rx8... You could probably pick up a very nice example of one of those for around 10 or 12 grand... About the sales tax on a 911!! Just an idea. Or even a 5 yr old Boxster or cayman for like 20 grand? Whatever you decide to do, enjoy the ride!

05-17-2012, 01:50 AM	#30 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Noise Vibration (ride) Harshness __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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