Why are reviewers so hard on the z?

ZMan8

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/10-used-cars-to-avoid#9

I'm not sure the z belongs here, one idiot crashes a nismo and we become universally hated. Since when does high oil temps translate to bad used buy due to reliability?:banghead:

There are a lot of other cars I Would put on this list before the z.

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Spikuh

We have suspension problems?

I'll give them the transmission just because I don't like how it feels, but since when did all the cars start having engine trouble? And how many people have had brake failure going to work?

I feel like they didn't do any research and are straight up misleading which leads me to wonder about the other 9 cars on that list...

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shadoquad

The car has its flaws, it's going on three-four years old, and Nissan more aggressively markets its other vehicles.

The car had oil issues, brake cooling issues, still has the fuel starve issue.

But it is a much more fun car than reviewers would lead you to believe, and so far, it has been 100% reliable for me.

Spikuh

Per the article, it is about "when the warranty lapses and mechanical issues arise, all the prestige and performance mean nothing as the car languishes in the shop, racking up costly repair bills. That's exactly what the vehicles on this list will do." which has nothing what so ever to do with track performance.

Not saying that the car is perfect or free of issues (we can all rattle them off faster than our parents birthday's probably), but saying the 370z introduces "a host of problems that didn't exist before, particularly related to the engine and transmission. The drive system, suspension and brakes are also failure-prone." is totally false and an outright lie.

Who gets brake fade driving to work? How many have had suspension failures? What are these engine problems? If they are equating tracking to daily driving, then this is mostly just a load bunk. If not, I would like to see where they got their numbers because all these problems are news to me as it relates to driving to and from work.

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Davey

Guys, it's no big deal, it's just that the engine and transmission, the drive system, the suspension and the brakes are all prone to failure.

I'm so glad I judge cars by driving them rather than reading whatever garbage someone typed and believing it, or I'd have never had the chance to enjoy a great car like the Z.

Tazicon

This! I just drove my Z 800 miles through Northern AZ having a blast on all those winding roads! My favorite was HWY 89A going to and past Jerome! I had no oil issues or brake failure issures. No fuel starvation............ If I was racing the car maybe I would see these issues, I am not, just having fun!

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A-Train

Word up. I traded in a 2008 335i convertible for a brand spanking new Z. That Bimmer was a real Bummer as Barry Weiss might say... It was in the shop four times in five months. Anybody know how much a brake job on a BMW cost? $1,500 per axle! Oil change: $150! Crappy run flat tires and endless bent rims: $1,000 per wheel.

My Z gets way more compliments than all of the cars that I have ever driven combined. The oil temps hover between 180 and 230 degrees-- big deal. My car is my daily driver, so I don't worry about an oil cooler. Plus, the brakes work great, in fact, the Z scores high versus similar sportscars on braking quickness tests.

There are some trade-offs: cramped cabin, hard to get in and out of the car, loud engine at higher rpms, road noise, crappy stereo, and no back seat. I can deal with these shortcomings, as I can pick up a used sedan anytime for cheap as a second car.

ZMan8

I'm with You guys, I just hope That if We decide to sell our z , articles like these Don't ruin resale value.

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Joepro

Im going to look a used 2010 Z today, guess what I am taking with me...

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Cmike2780

Wtf are they talking about? Seriously, did Paul Ryan write this?

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Spikuh

Poor article. It just got

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enkei2k

Only refers to 09-10 models, which is the first years of the redesign. Most, if not all, first new model year cars will have their issues and manufacturers will work them out over time.

This is why I got a 2012 model. Oil cooler, heated mirrors, etc.

ZMan8

I have heated mirrors on my 2010...

Oil cooler was only addition to 2012.

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Nismo89

i say.......... the best review anyone can possbily do is test drive and see for yourself.
people can say whatever. but if you want a car despite certain flaws then GET IT!, never let others influence your decision (aka peer pressure lol)

for me, i didnt care what reviews exc said....... i wanted it. i drove it. i LOVED it. i GOT it!. end of story

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