SO Just How Reliable Are The 370's....Looking at Buying Used

hey32g

I understand that every problem is discussed on forums and you can get freaked out by just about any car by reading about these problems on forums.

But all in all, how reliable are the 370's? My assumption would be they are pretty reliable - most Japanese cars are far more reliable than American or European cars. This is the main reason I'm looking at the 370. Would definitely get a manual transmission.

I have read about the CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder) which seems to pop up a lot. What % of 370's encounter this problem? Are there any other big issues I should know about? I have had pain the rear cars before due to unreliability and really don't want to go back. Frequent repairs saps the fun out of owning any car.

Also looking at C5 Z06's, Audi S4's, and BMW 335i's. This is going to be a long-term car for me. I want to find something I love and keep it for a long time, which will be a new experience for me!

Had an RX8 R3 before my current Maxima. It was surprisingly reliable. If it had more horsepower I'd be tempted to go back.

Any information and/or opinions and thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Vichtz

I bought my 09 used and havent had any problems that others have claimed at all. It is really hit and miss, just check the car over and get info from the dealer

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NickTurnon

I got an '09 with 25k on it 2 years ago-
Only issues have been steering lock (left me stranded with a $175 tow).

"Also looking at C5 Z06's, Audi S4's, and BMW 335i's. This is going to be a long-term car for me. I want to find something I love and keep it for a long time, which will be a new experience for me!"

z06 will be much faster - less quality interior by a long shot, maybe more mechanical issues.
s4 - older gen has around the same hp as the 370z, except its AWD. Interior is better. Worse MPG. EXPENSIVE Maintenance. EXPENSIVE Parts.
335i - Nicest interior IMO. Fast, but around the same as 370z without bolt ons. Parts are expensive. Service is expensive. Itll last a long time (probably til turbos go or another part breaks).

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Chuck33079

The CSC failure is pretty common. Just plan for it. Buy the HD replacement and have it handy when the OEM fails. The rest of the issues are the same as any other used car. It'll be far better than a used BMW or Audi.

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kenchan

buying used is buying someone else's problem.

Mitco39

Thats why you stick to the virgins right? hahaha

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kenchan

wait, wat are we talking about here again?

Felix 808

While this can often be true with modded cars, if you shop around & really keep a close eye on what you are buying you can find some very nice used cars that have been well taken care of. So don't let used scare you, just look for obvious signs of abuse. Sloppy mod work, poorly maintained lack of care for the interior ect

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olddudesrule

Strongly disagree with this. My last four performance cars have been used, and all were solid, reliable performers. You have to buy smart, have the vehicle inspected, and run a CarFax or similar report. Many used cars still have warranty time left too. Lightly used cars are a smart buy if your smart about how and what you buy. My 2012 Nismo w/ 10K miles cost me less than $32k. Nothing wrong with a good, clean used car.....

GaleForce

I know what you mean. I bought a used 09 with 6000 miles and have replaced almost everything on it.

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blackcherry20

but uhmmmm, I think that was the plan.

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11Thumper

We talking girls or cars?

Red__Zed

Definitely a risk.


As long as you don't wind up with my old car you are probably fine.

The Z monster

thats not true. i traded mine in only because i needed a 4 door sedan at the time. i had 0 problems with it. whoever bought it will have 0 problems unless they F it up

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kenchan

i sound like a fortune cookie...