Any 2009 Issues With The 370Z?

Whitey#1 · 08-02-2009, 01:58 PM

just wondering if there were any issues with the new 370Z since its in its first year? someone once told me that when a product is new there could be things that come up unexpectedly, and that often times they are fixed from one model year to the next.

so, does anybody know of anything that seemed to be a recurring problem with the new 370Z? anything at all? should i not hesitate in buying a '09 370Z or should i wait for the '10 370Z?

Mike

theDreamer · 08-02-2009, 02:00 PM

I keep having this weird problem where my foot gets stuck on the gas pedal, not sure why though.

Trips · 08-02-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I keep having this weird problem where my foot gets stuck on the gas pedal, not sure why though.

Shunya · 08-02-2009, 02:00 PM

i believe the major problems were the oil cooling efficiency.
some people had interior making sounds.
somthing about brakes when tracking to i forgot tho.

that's all i remember bad about this car.

Shunya · 08-02-2009, 02:04 PM

^i wouldn't mind

edeeZee · 08-02-2009, 02:09 PM

Yes, here are the issues:

26 more HP than the 350 it replaced
bigger brakes than the 350
350 drivers always gawk and slow down when I drive my 370
350 drivers sometimes, rev and challenge me though I ignore these immature inferiority complexes
even Porsche 997 drivers (a car that's 3x more in price and prestige) like doing double takes
oil temp hits 220+ when I drive on sunny days
needs some more low end torque

kdo2milger · 08-02-2009, 02:12 PM

pretty much the only major issue most 370z folks are dealing with Mike...

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...mp-issues.html

vipor · 09-08-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

Yes, here are the issues:

26 more HP than the 350 it replaced
bigger brakes than the 350
350 drivers always gawk and slow down when I drive my 370
350 drivers sometimes, rev and challenge me though I ignore these immature inferiority complexes
even Porsche 997 drivers (a car that's 3x more in price and prestige) like doing double takes
oil temp hits 220+ when I drive on sunny days
needs some more low end torque

This is almost exactly my thoughts and experience so far, although I can't compare my car to a 350z.
The looks from people are nice, had a brand new Z06 pass me and stare today, at only 1/2 the price!

My oil temp hasn't topped 225 that I've seen in the past few weeks. There haven't been too many consecutive 105+deg days as there were before I purchased my car. Lately with some off-and-on spirited driving, I've been seeing 200-215deg oil temp; well within reason.

I have the high-pitched fuel pump noise in my car, which sucks, but I typically have the stereo up and don't even notice it when talking in the car.

It may be my paranoia but shifting seems overly-firm and clunky at times.

My car was trucked in from Port Arthur to Weatherford, TX (6-7 hours away,) and when they unpacked the floor mats, I received 350z Nismo mats. I'm supposed to be getting the 370z Nismo mats later this week, so all is ending well. Has anyone else heard of this?

Trunk mat.... This think is soooo wrinkly. I've been alternating it from upside-down to right-side-up every couple of days but it still looks terrible. Is there a way to just iron this or something? When I replaced the carpet in a car I had with a cracked heater core it said to leave the carpet out in the sun for a couple days to get it's shape.

The hatch popping issue has reared its head a couple times, but I spoke with the dealer today and he seemed willing to help with getting me the new springs.

Oh, also, I hate wanting to clean her all the time and being disgusted at every little piece of dirt I see.

theDreamer · 08-02-2009, 02:10 PM

The topics Shunya has posted about are there, but:
Both the oil cooling and brake topics are track related issues.
The noises in the cabin does happen in street use, have had it pop up now and again but my music usually over shadows that problem.

Shunya · 08-02-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

The topics Shunya has posted about are there, but:
Both the oil cooling and brake topics are track related issues.
The noises in the cabin does happen in street use, have had it pop up now and again but my music usually over shadows that problem.

woohoo back ups!
see i gather infos too :P

tvfreakazoid · 08-03-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Shunya

woohoo back ups!
see i gather infos too :P

Diggin the sig!

AK370Z · 08-03-2009, 12:43 AM

If you're into heated sideview mirror, then I say wait for the 2010. If not, then 09 is the exact same car. You'll probably get a better deal on a 09 than '10. I see you're coming from a 350Z. You may notice a slight lack of low end tq. Other than than, you'll find NO problem with this car. Oil temp issue is track related.

XwChriswX · 08-03-2009, 12:57 AM

That was my point when I got the 2006 Scion tC instead of the 05 when they first came out... The 06 had a better head unit, steering wheel controls, and plus it allowed them to work out any bugs in the engine, body, interior, manuf. process etc before I signed my name to one...

I was thinking about doing this with the Z as well. But I can't imagine them changing anything asthetically with the body since they usually hold on to a body style for a few years and since I LOVE this body over the 350 series I'm sold. Any kind of special newbies that come with the 2010 I'm sure you can get installed in your 09 afterwards...

needr6parts · 08-04-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

The topics Shunya has posted about are there, but:
Both the oil cooling and brake topics are track related issues.
The noises in the cabin does happen in street use, have had it pop up now and again but my music usually over shadows that problem.

mine was making noise on the right door panel so i took it off and there are some little screws that were on the backside of the door panel that were loose.I turned them a couple of turns and its quiet now.

355890 · 08-02-2009, 09:35 PM

None so far, but then it's parked and has been for a while.

Central Texas has been sitting around 105 for the past 2 months....Disgusting....no oil overheating issue to really speak of when I have driven the vehicle, the gauge moves a bit, but then who's dumb enough to drive their car hard in this soup bowl.

So I've parked it....at least until the temps start to cool down around here and then I can get back to enjoying the ride I purchased.

For now......it's all about my pick-up truck.

08-02-2009, 01:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Whitey#1 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Loogootee, IN Posts: 78 Drives: 09 MB/Frost 370Z AT Rep Power: 16	Any 2009 Issues With The 370Z? just wondering if there were any issues with the new 370Z since its in its first year? someone once told me that when a product is new there could be things that come up unexpectedly, and that often times they are fixed from one model year to the next. so, does anybody know of anything that seemed to be a recurring problem with the new 370Z? anything at all? should i not hesitate in buying a '09 370Z or should i wait for the '10 370Z? Mike

08-02-2009, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	I keep having this weird problem where my foot gets stuck on the gas pedal, not sure why though. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-02-2009, 02:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	pretty much the only major issue most 370z folks are dealing with Mike... http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...mp-issues.html __________________ Project *NISMO*

08-02-2009, 02:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	The topics Shunya has posted about are there, *but*: Both the oil cooling and brake topics are track related issues. The noises in the cabin does happen in street use, have had it pop up now and again but my music usually over shadows that problem. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-03-2009, 12:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	If you're into heated sideview mirror, then I say wait for the 2010. If not, then 09 is the exact same car. You'll probably get a better deal on a 09 than '10. I see you're coming from a 350Z. You may notice a slight lack of low end tq. Other than than, you'll find NO problem with this car. Oil temp issue is track related. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

08-02-2009, 02:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 22	i believe the major problems were the oil cooling efficiency. some people had interior making sounds. somthing about brakes when tracking to i forgot tho. that's all i remember bad about this car.

08-02-2009, 02:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 22	^i wouldn't mind

08-02-2009, 02:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 266	Yes, here are the issues: 26 more HP than the 350 it replaced bigger brakes than the 350 350 drivers always gawk and slow down when I drive my 370 350 drivers sometimes, rev and challenge me though I ignore these immature inferiority complexes even Porsche 997 drivers (a car that's 3x more in price and prestige) like doing double takes oil temp hits 220+ when I drive on sunny days needs some more low end torque

08-03-2009, 12:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	That was my point when I got the 2006 Scion tC instead of the 05 when they first came out... The 06 had a better head unit, steering wheel controls, and plus it allowed them to work out any bugs in the engine, body, interior, manuf. process etc before I signed my name to one... I was thinking about doing this with the Z as well. But I can't imagine them changing anything asthetically with the body since they usually hold on to a body style for a few years and since I LOVE this body over the 350 series I'm sold. Any kind of special newbies that come with the 2010 I'm sure you can get installed in your 09 afterwards... __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

08-02-2009, 09:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 542	None so far, but then it's parked and has been for a while. Central Texas has been sitting around 105 for the past 2 months....Disgusting....no oil overheating issue to really speak of when I have driven the vehicle, the gauge moves a bit, but then who's dumb enough to drive their car hard in this soup bowl. So I've parked it....at least until the temps start to cool down around here and then I can get back to enjoying the ride I purchased. For now......it's all about my pick-up truck. __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

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