should I not buy 370z?

ElVee · 03-06-2014, 06:00 PM

If you're looking for a sports/sporty car, you can do a lot worse than the Z as far as reliability is concerned. Three issues is not much.

There are other things that should be of more concern for most buyers:
- rear view/blind spots
- having to drive it in bad weather (rain, snow)
- fuel/tire/insurance costs
- buying a used beat on car vs a normal car or garage queen
- whether you fit in the car (height and width)
- other alternatives that match what your needs/wants are

Kudos for doing some research and even posting. As much as I agree with some people that it'd be nice if new members search and browse first, you honestly just got more answers in 24 hours than you may have found in over a week+ of browsing. That's still winning, in my book.

Jordo! · 03-06-2014, 06:32 PM

The short answer is: For the money there is no other car that has the looks, feel, power, reliability, and overall fun factor of the Z.

If you can afford it -- get it. You will love it!

90 ST · 03-06-2014, 06:46 PM

OK, i'm here to answer questions, mines an '09 with probably the highest mileage of anyone on this forum...LOL

Currently at 261000kms, or 163xxx miles.

Mine burns a little oil about a liter/quart per oil change, tires, well if you drive nice will last you a while, maybe 30-40k miles at best. (rears) fronts double that. I go through a set of rears every 6 months or so, which is about 25k miles for me.
CSC will go, mine went at about 160k miles, as did the clutch, just replace everything when it does, clutch, flywheel and both the master and slave.
Next SLU went, it's a recall so no worries, just bring it in to make sure your good there.
I had a ECU go, warranty, only crap part was the wait for the part.
Oh and the front hubs went, 2-300 CD $ and a couple hours in my garage and all fixed.
For the record I drive my car hard all year round in the rain and snow, no track days, but I live close to the mountains and drive through them like i'm being chased! lol

Hope this helps...

/Angelo350Z/ · 03-06-2014, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troyz

My biggest complaint is the blind spots on the car.

NismoNox · 03-06-2014, 11:26 PM

Don't buy something your afraid to take care of

alcheng · 03-07-2014, 01:31 AM

if you end up buying one, don't bash it after....

ElVee · 03-07-2014, 08:57 AM

If you buy one, wouldn't that give you more right to bash it, having known about it and experienced it? Is it better to bash it when you've not even owned one? Perhaps one should never bash; but then again what *is* bashing?

Anyway, this thread makes my inner Plato cry uncontrollably. (And all of my grammar teachers.)

03-06-2014, 06:00 PM	#31 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	If you're looking for a sports/sporty car, you can do a lot worse than the Z as far as reliability is concerned. Three issues is not much. There are other things that should be of more concern for most buyers: - rear view/blind spots - having to drive it in bad weather (rain, snow) - fuel/tire/insurance costs - buying a used beat on car vs a normal car or garage queen - whether you fit in the car (height and width) - other alternatives that match what your needs/wants are Kudos for doing some research and even posting. As much as I agree with some people that it'd be nice if new members search and browse first, you honestly just got more answers in 24 hours than you may have found in over a week+ of browsing. That's still winning, in my book. Luciano13 likes this.

03-06-2014, 06:32 PM	#32 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	The short answer is: For the money there is no other car that has the looks, feel, power, reliability, and overall fun factor of the Z. If you can afford it -- get it. You will love it! Rockhound and Luciano13 like this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

03-06-2014, 06:46 PM	#33 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	OK, i'm here to answer questions, mines an '09 with probably the highest mileage of anyone on this forum...LOL Currently at 261000kms, or 163xxx miles. Mine burns a little oil about a liter/quart per oil change, tires, well if you drive nice will last you a while, maybe 30-40k miles at best. (rears) fronts double that. I go through a set of rears every 6 months or so, which is about 25k miles for me. CSC will go, mine went at about 160k miles, as did the clutch, just replace everything when it does, clutch, flywheel and both the master and slave. Next SLU went, it's a recall so no worries, just bring it in to make sure your good there. I had a ECU go, warranty, only crap part was the wait for the part. Oh and the front hubs went, 2-300 CD $ and a couple hours in my garage and all fixed. For the record I drive my car hard all year round in the rain and snow, no track days, but I live close to the mountains and drive through them like i'm being chased! lol Hope this helps... Luciano13 and 370zseth like this. Last edited by 90 ST; 03-06-2014 at 06:57 PM.

03-06-2014, 11:26 PM	#35 (permalink)
NismoNox Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 243 Drives: 12 NISMO 370z #0277 Rep Power: 12	Don't buy something your afraid to take care of Luciano13 likes this.

03-07-2014, 01:31 AM	#36 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	if you end up buying one, don't bash it after.... Luciano13 likes this.

03-07-2014, 08:57 AM	#37 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	If you buy one, wouldn't that give you more right to bash it, having known about it and experienced it? Is it better to bash it when you've not even owned one? Perhaps one should never bash; but then again what is bashing? Anyway, this thread makes my inner Plato cry uncontrollably. (And all of my grammar teachers.) Luciano13 likes this.