Best year Z34

jcasti07 · 07-26-2014, 10:13 AM

Guys we have a great car that's now 7 years in the making. I'd like to hear everyone's honest opinions on their favorite year of the 370z. I have a '12 Nismo, but I do regret not waiting for the '13 because of the added Bose system and the great looking wheels with red calipers to compliment. Earlier models also missed out on alcantara stearing wheels and DRLs if you're into those kinds of things. Let's hear it y'all!

OldFart · 07-26-2014, 10:27 AM

Pretty much all the same to me except for mechanical issues for various years. I guess if your not into modding the car than the items you listed might make one year a preference over another. For me I hate the DRL's they added, the calipers can be powder coated to any color under the sun, most agree that an aftermarket stereo in better than anything from the factory.

No changes to performance, suspension, brakes, etc, through the years, most were cosmetic and ya either liked em or ya didn't, that's my opinion.

Tran905 · 07-26-2014, 10:32 AM

40th Anniversary paint and wheel colors

And the red interior.

TheGreatOne · 07-26-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tran905

40th Anniversary paint and wheel colors

And the red interior.

What he said

2010 40th Anniversary, FTW

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2014, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tran905

40th Anniversary paint and wheel colors

And the red interior.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

What he said

2010 40th Anniversary, FTW

What they said because of the 40th...

Damn both of you for having 40ths...

MagmaRed370z · 07-26-2014, 12:28 PM

Anything than the first year in my opinion. I never buy first model cars due to potentials issues.

I remember the 2003 350z with tire problems, Window streaks, rattles, etc. 2004.5 fixed all those issues

brutusvk · 07-26-2014, 12:48 PM

Duh. 2014. Cuz that's what mine is. Kidding. I like them all. I am a big fan of the yellow Zs and they were only 2009, I believe.

kenchan · 07-26-2014, 01:29 PM

mine's a 09. no issue. although i did wait till late model year to buy mine.
even the steering lock is working fine still.

Billnocerino · 07-26-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

Anything than the first year in my opinion. I never buy first model cars due to potentials issues.

I remember the 2003 350z with tire problems, Window streaks, rattles, etc. 2004.5 fixed all those issues

I had a 2004 350. Man, those tires growled like crazy. I was happy when they did the recall and gave me a brand new set of new tires though. It is crazy how much nicer my 2011 370 is! It is like a whole new level of sports car by comparison.

aszyd · 07-26-2014, 03:07 PM

2015 Nismo!

Nissan really differentiated the new one from the rest of the pack with more than just body work.

Masterbeatty · 07-26-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aszyd

2015 Nismo!

Nissan really differentiated the new one from the rest of the pack with more than just body work.

The new nismo looks great, but the older ones front end looks more aggressive.

MagmaRed370z · 07-26-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Billnocerino

I had a 2004 350. Man, those tires growled like crazy. I was happy when they did the recall and gave me a brand new set of new tires though. It is crazy how much nicer my 2011 370 is! It is like a whole new level of sports car by comparison.

That's so true, the 370 is far way more refined than its predecessor. I miss my 350z stock sound Note though.

TheGreatOne · 07-26-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by brutusvk

Duh. 2014. Cuz that's what mine is. Kidding. I like them all. I am a big fan of the yellow Zs and they were only 2009, I believe.

True, that yellow is super rare

Asheth · 07-26-2014, 06:41 PM

I have a 09 ordered it when it first came out but didn't get it till oct if '10. If I would have done anything I would have gotten a 10 for the newer nav screen and bt functions. Other then that my only mechanical issue was the slave cylinder recall that went out about 6k my steering wheel lock never happened. I don't like the drl no fang look they did later.

So for me I would say if you like the nav like me then 10-12'

SS_Firehawk · 07-26-2014, 07:45 PM

I'm a sucker for 2013, only because dat magma red Nismo. The only thing I want from another model year is tha alcantara steering wheel and thats cheaper than paint.

07-26-2014, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	Best year Z34 Guys we have a great car that's now 7 years in the making. I'd like to hear everyone's honest opinions on their favorite year of the 370z. I have a '12 Nismo, but I do regret not waiting for the '13 because of the added Bose system and the great looking wheels with red calipers to compliment. Earlier models also missed out on alcantara stearing wheels and DRLs if you're into those kinds of things. Let's hear it y'all!

07-26-2014, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 61 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 960	Pretty much all the same to me except for mechanical issues for various years. I guess if your not into modding the car than the items you listed might make one year a preference over another. For me I hate the DRL's they added, the calipers can be powder coated to any color under the sun, most agree that an aftermarket stereo in better than anything from the factory. No changes to performance, suspension, brakes, etc, through the years, most were cosmetic and ya either liked em or ya didn't, that's my opinion. DEpointfive0, Shadezz and Wonka2581 like this.

07-26-2014, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Anything than the first year in my opinion. I never buy first model cars due to potentials issues. I remember the 2003 350z with tire problems, Window streaks, rattles, etc. 2004.5 fixed all those issues /Angelo350Z/ likes this. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

07-26-2014, 12:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
brutusvk Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Az Posts: 220 Drives: 2014 sport package Rep Power: 11	Duh. 2014. Cuz that's what mine is. Kidding. I like them all. I am a big fan of the yellow Zs and they were only 2009, I believe. jpkirk and Chejuan like this.

07-26-2014, 03:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	2015 Nismo! Nissan really differentiated the new one from the rest of the pack with more than just body work. Masterbeatty and KrisL like this. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

07-26-2014, 10:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tran905 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Niagara Falls, ON Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 12	40th Anniversary paint and wheel colors And the red interior.

07-26-2014, 01:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	mine's a 09. no issue. although i did wait till late model year to buy mine. even the steering lock is working fine still.

07-26-2014, 06:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	I have a 09 ordered it when it first came out but didn't get it till oct if '10. If I would have done anything I would have gotten a 10 for the newer nav screen and bt functions. Other then that my only mechanical issue was the slave cylinder recall that went out about 6k my steering wheel lock never happened. I don't like the drl no fang look they did later. So for me I would say if you like the nav like me then 10-12' __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

07-26-2014, 07:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	I'm a sucker for 2013, only because dat magma red Nismo. The only thing I want from another model year is tha alcantara steering wheel and thats cheaper than paint. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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