Need Advice from 370Z Owners - Buying My First!

PearlWhite55 · 08-12-2014, 11:54 PM

In the market for a 370 Z Roadster - preferably a Touring/Sport under $25k.

So, I love this combo (Graphite/Persimmon/6spM)
2010 Nissan 370Z Touring, $22,867 - Cars.com

I know it's not Sport (I can add spoiler - casual driver - no track so prob don't care about big brakes) - presuming the car is as clean as it seems - my questions:

--Seem like a decent deal? (presuming I can buy for $1500-$2000 less)
--Should I be concerned about 41k miles?
--Wheels seem different - can anyone tell if they are OEM or aftermarket?
--What questions do I need to ask before considering? (Top/clutch/etc?)
--Any special costs of ownership for these cars that I need to consider?
--Any additional thoughts?

Newb thanks you in advance!

cooltoy · 08-13-2014, 12:10 AM

Looks pretty stock.

Sport roadster would not have a spoiler. Just sport brakes, SynchroRev Match® Mode, 19" rims with wider tires and (I could be wrong) an LSD.

Nismo89 · 08-13-2014, 01:15 AM

ask to see the Car Fax.

Zoren 370 · 08-13-2014, 06:08 AM

The wheels are OEM
Ask if any major repairs has been done like the CSC or clutch slave cylinder.
Commonly breaks in a manual.
Check as well if the brake fluid has been changed if im not mistaken its recommended by Nissan to have it changed at 25k or 30k miles.

You can check the service booklet.

Other than that you should be fine.

If your in FL private msg me if you have other concerns.
I can be even your devils advocate in modding your new Z!

olddudesrule · 08-13-2014, 07:58 AM

Decent price. Check as much of the car's maintenance history as possible, check CarFax or similar report, and if all checks out, go for it!

Enjoy!

watson853 · 08-13-2014, 08:06 AM

Nice car! Good luck!

LostSol · 08-13-2014, 08:17 AM

That does not have the sport package FYI

Zoren 370 · 08-13-2014, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PearlWhite55

In the market for a 370 Z Roadster - preferably a Touring/Sport under $25k.

So, I love this combo (Graphite/Persimmon/6spM)
2010 Nissan 370Z Touring, $22,867 - Cars.com

I know it's not Sport (I can add spoiler - casual driver - no track so prob don't care about!

Yup he knows its not a Sports package!
But thanks for the reminder.

kenchan · 08-13-2014, 09:33 AM

read about the canvas issues in the roaster section and learn all about it.

Aescen · 08-13-2014, 10:50 AM

I'm not a big fan of the persimmon interior. Non sport model too, which I personally wouldn't get. But everyone has their own tastes and needs. The price is decent, well below book value so you know as long as the car fax checks out and it was well maintained you're getting a good deal. Honestly if this is the one you want you already know it. The Z is a great car, and the roadster is pretty slick. Keep us posted! Good luck!

Daveski38 · 08-13-2014, 01:20 PM

Not sure but looks like a base with upgraded wheels and leather.

1. Seats are not heated/air conditioned

2. Single disc CD player

3. Base petals (BK rubber)

Does it have a homelink mirrior? Can't remember if that was a touring option.

Bluetooth?

coolvans1988 · 08-13-2014, 03:09 PM

noticed that also.

Aescen · 08-13-2014, 04:00 PM

features section says it's got bluetooth and homelink. from the pictures you can't see the rear mirror though. and you can see no signs of it having bluetooth. i thought all the touring models came with bose standard?

andyj · 08-13-2014, 06:58 PM

Be Careful- I don't think this car is a Touring model.

The Touring option includes three items this car does not have:
Satellite radio
Power seats
Heated seats

It looks to me like someone added the persimmon colored seats and doors panels. If you notice, the seats do not have the built-in indentations on the forward side of the thigh bolsters next to the console that house the power seat controls.

The Touring model would have the heated seat controls on either side of the power convertible top switch, which you can see are blanks in the pictures.

Also, the radio is not the satellite radio. I doubt someone actually removed a satellite radio from a touring model and replaced it with the base radio.

Also, the wheels look like model year 2013/2014 wheels, not 2010 Touring wheels.

Seems to me like a prior owner "customized" a base model.

If you call a Nissan dealer with this car's VIN number, they can probably tell you if it is indeed a base model or a Touring, which I doubt.

Good luck, and you might not want to pay a "Touring model price" for a base model car.

kenchan · 08-13-2014, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyj

Be Careful- I don't think this car is a Touring model.

is it the tourist model with brembos?

08-12-2014, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
PearlWhite55 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 72 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport CV7AT Rep Power: 28	Need Advice from 370Z Owners - Buying My First! In the market for a 370 Z Roadster - preferably a Touring/Sport under $25k. So, I love this combo (Graphite/Persimmon/6spM) 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring, $22,867 - Cars.com I know it's not Sport (I can add spoiler - casual driver - no track so prob don't care about big brakes) - presuming the car is as clean as it seems - my questions: --Seem like a decent deal? (presuming I can buy for $1500-$2000 less) --Should I be concerned about 41k miles? --Wheels seem different - can anyone tell if they are OEM or aftermarket? --What questions do I need to ask before considering? (Top/clutch/etc?) --Any special costs of ownership for these cars that I need to consider? --Any additional thoughts? Newb thanks you in advance!

08-13-2014, 12:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Looks pretty stock. Sport roadster would not have a spoiler. Just sport brakes, SynchroRev Match® Mode, 19" rims with wider tires and (I could be wrong) an LSD. PearlWhite55 likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

08-13-2014, 01:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	ask to see the Car Fax. PearlWhite55 likes this. __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

08-13-2014, 06:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	The wheels are OEM Ask if any major repairs has been done like the CSC or clutch slave cylinder. Commonly breaks in a manual. Check as well if the brake fluid has been changed if im not mistaken its recommended by Nissan to have it changed at 25k or 30k miles. You can check the service booklet. Other than that you should be fine. If your in FL private msg me if you have other concerns. I can be even your devils advocate in modding your new Z! PearlWhite55 likes this.

08-13-2014, 07:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Decent price. Check as much of the car's maintenance history as possible, check CarFax or similar report, and if all checks out, go for it! Enjoy! PearlWhite55 likes this.

08-13-2014, 08:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
watson853 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 202 Drives: 2014 Blue T/S 7AT Rep Power: 12	Nice car! Good luck! PearlWhite55 likes this.

08-13-2014, 08:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	That does not have the sport package FYI __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

08-13-2014, 09:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	read about the canvas issues in the roaster section and learn all about it. PearlWhite55 and watson853 like this.

08-13-2014, 10:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Aescen Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 103 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 11	I'm not a big fan of the persimmon interior. Non sport model too, which I personally wouldn't get. But everyone has their own tastes and needs. The price is decent, well below book value so you know as long as the car fax checks out and it was well maintained you're getting a good deal. Honestly if this is the one you want you already know it. The Z is a great car, and the roadster is pretty slick. Keep us posted! Good luck! PearlWhite55 likes this. __________________ '09 Touring +Sport 6MT Nismo Black Aluminum Shift Knob - Custom Audio Build

08-13-2014, 01:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Daveski38 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South of Houston Posts: 114 Drives: 10 BC A/T T Roadster Rep Power: 15	Not sure but looks like a base with upgraded wheels and leather. 1. Seats are not heated/air conditioned 2. Single disc CD player 3. Base petals (BK rubber) Does it have a homelink mirrior? Can't remember if that was a touring option. Bluetooth? coolvans1988, andyj and PearlWhite55 like this. Last edited by Daveski38; 08-13-2014 at 01:23 PM. Reason: addition

08-13-2014, 03:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
coolvans1988 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NA Posts: 402 Drives: 2013 370z PW A/T Rep Power: 13	noticed that also. __________________ AAM S-line Midpipe / AAM CAI / Nismo Muffler / Swift

08-13-2014, 04:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Aescen Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 103 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 11	features section says it's got bluetooth and homelink. from the pictures you can't see the rear mirror though. and you can see no signs of it having bluetooth. i thought all the touring models came with bose standard? __________________ '09 Touring +Sport 6MT Nismo Black Aluminum Shift Knob - Custom Audio Build

08-13-2014, 06:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
andyj Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: MO Posts: 30 Drives: no z yet Rep Power: 12	Not a touring model Be Careful- I don't think this car is a Touring model. The Touring option includes three items this car does not have: Satellite radio Power seats Heated seats It looks to me like someone added the persimmon colored seats and doors panels. If you notice, the seats do not have the built-in indentations on the forward side of the thigh bolsters next to the console that house the power seat controls. The Touring model would have the heated seat controls on either side of the power convertible top switch, which you can see are blanks in the pictures. Also, the radio is not the satellite radio. I doubt someone actually removed a satellite radio from a touring model and replaced it with the base radio. Also, the wheels look like model year 2013/2014 wheels, not 2010 Touring wheels. Seems to me like a prior owner "customized" a base model. If you call a Nissan dealer with this car's VIN number, they can probably tell you if it is indeed a base model or a Touring, which I doubt. Good luck, and you might not want to pay a "Touring model price" for a base model car. jpkirk and PearlWhite55 like this.

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