Opinions about Nissan 370z

[Idoma]

Hello everyone!
I figured that I would throw it out there and ask this awesome community of their opinions about the Nissan 370z. I have been researching and digging into things now for quite awhile and will be probably pulling the trigger on it sooner rather than later for the Mrs. I know that we have quite a diverse community of cars here so I was wondering were there any horror stories about your ownership of this amazing car? Anything that I should be worried about?

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[Knowklew]

[MENTION=11102]J-LO[/MENTION]

 

[Mook]

[MENTION=510]Vogz[/MENTION].. Not apples to apples with the 350 but you know the motors.

 

[Idoma]

From what I read, Nissan stepped it up and fixed all the headaches and problems that they encountered during the 350 years. Did I miss something? :thinking:

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

I daily drove a base 370z for about 2 years. I got it with 27k miles on it. In the two years I had to have the a/c compressor replaced twice, the clutch went out once and the hydraulic throw out bearing went out once which meant the clutch had to be replaced again. Other than that I have very few complaints. It was a fun comfortable car to drive daily and with a good set of snow tire (which I still have if you want to pick some up for cheap) if drove through the snow great. I was able to drive out of my parents uphill curbed driveway. That’s about all I got for ya.

 

[Idoma]

I daily drove a base 370z for about 2 years. I got it with 27k miles on it. In the two years I had to have the a/c compressor replaced twice, the clutch went out once and the hydraulic throw out bearing went out once which meant the clutch had to be replaced again. Other than that I have very few complaints. It was a fun comfortable car to drive daily and with a good set of snow tire (which I still have if you want to pick some up for cheap) if drove through the snow great. I was able to drive out of my parents uphill curbed driveway. That’s about all I got for ya.

Thank you for the feedback! I appreciate it. As for the snow tires, the Z wont see any snow. It will be a seasonal vehicle.

 

[10thSVT_03]

Infiniti Red Sport? I think that’s what they’re called

 

[Idoma]

Lol...I do agree that the Infiniti's are gorgeous and sexy!

 

[IDAFC21]

One of my coworkers son's just bought a new Q60. Not a red sport, but he did at least get the V6. 23 frickin years old. Stay in school kids.

 

[10sec]

I've heard that s2000's are way better, just as fast and a lot more reliable.

 

[J-LO]

I had one for a few years, miss it sometimes. but I enjoyed owning it and had no problems (when stock). has a pretty decent aftermarket scene.

I have a build thread for it somewhere on this site if you want to check it out.

 

[Vogz]

I've heard that s2000's are way better, just as fast and a lot more reliable.

Stock 370Zs run low 13s to high 12s at 107+mph. S2000s had trouble keeping up with my 350Z when it was stock (13.7@103mph).

After a few early growing pains the Z33 and Z34 platforms actually became pretty damn reliable. After a trans replacement (synchro issue) in the first year of ownership on my early build car I never had a problem that I didn't personally cause via modification and abuse.

 

[Vogz]

From what I read, Nissan stepped it up and fixed all the headaches and problems that they encountered during the 350 years. Did I miss something? :thinking:

The 370s (especially more recent builds) are rock solid. They aren't the fastest thing out there, but the drivetrain can take tons of abuse and they are as "analog" a sports car as you can still buy these days.

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

I toyed around with the idea of trading the wife's "old" car in on one of these to do a few track days a year in, but going to the track on the bike are expensive enough. Lol. There was a NISMO one at autobahn a couple weeks ago, looked sick

 

[jason05gt]

The VQ HR is a great engine and makes good power up top. Since the peak HP/TQ are higher up in the rev range though it does feel a bit weak on the low end. My G37x has been really reliable and VQ's are really bulletproof motors.

My only gripe with the powertrain is the 7 speed auto. It's slow to downshift and sometimes gets confused.

 

[Idoma]

Thanks guys for all the feedback! I appreciate it. When I return home from my work trip, I will be going forward and buying her one. :smile: