Potential 40th Owner... need help.

white_wolf · 11-16-2012, 06:10 AM

Hi, I'm going to be looking at a 40th Anni. Z later today. I've been wanting a Z for a while now, and I'm hoping I will give this one a new home.

Do 2010's or 40th Z's have any problem areas I should look out for?

Rear hatch latch?.. oil consumption?... engine/transmission?

TIA guys! I hope to be a Z owner like the rest of you.

mults · 11-16-2012, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_wolf

Hi, I'm going to be looking at a 40th Anni. Z later today. I've been wanting a Z for a while now, and I'm hoping I will give this one a new home.

Do 2010's or 40th Z's have any problem areas I should look out for?

Rear hatch latch?.. oil consumption?... engine/transmission?

TIA guys! I hope to be a Z owner like the rest of you.

I bought mine used in August 2011 and have had ZERO issues with it. There are no problems that are specific to the 40th, so anything that can happen to a normal (sport + touring) 2010 model is a possibility on the 40th.

I know that I am VERY happy with the car even though there are potential issues (just like any other car out there). This is one of the reasons I purchased a Nissan extended warranty (Gold Preferred). So, if anything crops up, I can get it fixed by Nissan.

All I know is that the car is a blast to drive, looks like nothing else on the road and is one rare beast. Good Luck with your search.

NeoSHNIK · 11-16-2012, 08:49 AM

Biggest problem is you will probably fall in love with it too fast...

bigdog1250 · 11-16-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NeoSHNIK

Biggest problem is you will probably fall in love with it too fast...

^This

It's a sexy car! Just make sure you put an exhaust on it if it doesn't have one as you'll love it 4x after that.

onzedge · 11-16-2012, 06:01 PM

I had the steering lock failure in mine. I also have a funky fuel gauge sending unit that is likely in need of replacement.

onzedge · 11-16-2012, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeoSHNIK

Biggest problem is you will probably fall in love with it too fast...

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog1250

^This

It's a sexy car! Just make sure you put an exhaust on it if it doesn't have one as you'll love it 4x after that.

LMBmikeZ · 11-16-2012, 11:14 PM

like onzedge said about the steering lock, that was the most common problem on 09-early 11's but can easily be renderewith the help of this forum

white_wolf · 11-18-2012, 04:10 AM

If I read the sticker in the door jam correctly... I think it was built in late '09.

Is there a way to tell if the steering lock problem is imminent?

onzedge · 11-18-2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by white_wolf

If I read the sticker in the door jam correctly... I think it was built in late '09.

Is there a way to tell if the steering lock problem is imminent?

It gives no warning -- one day your car won't start. Perform a search as there are a few threads ont he topic.

LMBmikeZ · 11-18-2012, 03:38 PM

here's two different ways to fix it!

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...=steering+lock

Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

That last link also has the harness available from the car kit company (bdl99 is the user on here that runs it) I went this route with the harness, opposed to the wire cutting or fuse pulling method. As an electrician I can't just cut the wire, and the fuse pulling just doesn't seem to be to good either. Fuse as used in design and are there for a reason, despite what the others have said I just couldn't do it so I went with the harness..... just my opinion though all ways work and have had many people on this forum all report back their findings so you can be rest assured that these will work and solve that dreaded steering lock issue! GL and enjoy the Z if you buy one!

Linked it here again lol, just check the last page/pages for the info on the harness
Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

11-16-2012, 06:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
white_wolf Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 100 Drives: 40th Anni. Ed. 370z Rep Power: 14	Potential 40th Owner... need help. Hi, I'm going to be looking at a 40th Anni. Z later today. I've been wanting a Z for a while now, and I'm hoping I will give this one a new home. Do 2010's or 40th Z's have any problem areas I should look out for? Rear hatch latch?.. oil consumption?... engine/transmission? TIA guys! I hope to be a Z owner like the rest of you.

11-16-2012, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
NeoSHNIK Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 236 Drives: 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 13	Biggest problem is you will probably fall in love with it too fast... LMBmikeZ likes this.

11-16-2012, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I had the steering lock failure in mine. I also have a funky fuel gauge sending unit that is likely in need of replacement. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

11-16-2012, 11:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	like onzedge said about the steering lock, that was the most common problem on 09-early 11's but can easily be renderewith the help of this forum onzedge likes this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

11-18-2012, 03:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	here's two different ways to fix it! http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...=steering+lock Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional That last link also has the harness available from the car kit company (bdl99 is the user on here that runs it) I went this route with the harness, opposed to the wire cutting or fuse pulling method. As an electrician I can't just cut the wire, and the fuse pulling just doesn't seem to be to good either. Fuse as used in design and are there for a reason, despite what the others have said I just couldn't do it so I went with the harness..... just my opinion though all ways work and have had many people on this forum all report back their findings so you can be rest assured that these will work and solve that dreaded steering lock issue! GL and enjoy the Z if you buy one! Linked it here again lol, just check the last page/pages for the info on the harness Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional onzedge likes this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

11-18-2012, 04:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
white_wolf Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 100 Drives: 40th Anni. Ed. 370z Rep Power: 14	If I read the sticker in the door jam correctly... I think it was built in late '09. Is there a way to tell if the steering lock problem is imminent?

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