11-07-2009, 11:35 AM
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A True Z Fanatic
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Originally Posted by Mag350Z
Hello,
first time posting here.
Own a 2006 350z 6MT.
Looking at trading in for a 370, but reluctant secondary to oil temp issues. Most posts here seem to claim that this is not really an issue with road use, however MotorTrend recently posted a review of the 370Z Roadster. They mention that although they enjoyed the 370Z, they REPEATEDLY experienced limp mode with spirited driving with high ambient temperatures.
I live in South Florida, and unfortunately think this issue will prevent me from buying the 370Z.
To my mind, it just seems really shortsighted to spend so much time and money developing the SyncroRevMatch while ignoring the oil temp issue. Personally, I think Nissan can keep the SyncroRevMatch and install an oil cooler with the sport package.
From the oil consuming RevUP 350Z, to the self destructing GTR transmission to the oil temp issue with the 370Z, it makes me wonder if Nissan has a quality control issue.
Just my new cents, I would appreciate any response.
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I think they're great cars, and I am happy I bought mine. I also had an '06 oil consumer. It is also as hot here in the summer months, and that will run from April to October. If you intend to drive in a spirited fashion ( duh comment I know, if you are an enthusiast, and you probably wouldn't be here on this site if you were not :-) ), then I would add an oil cooler, since you live in South Florida. I really have no idea what continual daily operation at temps of 250 to 260 will do to the longterm reliability of these engines. I never hit limp mode, but do experience these temps when the ambient temperature is high.
John
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