Prospective 370Z owner - Coming from an STI

hoanger

Thanks guys.

Well I sat in a 370z roadster in the show room last week. I know it's completely different than driving one, but I did love it. The feel is a lot more unique and modern than the STI.
The STI interior is pretty outdated.

Anything I should look for in a used 370z?

Notsud 13

loose change or cellphones on the sides of the seats

im kidding lol...i bought a used 2009 Z myself with 25k miles. these cars are pretty reliable and i honestly dont think you have too much to worry about. the only issues I know of are the steering lock issues in the 2009 models. Ive had mine for over a year now without a single hiccup.

the previous owner was a 55 year old male so i wasnt too worried about the car being abused. that might be something you would want to look into.

Tazicon

FYI, us older guys don't take easy on these cars either.......................

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nmjaxx9

you guys just do it when no ones looking>

Notsud 13

but you guys would probably have more experience with a car like this and you guys probably wouldn't rape the **** out of your car every chance you get.

i won't lie, i took the Z to 130mph the night i bought it. drove off the lot at 11pm, hopped on the freeway, and gave it a real test drive.

no, i dont drive my car like an asshat.

Boost_lee

Glad to have you join.
And that STi did tickle my pickle...

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My TT Z

hoanger

I baby my cars too even though they are capable of a lot more. Haha helps me stay less bored.

Thanks!! Man your z is looking sharp! Love it!

Notsud 13

i love the new WRX/STIs, but the choice is up to you. many would say that its a boy racer car, but i dont see it that way. I wouldnt call a Mustang a boy racer car.

theres a post on NASOIC where a mechanic purchased the base WRX with intentions of modding it to achieve more power than what an STI could with the price difference. you wont have an STI tranny or terrain control, but he did achieve almost 490whp with less than $6k-$7k.

i wouldve gotten an STI hatch though, theyre ******* beautiful.

Red__Zed

Watch for:
Oil consumption
Paint issues
Transmission issues

Plan to:
cut the wire on the steering lock once you buy it
buy an oil cooler if you have any intentions of spirited driving
have something else to drive in snow >3"

Notsud 13

does this really work? i have not done this yet. im a lazy SOB, ill admit it, so would you mind showing me a diy thread?

Red__Zed

Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

Steering Lock: Cutting the Brownie

harness solution


Steering Lock Harness - Car Kit Company

Notsud 13

+rep for you my friend.