New 370Z owner with questions

TreeSemdyZee · 12-25-2010, 09:29 PM

I did one Ester change at my dealer and it cost me $92. That's why I only did it once.

Nissan "recommends" the Ester oil, but personally I think it's a snake oil sale. There are other oils that have Ester in them (Mobil 1 and others) that are a whole lot cheaper than the $14/qt that my dealer charged.
If you drive a gazillion miles and they actually cover it for 36 months without a mileage limit, it's probably a good deal. If not, I don't know that I'd waste the money. The best way to tell is figure out what all services they do along with the prices of said services, then compare to the contract.
Trust me, they sell those to make money, but if you drive a lot, you'll beat 'em.

Matthew · 12-25-2010, 09:38 PM

I have free oil changes for life. Who cares what u pay as long as you are happy. Enjoy the Z and welcome.

TreeSemdyZee · 12-25-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

I have free oil changes for life. Who cares what u pay as long as you are happy. Enjoy the Z and welcome.

Dang. How'd you swing that?

Trips · 12-25-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Dang. How'd you swing that?

He's 89 yrs old?

TreeSemdyZee · 12-25-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

He's 89 yrs old?

Matthew · 12-25-2010, 09:59 PM

Part of negotiating. And I am 16 they think I'm gonna wreck it.

TreeSemdyZee · 12-25-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Part of negotiating. And I am 16 they think I'm gonna wreck it.

Drive it 'til the wheels fall off. That'd show 'em.

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12-25-2010, 09:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	I did one Ester change at my dealer and it cost me $92. That's why I only did it once. Nissan "recommends" the Ester oil, but personally I think it's a snake oil sale. There are other oils that have Ester in them (Mobil 1 and others) that are a whole lot cheaper than the $14/qt that my dealer charged. If you drive a gazillion miles and they actually cover it for 36 months without a mileage limit, it's probably a good deal. If not, I don't know that I'd waste the money. The best way to tell is figure out what all services they do along with the prices of said services, then compare to the contract. Trust me, they sell those to make money, but if you drive a lot, you'll beat 'em.

12-25-2010, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 17	I have free oil changes for life. Who cares what u pay as long as you are happy. Enjoy the Z and welcome.

12-25-2010, 09:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 17	Part of negotiating. And I am 16 they think I'm gonna wreck it.