09 to 11 in less than two years!

AZ370zgirl · 06-09-2011, 02:05 PM

Hey guys and gals. July 09 my DH bought me an 09 Chicane Yellow 370z for my 50th birthday.

Late last month I was t-boned by some other 'old lady' who was not looking where she was going and who never slowed down. Last night I was finally told my sweet baby is totaled and this weekend I'm going shopping. I am heartsick.

I don't know anyone else who owns a 370 who can tell me what I need to watch out for when buying an 11 model. I found this site by searching for 'problems.' I hate that I have to be here, but glad I found other enthusiasts!

shadoquad · 06-09-2011, 02:10 PM

Actually, a 2011 Z will be marginally better than a 2009, although you can no longer get one in Chicane Yellow.

I don't think their issues are any different, though. Brakes and Oil can overheat in hard driving, the paint quality and protection is subpar. And it's still a very fun car to drive!!!

ChrisSlicks · 06-09-2011, 02:17 PM

Welcome aboard! Glad you were able to eventually find us, lots of good information here.

I don't think there are any new problems created for the 2011's, but they didn't really fix many of the old problems either. They did add the in-cabin air filter for the 2010 model year (the 09's had the holder but no filter installed).

jayl · 06-09-2011, 02:24 PM

sorry to hear that your Z was totaled but very cool to know that you are going back to the Z... hopefully insurance will cover all the difference etc..

The '11 Z does have a wiper for the back, and a rear view camera if you care for either of those things...

shadoquad · 06-09-2011, 02:29 PM

It has a rear wiper? I haven't seen that. I know that foreign Z's do. Japanese Z's do.

6MT · 06-09-2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ370zgirl

I don't know anyone else who owns a 370 who can tell me what I need to watch out for when buying an 11 model. I found this site by searching for 'problems.' I hate that I have to be here, but glad I found other enthusiasts!

Yeah, beware of people who constantly b1tch about every little thing that this car isn't (or ever will be).

Other than that, it's a great car for the money. And, if looked after properly, won't give you "most" of the problems and issues that many on these forums complain about.

(was that my outside voice?)

m4a1mustang · 06-09-2011, 02:36 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Sorry to hear about your '09.

m4a1mustang · 06-09-2011, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

Yeah, beware of people who constantly b1tch about every little thing that this car isn't (or ever will be).

Other than that, it's a great car for the money. And, if looked after properly, won't give you "most" of the problems and issues that many on these forums complain about.

(was that my outside voice?)

Your outside voice has had quite the workout lately... not that I can blame you.

partsguy · 06-09-2011, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

Yeah, beware of people who constantly b1tch about every little thing that this car isn't (or ever will be).

Other than that, it's a great car for the money. And, if looked after properly, won't give you "most" of the problems and issues that many on these forums complain about.

(was that my outside voice?)

I'm just glad someone finally said it!!! Rep points to you!!

vividracing · 06-09-2011, 03:09 PM

Are you located in AZ? I know it says California in your profile, but saw the AZ in your screen name and had to ask.

Oh and welcome to the forum!

shadoquad · 06-09-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

Yeah, beware of people who constantly b1tch about every little thing that this car isn't (or ever will be).

Other than that, it's a great car for the money. And, if looked after properly, won't give you "most" of the problems and issues that many on these forums complain about.

(was that my outside voice?)

I agree that the car is brilliant, but that being said, it has its flaws like every car does. I just don't think the 2011's issues are vastly different from the ones we beat to death on here about the '09 and '10 models.

007MI6 · 06-09-2011, 03:38 PM

This is a great place to be! Glad you finally found it.

Too bad about the Z, yellow was a great color and you cant get it now. The 2011 does fix a lot of the issues from previous models and if you get navigation, it includes the rearview camera, bluetooth and is easier to update, from the '09. Glad I am getting into the '11. Good luck with your purchase! They are getting hard to find!

I know the overseas versions have the rear wiper, but the US model doesn't.

xdeslitx · 06-09-2011, 03:46 PM

Welcome

if you are from the LA area you should check out some of the meets.
there's also a fontana meet coming up in july

jayl · 06-10-2011, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

It has a rear wiper? I haven't seen that. I know that foreign Z's do. Japanese Z's do.

you are right, that was my mistake...

06-09-2011, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
AZ370zgirl Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 1 Drives: 09ChicaneYellow370Z Rep Power: 13	09 to 11 in less than two years! Hey guys and gals. July 09 my DH bought me an 09 Chicane Yellow 370z for my 50th birthday. Late last month I was t-boned by some other 'old lady' who was not looking where she was going and who never slowed down. Last night I was finally told my sweet baby is totaled and this weekend I'm going shopping. I am heartsick. I don't know anyone else who owns a 370 who can tell me what I need to watch out for when buying an 11 model. I found this site by searching for 'problems.' I hate that I have to be here, but glad I found other enthusiasts!

06-09-2011, 02:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Welcome aboard! Glad you were able to eventually find us, lots of good information here. I don't think there are any new problems created for the 2011's, but they didn't really fix many of the old problems either. They did add the in-cabin air filter for the 2010 model year (the 09's had the holder but no filter installed). __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

06-09-2011, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 15	sorry to hear that your Z was totaled but very cool to know that you are going back to the Z... hopefully insurance will cover all the difference etc.. The '11 Z does have a wiper for the back, and a rear view camera if you care for either of those things... __________________ -Jay

06-09-2011, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Welcome to the forum! Sorry to hear about your '09. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-09-2011, 03:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	Are you located in AZ? I know it says California in your profile, but saw the AZ in your screen name and had to ask. Oh and welcome to the forum! __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

06-09-2011, 02:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3885	Actually, a 2011 Z will be marginally better than a 2009, although you can no longer get one in Chicane Yellow. I don't think their issues are any different, though. Brakes and Oil can overheat in hard driving, the paint quality and protection is subpar. And it's still a very fun car to drive!!!

06-09-2011, 02:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3885	It has a rear wiper? I haven't seen that. I know that foreign Z's do. Japanese Z's do.

06-09-2011, 03:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
007MI6 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Age: 44 Posts: 703 Drives: Audrey Rep Power: 14	This is a great place to be! Glad you finally found it. Too bad about the Z, yellow was a great color and you cant get it now. The 2011 does fix a lot of the issues from previous models and if you get navigation, it includes the rearview camera, bluetooth and is easier to update, from the '09. Glad I am getting into the '11. Good luck with your purchase! They are getting hard to find! I know the overseas versions have the rear wiper, but the US model doesn't. __________________ 2011 370Z Touring+Sport Coupe BLK Int\|\|M6\|\|Navigation\|\|Illuminated Door Sills\|\|GoMiniGo LPB

06-09-2011, 03:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 62	Welcome if you are from the LA area you should check out some of the meets. there's also a fontana meet coming up in july

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Closed for New Years - 12/31/09 through 01/03/10	DriveLineEric	DriveLine Motoring	0	12-30-2009 07:53 PM
30 years of Z's.....>>	Modshack	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	17	11-20-2009 08:43 PM
new years hwy 17 run	hakujinn009	Northern California Region	0	11-20-2009 01:40 PM
I can't believe I went 5 years without driving a Z.	farmosh203	Introduction	13	11-13-2009 03:04 AM
Can you believe it has been 8 years	bigaudiofanat	The Lounge (Off Topic)	46	09-15-2009 07:48 PM