Any problems with the 2013?
 

Might be picking up one this weekend...
I had a 350 seems like a decade ago..Drove the hell out of that car couldnt stop driving it :icon17: but thinking about another Z
been reading the forums the past couple of day and it seems like the 370 has more issues than the 350 ever had.
Should I actually be looking for a warranty for a Nissan??? Never had a problem with the 350 just the occasional clutch rattle.

The only guaranteed problem you will have is the CSC if you buy a manual. I'm not sure what you've been reading, but these are very solid cars other than clutch hydraulics. And a Nissan warranty will get you absolutely nothing when the CSC goes out. Keep $1k in your pocket at all times for the inevitable replacement, or buy the auto.

I have a 13 touring auto w/ 18000 mi. & I have had it since new & no problems!
Good luck!

Zero problems in 60k for me.

I had a blue 13' automatic... for a year... no issues.

The biggest problem with my '13 is that my right foot seems to be a lot heavier than when I had slower, boring vehicles.

the biggest issue is you will get addicted to it so badly and you'll just can't stop driving it...

and til you can finally park it and get out of the car then you can't stop looking at it,

and til you can finally turn around and get back into your house then you can't stop searching for mods,

and til you can turn off the computer then you can't stop thinking about it,

and til you can finally stop thinking about it then you can't stop your wife/girlfriend smashing your head!!


ya... huge issue.... to many 370z owners since 2009..... :wtf2:

I thought I was just weird...:eekdance:

The rear diff bushings where trashed in my '13 by 45k miles. That and the CSC are the only real issues I have found.

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65k Miles in on a 2012, bushing blew and some intake sensor had to be replaced

otherwise all is well

No issues on mine in 26k miles, but I think I need to replace my VLSD. I also do a bit of autocross and road racing so I just wore it out. No issue on my CSC yet, but I'll be upgrading it when I change out the clutch and flywheel this summer, only because it's right there and I might as well.

So, my 2013 just became my highest mileage vehicle yet (out of some 30 cars/trucks/bikes) crossing the magic 111,111 last week. Many suspension and intake/exhaust mods applied over the miles, but so far only standard dealer maintenance. Although a manual - no CSC issue - yet. While not tracked, it is regularly driven very hard. And it’s a full 4-seasons DD with winter gear on from Nov - Mar. Unbelievable really.

Nice report... shows Nissan quality....

My standard shift 2013 now has 77 thou miles, bought brand new. No problems at all, except for the totally useless seat, obviously designed for tiny Asian butts. Replaced it the first week.

Car is used 97 percent for long road trips. ( Alabama to Oregon / Cal / Vermont etc.)

The other 3 percent is on the Grand Prix -type tracks that my car club rents twice a year.

Seats
 

The seats are my major concern with buying a 370Z as being in my Sister's 350Z for more than an hour becomes very uncomfortable. What did you replace yours with?
Thanks,
Trapdoor

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The original seat wire structure pressed directly on my sciatica, causing major, painful discomfort. Within a week, I replaced the drivers seat with a SPARCO from Summit Racing. I had to fabricate my own mounting rails.

I DO NOT recommend SPARCO, as they are very shoddily made...... I suggest you go for a higher-end seat such as BRIDE, as they seem better quality and DO have available specific brackets.

Interesting to hear so many people complaining about the stock seat. I used to drive 3+ hours every couple of weeks for several years and thought the Z was particularly comfortable on those long drives. On multiple occasions I did two 8 hour drives in a single day and had no complaints - just needed a few stops to get out and stretch the legs and such.

The driver seat is pretty beat now with 93K miles (I'm 6'1" 230lbs), but I don't daily drive it any more. The seats in my Fit are horribly uncomfortable compared to the Z's.

I have to agree. Maybe the seat in my '12 Touring/Sport is a bit of an upgrade over a base, but I find it quite comfortable. I'm 67 and 5'10", 175lbs, and it fits like a comfortable glove. I'm sure there are even better after market ones out there, but I'm fine with these stock ones.....

I think my Z seats are more comfortable than my Avalon's. No matter how I try I can't that Toyota seat to be comfortable. I hate leather seats and that is what the Avalon has so that may be the issue, but I never have had any issue with the Z cloth seats.

Having owned one 350Z and two 370Z’s these vehicles are very reliable/dependable to own comparing to other vehicles. The CSC issue with the 370Z manual cars is a given though. I have not had one single problem with my 370Z’s since I owned them but, then again I have always done all my required general maintenance on my vehicles on time. These Nissan 370Z’s can easily last 200K-300K+ miles before they need any major work done to the engine I have seen it for myself. These cars were engineered to last.

My seat experience is with my sister's 350z convertible and my problem is that I am at 275. Just too wide for the seat. I am guessing the seats in the 370s are no different than her convertible Z which is putting a hitch in my shopping plans. I test drove an early Q60 the other day and it had lovely seats, I wonder if they would fit? Be a lot cheaper the a pair of nice Recaro's.

makecopies, so did you pick the 13 up?

I had a 13, from new for 5 years. Loved it and had no big issues with it, only 1 code popped up in that time and I only had to clean the maf, was very easy to do.

If you get a stick, get RJM clutch pedal, easier to drive and can help with the csc issue. No csc issue for me and installed the pedal about 2 months after receiveing the z.

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Bought my '13 Touring Sport with 22K. Just crossed 52K today and expect to be 55K or more before putting to bed for winter.

I replaced pads at 30K just because I wanted to know how they were driven. All I have done are the fluid changes, oil, brake, rear dif. Will do transmission at 60K just for peace of mind.

My '04 350Z went from 36K to 80K in just over 2 seasons. Never saw the shop either. All maintenance was self performed and enjoyable.

I previously went from an ‘07 350Z 6MT to an ‘09 370Z 7A and now a ‘13 370Z 6MT. Both are amazing cars and luckily, I’ve never encountered the issues some people may experience. I remember even with the ‘07, people were mentioning about the CSC going out, but mine had 81k when I traded her and with the original CSC. Both vehicles will have the clutch chatter if you go with the manual. The stock exhaust on the 350Z sounds better than the 370Z IMO. I do miss the rear windshield wiper and the digital speedo in the middle dash of the 350Z, but I don’t miss how the interior, particularly the door arm rest area, would scratch so easily.