Best Year for the 370Z

2string1 · 07-04-2020, 03:13 PM

What is the best year for the 370Z?

Spartan 1771 · 07-04-2020, 03:17 PM

Few mechanical changes have been made to the 370 over the years. In 2012 they added an oil cooler from the factory. The aesthetics have changed a little, but some, like me, prefer the earlier front ends. So that's a matter of personal opinion.

Spartan 1771 · 07-04-2020, 03:18 PM

To answer your question, I don't think there is necessarily a "best year".

viiv · 07-04-2020, 03:30 PM

I only like the 2018+, I was never a fan of the original silver head lights and thought they looked hideous. However with the change to the blacked out lights and the black rear diffuser with the new tail lights, it won me over and here I am the proud owner of a 2020.

I admit these are really minor changes, but they went a long way to making both the front and rear end look more modern and high end.

OptionZero · 07-04-2020, 03:45 PM

buying a 2020 means paying a dealer for 2020 prices
which is pretty dumb since every year is nearly the same

the best year is the year of the cheapest, best condition one near you

the only reason decision is:

Do I want the Nismo v1 body kit?
Do I want the NIsmo v2 body kit?
Do I want an aftermarket body kit (buy the base one and throw the bumpers away)?

viiv · 07-04-2020, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

buying a 2020 means paying a dealer for 2020 prices
which is pretty dumb since every year is nearly the same

the best year is the year of the cheapest, best condition one near you

the only reason decision is:

Do I want the Nismo v1 body kit?
Do I want the NIsmo v2 body kit?
Do I want an aftermarket body kit (buy the base one and throw the bumpers away)?

Not when you live in Canada. $30,500 CAD for my base model = $22,500 USD for a brand new vehicle with all the latest part numbers with a warranty.

Spartan 1771 · 07-04-2020, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viiv

Not when you live in Canada. $30,500 CAD for my base model = $22,500 USD for a brand new vehicle with all the latest part numbers with a warranty.

Hey, it's your money. Do what you want with it.

axmea? · 07-04-2020, 04:50 PM

Year over year there has been very minimal mechanical changes. In 2012 (which I have - Sport Touring) they added cooling to help but that was not significant. It still ran hot so I changed to a 34 row. 2015 is when Nissan offered the Nismo Tech and Nismo Spec plus the updated body kit (a kit that I liked and switched to) was more aggressive than the original was pretty good. This was a pretty good release but I like the 2018 Nismo better with everything in it including the Exedy clutch (except for pricing $$$). So for me, a '12 Sport Touring if non-Nismo and the '18 Nismo with everything on it for the Nismo. If you want vert, any year from '12 and after. Two things that I think was a miss for Nissan is with their lame CSC and general lack of power as the car got older. Would have been a good move to add a TT for the Nismo in '16.

cooltoy · 07-04-2020, 06:47 PM

OP already has a 2010 roadster.

SouthArk370Z · 07-04-2020, 09:29 PM

Just about anything after 2011. The earlier years had ESCLs and updating navigation was a PITA. All changes since 2012 have been minor and mainly cosmetic.

OxZed · 07-04-2020, 10:03 PM

I think 2017 is the best year

Ventruck · 07-04-2020, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Just about anything after 2011. The earlier years had ESCLs and updating navigation was a PITA. All changes since 2012 have been minor and mainly cosmetic.

I would say this, given how much the Z is kinda an open canvas at this point.
Later models only really benefit from a speculatively better clutch system, but I'd still HD CSC or CSC delete it no matter what. Every M.Y. needs an oil cooler.

Kinda like OptionZero said, from there you're just picking packages. Would throw in 2013+ in his list if you're more inclined to those wheels and DRL's.

2string1 · 07-05-2020, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Year over year there has been very minimal mechanical changes. In 2012 (which I have - Sport Touring) they added cooling to help but that was not significant. It still ran hot so I changed to a 34 row. 2015 is when Nissan offered the Nismo Tech and Nismo Spec plus the updated body kit (a kit that I liked and switched to) was more aggressive than the original was pretty good. This was a pretty good release but I like the 2018 Nismo better with everything in it including the Exedy clutch (except for pricing $$$). So for me, a '12 Sport Touring if non-Nismo and the '18 Nismo with everything on it for the Nismo. If you want vert, any year from '12 and after. Two things that I think was a miss for Nissan is with their lame CSC and general lack of power as the car got older. Would have been a good move to add a TT for the Nismo in '16.

Why 12 and after for the verts? I'm feeling bummed out. I have a 10.

axmea? · 07-05-2020, 10:30 AM

Not much difference, just slightly improved cooling and without the dreaded steering lock issue to worry about.

NissanZ34 · 07-06-2020, 12:58 PM

The late Nismo models, 2015+ I believe, have a very unpleasant fake electronic motor sound inside the cabin as you give throttle. It sounds horrible. If you intend to modify your car, the model year does not matter. On the other hand, if you would like to keep your car stock, definitely go for the latest you can find.

07-04-2020, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105453	To answer your question, I don't think there is necessarily a "best year". Zoren 370 likes this. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

07-04-2020, 03:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
viiv Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Montreal Posts: 293 Drives: 20 Nissan 370Z PR M6 Rep Power: 34015	I only like the 2018+, I was never a fan of the original silver head lights and thought they looked hideous. However with the change to the blacked out lights and the black rear diffuser with the new tail lights, it won me over and here I am the proud owner of a 2020. I admit these are really minor changes, but they went a long way to making both the front and rear end look more modern and high end. aceplayer7 and BORNGEARHEAD like this. Last edited by viiv; 07-04-2020 at 03:36 PM.

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OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	buying a 2020 means paying a dealer for 2020 prices which is pretty dumb since every year is nearly the same the best year is the year of the cheapest, best condition one near you the only reason decision is: Do I want the Nismo v1 body kit? Do I want the NIsmo v2 body kit? Do I want an aftermarket body kit (buy the base one and throw the bumpers away)? Montez, Spartan 1771, hrtbrknprince and 4 others like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Year over year there has been very minimal mechanical changes. In 2012 (which I have - Sport Touring) they added cooling to help but that was not significant. It still ran hot so I changed to a 34 row. 2015 is when Nissan offered the Nismo Tech and Nismo Spec plus the updated body kit (a kit that I liked and switched to) was more aggressive than the original was pretty good. This was a pretty good release but I like the 2018 Nismo better with everything in it including the Exedy clutch (except for pricing $$$). So for me, a '12 Sport Touring if non-Nismo and the '18 Nismo with everything on it for the Nismo. If you want vert, any year from '12 and after. Two things that I think was a miss for Nissan is with their lame CSC and general lack of power as the car got older. Would have been a good move to add a TT for the Nismo in '16. babyzilla likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	OP already has a 2010 roadster. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang. Last edited by cooltoy; 07-04-2020 at 06:49 PM.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Just about anything after 2011. The earlier years had ESCLs and updating navigation was a PITA. All changes since 2012 have been minor and mainly cosmetic. Ventruck likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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OxZed Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: N. Carolina Posts: 71 Drives: 2017 Nissan 370Z SPT Rep Power: 7	I think 2017 is the best year

07-05-2020, 10:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Not much difference, just slightly improved cooling and without the dreaded steering lock issue to worry about. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

07-06-2020, 12:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
NissanZ34 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 92 Drives: 2010 370z 6MT Rep Power: 5	The late Nismo models, 2015+ I believe, have a very unpleasant fake electronic motor sound inside the cabin as you give throttle. It sounds horrible. If you intend to modify your car, the model year does not matter. On the other hand, if you would like to keep your car stock, definitely go for the latest you can find.

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