370Z 2009.5 Changes?

MC · 02-15-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KManZ

what happened to the aluminum insert like on the 350? What do you guys think? I feel like the shift knob is a bit plain without it.

good obeservation, the all black knob does looks a little cheaper in my opinion. it was one of the first things i noticed. i would have expected the shift gate indicator to be brushed aluminum or something with some trim around the bottom that meets the boot

a quick fix is just get the G37 knob

Nikon FM · 02-16-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brisk

is it just me or do i think the new 370z is a polished well built car.
i have no complaints from seeing it couple of times and driving it.

everything that's there is already there....

maybe im guessing they might add a backup camera option in the 2010 model?

Coming from a different car and the 370 being my first Z, I truly don't have any complaints and am not sorry about getting one of the "early" models...........love the car

par4bmw · 02-15-2009, 11:55 AM

Changing something like gauges is a pretty big .5 year change, I would guess no to that. Seems like most intro fixes before the next years model are to correct problems. So maybe something like the wheel wells. If mine bother me I plan on going the brush on sound proofing route, but they did not seem that bad during test drives.

frost · 02-15-2009, 11:58 AM

^ I'm guessing they will change it, but yeah, mid first year doesn't seem likely. Given the cost and economy, I think crash is probably right on the ball. Maybe 2010 but likely 2011.

frost · 02-15-2009, 12:12 PM

^ any shift knob that has metal has to be changed out for our temperature. Or you can carry a sock in your car to put over it, lol

DIGItonium · 02-15-2009, 02:44 PM

The Fuel/Temp gauge is NOT LED. The indicators are LCD segments underneath an LED-like diffuser. The contrast is terrible, and actual LED segments would make better sense. It's a cost thing.

Paradox · 02-15-2009, 05:11 PM

This is why I never purchase the first batch of production cars... Usually, on the 2.5 to 3rd year is when they make all the changes to "improve" on what the customers complain about. AND!!! all the mods have been R&D'ed and tested, only downside is by then everyone and their mom has one.... =(

brisk · 02-15-2009, 07:25 PM

^honestly i dont see any improvements needed on this car.
i usually wait 2 years(also had a 05 g35c)

i think the complains are just minor.
everyone is going to complain about something...always.

nogoodname · 02-15-2009, 09:05 PM

^^ I think they are.....lol.....bulbs are so passé...lol

maybe they'll change it, like mid production update model...whatever the term is called....in the middle of the 5 year production life..

brisk · 02-15-2009, 09:24 PM

^ yea i just cheked on nissan and they say its led tails and brake and sidemarker.

i would like to see a backup camera though....

nogoodname · 02-15-2009, 09:33 PM

i wonder why they didnt put one in the 1st place........car is too small for a camera to be placed...lol...dunno

brisk · 02-15-2009, 09:53 PM

i think its sorta reserved for its sister car like the g37.
luxury brand...luxury "stuff"

so your selling your g for the 370?

nogoodname · 02-15-2009, 09:56 PM

^^ nah...might buy a Z later on

the G will be 2 yrs old this Aug.....

and it's an 08 model...

brisk · 02-15-2009, 10:06 PM

haha gotcha.
2 years is too soon to sell...unless you don't care about $$$ lol
besides the g37 is a great car too.

nogoodname · 02-15-2009, 10:11 PM

^^ i'll drive it til it runs no more, an example is my pontiac 6000...lol...1989...still have

i'm the reason why leasing is not a good idea....hahaha

02-15-2009, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 446	Changing something like gauges is a pretty big .5 year change, I would guess no to that. Seems like most intro fixes before the next years model are to correct problems. So maybe something like the wheel wells. If mine bother me I plan on going the brush on sound proofing route, but they did not seem that bad during test drives. __________________ I tellya what, its got this s-mode thing down here...it moveees so incredibly... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7JsL...e=channel_page

02-15-2009, 05:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paradox Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA Posts: 62 Drives: 05 G35 IP 6MT Rep Power: 201	This is why I never purchase the first batch of production cars... Usually, on the 2.5 to 3rd year is when they make all the changes to "improve" on what the customers complain about. AND!!! all the mods have been R&D'ed and tested, only downside is by then everyone and their mom has one.... =( __________________ Current: 05 IP G35C 6MT

02-15-2009, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	The Fuel/Temp gauge is NOT LED. The indicators are LCD segments underneath an LED-like diffuser. The contrast is terrible, and actual LED segments would make better sense. It's a cost thing.

02-15-2009, 07:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 17	^honestly i dont see any improvements needed on this car. i usually wait 2 years(also had a 05 g35c) i think the complains are just minor. everyone is going to complain about something...always.

02-15-2009, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ I think they are.....lol.....bulbs are so passé...lol maybe they'll change it, like mid production update model...whatever the term is called....in the middle of the 5 year production life..

02-15-2009, 09:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 17	^ yea i just cheked on nissan and they say its led tails and brake and sidemarker. i would like to see a backup camera though....

02-15-2009, 09:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	i wonder why they didnt put one in the 1st place........car is too small for a camera to be placed...lol...dunno

02-15-2009, 09:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 17	i think its sorta reserved for its sister car like the g37. luxury brand...luxury "stuff" so your selling your g for the 370?

02-15-2009, 09:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ nah...might buy a Z later on the G will be 2 yrs old this Aug..... and it's an 08 model...

02-15-2009, 10:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 17	haha gotcha. 2 years is too soon to sell...unless you don't care about $$$ lol besides the g37 is a great car too.

02-15-2009, 10:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ i'll drive it til it runs no more, an example is my pontiac 6000...lol...1989...still have i'm the reason why leasing is not a good idea....hahaha