Newbie Question

Johnnu · 02-06-2011, 03:53 PM

I'm OLD and haven't bought a car in 12 years so forgive my ignorance pls. In my "end of life crisis" I've been toying with the idea of a new Z but no one ever discusses the stupid things that us oldies used to worry about. Does the Z come from the factory with "undercoating" and "rust proofing"? THANKS, J

Cell · 02-06-2011, 04:21 PM

I think you will find that just about most cars will rust over time. If the city you live in uses salt to melt snow then expect the car to build some rust.

The BlueMax · 02-06-2011, 04:45 PM

Wo.... you have to go back about 25 to 30 years ago for that one. The last new car I had rustproofed was my 1983 Z-28 H.0. I took it to Ziebart and payed about 250 dollars for a lifetime warranty for a company that went out of business because factory rustproofing kept getting better every year

VCuomo · 02-06-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnu

I'm OLD and haven't bought a car in 12 years so forgive my ignorance pls. In my "end of life crisis" I've been toying with the idea of a new Z but no one ever discusses the stupid things that us oldies used to worry about. Does the Z come from the factory with "undercoating" and "rust proofing"? THANKS, J

The simple answer (from another "oldie") is "yes" to the rustproofing and "no" to the undercoating.

However, the rustproofing done at the factory is way better now than, say, 20 years ago. If "NYS" in your profile stands for "New York State" and you plan on driving on salted roads, then you might still want to have aftermarket undercoating applied (plus it may cut down on road noise in the cabin).

ProfessorDave · 02-06-2011, 05:56 PM

Dad? Is that you? Is there something wrong with the Legacy? Does Mom know you want to sell it? I'm telling Mom!

kenchan · 02-06-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnu

I'm OLD and haven't bought a car in 12 years so forgive my ignorance pls. In my "end of life crisis" I've been toying with the idea of a new Z but no one ever discusses the stupid things that us oldies used to worry about. Does the Z come from the factory with "undercoating" and "rust proofing"? THANKS, J

end of life crisis? Lol

You will be reborn again with the z. Yes, these cars come with very good corrosion protection from the factory.

kenchan · 02-06-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Dad? Is that you? Is there something wrong with the Legacy? Does Mom know you want to sell it? I'm telling Mom!

mick · 02-06-2011, 09:17 PM

it's a great time to have a midlife crisis, there are so many nice sports cars to choose from

PapoZalsa · 02-06-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

it's a great time to have a midlife crisis, there are so many nice sports cars to choose from

I still have a lot of them to go thru then!

Red__Zed · 02-06-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Dad? Is that you? Is there something wrong with the Legacy? Does Mom know you want to sell it? I'm telling Mom!

onzedge · 02-06-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Dad? Is that you? Is there something wrong with the Legacy? Does Mom know you want to sell it? I'm telling Mom!

Funny stuff, doc.

Super Tanooki · 02-06-2011, 11:48 PM

I say don't worry about it. Just get the car and live it up!

370zproject · 02-07-2011, 01:40 AM

live it up good idea

Johnnu · 02-07-2011, 07:16 AM

Thanks everyone......How did you know I am thinking about parting with my Legacy (for real...). Yup NYS is New York State (hopefully that will be changing within the next year or two as well)...Thanks again...... J

kenchan · 02-07-2011, 09:47 AM

how did you get 2 rep points with only 2 posts? wow...

02-06-2011, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Johnnu Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYS Posts: 12 Drives: Subaru wagon Rep Power: 15	Newbie Question I'm OLD and haven't bought a car in 12 years so forgive my ignorance pls. In my "end of life crisis" I've been toying with the idea of a new Z but no one ever discusses the stupid things that us oldies used to worry about. Does the Z come from the factory with "undercoating" and "rust proofing"? THANKS, J

02-06-2011, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	Wo.... you have to go back about 25 to 30 years ago for that one. The last new car I had rustproofed was my 1983 Z-28 H.0. I took it to Ziebart and payed about 250 dollars for a lifetime warranty for a company that went out of business because factory rustproofing kept getting better every year __________________ The Blue Max

02-06-2011, 05:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Dad? Is that you? Is there something wrong with the Legacy? Does Mom know you want to sell it? I'm telling Mom! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

02-07-2011, 01:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52	live it up good idea __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-07-2011, 07:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
Johnnu Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYS Posts: 12 Drives: Subaru wagon Rep Power: 15	Newbie Question Thanks everyone......How did you know I am thinking about parting with my Legacy (for real...). Yup NYS is New York State (hopefully that will be changing within the next year or two as well)...Thanks again...... J

02-06-2011, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	I think you will find that just about most cars will rust over time. If the city you live in uses salt to melt snow then expect the car to build some rust.

02-06-2011, 09:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	it's a great time to have a midlife crisis, there are so many nice sports cars to choose from

02-06-2011, 11:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Super Tanooki Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 217 Drives: 370Z MT Base/Spt Red Rep Power: 14	I say don't worry about it. Just get the car and live it up!

02-07-2011, 09:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	how did you get 2 rep points with only 2 posts? wow...

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