370z engine will last long?

The Rock · 03-11-2011, 06:01 AM

So I'm looking to get a 370z 2009 and it already has 29k miles on it. The car was bought in October 2009 so its about 16 months (which means about 60 miles a day) and it has been pushed few times above 140 mph (probably more than a few). Is that going to be a problem down the road with the engine? How do you determine if the engine has been damaged or not? Can 370z engine handle that kind of push?

1slow370 · 03-11-2011, 06:41 AM

sure so long as you keep oil in it. make sure the guy kept good oil in it on a regular basis no more than 4000 between changes or i'd walk if it was run like that.

toxik · 03-11-2011, 06:50 AM

Why would it be damaged? Dude these engines are built for hundreds of thousands of miles, theyre simple V6 NA engines made for every day driving. You have a Nissan, not a Bugatti.... they last very long (that's what she said).

shadoquad · 03-11-2011, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by toxik

You have a Nissan, not a Bugatti....

halogodx · 03-11-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by toxik

Why would it be damaged? Dude these engines are built for hundreds of thousands of miles, theyre simple V6 NA engines made for every day driving. You have a Nissan, not a Bugatti.... they last very long (that's what she said).

Waittttt a second ....... I thought my 370z came with a W16 with quad turbo chargers ???

PapoZalsa · 03-11-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by halogodx

Waittttt a second ....... I thought my 370z came with a W16 with quad turbo chargers ???

KaienZ34 · 03-11-2011, 08:03 AM

I say buy it then drive it off a cliff and get the insurance to get you a new one.

p.s. How do you know it's been to 140+ more than a few times ? I've had mine since jan. 09 and never gone that fast.

2theextreme · 03-11-2011, 08:13 AM

IF YOU SMELLLLLLLLL WHAT THE ROCK......IS.......DRIVING!

ClemsonWill · 03-11-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

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Chan Chee Hoe · 03-11-2011, 08:51 AM

Modern are very lasting,as long as there is oil & coolant inside..

Mt Tam I am · 03-11-2011, 08:54 AM

Go ahead and buy it.

Econ · 03-11-2011, 09:15 AM

this isnt a hyundai, the car was made to be driven fast.

140 wont hurt....but why stop at 140?

Trips · 03-11-2011, 09:59 AM

Japanese engines are designed very well? Thats why their resale value is pretty good.
You shouldn't have any issues with proper maintenance.
Good Luck

6MT · 03-11-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rock

So I'm looking to get a 370z 2009 and it already has 29k miles on it. The car was bought in October 2009 so its about 16 months (which means about 60 miles a day) and it has been pushed few times above 140 mph (probably more than a few). Is that going to be a problem down the road with the engine? How do you determine if the engine has been damaged or not? Can 370z engine handle that kind of push?

Having your oil analyzed will tell you what's going on inside the engine. You can see if there is any contaminants that "can" tell you of internal damage.

leighspped · 03-11-2011, 10:13 AM

i too want to know how you know it went over 140

03-11-2011, 06:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Rock Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: OC Posts: 6 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z BK AT Rep Power: 14	370z engine will last long? So I'm looking to get a 370z 2009 and it already has 29k miles on it. The car was bought in October 2009 so its about 16 months (which means about 60 miles a day) and it has been pushed few times above 140 mph (probably more than a few). Is that going to be a problem down the road with the engine? How do you determine if the engine has been damaged or not? Can 370z engine handle that kind of push?

03-11-2011, 06:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	sure so long as you keep oil in it. make sure the guy kept good oil in it on a regular basis no more than 4000 between changes or i'd walk if it was run like that. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	I say buy it then drive it off a cliff and get the insurance to get you a new one. p.s. How do you know it's been to 140+ more than a few times ? I've had mine since jan. 09 and never gone that fast. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Go ahead and buy it. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

03-11-2011, 08:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	Modern are very lasting,as long as there is oil & coolant inside..

03-11-2011, 09:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	this isnt a hyundai, the car was made to be driven fast. 140 wont hurt....but why stop at 140?

03-11-2011, 09:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,729 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Japanese engines are designed very well? Thats why their resale value is pretty good. You shouldn't have any issues with proper maintenance. Good Luck

03-11-2011, 10:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 14	i too want to know how you know it went over 140

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