Buying used Z , should I avoid the 2009model.?

Liquid_G · 06-14-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue370tt

I give you an F for talking out your arse and making crap up.........

make that an F-

Econ · 06-14-2011, 10:52 AM

yea 09 with 5400 miles here no major issues

FromG2Z · 06-14-2011, 10:57 AM

That's what I thought so too.... I don't recall ever reading/hearing that 09's have more issues than 10's. I just wanted to make sure he justified his statement. I don't want other Z and potential Z owners getting scared of 09's....

Mt Tam I am · 06-14-2011, 11:08 AM

I have the 2009 that had the oil consumption problem resulting in a new short block. Since then nothing has gone wrong. I'd not be diswayed buying another.

6MT · 06-14-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxxx

Is there a lot of issues or any issues
I should know about that the 2009 370z have compared to the newer 2010 doesn't have???

What should I look for when buying a used 2009 z?

No more "issues" in the '09 than the '10 model. Just be careful and have it checked out by a knowledgable tech.

Econ · 06-14-2011, 12:29 PM

you could also ask a nearby 370 owner to tag along with you (buy him beer or lunch or something), and hive him look at it.

Personally, had i known then what i know now, i wouldve have checkd for so many more things, such as ECU cpu whine, hatch taking 2 tries to open, faulty lug nuts, just stupid things that someone who has had the car for a little while might notice

bacalhau16 · 06-14-2011, 01:59 PM

My hatch does take 2 times to open sometimes, but so did all my 350z's, so I just deal with it.

JB1 · 06-14-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bacalhau16

My hatch does take 2 times to open sometimes, but so did all my 350z's, so I just deal with it.

There is a TSB for that, hatch spring should be replaced under warranty, no big deal.

Econ · 06-14-2011, 02:02 PM

yea, like i said its not a big deal, however if you are paying 30k, you might as well get everything fixed before you buy.

its a 20 min fix for the dealers.

RiCharlie · 06-15-2011, 11:13 AM

I have a 2009 and its great but I do with I had waited for the 2012 model which is rumored to have the option of a Klingon invisibility cloak. Its a $1500 add on but its great for avoiding police detection when cruising at high speeds.

Econ · 06-15-2011, 11:27 AM

yea i wish i waited for the 2017 Z, because it will prob be faster, however i settled for an 09

dudafunk · 06-15-2011, 01:02 PM

My '09 for sale, 25kmiles, $22.5k - see post in for sale section

dudafunk · 06-15-2011, 01:03 PM

(Had the hatch TSB fix appplied, ECU noise never bothers me as there's music on or road noise, the clunking moving seat thing stopped happening on mine after first 2-3 months of having the car, it probably settled in)

wheee! · 06-15-2011, 01:16 PM

The 2010 also had a HD DVD screen and DVD DivX playback, USB port and BackUp Camera support in the head software. Not an issue if you are going non-Nav.

FromG2Z · 06-15-2011, 01:48 PM

^ That's news to me.... the nav systems/screen can play movie dvd's?!?!?!? assume only if parked?

06-14-2011, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 21	yea 09 with 5400 miles here no major issues __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-14-2011, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 19	That's what I thought so too.... I don't recall ever reading/hearing that 09's have more issues than 10's. I just wanted to make sure he justified his statement. I don't want other Z and potential Z owners getting scared of 09's.... __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

06-14-2011, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
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: 3844	I have the 2009 that had the oil consumption problem resulting in a new short block. Since then nothing has gone wrong. I'd not be diswayed buying another. __________________ "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

06-14-2011, 12:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 21	you could also ask a nearby 370 owner to tag along with you (buy him beer or lunch or something), and hive him look at it. Personally, had i known then what i know now, i wouldve have checkd for so many more things, such as ECU cpu whine, hatch taking 2 tries to open, faulty lug nuts, just stupid things that someone who has had the car for a little while might notice __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-14-2011, 02:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 21	yea, like i said its not a big deal, however if you are paying 30k, you might as well get everything fixed before you buy. its a 20 min fix for the dealers. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-14-2011, 01:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
bacalhau16 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: palm coast Posts: 108 Drives: 2013 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	My hatch does take 2 times to open sometimes, but so did all my 350z's, so I just deal with it.

06-15-2011, 11:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 17	I have a 2009 and its great but I do with I had waited for the 2012 model which is rumored to have the option of a Klingon invisibility cloak. Its a $1500 add on but its great for avoiding police detection when cruising at high speeds.

06-15-2011, 11:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 21	yea i wish i waited for the 2017 Z, because it will prob be faster, however i settled for an 09 __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-15-2011, 01:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 17	My '09 for sale, 25kmiles, $22.5k - see post in for sale section

06-15-2011, 01:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 17	(Had the hatch TSB fix appplied, ECU noise never bothers me as there's music on or road noise, the clunking moving seat thing stopped happening on mine after first 2-3 months of having the car, it probably settled in)

06-15-2011, 01:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 59 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40183	The 2010 also had a HD DVD screen and DVD DivX playback, USB port and BackUp Camera support in the head software. Not an issue if you are going non-Nav. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-15-2011, 01:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 19	^ That's news to me.... the nav systems/screen can play movie dvd's?!?!?!? assume only if parked? __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

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