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

jaxxx · 06-13-2011, 12:45 PM

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?

tjlazer · 06-13-2011, 01:11 PM

No issues at all. The only thing I can think of is the 2009's don't have a factory installed cabin air filter installed. But you can add one yourself. LOL

PapoZalsa · 06-13-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

No issues at all. The only thing I can think of is the 2009's don't have a factory installed cabin air filter installed. But you can add one yourself. LOL

I think they also have heated outside rearview mirrors...or that is the 2011...

BTW, No problems so far with my 2009.

theDreamer · 06-13-2011, 01:14 PM

2010 got heated side mirrors.

TreeSemdyZee · 06-13-2011, 01:53 PM

I want heated mirrors dangit.

Cmike2780 · 06-13-2011, 01:56 PM

Not a whole lot has changed, even compared to the upcoming 2012's, so any model year you can get a deal on is fine. As some have stated, the only "update" worth mentioning is the heated mirror. Also, a used 40th is worth looking into if you're in the market.

shadoquad · 06-13-2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I want heated mirrors dangit.

My mirrors bring all the reflections to the yard,
and I'm like, they're hotter than yours.

hansoac · 06-13-2011, 01:59 PM

mine is a slightly used (7,000) 09' and have had a few issues with it. Injectors went bad and now the tranny is acting funny. But I wouldn't narrow it down to the year...it could happen to ANY car.

Econ · 06-13-2011, 02:35 PM

all the same....

USMCASA · 06-13-2011, 03:29 PM

09 bought brand new, i currently have 66.5k miles on it with no issues

Econ · 06-13-2011, 03:44 PM

thats an envious amount of miles you got there

wilsonp · 06-13-2011, 04:58 PM

2009 and early (pre April?) 2010 cars could have the oil consumption issue, but most don't (mine doesn't even heat the oil!).

It is possible the ECU doesn't make the high-pitched whine that a few 2009 made. It is slightly possible the interior noise is slightly reduced in late 2009 models.

I wouldn't worry about it. I got an extended warranty with mine, verified the previous owner had stretched an oil change, and was fine.

happytheman · 06-13-2011, 05:24 PM

I've got a slightly used (12.5k miles) '09 and I've had no issues whatsoever. Haven't heard of any either (aside from the oil temp issue, but that's prevalent across the board).

ZOLE · 06-13-2011, 05:33 PM

Have an '09 as well. No issues that any other years aren't having.

mikeSS · 06-13-2011, 05:37 PM

what are used 2009 370z going for these days ?

06-13-2011, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaxxx Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: usa Posts: 44 Drives: 335i/x5/TL Rep Power: 15	Buying used Z , should I avoid the 2009model.? 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?

06-13-2011, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	No issues at all. The only thing I can think of is the 2009's don't have a factory installed cabin air filter installed. But you can add one yourself. LOL __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

06-13-2011, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	2010 got heated side mirrors. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-13-2011, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Not a whole lot has changed, even compared to the upcoming 2012's, so any model year you can get a deal on is fine. As some have stated, the only "update" worth mentioning is the heated mirror. Also, a used 40th is worth looking into if you're in the market. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

06-13-2011, 02:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	all the same.... __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-13-2011, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,883 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I want heated mirrors dangit.

06-13-2011, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	mine is a slightly used (7,000) 09' and have had a few issues with it. Injectors went bad and now the tranny is acting funny. But I wouldn't narrow it down to the year...it could happen to ANY car.

06-13-2011, 03:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	09 bought brand new, i currently have 66.5k miles on it with no issues

06-13-2011, 03:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	thats an envious amount of miles you got there __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-13-2011, 04:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	2009 and early (pre April?) 2010 cars could have the oil consumption issue, but most don't (mine doesn't even heat the oil!). It is possible the ECU doesn't make the high-pitched whine that a few 2009 made. It is slightly possible the interior noise is slightly reduced in late 2009 models. I wouldn't worry about it. I got an extended warranty with mine, verified the previous owner had stretched an oil change, and was fine. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

06-13-2011, 05:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I've got a slightly used (12.5k miles) '09 and I've had no issues whatsoever. Haven't heard of any either (aside from the oil temp issue, but that's prevalent across the board). __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-13-2011, 05:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
ZOLE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 164 Drives: 370Z PG Touring MT Rep Power: 15	Have an '09 as well. No issues that any other years aren't having.

06-13-2011, 05:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
mikeSS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MI Posts: 205 Drives: performance Rep Power: 14	what are used 2009 370z going for these days ? __________________ 11 GT 432WHP. 10 SS 460WHP

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