How has your 370Z held up?

Skeeterbop · 10-27-2011, 04:30 PM

Mine isn't quite the example you want either being a base+sport. I bought mine new back in March and have been using it as a DD the whole time minus 3 months while i was deployed. So far I am at 12.5k miles and it still is nice and quiet. My biggest issue is that for some reason my A/C has decided to start blowing a strange smell even after changing the cabin air filter. The seats are holding up great and I have yet to notice any rattles. So far I would say the car has been doing great!

NickTurnon · 10-27-2011, 04:36 PM

My car has about 33k on it now. 09 base without leather. Nothing on the car other then the rubber in the drivers door is broken. I wouldn't say broken exactly, but "worn". If someone knows a fix for the rubber,let me know!

But no problems with interior parts breaking, seats breaking, etc...

FL 4Motion · 10-27-2011, 04:42 PM

Not exactly (actually not even close lol) to the spec'd out 370z you asked about IC, but I can tell you that with almost 14K on my '10, the seats look brand new, the car still feels super "tight", like a block of billet like you mentioned even after 4 track days. It's got a couple rattles on the interior but that is 100% caused by the rediculously loud exhaust setup on my car. The shift knob,steering wheel, dash etc all look new too. hell, even the floor mats are holding up great.

kenchan · 10-27-2011, 04:42 PM

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m4a1mustang · 10-27-2011, 05:55 PM

Jeff Blue has spilled a lot of protein shakes on his interior and it was totally spotless when he sold it.

cc370z · 10-27-2011, 06:01 PM

I've had my 09 for over 2yrs and 40k miles and it still looks good.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 08:25 PM

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I've had my 09 for over 2yrs and 40k miles and it still looks good.

How does it drive/feel? Still solid, or a few creaks here and there, or what?

OldGuy · 10-27-2011, 08:34 PM

Bought my '09 new and put Katzkins leather in it. It remains perfect, gorgeous black leather with red trim.. The car itself is also perfect in every respect, as it is garaged in winter and used as DD only in good weather rest of year. Only have 8,000 mi. on the car and have never been back to the shop (oil changes at independent garage). Uses virtually no oil between changes and all interior areas are immaculate and wear free. No rattles. no nothin', though I admit I drive carefully and never race the car,etc. She's garage kept, covered in clear bra and has a good life. Will keep her as long as I remain able to enjoy this kind of car (now 63 yrs. old).

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Bought my '09 new and put Katzkins leather in it. It remains perfect, gorgeous black leather with red trim.. The car itself is also perfect in every respect, as it is garaged in winter and used as DD only in good weather rest of year. Only have 8,000 mi. on the car and have never been back to the shop (oil changes at independent garage). Uses virtually no oil between changes and all interior areas are immaculate and wear free. No rattles. no nothin', though I admit I drive carefully and never race the car,etc. She's garage kept, covered in clear bra and has a good life. Will keep her as long as I remain able to enjoy this kind of car (now 63 yrs. old).

Pretty much identical to how I treat my Z06, which has not fared as well in the creak/rattle/vibe department.

I plan on treating the 370Z similar, but will DD it in nice weather as it's much less of a target than a Z06. There are several 370Z's at my hospital. No other 'vettes. I don't want to be a target, as I work night shift and the parking-lot is poorly patrolled.

anthonyy · 10-27-2011, 07:23 PM

This is a good read and even better for us newer 370z owners...
lol I remember my 350 was falling apart before it was totaled. The seats were even getting "loose". When I would get out and push off the seat as support, I could feel the damn thing move.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyy

This is a good read and even better for us newer 370z owners...
lol I remember my 350 was falling apart before it was totaled. The seats were even getting "loose". When I would get out and push off the seat as support, I could feel the damn thing move.

I'm assuming your 370Z experience has been superior?

Strangler · 10-27-2011, 09:02 PM

The 370z is a DD for me and what I've noticed so far is that there are chips and other small damages to the front bumper. This is due to going on the freeway all the time to commute to work and such. It's too hard to keep the car free from any damage when it's your DD. Other than that, it works great. Until it snows again of course.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler

The 370z is a DD for me and what I've noticed so far is that there are chips and other small damages to the front bumper. This is due to going on the freeway all the time to commute to work and such. It's too hard to keep the car free from any damage when it's your DD. Other than that, it works great. Until it snows again of course.

I am planning on wrapping about 60% of the car. I did the same on my Z06, and it has already saved it numerous pecks and scratches.

Red__Zed · 10-27-2011, 09:05 PM

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I am planning on wrapping about 60% of the car. I did the same on my Z06, and it has already saved it numerous pecks and scratches.

why not just wrap the whole car? I'd do a color wrap on the full car so you don't have to deal with the paint.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

why not just wrap the whole car? I'd do a color wrap on the full car so you don't have to deal with the paint.

I'm thinking about it, but I like waxing paint, as odd as that sounds. The new Avery Denison Nanofusion film is supposed to be like paint, though. I only plan on wrapping hood,rockers,lights,mirrors,front fascia, roof, front and rear fenders.

The reason it comes out to 60%+ of the car is that I want whole panels wrapped, not 1/3 or 1/4. I don't want "lines".

10-27-2011, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 18	Mine isn't quite the example you want either being a base+sport. I bought mine new back in March and have been using it as a DD the whole time minus 3 months while i was deployed. So far I am at 12.5k miles and it still is nice and quiet. My biggest issue is that for some reason my A/C has decided to start blowing a strange smell even after changing the cabin air filter. The seats are holding up great and I have yet to notice any rattles. So far I would say the car has been doing great! __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

10-27-2011, 05:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
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10-27-2011, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 35 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 19	My car has about 33k on it now. 09 base without leather. Nothing on the car other then the rubber in the drivers door is broken. I wouldn't say broken exactly, but "worn". If someone knows a fix for the rubber,let me know! But no problems with interior parts breaking, seats breaking, etc...

10-27-2011, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701617	Not exactly (actually not even close lol) to the spec'd out 370z you asked about IC, but I can tell you that with almost 14K on my '10, the seats look brand new, the car still feels super "tight", like a block of billet like you mentioned even after 4 track days. It's got a couple rattles on the interior but that is 100% caused by the rediculously loud exhaust setup on my car. The shift knob,steering wheel, dash etc all look new too. hell, even the floor mats are holding up great.

10-27-2011, 04:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	find the replacement bit here.... Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

10-27-2011, 06:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	I've had my 09 for over 2yrs and 40k miles and it still looks good.

10-27-2011, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 18	Bought my '09 new and put Katzkins leather in it. It remains perfect, gorgeous black leather with red trim.. The car itself is also perfect in every respect, as it is garaged in winter and used as DD only in good weather rest of year. Only have 8,000 mi. on the car and have never been back to the shop (oil changes at independent garage). Uses virtually no oil between changes and all interior areas are immaculate and wear free. No rattles. no nothin', though I admit I drive carefully and never race the car,etc. She's garage kept, covered in clear bra and has a good life. Will keep her as long as I remain able to enjoy this kind of car (now 63 yrs. old).

10-27-2011, 07:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 18	This is a good read and even better for us newer 370z owners... lol I remember my 350 was falling apart before it was totaled. The seats were even getting "loose". When I would get out and push off the seat as support, I could feel the damn thing move.

10-27-2011, 09:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 17	The 370z is a DD for me and what I've noticed so far is that there are chips and other small damages to the front bumper. This is due to going on the freeway all the time to commute to work and such. It's too hard to keep the car free from any damage when it's your DD. Other than that, it works great. Until it snows again of course.