Just bought my 370z!
 

Hey everyone! I just purchased my 2012 Nissan 370z Gun metallic grey base model. Did all the paperwork and just awaiting my dealer to get my car from another one of their dealerships. I'm really excited to pick it up this weekend! Any tips or suggestions for the vehicle would be great! Thank you,

awesome, congrats! great color as well:tup:

did you get the sport package?

First of all CONGRATS! :driving::tup:

Look into getting a good wax or if you have the cash a clear bra. Keep that paint nice and new.

If your not going to be using it day to day a cover is a good investment too.

Don't go too crazy the first day with it just have fun.

break it in :driving:

save up some money

then come back and ask about mods :happydance:

Welcome and congrats!

Congrats

Bring camera with you this weekend and post pics.

Welcome and congrats!

welcome and congrats! enjoy her, shes a real thrill.

Congrats and welcome! Gun metallic grey is a sweet color! Post up some pics when you can.

Welcome and congrats!!:excited:

Congrats and welcome! You will enjoy moding your new Z. I swear it's addicting.

Congrats! That's the same model and color as mine. Love it, and I am sure you will too. Post up the pics, and enjoy it.

Sweet! Congratz OP!

Congrats enjoy you'll gonna love her

Did any of the previous tips help?

RE: Any tips or suggestions for the vehicle would be great! Watch your oil temp gauge while on extended uphill drives.

Congrats!

Good Choice
 

1) Got same color Z in April. It's been most fun auto I ever had, and quite the most comfortable sports car I've owned. Road noise doesn't bother me--I'm half-deaf anyway, howitzers and stuff in Vietnam.

2) Probably wise to get the dealer-applied paint protection. Helped my Infiniti 2004 keep its paint looking quite good for 8 years till I sold it.

3) Check to make sure the long-term storage switch is PUSHED IN! My dealer left it out, and so I had to reset all the electronics, AC temp setting, etc., every time I restarted. And the dealership DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THIS SWITCH WAS THERE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FUSE BOX. Took me a little research to find the problem and solve it. Dealer was no help. I've heard some people were told "that's the way the AC is supposed to work!"

It's a funny little white plastic gadget about the middle of the fuse array. Also couldn't set the garage-door openers on the mirror when it was pulled out.

4) Don't hold same speed all the time, and don't be afraid to use the throttle off and on. Helps the break-in.

5) Once broken in, 4000 miles plus, I would switch to synthetic oil.

6) Leave the Vehicle Dynamic Control on till you get used to the horsepower--unless you've had rear-wheel high powered autos all along.

7) I've had no oil temp problems on long drive through Virginia, Pennsylvania, and southern Ohio mountains.

Welcome to the club!

BIG CONGRATS TO YOU!!! Stay safe and enjoy it.

Excellent color choice by the way. :tup:

Yes, make sure you watch this.

I'd even go ahead and order an oil cooler if you're going to drive it even semi hard.

Also, make sure you're comfortable with the car before taking traction control off, it can get a bit squirrley if you aren't used to the car

Oil Cooler
 

Unless I'm mistaken, the 2012 Z comes with oil cooler standard. Looks like I have one!

Wasn't aware of that! Right on!

Congrats!! Enjoy and drive it with pride.

1. I second the dealer prep issue. Make sure they engage that little white fuse on the drivers side. It will save you the headache. Plus, it is their job anyway.
2. Go to Costco and buy a bag or two of the 36 pack micro fiber towels.
3. If it is a '12, you do not need an oil cooler unless you will be driving it on the track. Spend the money on other mods.
4. Spend some cash on quality polish, wax, tire dressing, etc.
5. Be prepared to have some conversation about the car anywhere you go. It is a conversation piece.
6. Start saving cash for future mods. It is not cheap.
7. .......most of all, enjoy it!

Congrats! We hope you enjoy it. We love ours.

Congratz! Gun metallic would have been my second color of choice :tup: