Hello All.... this is my first day here

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Oh 5 time gets the 6 pack in 2013!

JungleZ

Get a z man , we were in my buddies z06 this week and he was jealous my z gets more looks even though his car is another monster on another level.

mults

If you want to get a Vette, then you'll have to differentiate it from the other bazillion ones out there. I like Vettes and all, but when you see 15 Z06's on a Sunday drive, they all start to look like Chevettes. If you want something that you probably won't see in your neighborhood, GET A Z!!!

Good luck with your selection...

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CDepp

I see a Corvette here in Charlotte every other day. I see a 350Z here about the same rate, maybe once every 3-4 days. I only see another 370Z here once a month, and it stops traffic like the hott blonde jogging everyone gawks at because of her.....headband.

It definitely is a rare(r) machine on the road, and I like that. Too many Porsche, Corvette, Mercedes, and waaaay too many Mustang/Camaros here.

My opinion: for whatever it's worth-
Get the 370Z as a DD. If you want a track car, then get something you can build for the type of track you run (even if another Z). I run Club Rally, and my DD has to be very close to stock.
Running 1/4mi straights would make me want a V8 with higher base HP that can mod easily. Running straight rally, I would want a EVO or STi.
I wouldn't dare try to buy a EVO or 5.0 Mustang to use as a DD and then try to run 1/4mi or pro-rally with it. That would make it about useless on my DD.
The 370Z fits right in the middle. I can use as a DD, run my laps with the SCCA *as-is*, and if I choose, I could take it down the straight for a modest run (though I wouldn't do it often).

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Read T

What part of the QC are you in? In South Charlotte I see at least a 370z every other day.

In regards to OP, I DD my 370z and have taken it on long road trips (>1500 mi). Hasn't given me any problems and is pretty comfortable. I've gotten used to the blind spots, and it's tons of fun! Road noise is fine for a small sports car with tires right behind your back (and different tires can make it quieter). I get around 17mi city, 29 hwy

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edub370

U will be fine with an 09. Any problems an 09 will have, a 10 will have. Which isn't much.

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But would I be better off with at least an 11 ?

Z-Girl 12

The Z is my travel car, road noise sucks on the interstate combined with my exhaust. But that is what good music is for i am completely happy with my Z, sexy and cute!

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As I stated above I have a Vette with Billy Boat Bullets on it.... THATS LOUD! LOL So that doesn't bother me.

JohnsZ

Welcome! First let me say that my '09 is currently at a Nissan Dealer getting the dreaded steering lock problem fixed. Fortunately it's under warranty otherwise it would have been a $1,500 repair. Keep that in mind if shopping for an '09 or '10. Other than that, I have put almost 15k miles on it and have had no problems. I use mine as a DD and I drive back and forth to work an hour each way. Gives me something to look forward to when I get up each morning to go to work. You don't have to wait until the weekend to enjoy the ride! Except for the blind spots, I find it very comfortable to drive and the M/T shifts smoothly. One thing I don't hear very often in the forum is in regards to the stereo system. It's the best I ever heard in any car I previously owned and at 59 years old, I've owned many. Turn the volume up and you'll feel like you're at a concert. SAT radio works well enough but I do notice that for some reason, it looses reception easier than other cars I have driven in the same area. As others said, road noise is substantial. I just put new Michelin Pilot Super Sports on it which I hoped would minimize the noise but not so. Hey...it's a sports car! Gas mileage isn't bad for this car and when I'm very careful (easy start/stops, under 65) I have gotten 25 mpg. Even at spirited driving, I get about 23 mpg on ave. One thing about the Z is that I wished the stock exhaust system was more aggressive. The engine noise inside the car is a little too passive for me. Of course a different exhaust would solve that issue. I have the Touring model and the heated seats and auto seat adjustments work great. The ventilation/heating/cooling system works fine. I love the gauge cluster lighting, bright orange/red much more than the 350Zs which were a dull amber color. The only really negative as I said is the blind spot which really would come into play while driving in rush hour traffic. Nissan needs to put traffic indicator lights in the side mirrors which tells you when a car is in your blind spot. I owned a MazdaSpeed 3 and that had them in it's tech package and that really worked great. The MS3 really didn't need them, the Z does! Bottom line...you'll love the Z as a DD....just stay home when it snows if you live in that kind of climate! I live in New England and the number of days that I couldn't drive to work because of snow is minimal. Good luck!

SouthArk370Z

I have an '09 Touring w/7AT. No performance mods, but I did add some sound damping material (GTMat's free sample) to the rear area. I also pulled the fuse powering the steering lock unit and have a ScanGaugeII on top of the dash. Ie, pretty much a bone stock, middle-of-the-road 370Z - not a Base model, but no Sports package, either.

I think a stock 370Z would make a great DD for anyone that likes to really drive a car. It is well-behaved around town, has more than enough power to merge onto busy freeways, gets reasonable gas mileage (I average around 21-23 MPG, mostly in-town, and my foot is not very light), handles very well on winding country roads, and will put a grin on my face when I put my toenails in the radiator.

The main complaint I have is that it tends to run hot in stop-and-go traffic during South Arkansas Summers. Not a huge problem, but the ECM will definitely reduce power until you get moving at 40+ MPH speeds for a few minutes. High engine compartment temperatures and slow speeds can cause intake air temps to rise above the point where the ECM starts to pull timing advance.

From what I have heard, the marginal cooling system will not do the job if you drive the car hard for very long. An oil cooler and better fan management and/or bigger fans are needed.

Edit: I have to agree with an earlier comment about the blind spot to the right side. It can be a real PITA. /edit

I'd buy another one.

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lots of great stuff there guys.... I'm about 75% on this thing but again need to drive a few. Which believe it or not I kind of hate doing. What I mean is I'm not 100% sold on the car yet and I've always felt like I need to drive about 6 different models of a car before I get a feel of what they really are. You drive one and it's bad you're done you'll have a bad vibe for a car forever (at least I do) 5 or 6 and you can say "ok this is what this car is" and you either like it or you don't. Of course from all you guys I have some concerns about the blind spot and some what the over heating issues that still need to be looked into. But Corvettes have their little bumps too so i fully understand that.
The reason I hate test driving of course is sale people AGHHHHHH!
But it has to be done i guess.

You guys have been a big help... but still just so I know SHOULD I get at least an 11? Were the improvements that big a deal from the 09-10's?

Thanks again

4r3s

imo no. Also, since you're only going to DD the car you will not need an aftermarket oil cooler by any means. If you were thinking of tracking it, which you have made clear you will not be, then you would want/need an oil cooler.