I agree with first year models and bought extended coverage, thus far unnecessary.

I'm happy with my 2009Z.

I bought mine in April 2009, no oil burning, I've removed the steering wheel lock fuse, and had the rear hatch springs replaced under a Nissan TSB. And, BTW, these problems are not unique to the 2009 model year.

Basically, I still love my Z and it's not given me any troubles at all.

Well, it costs less to purchase an older model so look at it from that perspective too. If you find a clean one with low mileage it will probably be fine. My '11 has been great but the seat bottom padding is crap on the left side for some reason.

According to my neighbor down the street, 09 and 14 are EXACTLY the same.

I met your neighbor, he's pretty shifty.

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My 2009 at 18k drove it 600 miles at 80 mph entire way checked oil upon arriving (let it settle-natch), none used!

I'm a French Model...:tup:

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2009 models are fine. Get an oil cooler with the $ you save getting an 09 instead of a newer year.

In general the rule of avoiding the first production year of a brand new car is a good one.

I bought my 2009 brand new in January 2010 and have about 55k miles on it now. I have had zero major problems with the car to date. This is honestly the most reliable car I've owned so far. Yes, the steering lock can fail but there is a work around to prevent the issue from ever happening. Yes, the rear hatch sticks, mild nuisance. Yes, you need an aftermarket oil cooler if you're going to be tracking the car; for just daily driving the car it is not needed.

I am starting to burn oil now however. As of my most recent oil change, after about 6k miles, I had burned a quart of oil. Nothing crazy but something to keep an eye on. I have no evidence to back this up but I I've heard that about up to a quart burned every 3000 miles is acceptable. Anyone able to speak on that at all?

I wouldn't buy an 09 without a power train warranty.
I wouldn't buy any 370 without it

The problems with the 09 were certainly real for me. All engines are certainly not the same, as the VQ37 goes through different revisions through the manufacturing process.

I personally wouldn't purchase an 09 without a powertrain warranty. The rest of the issues aren't anything you wouldn't deal with when it comes to later years.