should I not buy 370z?

lkh5650 · 03-05-2014, 02:22 PM

I was into buying 370z and was excited to get it because it has been my dream car.

I am looking into buying either 2011 370Z nismo used with 25k mile (which still has remaining factory warranty for months) or 2010 370z touring w sports package manual with 41k mile but CPO.

Either one should be fine but I can't make up my mind.

anyway now i see so many problems with this car on the forum.
for example steering wheel lock problem... I guess this is okay if I cut the wire or unplug the fuse.
how about csc failure? this is only covered for 3yr/36000 as far as i know and I guess its not too uncommon for it to fail? should i buy an aftermarket one? if so which one and how much is it/ and to install?
how about oil consumption....?

goddd i was so close to making a purchase and now i am puzzled.. help me

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Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 02:24 PM

The CSC will fail. Just replace it with an aftermarket one when it does. Oil consumption was only an issue on '09s. The steering lock is well documented and easily prevented. I wouldn't call that "so many problems" in the scheme of things.

kenchan · 03-05-2014, 02:25 PM

mine is a 09. no issue.

it's not all the cars. definitely hard to tell wat the previous owner did or how the treated the car. if you're worried maybe your dealer can offer you extended warranty on it? not sure. you can buy extended warranty 3rd party too.

i would just save up a little more and buy new.

Grindkiezer · 03-05-2014, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkh5650

I was into buying 370z and was excited to get it because it has been my dream car.

I am looking into buying either 2011 370Z nismo used with 25k mile (which still has remaining factory warranty for months) or 2010 370z touring w sports package manual with 41k mile but CPO.

Either one should be fine but I can't make up my mind.

anyway now i see so many problems with this car on the forum.
for example steering wheel lock problem... I guess this is okay if I cut the wire or unplug the fuse.
how about csc failure? this is only covered for 3yr/36000 as far as i know and I guess its not too uncommon for it to fail? should i buy an aftermarket one? if so which one and how much is it/ and to install?
how about oil consumption....?

goddd i was so close to making a purchase and now i am puzzled.. help me

I

Get one, the SLU was recalled so you can either get it replaced or just pull the fuse. CSC failure isn't as common as you may think, my car has more miles then both of these daily driven and no issues whatsoever

MacCool · 03-05-2014, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkh5650

I was into buying 370z and was excited to get it because it has been my dream car.

I am looking into buying either 2011 370Z nismo used with 25k mile (which still has remaining factory warranty for months) or 2010 370z touring w sports package manual with 41k mile but CPO.

Either one should be fine but I can't make up my mind.

anyway now i see so many problems with this car on the forum.
for example steering wheel lock problem... I guess this is okay if I cut the wire or unplug the fuse.
how about csc failure? this is only covered for 3yr/36000 as far as i know and I guess its not too uncommon for it to fail? should i buy an aftermarket one? if so which one and how much is it/ and to install?
how about oil consumption....?

goddd i was so close to making a purchase and now i am puzzled.. help me

I

People don't post on the internet when things are going great. They post when they are having problems. You get a skewed view of the world from this forum.

FWIW, let me be the first to post...my 2011 Z works perfectly. Hasn't spent a minute in the shop. My only complaint is that the stock tires wear out too fast.

6MT-Z34 · 03-05-2014, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkh5650

I was into buying 370z and was excited to get it because it has been my dream car.

I am looking into buying either 2011 370Z nismo used with 25k mile (which still has remaining factory warranty for months) or 2010 370z touring w sports package manual with 41k mile but CPO.

Either one should be fine but I can't make up my mind.

anyway now i see so many problems with this car on the forum.
for example steering wheel lock problem... I guess this is okay if I cut the wire or unplug the fuse.
how about csc failure? this is only covered for 3yr/36000 as far as i know and I guess its not too uncommon for it to fail? should i buy an aftermarket one? if so which one and how much is it/ and to install?
how about oil consumption....?

goddd i was so close to making a purchase and now i am puzzled.. help me

I

Lock fuse you won't have to worry about the nismo, the 2010 you might need to get it fix but nissan recalled it so you can bring it to a dealership and get it done.

CSC failure buy an aftermarket, I think Joe, he's a sponsor here sells a good replacement, I'm not sure how much labor will be but it shouldn't be much, oil consumption is not a problem for me, just keeping the temps low seems like a "bigger" deal (won't really needed if you don't track)

kenchan · 03-05-2014, 02:31 PM

wat's a typical labor cost to replace the csc?

might be handy for the op to know.

6MT · 03-05-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mine is a 09. no issue.

it's not all the cars. definitely hard to tell wat the previous owner did or how the treated the car. if you're worried maybe your dealer can offer you extended warranty on it? not sure. you can buy extended warranty 3rd party too.

i would just save up a little more and buy new.

Never had any issues with my '09.

7speed · 03-05-2014, 04:10 PM

Any car can have issues. I have 09 , I bought used at 38,000 mi and 1 week later I heard rod knock. So I got short block replaced. About 1 yr later 50,000 mi , I have valve cover leak and cam cover leak, so they are also changing coil packs and spark plugs . I believe this is related to short block job Nissan dealer did, so to accommodate me I don't need to pay deductible. Whatever you do get extended warranty, because any issue like this you would be out thousands, instead of just deductible.

First time short block job took 2wks, this time around waiting for coil packs and fixing cam cover , it's almost 3 wks that I don't have my car but warranty covers a loaner each time.
So again get extended warranty for any "expensive parts" car.

Luciano13 · 03-05-2014, 04:24 PM

Is it just me or the OP complaining about a car before he has even bought it a little weird

OP, if you are already worried about having to fix things on your Z that breaks when you don't even on one yet.............

That seems a little crazy and maybe you should not be driving period

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

Is it just me or the OP complaining about a car before he has even bought it a little weird

OP, if you are already worried about having to fix things on your Z that breaks when you don't even on one yet.............

That seems a little crazy and maybe you should not be driving period

What's so weird about researching common issues with a car you're considering buying? Isn't that what you're supposed to do?

b15 · 03-05-2014, 04:31 PM

It's actually the opposite. I'd say it's quite reliable. The biggest issue is the CSC, but you can replace it with a better version.

Steering Lock- pull the fuse and never worry about it again

Oil Consumption- When I was buying, it seemed that the '09 was more prone, but again not widespread.

Troyz · 03-05-2014, 04:36 PM

imo I would get the touring w sports package manual. Its a rare combination and all the goodies that come with a touring make it worth it. The Nismo is bare boned creature comforts.

I learned the hard way to get an extended warranty with any used sports car. 370z aren't as expensive to fix when compared to other foreign sports cars.

My biggest complaint is the blind spots on the car.

JARblue · 03-05-2014, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wat's a typical labor cost to replace the csc?

might be handy for the op to know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

anyone know?

I'm pretty sure you're going to see ~$750 in labor just to drop the transmission. Add $100 for OEM replacement or $325 for ZSpeed's high quality replacement and you've got a ballpark figure

Luciano13 · 03-05-2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

What's so weird about researching common issues with a car you're considering buying? Isn't that what you're supposed to do?

but if he's buying used.... he should be asking the owner of the vehicle in question if there has been any repairs, recalls, or any issues.

Asking questions about costs of things that hasn't happened to vehicle he doesn't own is being a little too paranoid

We all know cars break down right, no matter what make or model....
If someone is concerned to the extent that they open a thread in a forum about our beloved 370z breaking with multiple issues..... I think for the OP he should buy a brand new one, or find one with existing warranty. That kind of goes for what ever he/she buys....

OP if you have that much concern about a vehicle failing... buy new or one with warranty. All your problems will be solved with warranty

Shop wisely brother

03-05-2014, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
lkh5650 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: atl, GA Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370z spt 6mt Rep Power: 11	should I not buy 370z? I was into buying 370z and was excited to get it because it has been my dream car. I am looking into buying either 2011 370Z nismo used with 25k mile (which still has remaining factory warranty for months) or 2010 370z touring w sports package manual with 41k mile but CPO. Either one should be fine but I can't make up my mind. anyway now i see so many problems with this car on the forum. for example steering wheel lock problem... I guess this is okay if I cut the wire or unplug the fuse. how about csc failure? this is only covered for 3yr/36000 as far as i know and I guess its not too uncommon for it to fail? should i buy an aftermarket one? if so which one and how much is it/ and to install? how about oil consumption....? goddd i was so close to making a purchase and now i am puzzled.. help me I

03-05-2014, 02:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	The CSC will fail. Just replace it with an aftermarket one when it does. Oil consumption was only an issue on '09s. The steering lock is well documented and easily prevented. I wouldn't call that "so many problems" in the scheme of things. batman_4, Jordo! and FPenvy like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	mine is a 09. no issue. it's not all the cars. definitely hard to tell wat the previous owner did or how the treated the car. if you're worried maybe your dealer can offer you extended warranty on it? not sure. you can buy extended warranty 3rd party too. i would just save up a little more and buy new. batman_4, alcheng and SterlingDrive like this.

03-05-2014, 04:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	Any car can have issues. I have 09 , I bought used at 38,000 mi and 1 week later I heard rod knock. So I got short block replaced. About 1 yr later 50,000 mi , I have valve cover leak and cam cover leak, so they are also changing coil packs and spark plugs . I believe this is related to short block job Nissan dealer did, so to accommodate me I don't need to pay deductible. Whatever you do get extended warranty, because any issue like this you would be out thousands, instead of just deductible. First time short block job took 2wks, this time around waiting for coil packs and fixing cam cover , it's almost 3 wks that I don't have my car but warranty covers a loaner each time. So again get extended warranty for any "expensive parts" car. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd Last edited by 7speed; 03-05-2014 at 04:16 PM.

03-05-2014, 04:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	Is it just me or the OP complaining about a car before he has even bought it a little weird OP, if you are already worried about having to fix things on your Z that breaks when you don't even on one yet............. That seems a little crazy and maybe you should not be driving period __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

03-05-2014, 02:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	wat's a typical labor cost to replace the csc? might be handy for the op to know.

03-05-2014, 04:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	It's actually the opposite. I'd say it's quite reliable. The biggest issue is the CSC, but you can replace it with a better version. Steering Lock- pull the fuse and never worry about it again Oil Consumption- When I was buying, it seemed that the '09 was more prone, but again not widespread.

03-05-2014, 04:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Troyz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 154 Drives: 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 12	imo I would get the touring w sports package manual. Its a rare combination and all the goodies that come with a touring make it worth it. The Nismo is bare boned creature comforts. I learned the hard way to get an extended warranty with any used sports car. 370z aren't as expensive to fix when compared to other foreign sports cars. My biggest complaint is the blind spots on the car. SterlingDrive likes this.