Which 370z model year is the best?

mishuko · 09-04-2014, 07:54 AM

I was debating on getting a newer vs older this summer... I settled for what I could find the cheapest. I wanted low mileage + sports pack and ended up getting a 2012. I love the front fangs. I do like the vertical LED and fog-light lamp on the 13+ models but the lack of fangs makes it look like ehhhhh

Since you're aiming at an automatic it may be cheaper (I've seen auto's listed lower than manual's for same year and similiar mileage). I know the older model's had a few qwerks but nothing that can't be fixed. Same engine throughout the entire production run so far. I personally would aim for a 2011+ with the lowest mileage. Most of all, drive the car and see if you truely want it or not!

grandpawmoses · 09-04-2014, 09:55 AM

I'm going to predict that the 2015 Nismo Tech Coupe will be a very desired model. Especially that now you can get it with the automatic transmission with downshift rev matching. They just need to dump the digital clock for something like an oil pressure gage & add a back-up object sensor.

kenchan · 09-04-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

I'm going to predict that the 2015 Nismo Tech Coupe will be a very desired model. Especially that now you can get it with the automatic transmission with downshift rev matching. They just need to dump the digital clock for something like an oil pressure gage & add a back-up object sensor.

i thought the nismo tech trim comes with rear view camera...? im not real fond of those proximity sensor dots on the rear bumper.

maybe okay on a suv, but on a sports car?

grandpawmoses · 09-04-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i thought the nismo tech trim comes with rear view camera...? im not real fond of those proximity sensor dots on the rear bumper.

maybe okay on a suv, but on a sports car?

The rear view camera is great (a wider field of view might be nice) but I'd like the addition of an alarm when the unexpected suddenly appears in the display.
It also gives you an illumination warning when a moving object is in your blind spot.

kenchan · 09-04-2014, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

The rear view camera is great (a wider field of view might be nice) but I'd like the addition of an alarm when the unexpected suddenly appears in the display.
It also gives you an illumination warning when a moving object is in your blind spot.

does it also drive itself?

Fuzzzy · 09-04-2014, 10:51 AM

Generally speaking, the model that you own!

ZeroZeta · 09-04-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy

Generally speaking, the model that you own!

Get which ever one is comfortably within your budget and a good fit for you.

Then if you find things you want to change - mod it.

Imo the differences among the model years are minor.

cigarclifford · 09-04-2014, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

I'm going to predict that the 2015 Nismo Tech Coupe will be a very desired model. Especially that now you can get it with the automatic transmission with downshift rev matching. They just need to dump the digital clock for something like an oil pressure gage & add a back-up object sensor.

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09-04-2014, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
grandpawmoses A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northport, Alabama Age: 82 Posts: 1,398 Drives: a hard bargain Rep Power: 28	I'm going to predict that the 2015 Nismo Tech Coupe will be a very desired model. Especially that now you can get it with the automatic transmission with downshift rev matching. They just need to dump the digital clock for something like an oil pressure gage & add a back-up object sensor. lpnaylor likes this.

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09-04-2014, 07:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	I was debating on getting a newer vs older this summer... I settled for what I could find the cheapest. I wanted low mileage + sports pack and ended up getting a 2012. I love the front fangs. I do like the vertical LED and fog-light lamp on the 13+ models but the lack of fangs makes it look like ehhhhh Since you're aiming at an automatic it may be cheaper (I've seen auto's listed lower than manual's for same year and similiar mileage). I know the older model's had a few qwerks but nothing that can't be fixed. Same engine throughout the entire production run so far. I personally would aim for a 2011+ with the lowest mileage. Most of all, drive the car and see if you truely want it or not!

09-04-2014, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21862	Generally speaking, the model that you own!