2010 vs 2011

ch1zy · 12-25-2011, 05:09 AM

Ok thanks guys. I didn't realize that exisce tax wa less on an older model car even when it is considered a new car? So there are no changes made to the car between 2010 and 2011? Those are both great prices?

ChrisSlicks · 12-25-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ch1zy

Ok thanks guys. I didn't realize that exisce tax wa less on an older model car even when it is considered a new car? So there are no changes made to the car between 2010 and 2011? Those are both great prices?

Excise tax goes by model year here, it is really weird but I did confirm it.

No changes between 10 and 11, 12's get the small oil cooler.

MacCool · 12-25-2011, 09:58 AM

There are likely to be tweaks between 2010 and 2011, but I've not seen any clear delineation of what they are. Rumors and anecdotal evidence suggest that perhaps sound insulation might be better in the 2011's. The other thing is the occasional failures of the steering lock disabling the car. That latter seems to be more of an issue in the 2009's, but might affect some 2010's depending on date of build. I've not seen anyone indicate such a failure in the 2011's. I seriously doubt that there haven't been at least some little incremental changes over those three model years addressing Nissan's observation of issues that might have cropped up in consumer use over that period of time.

Geoff Jones · 12-25-2011, 10:03 AM

2011 gets heated mirrors, and sun visor extensions I think. Nav gets reverse camera, and other upgrades. Also rear view mirror camera option.
Gun Metallic paint.

ch1zy · 12-25-2011, 10:17 AM

Orrect me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure the heated mirrors were new for 2010? I think the 2010 had heated mirrors?

Are those prices good prices for those cars? 28000 for 2010 base with sport package and 30000 for 2011 base with sport car?

Roadster4Us · 12-25-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff Jones

2011 gets heated mirrors, and sun visor extensions I think. Nav gets reverse camera, and other upgrades. Also rear view mirror camera option.
Gun Metallic paint.

2010 had the heated mirrors.

ch1zy · 12-25-2011, 05:10 PM

Thank you, I thought the 2010 had heated mirrors. Now as far as the grinding gears in the 6 mt transmission and the steering colomn lock issue with car not starting, any news of that happening in 2011? It seems like the problem existed in 2010?

Roadster4Us · 12-25-2011, 05:32 PM

Steering lock issue is mainly 09, although maybe an early 10 or two. No issues with my 2010 and haven't even heard of a gear grinding issue.

ch1zy · 12-25-2011, 07:18 PM

Ok so no major changes other than Platinum Graphite to Gun Metal which I'm not sure what I like more but I want one or the other. So 28 and 30 are good prices on 2010 and 2011? I'm leaning towards the 2011 a little because the dealer has been better with me and they are 30 miles closer. Also I noticed a clip on the panel under the kick plate that is loose and it worry's me if it was bumped some how being on the lot for 2 years, where the 2011 has been in the show room the whole time.

sixpax · 01-10-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff Jones

2011 gets heated mirrors, and sun visor extensions I think. Nav gets reverse camera, and other upgrades. Also rear view mirror camera option.
Gun Metallic paint.

Sun visor extensions are also on the 2010's.

12-25-2011, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Geoff Jones Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Laguna Hills CA. Posts: 5 Drives: '11 tour/sp mt6 Gun Rep Power: 14	2011 gets heated mirrors, and sun visor extensions I think. Nav gets reverse camera, and other upgrades. Also rear view mirror camera option. Gun Metallic paint. Last edited by Geoff Jones; 12-25-2011 at 10:15 AM.

12-25-2011, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 17	Steering lock issue is mainly 09, although maybe an early 10 or two. No issues with my 2010 and haven't even heard of a gear grinding issue. __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

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12-25-2011, 05:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
ch1zy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z s01 Rep Power: 14	Ok thanks guys. I didn't realize that exisce tax wa less on an older model car even when it is considered a new car? So there are no changes made to the car between 2010 and 2011? Those are both great prices?

12-25-2011, 09:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 17	There are likely to be tweaks between 2010 and 2011, but I've not seen any clear delineation of what they are. Rumors and anecdotal evidence suggest that perhaps sound insulation might be better in the 2011's. The other thing is the occasional failures of the steering lock disabling the car. That latter seems to be more of an issue in the 2009's, but might affect some 2010's depending on date of build. I've not seen anyone indicate such a failure in the 2011's. I seriously doubt that there haven't been at least some little incremental changes over those three model years addressing Nissan's observation of issues that might have cropped up in consumer use over that period of time.

12-25-2011, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
ch1zy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z s01 Rep Power: 14	Orrect me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure the heated mirrors were new for 2010? I think the 2010 had heated mirrors? Are those prices good prices for those cars? 28000 for 2010 base with sport package and 30000 for 2011 base with sport car?

12-25-2011, 05:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
ch1zy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z s01 Rep Power: 14	Thank you, I thought the 2010 had heated mirrors. Now as far as the grinding gears in the 6 mt transmission and the steering colomn lock issue with car not starting, any news of that happening in 2011? It seems like the problem existed in 2010?

12-25-2011, 07:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
ch1zy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z s01 Rep Power: 14	Ok so no major changes other than Platinum Graphite to Gun Metal which I'm not sure what I like more but I want one or the other. So 28 and 30 are good prices on 2010 and 2011? I'm leaning towards the 2011 a little because the dealer has been better with me and they are 30 miles closer. Also I noticed a clip on the panel under the kick plate that is loose and it worry's me if it was bumped some how being on the lot for 2 years, where the 2011 has been in the show room the whole time.