This New Car is the Biggest POS I’ve Ever Seen
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- Опубліковано 12 бер 2023
- Nissan 370z review. Here's Why Nissan's New Car is a Failure, DIY car repair and car review with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Good sports car made by Nissan. Why the Nissan 400Z is terrible. Nissan 370z car review. Should I buy a Nissan 370z? Does Nissan make good sports cars? Everything you need to know about the Nissan 370z. Here's why you should buy a Nissan 370z. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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To be clear, I’m talking about the new 400z being a POS not this 370z
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LOL, and my brother just paid 3K over sticker for one. I told him to order a base C8 instead, he didn't listen.
What’s wrong with the 400z sir ?
@@truthserum5310 I wouldn't buy either.... new cars are all made cheap and overpriced...andyou lose too much value when you take it off the lot...and people lose more, by overpaying...
@@richsweeney1115 There's a sucker born every second.
Do a better job Scotty. Seriously man. Poor performance from you.
That’s my car, Scotty it was a pleasure meeting you. By far, he is exactly how he is in the videos. He’s a great guy! I recommend anyone who has a opportunity to meet the man. He’s a great guy. Thanks for checking out my car Scotty. 👍 Keep up the great videos
Did he not like it?
@@itwasnteveryfloor5038 yeah he liked it… trust me
Ok...
This is my channel for the 370Z if you want to keep up with how it holds up over time. 👍
@@thegreat9481 he was claiming the new version of the Z’s are the biggest POS. The whole time he was talking about how great the vehicle was in shape
Basic issue with the new Z is the crazy markups. Seems like a good car, just not paying 10-20k over sticker for it.
You could get a nice Lexus for 40k
@@smallbeans101 a better option
Would you recommend a high mileage 370z? There's some in the 200k range for $10k. About ¼ what they were selling for new.
@@MisterMister5893 what year?
@@smallbeans101 This particular one was 2012. Wasn't looking very hard. I just saw one on the road today and was curious about their price.
Were there any significant mechanical changes from 2009 until they were discontinued? I"m partial to the pre-face lift design, so 2009-2017? Was close to signing off on a 40th Anniversary some years back but bought a more sensible car instead.
I don't think sports cars are less popular, just a lot less people can afford to have one.
That makes them less popular.
JFC!
No it doesn't 😂
There’s a lot of old ones that people enjoy still too, they don’t get driven as much so they last longer generally
I agree Chubby, if my fanantial situation were better I would have bought a two seater instead of a vw sportswagon, oh well I do like it as it drives just like one.
Sport cars will always be in demand but you are right the money is the problem.
got a 370Z for $20k and only had 13K miles. What a steal back in 2018 and more so in today's market.
Yeah no joke… that’s my car in the video and I work at the dealership. We gave 16500$ for the car for trade and I had to pay 19500$ for it. Because of shop bill, and inspecting the vehicle. Plus Pack of our dealership. We are owned by a parent company who owns our dealership who takes 1000$ out of our profit for every car sold.
With 98K miles
But if you didn’t work there you would’ve bought it for 24K out the door
That's how much it's worth and probably less soon.
Yeah I bought one in 2020 and by 2022 had gained $6k equity over what I paid.
Yes, the VQ V-6 has a water pump powered by the timing chain but it rarely fails. Just change the oil and filter and you are gonna do just fine
What’s the biggest pit stunk that you’ve personally been a part of?
Mines failed but it was at 112000 miles
My j vin rav 4 water pump went at 75k granted it’s pretty easy to get to at least
If you have an 09 or older , the oil gallery gaskets need to be replaced
@@ThaKidZhane Yup, I had my 3.7 (G) gallery gasket and timing chain done, after water pump failure at 156,000mi.
I drove the 370z for over 9 years. I didn't have a single issue with it. Such a bulletproof car
What year is your 370z Jae?
how many miles? how often do you oil change?
@@Firebrandt 2009
@@billyberner I averaged around 7k miles per year. Synthetic oil change done every 3-4k miles.
Would you recommend a high mileage 370z? There's some in the 200k range for $10k. About ¼ what they were selling for new.
I love how Scotty says the g37 is trash but this is literally the same exact thing just different body 😂
Agree but more fun in the z
Thought he approved of the g37
These cars in Canada have almost no issues. They can handle a beating.
Few wheel bearing here and there but mostly reliable.
What about the infamous Canadian snow?
They do have a couple of issues: The clutch master cylinder usually fails and needs to be upgraded with an aftermarket version, and the key can fail leaving you unable to start the car. Other than that it's a very impressive car, IMO. It's kinda like the poor man's supercar.
@@MrOiram46 lol they park for winter
@The Mow-ron I haven't seen one yet 🤞🏾. Lol and yes poor man's super car
I've seen dealers ask for 80k for the new z in canada
New Z is not a failure, dealers can't get them in sufficient numbers yet, or the ones that do have them have ridiculous markups on them. Give it time, they will sell just fine.
Yes!
They might not be a failure but they are mid. Both 350 & 370 were really well received when they came out
Those ridiculous markups are killing interest.
The failure is that you have to spend $50k MSRP for an LSD, the transmission grinds, and the tires and suspension suck.
They're not failures but by most accounts, Nissan didn't go anywhere near far enough with the redesign. The 400 would have been a really nice update back in say, 2010. But after 19 years of 350/370Z cars that changed little after all that time, people were expecting a lot more out of the new car. Ditto, the Titan and Frontier pickups. Too dated, even though their design is all-new.
3:26 The way the car owner is smiling in the background is exactly how I would be sitting next to Scotty when he goes off! 😀
Bought my 2014 370Z at a dealer in Phoenix for $21k in 2019, 15k miles, paid it off the same year. Probably gonna keep it past retirement age.
You got a steal man.
I know a guy in phoenix with a 2014 who paid 21k for it. Weird.
I once had a mechanic tell me my tires were making noise because my transmission was shot. That obviously makes absolutely zero logical sense, so I took it to another mechanic a co-worker recommended. They told me the noise was from my winter tires and there was nothing wrong with the car. Needless to say, I never went back to that first mechanic again. Like Scotty is saying, there are a lot of dishonest mechanics out there.
He must have thought you were a woman
@@drunvert Maybe. My wife dropped the car off so that makes sense actually. Lol.
I have a 2006 350z since 2015 it runs great still with 169k miles. I redline it everyday, amazing its never had engine or transmission issues. It really does run like a top.
Thank you for sharing this video Scotty🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️👍
Those older -Z- are still bullet proof but they're still pricey.
The 240Z’s rusted like a ‘55 Ford. Ask me how I know.
Pricey? I think you're poor.
@@flea4061 Do you know what the term pricey means? That means the 2012 convertible 370 -Z- for $32,000 is expensive for a 11 year old car. I think you don't know about cars..
Could bought 370 z with 5000 miles on it 36.000 dollars still under warranty bought c6 Corvette instead wish I had bought the z
@@oreally8605who would actually buy this though 🤣 a Nissan for that matter
I love my 370z. I 've looked into the "400"z but I can't see going in debt for a new Z when mine is paid off and runs great. I also have a convertible top, which the new Z car does not. Not worth 50k and up in my opinion.
35k at best
370z lookks better too
@@blademanx the 40k price point they were advertising for the base model was pretty reasonable, us dealerships are just horrible tho charging 20k over msrp.
@@370z_ nahh 370 is the worst looking z, not bad but out of all of them I’d rather have the others.
Had a g37 basically same as this and that had 280,000km on its before I sold it. Then got a q50s with the 3.7L and that now has 200,000kms on it now.
No major issues with them and I raced my g37 all the time at the track and did abuse the car. Videos are on my channel. But only normal maintenance and they kept on going
I've got to come to appreciate the capability of these sports cars. Their heritage is in the badging, and performance! Yes its a V6 instead of a inline design engine, but the newer ones are alot more efficient, plus the aftermarket for parts and tuning is extensive. Im not a fan of them, but having owning one now, I really like it! Its fast and small, I cant wait to get back in another mopar doe lol! But for now, me and my 370z are gonna be great buddies! 🤣🤣
Good video Scotty, thank you for the upload. I agree the 370 Z is my favorite since the 240 and the 280 the 300 and the 350 were OK. This is just my personal opinion.
I thought he was gonna talk bad about the 370z but nope 😂 I’m glad he likes it makes me not regret buying one
This new 400z I've seen 2 out here on the road and I'm a truck driver....obviously not selling well
My day is never complete until I see what Scotty is up to.
Thanks bud!!!
Speed
@@lawrencefranck9417 hell, I think speed needs Scotty...lol
Scotty the next day. "Why Nissan will go bankrupt"
hahaha
LoL
And he'll be mad as hell!!
I had a 350z that I sold years ago. Still regret that decision. They're really such nice cars especially for the money
Funny this came out now; Friday when I was coming home from work, after I got off the highway, there was this young kid in his nissan z-car with the hood up and steam coming out. People do your research when getting a used one of these. Cars can be as bulletproof as possible, but never underestimate a younger guy with a sports car. They'd cook any engine you could imagine in less time than you'd think. None of us guys were really smart when it comes to cars when we were that age
Speak for yourself. I started in auto mechanics class as a junior in high school, been taking care of mine and other peoples cars ever since. I surely wasn’t stupid about cars, even at 17.
It could have been a blown radiator hose....a leaking radiator.....something like that. I've usually been smart about cars.. I started learned when I was young, and I went to school for automotive in high-school and continued learning after highschool
When i was looking for a 370 the hardest thing was finding one that wasn’t wrecked
Unfortunately they get some bad rap for kids who don't do maintenance. But for the people (like me) who do even the most basic maintenance, the car itself is built amazingly well.
NEver abused mine but ran them hard at times. Couldnt afford to replace a blown one.
Type you talk about were in HS, parents paid for them must be nice
Hi Scotty, my CRV 2014 have a cold start rattles loud for 2 second, a mechanic suggested to change VTC Actuator, another one say to change all the timing chain with VTC Actuator. Can you please suggest which is best to do. Thank you…
Smile on that boy's face is priceless 🤣
I had the older 280Z and it was truly a fun car to drive. Wish I could buy one today but they are pricey if you find a good one
I had one too. Man, I miss my Z, would love to get one. But like you said the old ones are expensive as hell
Finally the Z gets the recognition it deserves from Scotty 😂
Still love mine even if I do only drive it once a week, these cars can beat on your back!
Hey Scotty, what do you think of those dash cams that plug into that port you were talking about.
I'm sure you did a video on living a diagnostic machine connected, thanks Scotty 😉👍🏽
A friend of mine had a 370z and it was a fantastic car to drive. His only complaint was that it was very noisy in the cabin. Sure it's a fun car and a good-looking car, but you're not always tearing around. If you jump on the freeway for a 100 miles the noise is going to be fatiguing. Still, it's an awesome car and a great value.
I had one for a very long time. Absolutely loved it and it’s the one vehicle I regret selling.
I'd suggest kilmat, a cheaper version of sound deadener. Also fill voids between the wheel wells and interior panels with cloth insulation where you can. It goes a long way to quieting things down.
I had a 370Z for a few years. I’ve noticed the motor is pretty noisy. So is the clutch too. I thought I had a knock but after doing researching and asking other owners, it’s “normal” lol
It was a fantastic and fun car. It never gave me an issue except for the clutch slave cylinder that went out. It’s located inside the transmission bell housing so it was quite some work.
I have a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 1750 Tbi Ti (petrol), the motor is really noisy in that, quite a heavy knock at idle, turns out it's perfectly normal, something to do with the fuel system, sounds rubbish though, i recon that's why most modern engines have plastic covers, to try and drown out the crappy racket they make.
Ah I had to replace one too in my genesis coupe , some work.
Lucas synthetic motor treatment. I had a court about twice a year my valves making 0 noise.
My friend and I crank the car and put it in as it was running and you heard it go off from making a bunch of Racket to absolutely silent. Lucas makes the best additives I used it all my vehicles.
You can get an aftermarket slave cylinder put on outside the bell housing. Many 370z owners do that. Also clicking from rear wheel is the main wheel nut as it comes loose. Think there is an aftermarket nut many put on.
Thank you Scotty for being you!
Ok Scotty, which do you think is better, the 350z or the 370z?
I owned a 1987 Nissan 300Z and it was a slug. It had a v-6 engine rated at under 200hp and the car was just plain heavy. I loved the looks of the car and the interior was pretty nice too. The new 370 such as the one in you're video is a true Japanese sports car.
Interesting story. Son had a 300zx 2+2 manual first car drove it for 10 years . Went to Nashville auto diesel college back and forth to S.Carolina digital dash . Then moved to Charlotte while in Charlotte he buys a 350z 2003. Drives that all around Charlotte while he works as a diesel mechanic for the bus company parks the 300zx for 3 years. Goes to get a trailer when he's ready to move back to S.C to trailer the 300 home. His 350z goes in limp mode . He puts the 350z on the trailer and drives his 300zx home after sitting 3 years. BTW the 350 had a short in the harness he found a week later. .
My 280Z; my first ever brand new car was the worst if the lot.
Most cars released in or around 1987 were slugs by modern standards. They were decently quick for the time.
Never driven a 370 but the 350z I drove was still pretty slow. Hardly felt any faster than my e46 330xi
@@defyyourlogic487 When the 350z was first released in 2003, it was pretty quick for the time. 0-60 in 5.3 to 5.6 seconds, 1/4 mile in the 13.9 to 14.1 range. It was as quick or quicker than a Mustang GT of the same year.
As long as those dongles are made correctly (no excessive current draw or EMI) they are good to be left plugged in for long drives. Just consider unplugging them if you're not driving the vehicle cause they'll drain the battery!
Yep, I have one each in my Mustang, Silverado, and Camry that stay permanently in the OBD ports and have never caused any issues. The one in my truck has been in there for about ten years.
I have one of those things plugged in all the time, too. Thanks for informing me not to do that.
I have a 2013 370z Nismo. Bought it in 2012 w/ 5 miles out the lot. Now it's at 225K miles. I go thru a set of tires a yr. I take it camping, go thru snow (light), take it on really bad dirt roads, packed lumber in it, and long road trips. It's my daily commuter as well. Still has the original suspensions. I red line the car almost every time getting on the freeway. Lots of fun zipping thru curves in the hills/mountains. I drove it over 100miles the 1st day I bought it and took it up to 110mph the 2nd day (which you should not do with new cars). I'm surprise the engine & car lasted this long. It had a blown head gasket for about a yr now, so I am replacing it at the moment. I'm not a mechanic nor have experience with car engines. Hope it turns on after I put it all back together.
I've got a 2006 G35 6MT coupe with 135K miles on it that still runs great!! I bought it new and I don't plan on EVER getting rid of it!
New Nissan Z failure is due to the dealership, not the car itself. Dealerships have hiked the price by double to triple the price. No one wants to buy it for the price hike given that you can buy a Mark V Supra for much cheaper. Dealerships are ruining the new car market. It is too bad, but oh well.
True, I want one, but the dealerships are marking up the price up to 90k+
Scotty! I recently aquired an 87 300ZX from an older gentleman. 85,600 miles on it now. Z’s are truly drivers cars. My favorites
Good review Scotty. I'm from the 80's and I can verify two-seaters GET U LAID.
The new z has good power but it’s not selling well because the markups are too high on it in my opinion. If they sold it without markup, I know people who’d buy it
I agree, I’ll be looking for one of these or a MT Supra as soon as I pay off another car in 2 years.
Don't buy new... you lose too much value when you take it off the lot, and most are made with cheap metal, cheap plastic an too many computers...
@@micahrichey5335 why go back into debt....and if you do... get a honda s2000... or a type R
The Supra seems so much more refined.
Get a Camaro ZL1 for a better price
He's laughing & Scotty's screaming. All is good in the world 🤣
Love Scotty so excited about the car with energy like an Energizer Bunny..keep going and going...hehehe
I do agree on his statement of turbo charging the new Z. One of the biggest upsides to the Z has ALWAYS been it’s N/A engines. Being a huge fan of the Z/G series Nissan/Infiniti have always had, I love the idea of a N/A engine. Adding turbos to an engine really make for issues down the road. We personally own a 2011 FX35 AWD and it is a blast to drive. For a 4300lb crossover, it absolutely flies.
You do realize the 300ZX was in fact turbocharged and very reliable right? The new Z isn’t the first time Nissan threw turbos in the Z line. They flipped back and forth between N/A and FI with every few models.
When I saw this video, I was the 1st person view it. Count was zero. Hour later 10K views. Could not believe my eyes. Something is working for Scotty!
I really like the new Z car actually. I understand what you’re saying about the turbos, but you’d be hard-pressed to not find a non GDI, non-turbo car these days. Also, we had a couple of the VQ Nissans in the family and while they’re great motors, they have their own set of issues. I do know a couple of people that have put a decent amount of mileage on the 3 L turbo that is in the new Z. It’s been out on the Infiniti for quite some time. I think the redesign is sharp, it mixes the perfect amount of retro with new, and I’m really excited to drive one. I actually think Nissan is on an upswing. For instance, they finally got rid of the awful CVT in the Pathfinder. While it’s not a pathfinder as we know it, still, it is definitely also an improvement over the last generation. I am rooting for Nissan. I’ve had a lot of them and I’m hoping That they get their groove back. Perhaps with Ghosn having been ghosted, we will see some welcome changes.
Their designs on infinity are horrible. Just horrendous.
A simple remedy to the high mark ups "regional market adjustments” is to not buy one and let the unit sit there until the next ice age. Eventually, the dealerships will have no other choice except to sell one at a reasonable price.
I also own a 370Z with 100k miles and I was that young enthusiastic driver, and so far no major issues besides brakes pads.
Looks like the car has a great anti-theft device, it’s called “manual transmission”! Hardly anyone knows what they are or how to drive them these days!
That plugged in thing Scotty,looks like an insurance driver monitoring device (speed,braking,acceleration...) so they can raise or lower the insurance 😁
The obd2 scanner shouldnt be plugged in all the time? Ive got a bluetooth scanner and an app that shows me all the info, temps, and all that.
Should i take it out?
I love My 2006 fx35 VQ, 250,000 miles and counting, Nissan really gone down hill when they stopped the VQ platform now it’s CVTS, way to many recalls with Nissan and Infiniti
Facts….
Hopefully they’re on the upswing as they have put the nine speed automatic in the QX 60
Still have my 15' 370Z Sport Tech and in showroom condition with 51K miles, so Scotty is right. These are good cars and NOT interested in buying the new one!!!
I have a 2003 Toyota Mr2 Spyder with 107k in very good condition. Any idea what is a fair asking price? I am the 2nd owner and have owned it for 3 years.
Great video! I owned a Base 2010 370z in my early 20's and had dreamed of a z car my entire life. It was an awesome car, but I really couldn't afford it at the time. I had to learn a valuable lesson about being impulsive and taking on ridiculous monthly payments. After 12 years, I'm looking to pick up another 370z and am excited to get behind the wheel again.
Scotty, I have the same 370z after driving it and getting the engine nice and warm and letting it sit for about half hour or more it takes about 5 to 10 seconds of cranking to start. Once it does start it runs fine. Cold starts are fine also. I was thinking weak coolent sensor or oil temp. sensor or cam sensors. Had it looked at and was told I had good gas pressure. Will a ODB2 scanner find the problem.
These OBD2 'sensors' (I think you mean a 'scanner') can be USED by someone to track down the problem, but it's not as easy as plugging it in, and the thing telling you what part to replace -- you have to understand how to use it and what the information means.
As it happens, I once had a car that would die while idling and be hard to start when cold (the OPPOSITE of what you have). I replaced the fuel injector o-rings and never had a problem after that (it must have been leaking pressure in the fuel rail, as the engine cooled down). Cost me about $5 for the o-rings. I know I had the opposite conditions, but your results might be related -- I suspect that things can also begin to leak as they warm up.
I know that you said someone checked the fuel pressure. Did they check it when the car is absolutely cold versus still warm? I think you're on the right track by looking into fuel rail pressure or the cam sensor... but I'm not a mechanic.
Anything weird like accidentally running the car out of fuel, or adding fuel system cleaner recently? Could be bits of junk in the fuel now, or a weak fuel pump from overheating (from running out of gas).
299k miles on my Infiniti G35 and counting. Cost me $1500 two years ago.
These things last forever man👍
i bought mine with 154k miles, 2009
non a single engine noise, not a missing bolt or plastic all over the car, good maintenance wull keep them alive for years
I sold my 2014 370z not to long ago with 100K on it. I miss it but I got a new C8 on order.
Great find on an older Z!
i love my 370z nismo -
Why dont you want an obd port plugged in while driving all the time?
I've never heard of that. my 2 series didnt even come with a coolant temp so a popular upgrade is a digital temp display that fits in the vent and wires up to the obd port
Scotty is the man for sure, Scotty where are you now? I want to come down to meet you, I'm in Massachusetts.
I had two G37’s (a 2008 and a 2010) with the same 3.7 VQ engine as this 370Z. They were absolutely fantastic cars that I bought both brand new and I loved both of them! I do disagree with you about the new Z. It’s an awesome car and the Red Sport turbo engine has been around for years in Infiniti Q50’s and is generally a reliable and powerful engine. Plus, the new Z just looks incredible! I love the Z32 300ZX-inspired tail lights especially!
im a Z owner and i have mixed feelings about the new z. theyre definitely not what worth what it costs to drive one out from the dealership. i can get a gtr for the amount. plus, id wait for the revised ones to come out before anything so in a few years
They did nail the look. Reminds me of a 70s Zcar
That's right Scotty the370z is a great car performs great I have a 2020 anniversary edition in and I've got a tweaked in it runs good and I'm a seventy-year-old Vietnam veteran who likes to ride and likes fast motorcycles yet
I have a 2018 and love it. They are a lot of fun and bullet proof if you don't over-mod or abuse them.
We love you and your antics Scotty❤
Scotty, I’m nowhere near your level of expertise and knowledge, although I still have a very good understanding of cars and how they work. I at least know enough when some POS D-Bag is getting ready to rip me off. I can be lazy, but I’ll gladly do the work myself to save hundreds and thousands of dollars and to make sure that everything was properly done and with quality parts. Your channel has really held me out, especially since I’m still taking care of my Mom’s car too. Scotty, you hold a special place in my heart and mind. God bless!
I've owned my 2015 for 6 years and have had no issues. She's at 55k miles now and figured I'd do the spark plugs with the next oil change
Still runs like the day I got it
Bro yours is still brand new just change oil every 2,500 miles I’m at 220k rn an mf she’s running good 🙏🏼
I've had several 370z cars. I have just about given up on the new Z because it is years behind when it was supposed to be on sale. The last 370z was 2020
The OBD being plugged in while driving will throw out a DANGER TO MANIFOLD warning light.
😂 nice reference, the first was the absolute best.
Is that before you tell it to shut up
The new Z should have a non-turbo base model for maybe $30k... a direct competitor for the BRZ/GR86
GTR should have a manual/2WD base model GTS version.
As a daily driver 370z owner they are very reliable sports as long as you keep up w maintenance
CD009 trans is a masterpiece and the VQ is a good ole reliable trumpet
That was a good looking Z car. I like the look of the new Z car, but not as much as that older one. Probably very hard to find one in as good a condition as that one.
Thanks man. It was my vehicle. He’s an awesome guy to meet. I’d definitely go see him if you ever get the chance too.
370zS are not cheap yet so easy to find a good condition nismo 370 but expensive
A sports car plus manual transmission means forver fun and reliability.
You can adjust the lash on the intake side by replacing or grinding the buckets. We do it all the time. As long as your in spec the VVEL doesnt care. And i say we do it all the time in the sense of doing a valve job. Ive never seen a oem 370z need valve adjustment and im a master nissan tech.
my 350z had some head noise...i started using the standard pennzoil..yes..no more synthetic oil and it stopped!!
If you are after performance, you would be out of your mind to buy a new Z. Starting at 40k, they are going against some real heavy hitters at that price range. Hell, you don't even get a limited slip diff for $40k lol. I'm not a brand loyalist, so i would take a Mustang over the new Z any day.
370z came with a viscous lsd since like 2013 lol, why wouldnt they put it on the new one
Hey Scotty I recently worked on a 2014 GMC terrain 2.4 L. It had a code for the secondary air injection check valve. I replaced both of them and cleaned the heads they go into. I also found a crack in the exhaust manifold so I changed that too (pain in the butt). Check engine light still is coming on. Everything looks like it works so am I looking at an electrical problem at this point. It's pretty maddening.
I got a 2012 terrain 2.4. Junk . Nothing but problems
@@beatdeeznutz80 mine runs well hardly any rust which is big for the north east but this dumb check engine light is infuriating.
Thank goodness for u
Ive been debating a Motordyne or Tomei exhaust soon
Long story short...My 1st G was a 05 G35 coupe manual back in 09 put like 15k$ into the car did almost everything except turbo. stillen exhaust test pipes injen intake cold air 19 in wheels with 285s tires in the rear coilovers light weight pulleys intake manifold performance chip also tuned it headlights lip spoilers grill swap stage 3 racing clutch changed master cyclinder and lightweight flywheel camberkit racing ignition coils and plugs slotted rotors etc...
My 2nd 2011 auto was a G37 coupe IPL in 2018
My 3rd was in 2021 another 05 G35 coupe auto
And now in 2023 an 04 auto G35 coupe. Its pretty hard to find a decent condition manual in Miami fl
Deep love for these vq coupes
I have the same problem on my 350z yes they have mechanical lifters which can not be set up by hand you have to measure the valves than the lifters when you do that you have to check what sizes of caps are in stock there are lots of sizes depending the wear I recommend fixing it it's worth it that's what I did now it's running like a clock
For what it's worth, I REALLY like the new one. It's just too expensive for what you get, similarly to the 2.0 supra
It looks so good, much better proportions and proven engine compared to the bmw Supra
Welcome to 2023
@@DavidValdezBigWaveDavethe B58 Supra is MILES better engine than any Nissan junk
@@bigstepper4203 it looks fugly tho, like have you seen a mkIV? A mkIV has much better proportions
@@bigstepper4203 You can have fun driving your Bimmer around town bro
I’ve been around these VQ platforms for some time now. I’ve even turbod my 350z nismo. It has been one of the most reliable cars I’ve owned. They do have their flaws like any car but these are super solid vehicles. I said what I said. As far as the new Z with the VR30 engine.. it’s been good as it’s an evolving platform. But Nissan is still making amazing Sports cars. Something that no one does anymore. There’s a reason that the Nissan GT-R always win TX2K every year. But regardless, very informative video.
The 350 and 370 are good cars no one disputes that ... The new Z is not... A gtr does not "win tx2k every year". The gtr motor is a closed deck design that shares virtually Nothing with the new z.
Is it possible that u could do a video on nissan skyline 250gt Japanese version
There is a product called Scan Guage for 18 wheelers that hooks to diagnostic ports and gives the driver real time info that will help them drive in a more fuel efficient way. Would it be bad for me to use one of these since it stays plugged in?
The old 280 z datson / Nissan with full injected straight 6 cylinder and a stick shift are pretty fast.
2:15 Ah yes a Uniden radar detector, this man knows whats up.
I got the cobra duel pro 360 works great saved me several times so far
@@rrf6747 I don't care
@@Gonzo_Bubb kinda salty ain't ya hoss
Uniden strong my man… it’s kept me in check 👍 thanks for the compliment man
And when the seals on the valve covers leaks into the plug area and it won't run rite, good luck!
Got one and that's the problem.
I've been driving around for 4 years with an obd2 reader plugged in with zero issue.
Nissan has a special oil for engines that make some noises. I have no idea how well it works but it has an ester in it. I have no idea what the part number is or who actually made the oil. No auto maker makes their own oils but they try to use a good enough one and have some bottles of it labeled for them to sell in the dealerships. Depending on the oil or fluid they might not go through the trouble of getting it in private label bottles. I believe Toyota is that way with their transmission fluids. Like if you bought some WS fluid it would most likely still have Aisin's label on it or it may even be obviously Mobile One. Even if they did buy it with Toyota branding on it there is always someone who knows what it really is. It is only a matter of time before that cat is out of the bag and it will not want to go back in!!! The key difference is Volkswagen will sell you a WS spec fluid but it has their label on it and costs a heck of a lot more!
Nothing wrong with an "own brand" oil, engine or transmission, always check the specifications, they are written on the can.
My wife drives 04 350Z with 47,000 miles. Fun car to drive, but damn it's small. Only issue we've had is the fan assy went bad that I had to replace. Wouldn't you know it I get a recall notice like 3-6 months later.
Thanks !
good thing i came here. Got my answer on the ODB scanner thing lol. I got the lil blue 1 in my arm rest in my accord
Scotty, I’m an old man. Purchased a set of brake drums and shoes for the rear brakes on my 2005 Silverado, and installed them myself. The drums were from Detroitaxle.
Took me and three mechanics to diagnose the pulsating that I experienced after installing all of that, to not being the front disc brakes being defective, but the new rear drums being defective!
You see, I mistakenly diagnosed the pulsating feel I was getting after replacing the rear brakes to being the front brakes! Never dreamed the new drums were the problem!
Of course Detroitaxle didn’t want to warrant the drums because I had them on for forty days before realizing they were defective! Which they only give 30 days for free returns apparently! Oh, they offered after I asked to speak with a supervisor, to allow me a replacement or refund if I would pay $113 to ship the defective ones back….I paid $137 for the set!
The ones I bought locally ended up costing me $225 for the pair, but they actually work!
Just wanted to ask you if you ever tried Detroitaxle parts and what you thought about them? I know you don’t mind calling it like you see it!
Thank you sir!
I love watching your videos!
I never put drums/discs on without putting them on the lathe first.
My local Nissan dealer had a new 370Z base coupe MT (Black) with an asking price of ($25K) on the windshield; MSRP was around $33K at the time. Believe it was 2018. I was seriously thinking about it, but didn't pull the trigger. Still have some regrets on that one...