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@@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...
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
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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..
I have an 09 370z that I daily drive to work. Been mine for 6 or 7 years. I love this car. Going to repaint it and keep it for as long as I can. I hate digital cars.
Same. When I read your comment I thought "did I post that?" Getting some minor bodywork on mine, along with paint or vinyl. Love my '09, it's a keeper.
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.
@@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.
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.
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
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!!!
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
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
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'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.
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've seen enough of old Scotty to overlook his opinions. This engine is fairly well proven reliable used in other Nissan cars. He's just another Toyota fanboy. Always has been.
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. .
@@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.
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
Cars should NOT be “fun to drive”. I want some BORING car that is reliable, low-maintenance and lasts 20 years without the engine falling out or the transmission blowing up.
My neighbour a woman in her late 50’s used to take her 350Z to the drag strip every weekend so you never ever know how any car gets treated. This is why I hate buying used!
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
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
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.
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.
I agree with Scotty and many of the other Z owners. I love mine and I plan on driving it for many many many years to come. The new Z does nothing for me.
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.
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.
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.
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!
I have a 2014 with 140k miles, and got it 2.5 years ago I’ve tracked it 6 times in that time frame. In my opinion, this is the best performance car you can get for the the money. Runs like a clock and requires very little maintenance.
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.
I used to drive nothing but manual transmission cars and trucks in the 90's up until about 10 years ago. I'm older now, and want a sports car with a manual transmission just for fun. In your opinion, what would you choose? Miata's look really fun to drive and are reasonably priced, but I can't fit in a Miata. I tried driving a buddies old early 90's Miata and there's no way in hell that would ever work being 6'3''.
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
336,000 KM on my Forester Turbo XT. Still runs well, burns minimal oil, All engine parts original except plugs, belts and one coil pack and the muffler..
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.
To say sports cars are selling as well is correct, but to say as popular isn’t accurate… Look at our economy / cost of living/ price of cars and you’ll see why “Fun Cars” arnt all that popular.
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
I have a 2019 370Z 6MT sport coupe in all black and love it. My car is hitting 53k miles with no problems and virtually no oil consumption. I have used the recommended 5W-30 Nissan ester oil since it was new and gently broke in the engine and used 3k mile oil change intervals. There is no valve clatter on my engine and only a little fuel injector clicking. I spent about $3k on a high performance intake, exhaust and custom Ecutek dyno we estimate that we're getting about 385 peak hp at the crank, very close to the 400hp the new Z makes. I'm at a Nissan dealership waiting on an oil change and in talking with the salesman found out that they can't sell the new Z; all of their prospective buyers have gotten cold feet after seeing the $10k and $20k markups on the performance and sport models. He agreed with me that the dealerships are shooting themselves in their feet with these absurd markups. I told him that if I had that much money to blow on a car I would put it towards a Porsche Cayman S.
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.
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! 🤣🤣
When I was a kid, every time Dad drove in for fuel, some guy would "check the oil for you Sir?" . Ever time, they would declare it needed oil. ........well of course all the oil running round the engine did not show on the dip stick, Scotty's right.
I took my '05 350Z in for service a few months ago and when I got back home, some salesman told me he'd give me a great deal on one of the new ones. I told him mine's been paid off for years, so unless he's giving me a new one for free it doesn't sound like much of a deal. And I've yet to see one of the new ones on the roads out here yet.
@@DescartesRenegade you're the uneducated one. You keep your opinions to yourself what are you a Turbocharger salesperson. Everybody knows unless you drive like granny that turbochargers use more fuel. Not to mention they're unreliable and expensive compared to a naturally-aspirated engine
@Descartes, Rene both use more gas. The difference between the two is supercharger takes power to make power and is always running. Turbo takes exhaust gas to get running so it's power kicks in at higher rpm over idol. Turbo is also more efficient because of this but make no mistake both systems still use more fuel and also cost more to run
Always the same story. A rich oil guy in Calgary had to have the new model BMW R1200RT motorbike. In 2010 he bought it new and added every option. 35K out the door. In 2014 the new model came out and I bought his for 12K Canadian with 60 K km, barely broken in and with every service record from the (expensive) dealer of course. I put 75 K km on it in 4 years and sold it for 7 K. Best bike I ever owned, loved it. Buy a good used vehicle that a rich old guy drove.
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!
A C4 or C5 Corvette is another great 2 seater you can get for not much money. They're better built than the Nissan and are faster. I got 29 mpg with my 96 C4 on the highway and it had the optional LT4 engine. Drove it 10 years with no problems.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
I’ve been driving my 370 Z for 14 years now got 42,000 miles on it. Manual transmission of course. I’ve only just replaced the starter. And not because it crapped out on me just because it was starting to make noises like it was going to and I didn’t want to get stuck somewhere so I went ahead and replaced it far from that. I change the oil and take care of the car. Will see you at 20+ years how it keeps going
That’s true you don’t want none of these Japanese cars that are owned by kids or young adults they’ll destroy those cars there was this older woman that had a 240sx all original and I asked her multiple times to sell to me but she would always tell me know finally, she gave it to her grandson, and now the car is lowered, has bucket seats in the Pokémon stickers on the window 🤦🏻♂️ smh goodbye 240sx I’ll probably see you in the junkyard soon
0:41 can you explain why? No, you can't. Because you're saying absolute nonsense like you do in every video. Your car is constantly running diagnostics whether something is plugged in or not. The only difference is the device is reading it. Besides, that device was probably a GPS tracker
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.
When you buy these race performance cars, just have eyes open that they last only to the end of the race. True race cars get new engines before every race. You want to win, right? Nobody cares if the winning car has valve tappet noise.
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).
Mine 2013 with almost 200k miles, i replaced the water pump and went with EPS gaskets galleries and only thing i wish i replaced is oil pump even through it had nothing wrong with it...just it really cant withstand over 7000rpm. If you drive normally and rarely ever track or do any "spirit driving" it's really reliable and might even last forever
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
The entire chassis is different…
G37 has more electrical problems tbh
@@CarlosRamirez-dq3cp what electrical problems does it have?
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 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.
I thought he was gonna talk bad about the 370z but nope 😂 I’m glad he likes it makes me not regret buying one
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 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.
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 have an 09 370z that I daily drive to work. Been mine for 6 or 7 years. I love this car. Going to repaint it and keep it for as long as I can. I hate digital cars.
Same. When I read your comment I thought "did I post that?" Getting some minor bodywork on mine, along with paint or vinyl. Love my '09, it's a keeper.
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.
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+
Well, 400hp from any twin turbo car is honestly quite embarrassing.
was gonna say the samething lol the new z is 10 times better this this old one
Scotty the next day. "Why Nissan will go bankrupt"
hahaha
And he'll be mad as hell!!
Welp
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 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!
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! 😀
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!!!
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
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
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.
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
299k miles on my Infiniti G35 and counting. Cost me $1500 two years ago.
These things last forever man👍
I've seen enough of old Scotty to overlook his opinions. This engine is fairly well proven reliable used in other Nissan cars. He's just another Toyota fanboy. Always has been.
💯
This new 400z I've seen 2 out here on the road and I'm a truck driver....obviously not selling well
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!
As a daily driver 370z owner they are very reliable sports as long as you keep up w maintenance
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.
You're listening to the lighter flywheel installed, it chatters. It's not the head...
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 🙏🏼
Cars should NOT be “fun to drive”. I want some BORING car that is reliable, low-maintenance and lasts 20 years without the engine falling out or the transmission blowing up.
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.
My neighbour a woman in her late 50’s used to take her 350Z to the drag strip every weekend so you never ever know how any car gets treated. This is why I hate buying used!
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
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've been driving around for 4 years with an obd2 reader plugged in with zero issue.
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.
I also own a 370Z with 100k miles and I was that young enthusiastic driver, and so far no major issues besides brakes pads.
I'll bet the owner has never had nachos in the car. Or cold drinks!!! Kids these days..."if you have time to think, you have time to drink."
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
My G37 (pretty much the same car) is on 114k miles, I have never had an issue with it. They VQ engines are truly exceptional in my opinion
i love my 370z nismo -
I agree with Scotty and many of the other Z owners. I love mine and I plan on driving it for many many many years to come. The new Z does nothing for me.
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
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.
I sold my 2014 370z not to long ago with 100K on it. I miss it but I got a new C8 on order.
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.
Nissan Z’s are great, my 08 350 has 200k miles and is still a beast. Scotty’s just mad his “Supra” is really an inferior bmw 😂
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!
I have a 2014 with 140k miles, and got it 2.5 years ago I’ve tracked it 6 times in that time frame. In my opinion, this is the best performance car you can get for the the money. Runs like a clock and requires very little maintenance.
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.
I used to drive nothing but manual transmission cars and trucks in the 90's up until about 10 years ago. I'm older now, and want a sports car with a manual transmission just for fun. In your opinion, what would you choose? Miata's look really fun to drive and are reasonably priced, but I can't fit in a Miata. I tried driving a buddies old early 90's Miata and there's no way in hell that would ever work being 6'3''.
VW GTI 6 speed. Good and roomy and fast for a tall person.
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
My 2007 G35 is still going strong with over 200,000 miles. Made in Japan as the Nissan Skyline & rebadged as Infiniti for the USA.
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
336,000 KM on my Forester Turbo XT. Still runs well, burns minimal oil, All engine parts original except plugs, belts and one coil pack and the muffler..
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.
To say sports cars are selling as well is correct, but to say as popular isn’t accurate… Look at our economy / cost of living/ price of cars and you’ll see why “Fun Cars” arnt all that popular.
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
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
I have a 2019 370Z 6MT sport coupe in all black and love it. My car is hitting 53k miles with no problems and virtually no oil consumption. I have used the recommended 5W-30 Nissan ester oil since it was new and gently broke in the engine and used 3k mile oil change intervals. There is no valve clatter on my engine and only a little fuel injector clicking.
I spent about $3k on a high performance intake, exhaust and custom Ecutek dyno we estimate that we're getting about 385 peak hp at the crank, very close to the 400hp the new Z makes.
I'm at a Nissan dealership waiting on an oil change and in talking with the salesman found out that they can't sell the new Z; all of their prospective buyers have gotten cold feet after seeing the $10k and $20k markups on the performance and sport models. He agreed with me that the dealerships are shooting themselves in their feet with these absurd markups. I told him that if I had that much money to blow on a car I would put it towards a Porsche Cayman S.
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 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.
He's laughing & Scotty's screaming. All is good in the world 🤣
What is the reasoning behind why driving while continually logging data is bad? I honestly want to know so I better understand the assertion.
My day is never complete until I see what Scotty is up to.
Thanks bud!!!
Speed
@@lawrencefranck9417 hell, I think speed needs Scotty...lol
Good review Scotty. I'm from the 80's and I can verify two-seaters GET U LAID.
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! 🤣🤣
When I was a kid, every time Dad drove in for fuel, some guy would "check the oil for you Sir?" . Ever time, they would declare it needed oil. ........well of course all the oil running round the engine did not show on the dip stick, Scotty's right.
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.
I took my '05 350Z in for service a few months ago and when I got back home, some salesman told me he'd give me a great deal on one of the new ones. I told him mine's been paid off for years, so unless he's giving me a new one for free it doesn't sound like much of a deal. And I've yet to see one of the new ones on the roads out here yet.
In my opinion the only reason why they even put turbochargers on vehicles nowadays is just so they can turbocharge the money out of your pocket
Our car has 2 and they both need replacing (fair enough after 400,000 km) But ouch the cost...
Very uneducated opinion you have there. Keep them to yourself next time. It's to meet efficiency regulations.
@@DescartesRenegade you're the uneducated one. You keep your opinions to yourself what are you a Turbocharger salesperson. Everybody knows unless you drive like granny that turbochargers use more fuel. Not to mention they're unreliable and expensive compared to a naturally-aspirated engine
@@1bam1productions turbocharger, not supercharger.
@Descartes, Rene both use more gas. The difference between the two is supercharger takes power to make power and is always running. Turbo takes exhaust gas to get running so it's power kicks in at higher rpm over idol. Turbo is also more efficient because of this but make no mistake both systems still use more fuel and also cost more to run
Always the same story. A rich oil guy in Calgary had to have the new model BMW R1200RT motorbike. In 2010 he bought it new and added every option. 35K out the door. In 2014 the new model came out and I bought his for 12K Canadian with 60 K km, barely broken in and with every service record from the (expensive) dealer of course. I put 75 K km on it in 4 years and sold it for 7 K. Best bike I ever owned, loved it. Buy a good used vehicle that a rich old guy drove.
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.
A C4 or C5 Corvette is another great 2 seater you can get for not much money. They're better built than the Nissan and are faster. I got 29 mpg with my 96 C4 on the highway and it had the optional LT4 engine. Drove it 10 years with no problems.
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!
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.
A sports car plus manual transmission means forver fun and reliability.
I've had my 2004 350Z for over 8 years. A few months ago, I finally had to replace the original clutch. Still a great driving car...
These are cool cars. Definitely the only Nissan I’d ever buy.
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.
Rather have a 370z than the new z only because the current market is insane
Regardless, its going to be cheaper than a new one so just say you rather something cheaper. Has nothing to do with the “current market”.
@@thegreat9481 uhm no…. I would pay 30-35k for a NEW Z. The one in the video is worth maybe 13k… just more reliable
@@zackatron925 ok
All these new cars are made with cheap metal, cheap plastic, and computers....and they lose too much value when you take them off the lot
@@thegreat9481 new cars are crap
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.
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
I’ve been driving my 370 Z for 14 years now got 42,000 miles on it. Manual transmission of course. I’ve only just replaced the starter. And not because it crapped out on me just because it was starting to make noises like it was going to and I didn’t want to get stuck somewhere so I went ahead and replaced it far from that. I change the oil and take care of the car. Will see you at 20+ years how it keeps going
That’s true you don’t want none of these Japanese cars that are owned by kids or young adults they’ll destroy those cars there was this older woman that had a 240sx all original and I asked her multiple times to sell to me but she would always tell me know finally, she gave it to her grandson, and now the car is lowered, has bucket seats in the Pokémon stickers on the window 🤦🏻♂️ smh goodbye 240sx I’ll probably see you in the junkyard soon
Scotty could use a few shifting lessons
Great find on an older Z!
0:41 can you explain why? No, you can't. Because you're saying absolute nonsense like you do in every video. Your car is constantly running diagnostics whether something is plugged in or not. The only difference is the device is reading it. Besides, that device was probably a GPS tracker
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.
When you buy these race performance cars, just have eyes open that they last only to the end of the race. True race cars get new engines before every race. You want to win, right? Nobody cares if the winning car has valve tappet noise.
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).
Mine 2013 with almost 200k miles, i replaced the water pump and went with EPS gaskets galleries and only thing i wish i replaced is oil pump even through it had nothing wrong with it...just it really cant withstand over 7000rpm. If you drive normally and rarely ever track or do any "spirit driving" it's really reliable and might even last forever