Is the Nissan 370Z worthy of the hype or just sad & old | ReDriven used car review
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The best thing about the Nissan 370Z is that it’s just a sports car. It’s not a practical hatch back that also happens to have 300 horsepower, all wheel drive and drift mode, it’s not an SUV that has been lowered, given a big engine and swoopy back making it both a crap SUV and a compromised performance car, this thing was designed from the ground up to be just a sports car.
Given this iteration of the 370Z has been around since 2009, they’re getting old as far as new cars go, but fundamentally, they're a really good thing.
So what goes wrong with them? Are they practical at all, can you live with them everyday, and most importantly, should you buy one?
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - What is it?
02:29 - Does it look good?
03:54 - How's the interior?
06:00 - How's the tech?
06:23 - Is it practical?
07:02 - What goes wrong?
07:49 - Is it safe?
08:26 - What's it like to drive?
11:28 - How much does it cost?
12:08 - Running costs?
12:43 - Should you buy it?
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Anyone looking through the comments, I've had a 370z for just over a year, and it's awesome.
Thanks! 👍🙏
I don’t have one but by next year I plan on buying one, I’m 17 right now and I already know I’ll love it
i want to buy one but in Germany its hard to get one ^^
I'm looking at the thumbnail.
Please be a yes I'm looking at them.
@@Storm-sh9nw just be careful, the rear end is super light in rain
Watched 4 min of this video and have gotten 6 ads so far………UA-cam needs to chill with the ads
One of the biggest pluses to the 370z in my eyes for an enthusiast is how well it responds to basic bolt-on mods. You can easily push 85-100 crank horsepower over stock with just intake/exhaust/headers/pulley and a really good tune, and with that you're right about at the power to weight ratio range of a 2020 5.0 mustang while having significantly better handling.
I don't know man, I just beat one and I got a ragged out 2002 mustang
my 370z is 350Hp , ,dont need mods '
lol ok
Not possible while remaining street legal. Standard exhaust manifold wont support that increase.
I think you:re being optimistic here. Going full bolt on, while keeping it NA, will get you maybe about 70 crank hp, with a good tune.
I had a 370z eleven years ago, solid engine, super reliable, cheap to service compared to euro performance and it still looks stunning. Planning to buy second hand as a toy/track/weekender
Love this mate. - AK
Wat yr
Hey! My Golf R mk 7.5 is reliable and eats those for supper. 😅😅
got a nismo last year, 2017 reg and honestly best thing i've ever bought in my life. Sticks to the road and slides around corners when you want it. it's just a grown mans toy.
We're so jealous;ous mate! Congrats
The older they get, the more I desire one.
Ironically, the designer for the 370z now designs for tesla@@keytracer
@@keytracer Teslas are ugly
But not the same as a skyline… those old skylines are classics… so expensive these days! By the way, the videos on the playlist on my channel might interest some people!
Had one for 4 years, a few things you definately need to change if you want to keep it for the long term:
1) CSC delete - factory slave clynder will give out, not a matter of if, but when.
2) Kawasaki axle nut - horrible axle clicks due to crap factory axle nut + cap combo and low torque spec (85ft/lb for axle!)
3) Oil cooler - once oil temp is above ~110c or so, car goes into limp mode and you are basically driving a GT86. 100% needed for AUS even if you don't track it.
Other than the above, the car is bullet proof and simply a joy to drive. You don't buy one as a 25 yr old, it doesn't have pops and bangs like all the 2L turbos and it won't beat every other car at the traffic lights. But it really doesn't matter, the 370z is the last real "fair lady" and it will become a future classic (2022 Z looks like dog shit if you ask me even with the VR30). Now I understand why mate's dad still keeps his 240z shell around.
Upvoted for the useful info and because the new Z does indeed look like crap. The 370Z looks futuristic even today.
Y don’t u buy it at 25 year old? And how much do all those cost
What do you mean you don’t buy it at 25? Im 25 and I love my Z! Haha
@@zmast333 lol this ain’t Reddit
That's because you own a older model from 2011.. my 2017 base and 2018 nismo do not have any of those problem.
I bought mine 4 years ago and I still love it and drive it almost everyday. Great review!
Cheers mate!
Love driving the damn thing, daily for me. So fun! Interesting enough I really don't get tired of it. For those who don't own one, the interior road noise will take some getting used to. But you do 100% get used to it and doesn't detract from the amazing drive.
I brought my 370z 4 months after buying my 350z , ,havnt driven 350z since
@@malcolmcooper9509 can i buy your 350z
Any issues with yours?
I bought a 2009 7-speed auto in 2014, and still own it, in original condition. Now has 54,000 km, and drives superbly. Very reliable - only tyres and battery replaced in the last 8 years.
Treated with XcelPlus and serviced every 12 months at about 5000 km, using Amsoil 10w50 oil.
The key to reliability and original performance is regular servicing with a top quality oil. 😀
I bought a 370z in January, 70k miles , manual , sports touring package so it has big brakes auto rev match , beautiful rays wheels and gps and nice ass seats . Completely stock . Love it my favorite of the 8+ previous cars I've owned .
Great breakdown and very accurate for the Australian market.
Low-rev torque: I solved this more or less completely by adding a catback exhaust. The cheapy from X-Force did the trick and was an absolute cinch to fit on axle stands. I can literally go around any corner in the next gear up without labouring the engine. The difference is slightly shocking. This solved my single biggest gripe with the car.
Mechanical issues: Definitely the concentric slave cylinder. It is likely to go on you at any time. From hitting the track once I also found the clutch fluid tends to overheat so upgraded fluid and an insulated, braided clutch line should help with that.
Fuel consumption: Your experience matched mine. Less than 10 (even less than 9) litres/100km purely on the freeway but more like 13 in actual daily use. A LOT more in traffic or when going hard.
Just financed 2013 370z manual . Touring with sports package, has gps too and it's super fucking clean garage kept one owner and old man . 73k miles . $23,000. Got it yesterday
Financed means you bought it on credit.
@@Aercadian no shit Sherlock... If I had $23,000 cash it would be really stupid to spend that cash on a car when you can put that money twords investments .
@@sirspeedsalot So instead you borrowed 23 to be someone elses investment.
I heard "and should you buy one..." and immediately I knew I was going to be triggered by one negative thing said about my z. Hahaha.
All seriousness though, the Csc ALWAYS FAILS. Get the csc delete and upgrade the flywheel and clutch plate while you're at it, save yourself from a $500 tow later down the line. Other than that, I fucking live mine. Buy an oil cooler if you plan to drive like a hoon.
OH, and the brakes on this 370z in the video are the akaebono big brakes from the SPORTS PACKAGE versions. Don't think all the z's you'll look at will have them, and they're great.
I had an oil cooler on mine installed by someone who was dumb enough not to install a thermostat. Bloody car would never get up to temp in the UK till I removed it
Australian version only gets the top trim
@@tylerw9237 I have a jdm 2010 40th anniversary model, they have all trims and options ,plus more , does yours have the light up Z in the door shut's ?.
Sports package is standard on all 370z's in Australia, doesn't matter what year. CSC and diff bushings have been my only problems. I went for a heavy duty CSC that came with a kit instead of the delete but only time will tell if it holds up better than the stock one.
Just bought one of these a couple weeks ago, and before I’ve even watched this video I’m gonna say this is the most epic car I’ve ever owned.
Just woke up & getting ready to work, and bam. Something good to watch to start the day.
Oh mate thank you!!
I've had my 370z for 2 years and have done 40 thousand kms as a daily. It probably took a good 6-8 months to genuinely get used to the blind spots & road noise. Since then I love the car. Still looks 👌 great and a fun daily with good performance without being super fast.
Ive managed to get my hands on the only 6spd Manual, Silver and Black 50th Anniversary Edition in my area last year. I am so stoked to have my absolute childhood dream sports car. My only complaint was that stock exhaust was too quiet. Solved it a few days after I got it with a second hand set of Remark V1 Axlebacks. Love the car! Absolutely awesome weekend warrior with the perfect amount of performance and excitement. Decent power, great handling, awesome sound from a high revving NA V6, good looks, and overall extremely reliable. cant go wrong at all.
Great job on these videos. Good to see Aussie content creators in the automotive space
2020 Nismo pearl white manual. Love this car! It’s a total anolog drivers car. Front and rear double wishbone suspension, and tons of aluminum underneath the car. Aluminum hood, doors, hatchback. 3.92 rear diff you have to love in this model
I bought my black cherry colored 370Z new in 2012. I drove it 110 mi./day round trip to and from work year round in the midwest U.S., even in snow. Today it only has 78k miles on it. My prior car was a Mazda RX-8 w/ manual trans. Before that I had a Mitsubishi Eclipse w/ manual trans. I opted for the 7-speed auto. trans. w/ paddle shifters on my 370Z. The reason I went with the auto. trans. was I just got tired of having to up/down shift so many times each day. The one mistake I made when I bought it was to not have gotten the dealer to replace the stock performance tires with all season M & S tires. At the time the thought never crossed my mind. I only realized this when I was driving back home from work one day after the first snowstorm of the year. I was approaching a stop sign and applied the brakes, not realizing the road was so slippery. I did a complete 360 deg. spin that scared the crap out of me. Thankfully, I stayed on the road, but first realized I needed M & S tires. I've had absolutely no problems with the car. I use fully synthetic oil in it. I had the dealer change/flush the trans. fluid at 75k miles. I've replaced the tires and battery. The only problem with the car is a really bad right rear blind spot. Other than that I love the car. It's a blast to drive. I know a lot of people run the crap out of the car. But I've never ran it hard. I didn't buy it for that reason.
I was looking at buying one so I'm excited for this video. I got a Rotary, A Diesel, a Gas Truck and a Muscle car. Really wanted one of these for awhile to build into a sort of GT cruiser that can still eat up corners. I do my best to sort of collect and fix things up to help keep me further in my career.
I have a 2019 370z 6 speed bought it brand new of the lot, currently has 19k kilometres and I have 0 complaints. Car is an absolute joy of a ride. Have a full exhaust system ISR long tube headers armytrix down pips and a k&n intake kit. Vader III wing and 19x11 adhoan ds08 all around.
I loved my 2010 Nismo and still miss it. Excellent handling, but it was costly to own and drive. Definitely looking at the new Z.
Got the "base model" here in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada. Bought it new almost 6 years ago now. Bullet proof. Old School. 6 speed. Love it.
Mate, your review videos are just excellent. So easy to watch. Keep up the excellent work!
Steve thank you so so much. Genuinely means so much to read this.
i drove mine all winter this year in Alberta, canada, got stuck once outside my house by the alley but it performs fine in the snow. Gas mileage i get about 7 litres/100 KM on the highway and 10-12 city if i am romping around a lot. A tank usually lasts 2 weeks for me but they have massive fuel tanks!! Good tires are highly recommended per the season. I find mine to be quite practical. I have taken it out with all my fishing gear in it with room to spare and also we use it pretty much everyday instead of my wife's SUV unless the kids are coming along.
Yes you most definitely you should if you want one I bought one over a year ago a 2009 and I love it great transmission the VQ engine is an amazing engine the car itself is fun to drive it takes hard turns really nicely and if you're able to find one with the Bose sound system that's got the sub in the trunk let me tell you it's a hell of a sound system and if you're into tuning cars there is a ton of aftermarket parts for this car down to the finest details although you will have to be aware of blind spots with this car it's got some killer ones and the paint on them is pretty cheap so it does chip easily but as far as looks go if you ask me they're beautiful looking especially from the side and dependability they do not disappoint there
bought a 2019 370z sport, love it. Love how mechanical everything feels and hearing the "clunk" metal sound when you shift into gear is so satisfying.
Love this
I bought a new 2021 370z, it's been a little over a year....and I have to say I think I love it more and more on every drive. Great video 👍
For reliability:
Make sure you change to an aftermarket slave cylinder. As the first owner of the car doing strictly highway miles in New York, the OEM one went bad at 8,000 miles and 14,000 miles. Thank me later.
im second owner of mine, 36k miles and original clutch and all. i was just told to not bleed the clutch system and wait until it gives up on its own so you can change the slave cylinder with the clutch
Switch it out if it's under Warranty, or yes get a CSC elimination kit for a permanent fix. Thankfully my stock CSC never went out.
wow! I had mine do 30 000 miles and never failed
@@LightTrey how old are you
@@nico3727 why are you asking?
Double wishbones up front = god tier suspension setup
Its the main reason why 90s Hondas are still able to give modern cars a run for their money on back roads and technical courses.
Like the HQ Holden... 🙌🏆
if you are coimg from a car with simple strut suspension, that double wishbone is absolutely notieable and pretty awe inspiring... I couldnt even dare approach its limits in ordinary street driving and mountain switchbacks.
I've had mine for 5 years now and it is still just as phenomenal as the day I bought it. I highly recommend it. If you are on the fence just do it! You won't regret it.
I’ve owned 2 Z’s ..2008 & 2010. I have absolutely NO complaints. They’re fun to drive especially on curvy roads..”it’s like riding on rails” Just waiting on this new Z to come out! and I’ll be purchasing that one next..Sure can’t wait!
Great video !! . The voltage gauge is actually very useful. The longer the voltage takes to pull back to 13.5v , after starting ( from >14v ) , the worse condition your battery is in. I learnt this the hard way :) . That clock though...............
Cheers Rob!
Got mine used, low miles and love driving it every day
Thanks for the video. I have a 2018 Heritage 370Z I purchased as a certified car from Nissan in 2019. It was a Executive perk car and came with a factory extended warranty. Cost me under 29k and had 4000 miles on it. I use it as a 3 season alternative to my pickup. It's fast, reliable and a lot of fun. Yes there are faster newer designs out there but for the money it's the best value in a true 2 seater sports car.
Congrats Cleon and our pleasure making the vid.
I owned a 2011 for 4 years! The vehicle did feel like it was overheating when stuck in traffic for a long period of time however the gauges stayed the same. The only problem I had was that my drivers side sun visor broke. I only sold it because it had done 108 thousand kms . I really miss driving it . Excellent analysis on the 370z .
Never had any overheating issues, 2009 Sport + Touring daily driven for over a decade. Love the car to bits, so much fun to drive! Will eventually get a second car and go forced induction.
Felt the overheating at heavy traffic too and the accelerator feels sluggish sometimes but nevertheless a amazing car.
@@knightGunners78 what year? Never experienced over heating or any sluggish response in a decade
I bought a brand new one in Nov 2021 . It’s 2023 it’s got low kms and it’s totally stock and I love it !
@@Unxpekted Mine is a 2019 7at, that might be the reason why im experiencing sluggish response sometime
i have one since 2016 and i find this recap very good. it is an oldschool naturaly asperated v6 sportscar. not high tech... but so much fun on country roads. ever thought of buying a mx5 but want some more horsepower? this might be your car!
Funny how this pop on my phone. Google is definitely listening lol. I just purchased a 2010 touring one and it brings so many memories when i had my 2009
I own one , it's a lovely beautiful car. In term of performance forget spec, just enjoy the drive.
Cool vid. First time watching your channel. Very thorough and not just crapping on it because you like another car better. Gave it an honest shake.
I've owned a 2017 for over 2 and half years, drove it through snow and dry hot summer. This car is absolutely the king of sport compact cars when it comes to affordable and obtainable. Forget trying to get a new z or gr corolla, these newer cars aren't gonna have the production numbers and will have high dealer markup. I've had the greatest memories with this car being all stock better by miles compared to my modded s13 240sx.
Couldn’t believe the channel only has 4K subs. Thought I was watching a famous UA-cam, the quality is amazing
Ah mate thanks so much! Hopefully we'll eventually get into that famous UA-cam channel realm!
@@ReDriven same lol I thought it was 4M not 4K.
@joal incontrol Ah thanks so much Joel. We feel like we're slowly getting there mate. - AK
@joal incontrol Ah mate thanks so much. We're blown away with the response. We thought if we could get 1000 subs in the first 12 months, we'll be wrapped. 15,000 in 6 months blows our minds!!! Thanks for the support mate. - AK
@@ReDriven ay we at 24k this channel blowing up haha
Bought a 2019 with 4k miles and it's been a solid daily vehicle for 2 years. It's got a good balance of power and practicality.
I have a 350z, and enjoy the hell out of it. Drives awesome, and I love that it's a 2-seater. It's a very fun car to drive. The 370z is probably just as good, or maybe better in regards to driving. Nissan did very well on engineering that motor. Those HR motors are very underrated.
I went from a DE 350z to a 2013 Sport 370z. The 370z is so much better in every way. I always doubted the price difference for the performance, but it's for sure worth it.
@@UnitiveWILLIAM24 I can confirm, the 350 is still incredible though! I have a 7 speed auto 370 daily and want a manual 350 to build here in the future
Best version was the 350Z with the HR motor, keeps the original excellent styling (370z got fussy) and is more of a raw drivers car than the 370Z.
I bought mine new in 2015 and put 107k miles on it. been driving it daily and through winter and absolutely love it. everyone saying the csc fails always, mine is still on the original clutch and hasn't had any issues yet. I drive it hard, it has been tracked quite a few times and aside from engine, trans and diff mounts, it's basically had no issues and just standard maintenance. I love the car more now than I did when I bought it.
I feel like that's the 'forum' effect. Two people have the issue and everyone panics that they're next. Similar to the oil gallery gasket failure - seems a minimal number of people have had issues but everyone fears it.
Same here, with my 2019 with 51K miles on it. I flush out the clutch system with high quality high temperature DOT 4 fluid every 10K miles. I don't wait until it's filthy dirty before I flush it.
Own a 2017 370z for 3 years now. Love the thing. CBE, Test pipes, intakes, remote tune, lowering springs. Its exactly what I wanted out of a sports car without having to spend 60k+ for a used porsche, because there is almost nothing out there on the market similar style (2 door, NA v6, manual trans, RWD) for the price of these. I paid 21k for mine in 2019 @ 16,000km on the odo.
I think a crap interior is a good thing. My dream is to have a full on track weapon so I won't feel guilty when ripping it out... but then again a nice interior might sell. Could go towards a performance part or two.
I had a 2010 and loved it. But two years into owning it the steering column lock stopped working at a gas station. 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️. It’s easy to fix but that part was annoying other than that It was a great car!!!
LOVE my 2013 370Z. Traded up from a 2005 350Z. SO much nicer, and noticeable power improvement, however serious downgrade in exhaust note. The 350Z was just unbelievable, especially in 3rd gear around 3500 rpm going through a tunnel with the top down!
The 370Z exhaust sound is harsh and annoying when hitting the high rpms. I probably should have just gotten a new exhaust, but at this time I am just waiting for the (400)Z convertible to come out.
The 2007-2008 350z the ones with the vq35HR use the same block and same trans and same clutch system. The slave will go anywhere between 40-80k miles. You will never know its coming. Mine went out at 70k I went to a car meet the night before no issues. Got in to get pancakes the next morning and Boom clutch to the floor, Zero warning. I heard about the issue so I had all the parts in my garage for 2 years already lol. Make sure you change the master at the same time. If there is shit in the master it will blow your slave again. The slave delete kit requires periodic adjustment. The Zspeed HD CSC will fit in like stock no adjustment and will last forever.
Only other reliability issue, Cam shaft sensors (80 USD each) around 80k miles (takes 5 mins to swap them)
Rear diff bushing will leak after 8 years or 70k some where in there. getting a solid mount and a diff brace and subframe bushings while you are in there will transform the cars ability to get power down with out adding to much noise.
only other thing that happens to heavy use cars is after 10ish years the plastic will start to separate from the aluminum core of the radiator causing leaks.
The biggest other issue is the oil galley gaskets on the earlier cars. They were made with paper and would leak and cause pressure loss. Its a 20 dollar fix for aftermarket metal gaskets, but 1000-2000 USD in labor.
I've owned 3 Zs and you basically change the oil often and you can beat on them all day long and they will last 200k+ miles.
UK 350Z Roadster owner here. Great video, very informative. Tempted with a 370Z at the moment, but love my 350Z too much! New subscriber 👍🏻
Ah thanks mate!!
If you get a 2013+ they are bullet proof due to the upgraded gallery gasket, and the fix of the steering lock. And is going to last you way longer then anything with a mediocre engine with a stock Turbo
Well thank goodness I got a 2013 with 50K miles on it 😂🤙🏻
gallery gasket only a problem if you do no oil changes ,, ,, oil change every 5000Kms and no problem
@@malcolmcooper9509 the 2009 to 2012 had a paper gallery gasket, and the 2014+ have a better metal one.
This 👌🏼
Simply love how you look at the vehicle, it is not the tech, it's how it feels and drives, I was making up my mind as getting one, thanks to you, I, getting one 🍻
I’m glad you said yes buy one as I’ve liked these cars for a number of years. Have recently bought a manual just like the white one which I’m just learning to drive. It only has 4900ks and being a 2017 model I’m really happy indeed 😊👍🏻
Congrats Laura, awesome car!
I need some new goals, Always wanted a 370Z so glad to hear its pretty solid across the board. Now to figure out a buying path
Best car for the money, I wanted an SS camaro at first but the Z is soooo much more fun to drive cause it can do everything, and with a few bolt ons and tune it’ll dust a SS too
4:40 oh the voltage helps me out a lot, if the car is struggling to start sometimes and I see it’s below 12v it just gave me the answer and saves me a little headache
Well I got mine after a big line of expensive german cars (3 911 and 2 m bmws) I spent a lot on maintenance, and I would always drive them with caution. 2 months ago I started taking drifting lessons and had to get a drift,autocross car. I got the z ! Man it is loads of fun and it seems like a bulletproof car . I stongly recommend going for one if like spirited driving and drifting. But , it is not for drag racing .
Great review! please do one on the 2008 GT-R! so many of them popping up on carsales lately, thinking of buying one
My 370z auto with paddles and I agree Z’s are made to be Manuals because i never drive in auto. This car so dope i plan on buying another one🤝
My guy...
@@sgt.hollowpoint6968 he’s referring to the fact it has paddles, I was looking for a manual one myself and couldn’t find a clean one so I ended up going for a clean 370 that was auto. I test drove it and expected it to be meh, however the auto it still a lot of fun. When you put it into manual and use the paddles. It has rev match downshifts like the manual which are blast to act like a punk with lol.
@@existentialcrisis_4421 Exactly
I'm now in my mid-sixties and have raced, rallied, owned and driven many, many fast cars and the fact that every time I drive my 2013 370Z Sport Touring 6 spd it puts a massive smile on my face speaks volumes!
It isn't about out and out speed, if you’re looking for that then go buy your 5.0 Mustang GT (and working in sales at a Ford store on Vancouver Island I've driven many) Sure the specials like the Shelby GT350 and GT500 I'd choose in a heartbeat, but all the others, Nah
Mine is a very low mileage example in Grey and with 19" Rays its stunning.
Sure, it needed a little help and some mature upgrades to get it to just how I wanted it, Mods like an Invidia Gemini Cat back exhaust (which sounds freekin amazing and absolutely no drone), 2.5' Z1 air intake (no cutting and no tuning required), combined giving a noticeable amount of additional pep.
I've always disliked the stance of the stock 370Z so I added 20mm Z1 wheel spacers and an Eibach Pro Plus suspension upgrade kit which comes with 20mm lower uprated progressive rate springs and uprated adjustable sway bars, along with a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires the difference is night and day and my smile got much bigger!
It's just a pure visceral driving pleasure!
I just bought a 2009 370z and absolutely love it...no regrets.
Edit: still no regrets, however I had a slow speed accident in it just after the rain stopped. It would seem that the yaw sensor information was trying to steer the car into incoming traffic. No amount of counter steering changed direction and the only solution was to turn the car off. That caused me to hit a jeep on my passenger side. Even the damage was minimal it was about $11k in repairs
Does your's have paddle shifters or is it the stick shift?
The paddle shift automatic 2009 is actually the fastest Z to date. 12.9 quarter mile time. I have one and love it!
@@Unxpekted your definitely telling the truth I drove a automatic 370 and it pulled harder than most stick shifts no throttle delay at all either
@@Unxpekted You are racing some bad drivers then. I had a manual Z and constantly gapping the autos. They're just heavier. Against someone who knows how to shift you will lose. That is, with equal mods.
@@Lofi.z34 I'm not talking about racing, I didn't even mention anywhere anything about racing so I am guessing you didn't read my comment fully. I I'm strictly stating the fact that the automatic 09 is the fastest production Z to date, no ifs and buts from a quarter mile stand point. Production = stock.
I had a 2011 370Z and traded it for a Cadillac ELR when their prices dropped way down. I loved the 370Z and it was a fun car to drive, but the Cadillac saved me quite a bit of money on gas since I worked close to home. I now have downsized into a condo with a community garage and assigned spaces on the first floor, so I no longer have anywhere to plug in the Cadillac without spending a fortune to have an outlet installed at my space. I looked at the Subaru BRZ and Toyota twin, but both were very high priced, so I am now concentrating on getting back into a 370Z since I know the car and love its performance. I have found the perfect car but have to negotiate with the seller over a few cosmetic issues plus I need to sell the Cadillac which I don't know how easy that will be since the car is extremely rare and not many people know about it.
had mine for a year now. got it for 20k flat with around 80k miles on it. now its full bolt on and running e85, could be either great daily driver or a track beast with the right mods
Yikes. That’s a lot of money. I paid $14,600 for mine and it had 58k on it.
@@chocloditelensman bro where are you finding these deals
I had a 2014 Nismo edition (Mk 1) and loved it. Great car. For track use I had to get an oil cooler - you will hit the limits on track. I also had an exhaust upgrade with remap but thats all i did to it. I only covered about 25000 miles in it and traded it for a GTR which was always my goal but I do miss that 370z. The Nismo got so much attention, a real head turner. I just wish I could have GTR performance in the 370z Nismo body as I admit the GTR is not as nice to look at.
I have a 2017 370z Grand Touring Sport. It is my daily driver and I love it!!! Super sporty and handles like a dream. Could not be happier.
Love my 2014 Fairlady. I bought it used with 25k miles at 2 years old. It now has 96k miles. Its amazing to drives and handles perfectly. I love it!!!!
I bought one brand new in late 2011, 6M coupe in Gun Metallic, ran it as a company car for 5 years and 130,000km and I still miss it to this day.
Mine did the clutch slave cylinder at 105,000km, and I wore a hole in the carpet on the driver's side where my heel pivots from accelerator to brake.
Brilliant car, just brilliant.
i have a 2011 and have drive it cross country from maine to houston, colorado, seattle and everywhere in between. love this thing.
Two things that didn’t get a mention 1/ dual mass flywheel and dodgy concentric slave cylinder make the clutch feel pretty bad if you are used to a good performance clutch. 2/ Rev match shifts are a love it or hate it feature that can be switched on or off. Love my car and second hand Stainless exhaust is the best money I ever spent.
Right on! This Canadian bought his 2016
Touring Sport Roadster with 11 000 kms (now 25 000 km) and its been an absolute treat to own and drive. Its just a toy ... but what a smile to drive!
Awesome mate
I bought a 2009,5years ago and it has been flawless put a smile on my face everytime I drive it.
Awesome to hear Wayne. Thanks so much for watching too.
I just found another one that is too my standard - sport touring in stock form. I just love it. Very happy I am getting another one.
Aftermarket front swaybar, tires, alignment = even better handling and fixes the turn in. The stock suspension should be left alone unless you're going to do it the right way and get at a minimum some KW3's or better. Oil cooler is a must have as it will easily get to 200-220 just in stop/go traffic. Bonus points: plan on some z1 2-piece rotors and your choice of pads. Fast Intentions has a cat back exhaust that has a resonator so if you want more sound, and not the raspy drone, it's a great option. Mine looks stock/boring/clean with a ceramic coat, gets tons of questions/compliments, so I'll just keep it for a bit until I can drive that 400z!
100% to all of the above!
Hotchkis anti-roll bars on mine and the do improve the turn in and nearly eliminate all body roll, stainless steel braided Teflon core brake lines for a little firmer brake pedal, Stillen gen 3 long tube CAI with a Fast Intentions TDX x-pipe cat back and an Ecutek dyno tune. Forged magnesium wheels from Litespeed Racing are coming in about 6 weeks and the Akebono 2-piece aluminum hat brake rotors are slated when I need to replace pads.
Looking at one right now. Thanks for this video mate. Very helpful 🇳🇿🍺
I just bought my brother z370 it's 2010 so 10 years he used it it's a really solid car and reliable
Anyone Watching, I daily a 09 with the 7AT because I was going to daily it. Bought it at 45k miles, It has 57k now. Zero issues. Reliable as can be, decently quick for everyday driving and still looks excellent. If anyone buys a pre 2013 model google how to remove the Steering Lock Fuse before it costs you.
Got mine 4 years ago and it's auto....love it just the same and don't need to be worried with that semi unreliable csc failure.
I'm so glad I clicked your vid my man! Great content!!!
Darcy thanks heaps man, really appreciate your kind words.
I bought a 2014 370Z one owner roadster with sport (staggered wheels and upgraded brakes), ventilated seats, nav. The car had 14k miles, still just less than 20k and a sticker just north of 50k. I paid almost half of sticker. Best purchase I ever made. The cd had a disk in it (Best of the Temptations), so I knew it had not been ragged out. It's pretty much pristine condition. It's the convertible I have always wanted. I had a Miata, but wanted more room (6ft tall), more power and just sharper looking. It will never see a track day, misuse, or any aftermarket bits. The Bose audio system sucks (at least when the top is down) but I don't care. Still the best convertible/car I have owned.
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I bought mine with Lowering springs and Wheel spacers fitted. I drove it for a few months and then removed the springs and the spacers. It was TRANSFORMED once the mods had gone. The car felt lighter and more agile. better in all respects and much better on bumpy B Roads. I modded the stock exhaust with an X-Pipe inside the rear silencer and it pulls great and sounds amazing. I really like my Z!!
Interesting. I bought mine with lowering springs and wheel spacers too. Did u remove both at the same time? I’m curious what difference the removal of each part made
@@StoicccccMuzik i removed the Swift springs first. I wanted ground clearance over speed humps and rougher roads in Scotland and Wales. The car didn't feel "that" different really. Then I removed the 15mm spacers due to dangerous tramlining because geo was perfect and I had fitted Michelin ps4's ( which in their own way transformed the compliance and "give" while being super grippy in all weather and quieter) once the spacers we gone the car looked better and handling was progressive and much lighter. I love the car now. Wanted to sell it before!!
@@jonathancolling2284 nice! I’ve thought about removing the springs. I figured it’s a sports car so the stock suspension should be fine. Got rough roads here in Texas and huge potholes too so the extra ride height would be nice. I actually like the look with the wheel spacers on mine tho. I have the stock rims wrapped in firehawk Indy 500s and it grips like crazy with no rub and looks great in the wheel well
Going to pick one up this Saturday. Finally pulled the trigger and super excited to drive her home!
Great idea for a channel, and great reviews. And Australian to boot. Well done guys, you’re onto something.
Thanks so much Steve! - AK
I had a 2013 sport touring, and now a 2017 Nismo tech. Both great cars, just way too slow for the way they look. My Nismo is now in my garage because I'm fixing that problem. It will have a soho stage 2 top mount come spring time.
I love this 379Z, I also loved the older 350Z but it's draw back for me was the lack of a an area where U could put a Jack Russell!
I bought a 2019 370Z sport coupe 6MT new a few years ago and daily drive it. It's been a blast to own and I wouldn't trade it for anything, except for a Porsche Cayman S or 911 S.
Picking up my 2015 Touring model tomorrow. Can't wait to get it!!
Bought this EXACT model Dec. 5th 2019 for $17.9k and I do not regret it in the slightest. It is a pricey maintenance vehicle so don’t be surprised on repairs just do it and cry about it later.
Edit after watching the video
The shear quality on this is absolutely incredible I commend you guys. Spokesperson was absolutely amazing thank you.
Ah cheers so much mate!
Great review and spot on when saying it's for those looking to buy something between a 86 and Mustang.
Thanks David! - AK
There is nothing but pure love for this whip!
Iv had 3 and love them all. Always find myself going back to one.
The 370z hasn’t changed much in all these years because it was already perfect 🤩 I love my z34
It's amazing how this car still get the looks from passer byers. I just bought a 2017 Red Nismo 6-speed that still looks like new. I'm constantly having people gawking at me and complimenting me on my car.
I've had my 2014 Sport Touring Roadster for...jeez...over 7 years now? (Time flies!) I love it. I was actually planning on trading it in when I got my GT-R but I couldn't do it. Traded in my Leaf instead. 🤣
Find a Sport with 3 pedals that's in nice shape for 20k-ish (USD), drop another 12k-ish on a Fast Intentions twin turbo kit and supporting mods and enjoy your ~600whp Z that you dropped
I did. Got a 6-year old with 25K miles, 50% off new price. Best second hand sportscar I’ve ever purchased. Needs only gas and regular oil changes.
I love my 370z a ton. Tires make all the difference in the car and with that carbon fiber driveshaft, a nice manual and being as small as it is. This car definitely checks all the right boxes for abusing it and knowing it'll take it. I definitely reccomend checking them out in person, mine had bad battery corrossion damage but other than that, my car is fantastic and I might even get another Z some day.
I’ve had a 370z for two years and it was hella badass gapping 5.7 hemis giving 392s a hard time, I don’t ever remember driving normal in that thing. Sadly I sold it cause I’m having a kid and now got a scatpack.
Have had my 2013 for 6 years now. I bought it for 38k and current market has it at 32-36k. Not a bad investment. My CSC failed at 58,000 and the hydraulic diff bushings will probably explode the first time you hit a pothole / aggressive carpark speedbump. These are the only issues I've had, unfortunately CSC failure requires dropping the trans to replace it and bushings on the trans need to be cut out to be replaced so these jobs while cheap on parts are labor intensive. Nissan don't sell the diff bushings so you need to go aftermarket. Also the dual mass flywheels don't last long, I treated my car well but the DMF ended up with a lot of play between the plates which made it a rattly mess and these are non-serviceable and cost around 2k AUD to replace, I replaced with a single mass flywheel and didn't notice too much of an increase in vibration/harshness. 1st and 2nd gear synchros can also wear out quickly and are expensive to fix. My recommendation is to find a Used Z with a single mass flywheel (because you know they would have replaced the CSC while there) with diff bushings already replaced (very easy to check by looking under the car) that shifts smoothly into 1st and 2nd (if those synchros aren't worn you know the car has really been cared for) and if all that checks out just buy it.
I bought my 2017 Nismo Z in January of 2018 with 2k miles on it for 36k!!!!
I got mine with 65k miles I wonder if is time for replacing them bushings
10:14 Thats what real happiness looks like
I bought a white 2013 model the other day. It’s a manual. Can’t wait to get it.
I'm 75 years of age ,, I'm hoping my 370 arrives next week ,,,, can't wait !! ,,,, great review by the way ,,
Huge congratulations mate!!! Thank you for the lovely comment too. - AK
It's a fun drive. 35 mph from a dead stop in a right hand turn. Push 40 to 45 you get a little tire chirp and traction control will save you. Quick jump from 60 to 110. The Z pulls enough straight line acceleration that letting off the gas is like hitting the break. Be warned,. the breaking ability is fantastic. Guaranteed the car behind you cannot stop as quick and may well park in your trunk.
Most reviewers Poo Poo the automatic transmission. It gives you a warning (the pause is a little pregnant) down shifting at 50 before executing the shift but it is as good as most drivers running a manual. (Except it doesn't make mistakes). Paddle shifts are like a manual shift and you can break the tires loose at 50 and get rubber.
The auto has some lag when left in auto mode but when u manually do the paddles, it will launch u in eye widening fashion to go to jail speeds in 2 blinks of an eye.. very solid, quick ,rapid shifts... it would easily out do the manual version in sheer acceleration.
@@skip741x3 The auto is pretty good. It errors on the side of performance. End of the day it doesn't get what the driver wants but the best guess is pretty good.
I want to see a 370 against a 308 GTB (adolescent dream car). That Ferrari is still my favorite but I want to know just how good what I have Is.
The 370 is damn quick and agile.
I got mine 2 months ago with 100k miles on it for 13k it’s been great I love it
Any issues due to high mileage? Temped at the moment to do the same 😂