Taye370z Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Hi Everyone, I currently drive a 2010 Mazda 3 MPS (300 bhp). Love the car, but had a buyer message me last week. Its not that I am getting bored of it, I just want something more.... And I think the 370z is it! I have read a few bits, but I was wondering if there is a guide to picking the best one? I have seen a 350 but not a 370 guide. Or things I have to look out for when purchasing? I saw that cars made after 2012 were the ones to go for? I am looking to spend £10k - £13k and ideally would like an exhaust set up as well as some body modifications already done (front lip, springs, ducktail or nismo spoiler, Exhaust etc. This is the one I have been looking at: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202001196333279?year-from=2012&sort=price-asc&make=NISSAN&radius=1500&postcode=gu249qr&advertising-location=at_cars&model=370 Z&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&page=1 Looking forward to joining. Thanks, Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samoht Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Welcome! I'm not an expert on the 370, but in terms of factory spec, there's the base model with cloth seats (which is the one you linked), there's the GT spec which has leather seats and cruise control (unsure if it also has a stereo upgrade on the 370), there's the "GT Edition" which got Europe-specific suspension revisions, then there's the Nismo which is more money and a bit more power. The car you linked is on cheap tyres - if buying I'd budget to replace with MPS4 or similar - and is the base spec as noted, otherwise looks decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Welcome - if you can explain what 'getting something more' is and why you ended up at a 370z the guys can help you further on what you are looking for. As a general rule, be prepared to travel, listen to advice from owners and don't jump the gun when buying as plenty of cars up for sale by dealers may well have passed hands through here first and you can get background info not otherwise available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I don't think the base cars have the rev matching feature on them either, if that was something that interests you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Welcome and good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taye370z Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 Thanks for the reply boys. Something more... well for me that is moving away from the hatchback stuff. Something with better body lines, more heritage, more power, something more grown up i guess. So i’ve ended up with the 370z because i love the look, the VQ is a quality engine as i said before its a beautiful car and to me its the last modern old school JDM. I have always loved the 350 but i wasn’t quite convinced with it unlike the 370. I know thats what i want. I am happy to wait for the right one to pop up. Will be selling my MPS in the next few weeks so may have to pick up a stop gap car while I wait for the right Zed to come along. Definitely want the rev matching. Didn’t realise the link i sent was a base model. I guess I will be looking at the GT. Thanksss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taye370z Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264713305160 anyone know anything about this 370? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Hi buddy a welcome from Bristol there is nice looking 370 on here for sale good luck with your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Samoht Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 4 hours ago, Taye370z said: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264713305160 anyone know anything about this 370? I can't see that link, can you try posting the URL again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Hi and welcome along buddy. Good luck in your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taye370z Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 Im guessing its sold now. I cant see it either. It was a widebody 370z on air ride... got snapped up quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samoht Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Yeah, you'd appear to be wise to look for a 2012-onwards car as it has the euro-tuned suspension and the fixed oil gallery gasket. As has been said, worth keeping an eye on the for-sale section here, quite often it seems that well cared-for cars with some of the mods you are looking for appear and sell relatively cheaply. Plus you may be able to search forum history to get a bit of an idea about the car. Here are all the official announcements about the 370Z with specs etc, what changed at each facelift: 2009: Initial launch of the 370Z with three grades of standard, GT Pack and GT Ultimatehttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-13995-new-nissan-370z-pricing-and-grades 2009: Roadster releasedhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-14078-all-new-2010-nissan-370z-roadster-adds-open-air 2009: 370Z Yellow editionhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-14193-latest-370z-puts-other-coupes-in-the-shade 2010: 370Z Black editionhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-14460-370z-back-to-black 2011: European specific suspension changes (apparently for all models not only GT Edition)https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-79276-nissan-370z-model-year-2011 2011: GT Edition special editionhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-80647-nissan-370z-gt-edition-a-celebration 2012: Minor facelift (believed to be when the engine oil gallery gasket was upgraded)https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-96048-revised-370z-range-delivers-even-greater-value-style-and-entertainment-to-driving-enthusiasts 2014: New seats, revised suspension again, more sound insulation (at the bottom)https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-125052-nissan-turns-up-the-excitement-with-fully-updated-370z-nismo 2017: Minor facelift, Exedy clutchhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-426201032-new-updates-keep-nissan-370z-fresh-for-my18 2019: 50th Anniversary special editionhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-3224a3bf335e58101aa8e401d5020712-nissan-celebrates-50-years-of-the-z-car-with-2020-370z 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 10 hours ago, Samoht said: Yeah, you'd appear to be wise to look for a 2012-onwards car as it has the euro-tuned suspension and the fixed oil gallery gasket. As has been said, worth keeping an eye on the for-sale section here, quite often it seems that well cared-for cars with some of the mods you are looking for appear and sell relatively cheaply. Plus you may be able to search forum history to get a bit of an idea about the car. Here are all the official announcements about the 370Z with specs etc, what changed at each facelift: 2009: Initial launch of the 370Z with three grades of standard, GT Pack and GT Ultimatehttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-13995-new-nissan-370z-pricing-and-grades 2009: Roadster releasedhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-14078-all-new-2010-nissan-370z-roadster-adds-open-air 2009: 370Z Yellow editionhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-14193-latest-370z-puts-other-coupes-in-the-shade 2010: 370Z Black editionhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-14460-370z-back-to-black 2011: European specific suspension changes (apparently for all models not only GT Edition)https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-79276-nissan-370z-model-year-2011 2011: GT Edition special editionhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-80647-nissan-370z-gt-edition-a-celebration 2012: Minor facelift (believed to be when the engine oil gallery gasket was upgraded)https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-96048-revised-370z-range-delivers-even-greater-value-style-and-entertainment-to-driving-enthusiasts 2014: New seats, revised suspension again, more sound insulation (at the bottom)https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-125052-nissan-turns-up-the-excitement-with-fully-updated-370z-nismo 2017: Minor facelift, Exedy clutchhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-426201032-new-updates-keep-nissan-370z-fresh-for-my18 2019: 50th Anniversary special editionhttps://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-3224a3bf335e58101aa8e401d5020712-nissan-celebrates-50-years-of-the-z-car-with-2020-370z I would suggest this is made a post in its own right and stickied in the 370z Guide section - great piece of information to have on the subforum there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 19 hours ago, ShortPaul said: Yeh, its still for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samoht Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I've written up a slightly fuller version of the above 370Z version guide over here as suggested :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taye370z Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Thank you guys for that information. I still need to wait for my Mazda to sell and its making it harder with this virus going on. Hope your all keeping safe and appreciate the help. Is there also a buying guide for the 370? Like what to look out for or issues that should have been fixed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taye370z Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Any thought on this one? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-Nissan-370-Z-3-7-GT-3dr/274313424659?hash=item3fde5aaf13:g:xlsAAOSwogZedair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Not that we should, but I will, Junction 17 have a pretty poor reputation for after sales service. You could well get a good car, but if there is anything wrong with it you are likely to run into a lot of problems. Plenty of documentation online on many forums about them. If the car is fine and requires no going back to them then it's not a problem, you take your chances though! Most forums advise people to avoid them based on the multiple instances of poor service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taye370z Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Thanks mate, I will be avoiding them then. If someone can drop me their email, I have received an email from a seller with his car that he is selling, and I would like your opinion. Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W8BGS Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Mine may be for sale still at the right price. It's a 2010, but I paid Horsham Developments to fit a new uprated gallery gasket, also had axle click sorted and had the steering lock fuse removed, they are the common faults with Zeds. Mine is modified and has had a custom exhaust, body kit etc and is the GT Model with Sat Nav etc It was up for sale on here, but there wasn't any interest, not a great time to be selling cars. Here is the link. Thanks Barrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W8BGS Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Yesterday it had a new steering wheel fitted too. Flat bottom, alcantara and perforated leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 OP - I suggest plugging through the Zeds For Sale section on here. Find yourself a forum member who's potentially documented what they've done to their car. Quite a few for sale at the right price - just missed out on a relatively cheap supercharged 370z with Amuse kit. Plenty of 350z too if you want some change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taye370z Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Anyone know anything about the car below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killick.z Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 All I know is its been for sale for a long time. Each to their own. I've seen it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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