parello9 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 right i know the sat nav is the main change but is that it mainly? as im really looking at a 59 pl;ate as i know its superb conditon etc but said i would only buy a 10 plate is there any main features that are different? just would like to see owners experiences really speciously if you have owned both i do like my music too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne370Z Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Not sure of any other differences but I certainly wouldn`t go for a later one just for the touch screen option. I always use the buttons on mine rather than touch screen as I hate finger marks all over the screen (which becomes far more of a problem with an Iphone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) The hu although it looks similar it's different, the hd, that sat nav, touch screen and aux input, USB Much much easier to add a reverse cam to the later hu, Bluetooth audio streaming As said above it wouldn't be a deal breaker I can't think of any other differences http://www.edmunds.com/nissan/370z/2010/ Edited October 4, 2014 by GIXXERUK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I've had both. Main advantages with the 2010 are ability to add reversing camera, post code search on Nav and USB connection for MP3 player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K370Z2 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I owned a 2004 350Z GT Edition from 2004 absolutely loved it, right through to the purchase of my 370Z black Edition. Having looked long and hard (3 years) my only choice was the Black Edition. As above postings the new sat nav & its functionality was such a big improvement. I have also added the reverse camera as it is impossible to see out the rear without it. The extra in cost from the 2009 - 2010 disappears within weeks of ownership and the extra in cost for the Black Edition is repaid on every drive. Just to throw a little more into the mix i chose the auto over the manual after buying & driving both. I have never regretted the decision and the auto with the sequencel & flappy paddle gearbox is just fun fun fun & more fun. Whatever you buy - its a ZED enough said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbster Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Definitely go for the 2010 model. The connect premium audio/satnav system is a far better, far more up-to-date package than the '09 iteration. In fact, it's an excellent system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Definitely go for the 2010 model. The connect premium audio/satnav system is a far better, far more up-to-date package than the '09 iteration. In fact, it's an excellent system. best oem system i have had in any car imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 If you can stretch, a MY10 would seem to be a no-brainer on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) There was also the steering lock issue on some 370's up to mid 2010 so worth checking to see if the car your looking at has had this potential issue addressed, although I would assume all affected cars have been recalled or had faulty component changed by now but can't hurt to check Edited October 5, 2014 by tatooandy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parello9 Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 so can you connect an ipod to a 10 through usb as i guess aux can only be used as 59 reg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) Yeah iPod, USB stick with mp3s on a 10 plate - touch screen It also has a hard drive that you can transfer cd's to Edited October 5, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Sounds like a no brainer Parello - at the end of the day you're gonna be inside the car and you want it to be as comfy and practical as possible. For the difference in price I'd go for a 2010 by the sounds of the upgrades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Carter Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Absolutely a 10 plate. Good luck with the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parello9 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 This 2009 has been tuned though.. Uprev and what not this is what attracts me alot more! Nd under 30k miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 This 2009 has been tuned though.. Uprev and what not this is what attracts me alot more! Nd under 30k miles It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, whats the what not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parello9 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 what not is being most bolt on mods with up rev lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I have a 59 plate 370 with the non updated Connect Premium. I find the biggest let down is the Audio in jack quality and there is no work around for this, the quality is so dire I just don't bother with it, the other issues are minimal enough to get buy with out I feel. The lack of Post Code is annoying but it still works just as well once you get past this in the very fist instance. The Hard Drive is a cool feature but will just be more awkward than using the USB feature, which you'd use instead of the audio in jack that I mentioned above, so it's kind of a redundant feature in my opinion. The possible reverse camera, yeah, I suppose but you still have to buy the camera so if you had the older version you just buy a different version of it. So when you break it down to actual NEW/Better features, they're are there but how effective are they really ?? For me the only big positive is the audio USB feature, I would smash that all day. Now obviously if I had the choice A or B, I'd go for the new version but if like you say, the choice is between the Connect Premium or the UpRev and Mods on the '09 car, I'd have the '09 car all day personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) It's a lot more awkward and costly to fit a camera to a 09 (ask octet), not just a case of a different camera You didn't mention the touch screen either mate Can you update the sat nav using dvd's ? You can and I have with the connect premium Edited October 7, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 You didn't mention the touch screen either mate I didn't as I didn't think it was really worth it but OK, I will. I see that as a non entity really, if you don't use the touch screen you use the buttons that are directly below it. I don't see that as a plus or a negative really, it doesn't save space or make it less cluttered in there its just a different input method. Can you update the sat nav using dvd's ? You can and I have with the connect premium Yes, I'm pretty sure it does. I'm fairly sure that's the only way you can update both systems. Fair comment with the camera, if that's something the OP is worried about then, yes, perhaps it's worth considering in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 You didn't mention the touch screen either mate I didn't as I didn't think it was really worth it but OK, I will. I see that as a non entity really, if you don't use the touch screen you use the buttons that are directly below it. I don't see that as a plus or a negative really, it doesn't save space or make it less cluttered in there its just a different input method. Can you update the sat nav using dvd's ? You can and I have with the connect premium Yes, I'm pretty sure it does. I'm fairly sure that's the only way you can update both systems. Fair comment with the camera, if that's something the OP is worried about then, yes, perhaps it's worth considering in the long run. Said throughout the thread it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I suppose a good way to look at it is like this; By not having the premium connect system it doesn't mean you have a rubbish stereo and sat nav, far from it, if the premium connect is a 10/10 the older one is a 8/10. If you have a OEM 370Z and then jump in an UpReved 370Z with an aftermarket exhaust system and intakes, then the difference in experience would be larger than the difference in stereos systems say. For my money anyway. If the OP would rather an OEM car with better features on an already jam packed stereo then the 2010 car is the obvious choice. The fact he's even considering the 2009 car makes me think otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 + the exhaust, intake and uprev must add up to min of £1000 saving ! Even with drop in filters, cheap exhaust and uprev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 + the exhaust, intake and uprev must add up to min of £1000 saving ! Even with drop in filters, cheap exhaust and uprev Easy. My ARK was more than that alone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) When I was looking for mine I wanted 10 plate plus for the connect premium. But in the end I went for a 59 plate and saved 2k on the purchase price over a similar mileage 10 plate.. I then spent 1k on a professionally fitted double DIN, which is far better than connect premium anyway and I still have 1k in my pocket. So really comes down to the price difference between them now mate Edited October 7, 2014 by 370Ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 + the exhaust, intake and uprev must add up to min of £1000 saving ! Even with drop in filters, cheap exhaust and uprev Easy. My ARK was more than that alone. so there are two le mans blue 370z's with Ark exhausts in the country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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