Used 2014 Nissan 370Z Consumer Reviews

370z - finally...bucket list item checked off!!

I've wanted a Z car since I was a kid - seeing the 300zs and the progression to this car draws me closer - the lineage is strong and makes the car special in a way only car guys (car people??) would appreciate. I am tired of seeing reviews calling the car rough or loud or whatever...I'm not really sure what folks expect when they make a choice to buy a car like this. Yes, the car is rough and tumble. The shifter vibrates. The clutch is heavy and abrupt. The engine is coarse and loud....and I love it. This is one of the last true machines that makes you feel connected to the car. It is very mechanical and industrial feeling rather than overly finessed and neutered. It rewards you when you spank it right but can absolutely make you look like a high school kid if you don't focus on your around town shifts. Taking it through the winding wooded roads of connecticut is where this car becomes downright amazing. Hearing the exhaust ricochet through the woods, feeling the car build momentum and feeling the extremely rigid chassis in corners is just a drivers dream situation. And this is what the forum pundits just don't get - there are faster cars, cars that are more comfortable or practical, both, etc but I can't think of another car id rather whip through twisty roads just for the hell of it. This is a built for purpose and BALANCED sports car, not a modified econ-box that brings an heirloom quality to it that is rare in these times. One knock against the car is head room. I am a relatively tall guy (6' and 250lbs) that would prob be given big guy status but not quite big and tall status. Anyhow, my hair brushes against the headliner sometimes and it is a reminder that there is just an 1/8 inch of steel between my head and pavement in the event of a rollover...obviously, I bought the car anyways. Long story short. This is a car for those passionate about cars and driving. If you value comfort or luxury features over sportiness then there are likely better and cheaper cars for you. But if you are a petrol head with apassion for automobiles you will absolutely not be let down - if anything, you will be further amazed by the car with each day. I highly recommend this car with manual because I frankly don't see the point of buying this with an auto no matter how good the auto is (I have a g37x so I know the auto is good) For me, this is truly a bucket list item realized. Thanks to the wife for authorizing what is otherwise an irresponsible purchase....or is it?

Awsome Value

The car is beautiful and is an awesome sight anywhere you happen to find yourself. The ride is not particularly good for city driving (bumpy, pot holed roads) but when you hit the highway your able to run and style with the best. The syncro rev manual transmission will help you shift like a pro. The car corners like it’s glued to the road’ it dares you to push harder than you imagine is safe (it will scare you)! Be aware of dealer mark-ups they call it “adjusted market value” they got me!

Love the Z

Had the Z about 5k miles so far, it is just about perfect in every way! The headlights light up everything, the interior truly makes you feel special and not regret one penny you spent on the car! I got the only manual on the lot at the time and it really is everything i hoped it would be, ample torque to pass ppl on the highway without a downshift and when you do downshift its intoxicating! Although some see the rough engine noise as a downfall i feel it's just one more thing that shows this is a raw sports car! It sounds coarse because of the variable cam profiles it uses at different rpm's.

370Z Mixed Bag

This design is getting a little long in the tooth and the interior could use a kick in the pants, but this car is still such a blast to drive! Acceleration, cornering, braking, it's got it. Ergonomics are good and Bose sound is outstanding. Well worth the price!

old guy car (74)

This car has to be driven hard to really be appreciated. The handling comes alive when driven hard. The engine sound takes some time to really appreciate, it growls. Turn off anti-skid and break the rear end loose. I do like my Miata and being able to have an elbow out. The Z has a low seating position,, keeps your arm in. Yes it is noisy. Looking forward to getting new Z, not a replacement just add color to garage.

ZeeYou later.

Wow. Quick, quick, quick. Did I say this thing is quick yet? Naturally, you know almost immediately if a 370z is something you want after seeing it for the first time. Having owned Z cars in the past, along with other high-end drop tops, I had no hesitation getting this car. If you've owned one before of an earlier model, you know what you're in for. Aside from being designed for people who are less than 6-feet tall, I still drive somewhat comfortably even though I'm 6-foot, 1-inch tall. Sure, there are some rear quarter visibility challenges, but all Z divers have come to depend on their mirrors. It's a joy to drive, because it's responsive. Quick, fast, agile, and full of great technology. Would I own another one if this "went away"? Heck yes.

Great sportscar value

I've had this car about 10 days now. It is fast, comfortable and handles well. I have owned a Corvette, several Porsches and several BMWs. In many ways, this car is their equal, especially when you factor in the cost of the car. Where else can you get this kind of performance for $38K? This is not to say I do not plan to own more Corvettes, Porsches and BMWs in the future. However, this is a car I predict I will look back on and be happy I owned it.

Good, fun car that could be great.

Not built for anyone over 6 feet tall. Handles and accelerates very well while getting reasonable gas mileage. Very reliable and a fun week end car, too cramped for long trips, just ok as a daily driver.

Best Ever Owned

Excellent Ride. Always go with MT if you can you have full control over the speed unlike AT which has a lag time.

Love my New-Used Nissan 370Z Roadster!

You need to be short and small to own this car. It can be tough to get in and out of. Also, forget being able to put the seats back to rest. There is no storage, so hope you don't need to travel. That being said, this car is awesome. It is amazingly fast, and takes curves sweet! I am so happy with the car (despite the rough ride, which is standard with most sports cars). I love having the top down and seeing people give me thumbs up, nods, or a "nice car". I wish it was a little more roomy, but what do you expect for a sports car. The dealership I purchased the car from was amazing. They were willing to work with me and gave me quite a bit for my trade in to make this car affordable for me. I can truly say when it comes to buying another car, I will use this dealer again! And the Nissan. I don't see myself parting with it any time soon. :) Cheers Roadsters.

After 1 year &2600 miles and top is beyond repair

A piece of plastic felt off from within the top damaged the headliner. Under warranty repair, the headliner was replaced. In the process, the outter top was damaged and needed replacement. Three attempts and with each attempt further damage was done to the top. Holes were drilled onto the frame to tie the top down and the top could not be fully attched to the frame. The gasket also could not be fully attached to the frame either. repair advisor at dealer informed me that this likely can never be repaired. The top opening and closing mechanism failed complete at the end. I have been out of the car for 6 weeks. At the end traded in the piece of trash. I ended up taking a lost of $15000 and traded in this piece of trash.

Wow

The first word I said when I pulled into my drive way and got out of my brand new 2012 370z was wow!I have had it for a week now,I am most impressed with all aspects except the road /cabin noise.maybe some dynamat in the near future.the navigation system is money well spent.ample power,(I have a hayabusa,I know.)sound system,8 speakers,is excellent.I had my eye on the camaro ss and it would have been cheaper,but it. Can't compare to the 370z.(I still like the camaro).9.5 out of 10.the word I keep hearing about my 370z is sexy.reminds me of a porshe.I really like this car.

Not bad if you don't look at the paint

BUYER BEWARE! I purchased my 2014 with a potential minor paint issue that has become a nightmare. The ENTIRE clear coat is separating from the paint. Some of it looks like a frosty pattern, other parts look bubbled. Nissan will not make this issue right, claiming that RAIN caused this issue with the clear coat. RAIN?! I have owned many cars, and rain has never damaged my clear coat. I have never regretted a car purchase as much as this one.

It Has a Poor Convertible Top Design!!

I purchased a 370z roadster with touring & sport pkg...it was purchased as demo with under 5000 miles and came with new car warranty... after two years I had to have the electrical wiring harness patched at the short and again during the third year..the first repair was $ 1,095 and the second time $995! The wiring harness shorts out from crimping every time the top opens and closes at the folding points!! In addition to that poor design , my top was being chewed from the inside out..being pinched from the folding arms that open and close..resulting in two frayed small holes on each side behind the seats...that truly pissed me off!! So, I added heavy denim with fabric glue inside the top to extend the wearing time until I could get answers from NISSAN ...but they blew me off! After visiting numerous blogs and many other reports of similar issues...and complaints, I kicked myself for not researching the car to see if it had problems. Well..FYI after the 36000 manufactures bumper to bumper warranty expires..its not covered!! If I had noticed it during that time they said it would of been covered. I had a extended warranty and it doesn't cover rag tops!! I will never buy another 370z convertible roadster again...after experiencing this!! Oh..and one more thing the top is $4000 to replace and wiring harness is $1800 and that didn't include labor...so I traded it...I drive a WRX sti and love it!! I actually think its much faster!

You become the car

Easy on the gas pedal! Only use premium gas.

STAY AWAY!!!

All I can say is do not buy a Nissan! At 7k miles my car suffered complete engine failure. Blown head gasket, engine coolant in the combustion chamber. How did Nissan react? They replaced the head gasket and not the motor. Well now 5k miles later the engine is starting to act up again. This goes with all the other problems the car has had. The AC has failed, the tpms system malfunctions. The manual tranny sounds horrible. All this at under 10k miles. Stay away!

Nice little roadster

The 2012 Nissan 370Z is a very nice little roadster. Great acceleration with smooth shifting (Automatic with optional shift paddles). This car holds the road extremely well and is a pleasure to drive especially on rural/urban roads. With the top down on the highway, it is a little noisy but you would expect that to happen.

Its still a blast 3 years later

It speeds when its parked and rides smooth. It still makes me smile everyday

Fun, fun, fun and more fun!

Bought my 370Z in March of 2020 with 36,000 miles on it. It handles great, takes curves in the road like it is on rails and the engine's 333HP provides fast acceleration. Interior controls are placed logically and easy to reach. Only gripe about instrumentation is that there is no oil pressure gauge and the gauges mounted on the upper dash can be hard to see in bright daylight. I've gotten more compliments on my 370Z than I got with the four Corvettes I have owned. The car gives me 24MPG in city driving but haven't taken it on a long trip to determine highway mileage, I hope to rectify that after the Covid stuff is done. I like driving the 370Z so much that I've put 20K miles on it in a year.

WOWZA! Zis is Z car...

Fourth convertible I've owned over the years and is by far the best! Performance, styling, comfort all top notch. Add to that is the fact that these roadsters are extremely rare. This car does everything that I ask. A major step up from my previous 2008 Z roadster.

To Zee or not to Zee

Love the Convertible. Dislike the Manufacturer

LOVE this car. Purchased used with 7,000 miles and remainder of the warranty. The car seems well-built, is a blast to drive, and I live in NorCal so the top is down nearly every day, even in cold weather (great seat heat/ventilation). Comfortable seats but I'm under 6'. Controls are so easy to use. It has knobs! Don't even need to take my eyes off the wheel to manage climate or stereo. The way the vents are routed means that unless the a/c is on, there will always be hot air blowing through the vents. But the a/c is dang cold. It's noisy, but replacing the OEM tires helped a lot. Plenty of cargo space for two adults for a long weekend. The big concern is only on the manual transmission version: repeated failure of the Concentric Slave Cylinder. It's a badly designed part, and will always fail. Nissan's replacement process under warranty is a pain and caused me to be stranded an additional time. The part has not been redesigned so as I approach the end of warranty I have to wonder if I'll keep it. The tranny has to be dropped to replace the part, ($$$!) and there is a better-built after-market solution. Check the Z and Infinity G owners forums for more detail. But even with that, this car makes me smile: Every. Single. Day.

Great sports car and looks great.

Great car and have a lot of fun driving it.

wow

it was everything I hoped for, great looking, fast and reliable.

A raw and relatively modern sports car

I purchased my 370z (Nismo) brand new back in 2012. It was not cheap, but was relatively affordable as Nissan offered 0% financing. As stated in the title of this review, this car is raw as there were not a whole lot of factory options that came with the car, and if I remember correctly, it had the rearview mirror backup camera and illuminated kick plates options. I did not purchase any of those options as I was not a fan of the kick plates and the backup camera in the rearview mirror was too small. I do wish that the car had navigation so that the back up camera can be projected on that screen; however, that was never an option for the Nismo Z; I believe the more recent Z's have more factory options. I like the design of the Z's interior as there's soft touch material throughout the dash and door panels. The design is clean without much of the distractions in modern day vehicles, which reminds me of the simplicity of the design of the 90's or early 2000's sports cars but with better materials. I do wish that one of the gauges on the dash would read something useful to the driver like air/fuel ratio or water temperature instead of the time, and integrate the clock with the stereo system. Also, next to the tachometer, I wish they would be consistent with the theme and stick with the analog/needle gauge rather than the dots to show gas level and engine temperature, which seems out of place. Blind spots can be a huge issue at times as the rear/over the shoulder visibility is not great. Gas mileage is decent for a car with over 300HP. Interior is somewhat noisy and reminds me of an airplane ride, and I think a lot of it has to do with the summer performance tires. The steering feel is heavy and precise. The Nismo suspension can be very unforgiving for normal daily driving especially over uneven pavements (even with the factory installed shipping spacers removed from the springs!) but is very rewarding from the performance standpoint. The transmission is notchy and shifts are short as if an aftermarket short-shifter was installed. I have years of experience driving manual transmissions and have driven quite a few sportier cars - from S2000s to Miatas to EVO's and STI's and even my own daily driver, Mazda Protégé 5, and I feel like the Z's 2nd gear is hard to get used to. I am just not a big fan of shifting from 1st to 2nd, but maybe that's just me...Overall, the Z is a great looking car that drives and handles well, and it's got more than enough power to be safe on the road and have a little fun at the same time. As of 9/5/2020, the car is still very reliable and performs like new. A lot of reviewers are saying the Z os outdated and I don't disagree with them as the car has been in production for more than a decade. On paper it might not be as impressive when compared to modern competitors, however this is one of the very few raw sports cars out there that will give you this type of experience at an affordable price range. This is definitely a keeper.

Well balanced sports car

First of all, the base coupe is open differential, so no LSD. It has no Synchro-Rev Matching either. You can always have a good after market ones (ones better than the OEM VLSD from Nissan) installed for about $1800. Therefore, the wet traction is not very good. However, if there's an open private lot when raining, you can have lots of fun with it. On a dry pavement, you can let your Z do the handling. As far as Rev Matching goes, it's better to do it yourself, because the automated feature doesn't always work in your favor. Steering is very responsive and precise like threading a needle. Ride is somewhat stiff, but that's part of owning a sports car. It's not a rocket car, but it's about as fast as the Porsche Cayman S (Non-Turbo) and has about the same handling, but more weight with the Z (Z has the power & torque to compensate for the weight, though). Keep in mind that the front and rear is a different tire size. Front: 225/18R50 and Rear: 245/18R45. The blind spots can be aggravating, but if you get used to it, it's really not a big deal. I've attached a small convex mirror on both side mirrors. Those side mirrors are huge enough to stick a good size convex mirrors. After 2012, 370Z came equipped with a small oil cooler (more like a heat exchanger) because the VQ37VHR engine is notorious for running hot. If you live in a area with the summer temp going up to 3 digits, I'd suggest an aftermarket oil cooler like I did. It makes a big difference. If you like those vertical LED lights on the front bumper, it was added from the 2013 model. They will turn off when you turn on those bright head lights. Overall, it's a fun reliable car to drive. If you want to build it into a super car (how the Z was originally designed to do with room for modifications), the base coupe is the perfect car to work with. I only gave it a 4 star for needing an oil cooler, and the steering wheel not being a telescopic type. Steering wheel only goes up and down. My commuter car, 2004 Nissan Altima 3.5SE base model has a telescoping steering wheel..... Why?

2014 370 & 2008 350 roadster manual

I have had both and currently own the 2014 370 with sport package. Both cars have been reliable, easy to service and a blast to drive. We live in the Midwest. We have traveled all over the U. S. in these cars and have been reasonably comfortable. Both have been six speed manuals.

It's a sports car!

I agree with all the positive reviews that remind all those 370Z critics, IT'S A SPORTS CAR! I've had my 2014 370Z Roadster for 9 years. Bought it used, one year old. Great price as these cars depreciated in the early years - Bargain time! My "Z' is fast (quick low, mid and high-end acceleration) and one of the best-looking cars on the road. I've received shout outs, thumbs up, other drivers yelling "nice car" while waiting at a red light. Even young kids have yelled out "cool car". I love the growl of the bullet-proof 3.7L engine and the road noise! Makes me feel like I got my money's worth. Handling and braking are tremendous. The steering gives you just the right amount of tightness and road feedback like no other car that I've owned. Reliability has been outstanding. I currently have about 38K miles and have only needed routine maintenance. I have done one replacement of tires at 30K miles, but that's the nature of high-performance tires. I love the interior. Critics say "old and outdated" but I say the interior is classic and honors even the original 240Z. I love the fit of the seats and the accessibility of the controls. Critics say the trunk is small. Guess what - It's a sports car! If I wanted a large trunk, I would have purchased a classic Lincoln Continental. My "Z" is the perfect car for my summer rides. I haven't experienced any sports car that provides more fun at such a reasonable total cost of ownership. In case I didn't mention it....IT'S A SPORTS CAR.

Own two!

Powerful, elegant, classy, attractive, reliable, just live it.

BEST sports car for the $$$ and great convertible!

I have had many sports cars and this one is THE best. Love the handling and just the right amount of power. Way underrated. ok, now i have had it for almost 5 years and I agree with my original assessment. Too bad they do not make the convertible any more. I will likely keep this one for a long long time. Handles great, perfect acceleration and hugs the road. All the car I need, and it still turns heads. The car is now 10 years old, runs like new. Same battery, same tires, same great performance. Fun, fast and reliable (as compared to my 2013 BMW 335i convertible).