Hey guys, Just a simple questions, once answered I don't mind if a moderator locks this thread. Im going to the dealership tomorrow, and I was wondering before I buy an 06 z, what is the best way to tell if it has the oil consumption problem? Is there any way to tell except for driving until it lets you know that you need oil?

 

get an 07

 

07 is a little bit more when its comes to the touring editions :/

 

compression test

 

'06/'07 with 5AT have no oil consumption problems so far.

 

well someone read my other thread haha thanks for the info!

 

just dont buy one with 6MT.. that's apparently the only way to avoid it (or to drive it like an old lady )

 

i havent had any problems yet but i have 2.5k miles on mine and ive already changed the oil at 1200k (break in period). btw I have 6mt

 

I have an 06 (made 9/05) with 10500 miles on it and have never had the oil consumption problem. I think your best bet would be to buy an early made 06 or just get an 07. Just my 2 cents.

Matt

 

an 06 is cheaper so im sure ill be going with that, we'll see what I can work out at the dealership :P

 

Shanki456 just be careful and don't believe anything the dealer tells you, good luck and if you have any questions let me know.

Matt

 

you can never believe them, they all lie!

 

Very True

 

I'm sure others have had bad luck with oil consumption problems but I just turned 17k miles on my 06 MT base with 0 oil consumption. I drive it moderately , I get on it occasionally but nothing yet & I also use Mobil one synthetic.

 

I also have an '06 6MT with no problems.

Edit: Over 23,000 miles.

 

06 w/6MT also no problems.

 

well thats always good to here

 

06 Z here with MT. 9.5K miles and no oil problems so far (knock on wood). Car is nearly 14 months old.

 

06/6mt here, 17k with no problems. *knock on wood*...

 

Mine burns 1 qt/ 4k miles, but I treat it as normal for a sports car