Whats up guys, I am looking to get into another Z again. I had an 04, and loved the car. Ive been reading and reading, searching and i know the DE motors very well. I found an 06 I like, but ive heard the motor is an issue and can go at any time???? Is their a recall for this?? ive tried to find details, but most threads are just confusing and everyone is throwing me different ways.

I just want to know the scoop, is 06 an unreliable car??/ I just wanna build it up eventually, but im gonna go a different way with this car and track it alot more. What is the real deal about the 06?

 

The 06 has a tsb due to oil consumption. Most dealers will replace the engine after monitoring if it uses to much oil over the check periods.

That's the only issue that I am currently aware of that is poular.

You should get as NEW as possible.

 

well 03-04 had the issues with tire feathering
and as kentuckyZ stated the 06's had the oil consumption issue.

id get an 07-08 for the hr motor that is unless a 370 is out of the question lol

 

'07+

 

Which will be similiar to this one.

 

Yea ive checked the 07's, but im going to be using this as a like second dd/track car as I dont need my truck anymore, and my lotus is no good for that whatsoever. Plus I want to build the 350z again like I did my last one, as it was honestly the best, most fun car I have owned to date. I dont want to spend on the 07, SOO if 07 is out, do you think 06 would be a bad choice? If I got an 06 could I just go to the dealer, and have them check for the issue for free??? or does it have to be under warranty to get this recall done which i guess its a recall?

 

Honestly, I trusted my car as stock it had no issues. When I turboed it, then yes issues came, but i wont be doing that to this car. I just love the new headlights and taillights, interior is no biggie to me as i liked the old one. Simple and some carbon fiber from evo r will make me very happy with it. So should i say forget 06 and just look for an 05 and lower???

 

the 06 is the best.

The hood bulge on the 07-08s is crap.
The 03-05s have a rough ride and are not as refined.

F the oil consumption. Monitor your car. If it consumes oil, get a new engine. It's free.

 

Based on what you said, an 06 is a good choice.

 

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06 is the worst due to oils consumption issues and having the DE (tons of threads on this...search!)

07-08 is the way to go, HR FTW, The hood bulge looks way better than the old maxima slits of the 03-05 hoods but I guess thats a matter of opinion, some guys like tough looking cars, others don't

if you can't afford it then 04.5-05 is your best bet. least issues

 

Its not the case of affording it, i just dont want to spend the money on an 07-08. I have seen them and driven and their great, but I dont see such a DRASTIC difference that it is worth the money.

Some say 06 is the worst, ok so pretty much i should stick to motor I had in my 04, i trust that one and it looks like most are saying the 06 isnt very reliable.

 

O ok, champ. I put my bulge where my girl likes it most. I guess it is,by and LARGE, a matter of opinion

The slits are much sleeker and the side profile is a lot more flowing than the HR motor. I'm not into racing Z's so I don't really care if you have more whp than me.

As for 06s, you can beat on an engine for a few thousand, possibly even tens of thousands of miles and then get one completely free of charge. I don't see what the problem is with that.

DE motors offers a larger variety of mods AND better used prices for these mods too.

 

 

I see what everyone means, i think we narrowed it down a little better. Pretty much its either 04-05, or 07+. 06, i have to wonder how long that will go on that if the motor goes they will replace it for free?? If its a recall does it apply to someone within the warranty, or if your out of warranty can you still get the motor replaced b/c its a recall??

 

the 07 has that slave cylinder recall on certain models... so if you decide on an 07 get the models out of that vin range... the number are posted somewhere...

 

If your car falls between certain VIN numbers and consumes oil, they replace it for free, regardless of mileage.

 

Their is a number where you can find out if a car needs a recall???

If I find a nice 06, does the car have to be in warranty to get the free motor????? or if its not in warranty and theirs a recall and the motor goes im screwed????

 

it's all 05 35th anniv mt and all 06 mt

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...iscussion.html

Read the PDF. It's bulletproof. If your car consumes oil, you get a free engine.

It's the best ride, design, rims, mod availability, price (compared to 07+). IMHO, it's a no brainer.

In addition, iIf the 5th gear synchros go, you get a new tranny free, too. That's a completely new drivetrain at any mileage.

 

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kacz, I was looking for an answer like that. I guess from reading, whether your in warranty or not, they will replace it for free, b/c the car was faulted from factory.

I guess if I get an 06, Do you guys think it would be wise to go to a dealer right away and ask them if I have the oil consumption issue??