Hey Guys,
I never thought id pick up a 350z. I really wanted an s2000, but thinking slightly more practically, I realize the 350 was a good choice. Car is fun and im excited to own it. I have heard about the oil consumption issue in some 06s. How common is this? When i purchased the car there was 2000 miles from the last oil change, and i drove an additional 500 miles. The level on the dipstick (which btw is a horrible design) was close to the H. I will continue to monitor it every 1000 or so miles to verify that my car eats very little oil.

 

Welcome and Congrats. Post some pics.

 

Welcome! Enjoy the ride!!

 

Finally someone with ***** to buy an 06. Congrats.

 

based off the oil consumption...is it really that bad? I almost bought an 06 coupe but I went with an 05 roadster

 

Yeah dude, I heard it's a big issue but I've had no problems with my '06.

 

Good going! Before I ultimately choose my Z, I looked at the S2000 and some C5's - the S2000 is just too plain & simple (a girls car...) and the C5's were too beat up for the budget I had in mind. Watch the Z beat up a S2000 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TK6t...eature=related

 

Thanks fellas! Ill definitely get some pics up here soon. What are the actual build dates for the 2006 models? Im assuming late 2005 to 2006? I hear that the earlier models had more of this problem but how can i verify that? My car i believe was built in 3/06.

 

Huh? this can't be good. Of course I just picked up an 06. Looks like I better monitor the oil level, In fact I'll go check it right now.

 

I too have a 06 so far so good and yes the dipstick design could be better.

 

Not all 'O6s had the oil consumption issue.

 

Nice post those pics!