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Nissan 350Z / 370Z vs. BMW 5-Series Reliability Comparisons

Nissan 350Z / 370Z Reliability vs. BMW 5-Series Reliability:
Nissan 350Z / 370Z Reliability vs. BMW 5-Series Reliability:

You won't find Nissan 350Z / 370Z or BMW 5-Series reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Nissan 350Z / 370Z and the BMW 5-Series truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Nissan 350Z / 370Z and BMW 5-Series reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Nissan 350Z / 370Z and the BMW 5-Series were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Nissan 350Z / 370Z and the BMW 5-Series have been recently.

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Nissan 350Z / 370Z Reliability through March 31, 2013

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 BMW 5-Series   15 5-Series, 3.7 months of data per 5-Series, average 3500 miles

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2012 BMW 5-Series   21 5-Series, 8.7 months of data per 5-Series, average 8400 miles

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2011 BMW 5-Series 45 5-Series, 9.3 months of data per 5-Series, average 20500 miles

First year for F10 5-Series. Doing well so far.17
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 BMW 5-Series 30 5-Series, 8.0 months of data per 5-Series, average 36000 miles65
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Nissan 370Z 26 370Zs, 7.1 months of data per 370Z, average 22100 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.20
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 BMW 5-Series   20 5-Series, 9.5 months of data per 5-Series, average 47000 miles

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2008 Nissan 350Z   11 350Zs, 8.6 months of data per 350Z, average 27100 miles

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2008 BMW 535 25 535s, 9.7 months of data per 535, average 56600 miles69
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW 528 / 550 / M5 48 528 / 550 / M5s, 8.1 months of data per 528 / 550 / M5, average 59000 miles74
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Nissan 350Z   13 350Zs, 8.0 months of data per 350Z, average 38000 miles

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2007 BMW 5-Series 28 5-Series, 8.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 69400 miles80
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Nissan 350Z   17 350Zs, 7.1 months of data per 350Z, average 61700 miles

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2006 BMW 5-Series 33 5-Series, 8.7 months of data per 5-Series, average 75600 miles55
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Nissan 350Z   14 350Zs, 7.6 months of data per 350Z, average 72000 miles

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2005 BMW 5-Series   12 5-Series, 6.5 months of data per 5-Series, average 83000 miles

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2004 Nissan 350Z   18 350Zs, 9.2 months of data per 350Z, average 66000 miles

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2004 BMW 5-Series 30 5-Series, 9.2 months of data per 5-Series, average 93500 miles

First year for E60 5-Series.78
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Nissan 350Z 29 350Zs, 8.8 months of data per 350Z, average 78800 miles47
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 BMW 5-Series 28 5-Series, 8.0 months of data per 5-Series, average 96100 miles149
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 BMW 5-Series 38 5-Series, 9.0 months of data per 5-Series, average 97900 miles113
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 BMW 5-Series   23 5-Series, 9.2 months of data per 5-Series, average 115400 miles

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2000 BMW 5-Series   23 5-Series, 8.9 months of data per 5-Series, average 134600 miles

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1999 BMW 5-Series   12 5-Series, 6.9 months of data per 5-Series, average 133300 miles

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1998 BMW 5-Series   10 5-Series, 7.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 151700 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Nissan 350Z / 370Z

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What Our Members Are Saying about Nissan 350Z / 370Z Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Nissan 350Z / 370Z: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 My last two Nissans have each gone over 150,000 miles. Both were easy keepers, reliable, and inexpensive to service. I expect the same from this one. Servicing costs on the Cayman are a nightmare by comparison, despite long recommended service interval
2008 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Very reliable, have not had long enough to evaluate durability.
2007 2dr Convertible 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I drove this car in 15 degree weather, It cranked up the same as 80-90 degree days
2006 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 So far no problems.
2005 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 nissans have always been know to be well built and reliable.
2004 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 Strong, durable engine and drivetrain. Have only had standard maintenance - no repairs. This includes taking the car to the track and autocross on occasion.
2004 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Relatively cheap to maintan for a sportscar. Nissan engines can run pretty high in mileage and be just fine.
2004 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 never had to do any major repairs on my Z
2003 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 daily driver with only 2 small blips requiring attention
2003 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 My car has 50k on it and it was heavily track used by the previous owner. Basically no problems or major repairs. Pwr steering pump went out, given it was a first year model, notorious for bugs. After that, only needed new tires.
2003 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 Its engineered to last and the parts are reasonable, not cheap, but reasonable
2003 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 Nissan has a decent reputation for quality. After doing copious research I found the 350Z to have pretty darn good reliability for a sports car.
Reliability and Durability of the Nissan 350Z / 370Z: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 Engine is a hit or miss with oil consumption.

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