Originally Posted by Zed-Hed

The service manager at my dealership has been very cooperative. He has said that the right thing to do is for Nissan to provide me with a new car. He has stated that the replacement blocks that are sitting in inventory could be just as problematic as the two I've already had. Early production runs are suspect and there is no way of identifying a good or bad block. I prefer NOT to play Russian Roulette with this problem. If I choose to sell or trade this car in two years it WILL NOT be worth what what a problem free vehicle will. Remember my dealer reports to Carmax. Those who have responded constructively to this thread THANK YOU.