Not trying to start a flame war or anything, but I guess I would ask why you would purchase another Nissan product (I see that you have a 370z) if you experienced so many issues with the 350z. Were you thinking that your 350z issues would be resolved with the new model? If so, I can understand why you're disappointed. But, I guess I would compare your perspective to that of my dad...he loves GM products and has had very good luck with them. I'm not a fan of how, cosmetically, they hold up over several years...but whatever works for him. Sounds like for you another Nissan product may not be the best fit. I was a DIE HARD Honda/Acura fan until I purchased my Altima a few years ago. That car really turned me on to Nissan. The '09 Maxima soon followed and that's when I knew that I now had a new brand that I would be loyal to. Even with the Max, there were people from the Max forum that I belong to that were experiencing significant quality issues (seat "rocking", struts creaking, sunroof creaking, power tilt/telescope motor going out, etc.) but I never experienced any of it.

The compliments I receive, the driving experience, and the sheer way the car makes me feel each time I drive it, are all reasons why this ride is for me.

Last thing I'll say is that every minor issue I've ever experienced with any of my Nissans have always been addressed to my satisfaction by Nissan. Also, they offered me some very attractive incentives and made some pretty sweet deals to get me into these past few cars. I posted a while back about them letting me out of my Maxima's lease with NO EARLY TERMINATION fees...something that the dealership and Nissan Finance thought was some kind of error. Turns out, I was "one of 1000" customers that qualified for an "incentive" like this...or, at least that's what they said. After getting everything in writing, I jumped at the offer and got into the Z. That said, I have nothing but even more love for Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.

At the end of the day, it all just boils down to preference and what you've experienced. Hope things get better for your current Z...maybe you'll have your Nissan faith restored! :)

Never thought this posting would turn into a debate over quality! LOL

"Certain parts have characteristics to them that cause issues and can't be voided unless you go with a new part"????????????So why continue to use thew faulty parts?????????Do you know what you are talking about at all?I'am reading!I'am reading your statement and it makes no sense at all?

Yes I am, look at any car, computer, house or anything in the world. You use X part and it might cause an issue or might cause a certain experience. Lets take a V8 engine, it sounds a certain way because of the V8, that is a characteristic. Lets look at the Camaro drive shaft, it broke under hard launches in the early versions of the car, supposedly fixed now by changing a few things.

The Z transmission is built a certain way and has certain characteristics to it, either trade in the car or deal with it.

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- Ty

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww :tup:

she's so cute in her FACE!

As I said I like the car alot but disappointed in the quality of the present 370 and past 350's issues that continue by nissan?
For example you believe nissan was unaware of the shifting glitch between 1st and 2nd gear on the 6 spd?They just passed it along to the customer!
Characteristics has nothing to do with faulty parts and nissan ignoring issues with this car.

as we all know, gear ratio is farthest between 1-2 vs 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6.

so it makes it a tad more challenging to get a smooth shift. i dont think it's that difficult to get a smooth shift on the 370z.

I once read in a magazine a few years back about somebody with a pickup truck that did the same thing. A burning smell from the vents during start up. The master mechanic replied by saying this was normal. Inside the dashboard are electrical/electronical components including resisters, coils, capacitors etc. Sometimes dirt or debris gets inside through the vent between the windshield and hood and it makes contact with the electrical components and causes that burning smell.

But on newer cars they are equipped with a "cabin air filter" so this shouldn't happen right? Well the electrical stuff will still get hot at start up and when it does it will release an odor through the vents just the same.

Again, why do you have a 370z? Nissan's quality is very good...on par with the other car makers. If you want a pinnacle of perfection, go try and find it for under $40k from Chevy, Ford/Mazda or other imports.

Then...should you appear to find it, find one that provides such a great experience each time the engine fires and heads snap to look at you in the Z. Furthermore, then find a 40-year heritage going back to the late sixties when the Z was brought to market.

The other options you will be looking at will include:

#1) ______________ *crickets*....


Enjoy the car, man...you're on a Z forum with great people! :driving:

Scary - should I be concerned?
 

I know what you mean by "electric smell" but want to throw something at you. Could the smell have come from the plastic in the vent system? Having a car sit all day in the heat may cause that "funny" smell. Not saying it's not an electric smell, just trying to add maybe another possibility. Which if it was the cause would take the worry element out of the picture.

I had the same problems with my 350z (2007), no problems so far...yet (18.5K miles on it as of today)
I think its fairly normal. If your unit (vehicle) works improperly, then go to your Nissan Service station. You still have tons of time/millage to do so :)

Still, enjoy your 370 Zed!

UMMMM! I think toyota has no choice but to acknowledge there series of defects. Its caused over a dozen fatalities and a heapload of damage over the last couple of months.
Not to mention both my god sister and step sister both owned toyotas. One got hit head on by a speeding van. The other got rear ended. In both accidents the airbags failed. So in my family alone there's 2 lawsuits against toyota. I've owned 4 nissans and never had a major issues and only had to respond to 3 minor recalls.

Quality issues? What are the poor quality issues in your 30-40k vehicle thaat you are so disappointed with.
You have a FMR engine layout. Something usually found in exotics that you find in most nissans.
You have a SRM manual, one of the most advanced manuals in the industry.
You have an excellent 7speed auto. The best non dsg/dct tranny out there.
You have sub 5 second and 13.1 second accel times.
You have 155mph top speed
You have carbon fiber driveshaft and other high tech weight reducing materials keeping this car under 3400 lbs.
You have a forum community that communicates and fights with nissan on a united front when there are major issues.
You have 5/60k warranty to resolve issues.

I'm not saying that the Z or G or other nissan vehicles are perfect. You will have to fight sometimes for your issues to be resolved. But I don't care what car company you go to. Its all the same with one model or another. Besides, where's toyota's sports car? No true sports in over a decade. Mr2's and celicas are cute fun to drive cars, but a true sports car? Uh uh!