370z Complaints so far?

gpa7pk · 04-05-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

You know why the British drink warm beer? Lucas makes their refrigerators

John

I wouldn't make fun of Lucas - "the prince of darkness"

bluzman · 04-05-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gpa7pk

My '70 Triumph TR6 has the following problems as a sports car:
Heated side mirrors - Huh?
Climate control - engine heat
Gas mileage - depends on how much the carbs leak
Chassis lubication - engine oil leaks at speed
Oil leaks while parked - free garage floor protectorant
intermittant wipers - free with Lucas electrics
Auto light dimming - free with Lucas electrics
Road noise - you've got to be kidding
engine overheating - in Texas you have to be joking
Fun to drive - what a hoot!

370Z driving experience - unreal, ordered mine - a PG, persimmon,sport,6m

+1 ROTFLMAO

CrownR426 · 03-30-2009, 12:31 PM

The only complaints you guys have is probably people moving so slow from looking at your cars!
Jackasses!

alefcole · 04-04-2009, 02:15 AM

The current colors suck, I wish they offered it in lime...........

Educ8r · 04-04-2009, 11:22 AM

I'm sure if it were offered in lime green your signature would be different, no?

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Originally Posted by alefcole

The current colors suck, I wish they offered it in lime...........

spearfish25 · 04-04-2009, 08:05 AM

***Blindspots***
This would have been a perfect car to implement side-view cameras instead of mirrors. Nissan would also have gotten incredible publicity for having done so.

***Plastic Wrapping***
I keep finding little bits of plastic in the window and door frames that must have been protective door coverings when it was sent to the dealer. They are annoyingly difficult to remove.

***Fuel Gauge***
As already mentioned, looks dumb and loses some sophistication that the car otherwise has. Nobody what's a 'space car' with bars of lights and thats the feeling I get from it.

***Bluetooth Phonebook***
Why can't Nissan implement a system that downloads your whole phone book to the car? My 2007 Audi A4 had a speed dial phone book but also downloaded the entire phonebook so I could scroll through it on the car's computer to make a hands free call to anyone. On the Z, if they aren't manually programmed into the car, you have to pick up the phone to dial.

***Computer Display***
Having to scroll through all the information is tedious. Nissan could easily implement a design that shows multiple values at once. For example, why can't the car's range and the outside temperature show up together? There's no need to make them 'one at a time' with HUGE digits/letters.

Overall, there are some little things missing. A number of people have griped that a $38k car should have them included. However, my feeling is $38k gets you a AMAZING performer at an awesome value. Start adding in all the little extras and you have yourself an Infinity G37 for $47k.

MightyBobo · 04-05-2009, 12:42 AM

OK, Ive got one - forgive me if its mentioned already.

The gauge pods on the dash - the little lips on the top? They squeak a lot it seems when I hit bumps. It took me a while just to figure out what the squeak was, until I pressed one, and just barely touching it produced the same, irritating squeak! Anyone else got this?

Oh yeah, I think I have the "moving seat in spirited driving" problem, too

SoCal 370Z · 04-05-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

The gauge pods on the dash - the little lips on the top? They squeak a lot it seems when I hit bumps.

Not here, but the passenger's side taillight squeaks where it meets the rear bumper fascia as it is moved. I noticed this when I was washing the car.

Namir · 04-05-2009, 11:19 AM

Lack of telescoping steering wheel.
I'm 6'2 and I like to sit close to the steering wheel (wrists rest on top of wheel) but in order to get this close to the wheel my legs have to bend at almost 90 degree angles and my knees hit the bottom of the wheel. If I move the seat back to accommodate my legs, the steering wheels becomes further away than I would prefer.

Pushing_Tin · 04-05-2009, 12:59 PM

I now have a major rattle from the back some where, and my right rear tail light is filled with moisture.

mspeasl · 04-05-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I now have a major rattle from the back some where, and my right rear tail light is filled with moisture.

When the 350's came out in 02 that was a major complaint also, but on them it was about moisture in the headlights.

tbonesteak · 04-05-2009, 03:58 PM

wow....i cant believe a production car in 2009 has tail light condensation issues.....everyday my decision to make the purchase gets delayed a bit more.

MightyBobo · 04-05-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

wow....i cant believe a production car in 2009 has tail light condensation issues.....everyday my decision to make the purchase gets delayed a bit more.

Every new model car has issues.

Megagoli112 · 12-29-2011, 11:24 AM

Mightybobo, I know this is an old post, but I just noticed your avatar. It freaking hilarious!!! took me a sec to see what it was. hahahahahahaahahaha

Pushing_Tin · 04-05-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

wow....i cant believe a production car in 2009 has tail light condensation issues.....everyday my decision to make the purchase gets delayed a bit more.

I am disappointed that a $40k car has water in the tail lamps and an annoying rattle. My last few cars (Honda, Lexus) did not have these problems over several years. It will get fixed under warranty of course, but with only 2k miles it's frustrating.

03-30-2009, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	The only complaints you guys have is probably people moving so slow from looking at your cars! Jackasses! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

04-04-2009, 02:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
alefcole Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SJ Posts: 709 Drives: 2011 Black ZCP E92M3 Rep Power: 18	The current colors suck, I wish they offered it in lime........... __________________

04-05-2009, 12:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	OK, Ive got one - forgive me if its mentioned already. The gauge pods on the dash - the little lips on the top? They squeak a lot it seems when I hit bumps. It took me a while just to figure out what the squeak was, until I pressed one, and just barely touching it produced the same, irritating squeak! Anyone else got this? Oh yeah, I think I have the "moving seat in spirited driving" problem, too __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

04-05-2009, 11:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	Lack of telescoping steering wheel. I'm 6'2 and I like to sit close to the steering wheel (wrists rest on top of wheel) but in order to get this close to the wheel my legs have to bend at almost 90 degree angles and my knees hit the bottom of the wheel. If I move the seat back to accommodate my legs, the steering wheels becomes further away than I would prefer. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

04-04-2009, 08:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	*Blindspots* This would have been a perfect car to implement side-view cameras instead of mirrors. Nissan would also have gotten incredible publicity for having done so. *Plastic Wrapping* I keep finding little bits of plastic in the window and door frames that must have been protective door coverings when it was sent to the dealer. They are annoyingly difficult to remove. *Fuel Gauge* As already mentioned, looks dumb and loses some sophistication that the car otherwise has. Nobody what's a 'space car' with bars of lights and thats the feeling I get from it. *Bluetooth Phonebook* Why can't Nissan implement a system that downloads your whole phone book to the car? My 2007 Audi A4 had a speed dial phone book but also downloaded the entire phonebook so I could scroll through it on the car's computer to make a hands free call to anyone. On the Z, if they aren't manually programmed into the car, you have to pick up the phone to dial. *Computer Display* Having to scroll through all the information is tedious. Nissan could easily implement a design that shows multiple values at once. For example, why can't the car's range and the outside temperature show up together? There's no need to make them 'one at a time' with HUGE digits/letters. Overall, there are some little things missing. A number of people have griped that a $38k car should have them included. However, my feeling is $38k gets you a AMAZING performer at an awesome value. Start adding in all the little extras and you have yourself an Infinity G37 for $47k.

04-05-2009, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	I now have a major rattle from the back some where, and my right rear tail light is filled with moisture.

04-05-2009, 03:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	wow....i cant believe a production car in 2009 has tail light condensation issues.....everyday my decision to make the purchase gets delayed a bit more.

12-29-2011, 11:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
Megagoli112 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 4 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Mightybobo, I know this is an old post, but I just noticed your avatar. It freaking hilarious!!! took me a sec to see what it was. hahahahahahaahahaha