370z Complaints so far?

gpa7pk · 04-04-2009, 04:44 PM

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

MightyBobo · 04-05-2009, 01:42 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, 02:12 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.

antennahead · 04-05-2009, 11:11 AM

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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

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

John

gpa7pk · 04-05-2009, 11:55 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"

Namir · 04-05-2009, 12:19 PM

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, 01:59 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, 03:22 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, 04:58 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, 05:05 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.

tbonesteak · 04-05-2009, 05:11 PM

yes they do. However, condensation issues in a tail light is not a new MY issue. that's simply quality control issue. It doesnt take many trials and errors to corrently seal a plastic housing. Engine, tranny, etc issues, yes they can be a new model issue. Not tail light condensation.

frost · 04-05-2009, 06:19 PM

Well, condensation in the lights are a medium-sized deal, but let's wait for more than 1 guy to say it before we consider it an "all around" issue.

tbonesteak · 04-05-2009, 06:32 PM

^^agreed.

370Z_Fan · 04-05-2009, 06:57 PM

Is the fuel door lid lockable? From what I've read it seems like anyone can push the fuel door lid and open it. If that's the case then it sucks because malicious people can open the fuel door and pour sugar into the fuel tank.

frost · 04-05-2009, 06:59 PM

^ more concerned about people stealing gas than sugar in the tank, but still, a lockable fuel door would be nice.

04-04-2009, 04:44 PM	#196 (permalink)
gpa7pk Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 135 Drives: 1959 Triumph TR3A Rep Power: 16	Small issues 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

04-05-2009, 01:42 AM	#197 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	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, 12:19 PM	#201 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 255	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

04-05-2009, 01:59 PM	#202 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	I now have a major rattle from the back some where, and my right rear tail light is filled with moisture.

04-05-2009, 04:58 PM	#204 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	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.

04-05-2009, 05:11 PM	#206 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	yes they do. However, condensation issues in a tail light is not a new MY issue. that's simply quality control issue. It doesnt take many trials and errors to corrently seal a plastic housing. Engine, tranny, etc issues, yes they can be a new model issue. Not tail light condensation.

04-05-2009, 06:19 PM	#207 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Well, condensation in the lights are a medium-sized deal, but let's wait for more than 1 guy to say it before we consider it an "all around" issue.

04-05-2009, 06:32 PM	#208 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	^^agreed.

04-05-2009, 06:57 PM	#209 (permalink)
370Z_Fan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 238 Drives: 2010 MB ZR sport pkg Rep Power: 16	Is the fuel door lid lockable? From what I've read it seems like anyone can push the fuel door lid and open it. If that's the case then it sucks because malicious people can open the fuel door and pour sugar into the fuel tank.

04-05-2009, 06:59 PM	#210 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	^ more concerned about people stealing gas than sugar in the tank, but still, a lockable fuel door would be nice.