370z Complaints so far?

Educ8r · 04-05-2009, 07:02 PM

If your doors are locked you can NOT open the fuel door, at least that's how mine works. If you do not have the intelligent key with you can not open the fuel door.

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Originally Posted by 370Z_Fan

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.

bluzman · 04-05-2009, 07:48 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

Pushing_Tin · 04-05-2009, 08:07 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.

tbonesteak · 04-05-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

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.

i agree 100%. My s2k which i beat the living crap out of everyday AND at the track laughs everything off and asks for more. This car by far has been the most reliable sports car let alone any car i've ever owned. All you have to do is change the oil and it will last forever. Nissan is not known for their reliability and build quality....but still after boasting about how well this car is built over the 350 made me feel good...but we will have to see a little longer.

antennahead · 04-05-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

i agree 100%. My s2k which i beat the living crap out of everyday AND at the track laughs everything off and asks for more. This car by far has been the most reliable sports car let alone any car i've ever owned. All you have to do is change the oil and it will last forever. Nissan is not known for their reliability and build quality....but still after boasting about how well this car is built over the 350 made me feel good...but we will have to see a little longer.

S2000 is a Honda, and I say that as a compliment. They know how to build reliable cars. Nissan is good at engineering, need to get their fit/finish and reliability up to Honda and Toyota levels. Just my opinion, no flames please. I do love my 370!

John

tbonesteak · 04-05-2009, 11:39 PM

definitely not flaming. Why do you think im so involved in the 370 site? Honda has been doing nothing but disappointing enthusiasts for the past few years. They got absolutely nothing sporty going for them. No s2k replacement, no nsx successor, no rwd 6 cyl coupe, no nothing. All they're doing (with toyota) is creating tree hugging instruments. That's exactly why a lot of people are converting to nissan. Nissan is doing everything right rite now for enthusiasts. I love the 370 too and appreciate your feedback!

MarcusMIA · 04-05-2009, 11:48 PM

Yeah, the S2000 is a Honda and is completely built in Japan. You can never compare that kind of reliability to that of a 370Z. A Honda is a Honda.

370Zs are not completely foreign made, right?

antennahead · 04-05-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

definitely not flaming. Why do you think im so involved in the 370 site? Honda has been doing nothing but disappointing enthusiasts for the past few years. They got absolutely nothing sporty going for them. No s2k replacement, no nsx successor, no rwd 6 cyl coupe, no nothing. All they're doing (with toyota) is creating tree hugging instruments. That's exactly why a lot of people are converting to nissan. Nissan is doing everything right rite now for enthusiasts. I love the 370 too and appreciate your feedback!

Yea, it is a real shame Honda got cold feet when the economy tanked, and pulled the NSX replacement. They were so far along in development, seemed a shame to drop it at this stage of development. They are taking the "safe", make money approach to automobile building. Things go in cycles. I remember after the gas crisis in 1973/74, you couldn't buy anything with any horsepower other than an exotic. Maybe when things turn around, they'll jump back in, but by then they'll be behind the curve, unless they continue R&D on the side.

John

frost · 04-06-2009, 12:03 AM

tbonesteak · 04-06-2009, 12:05 AM

^^ hahahah ok back on topic.

MightyBobo · 04-06-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MarcusMIA

370Zs are not completely foreign made, right?

Wrong. The 370Z is off-the-boat Japanese.

tbonesteak · 04-06-2009, 12:16 AM

^^ correct. Down to the rubbers.

kailua · 04-06-2009, 01:23 AM

2000 miles, no problems. 1-2 is a bit clunky till the tranny oil warms up but that's it. Not a defect, more a character of the vehicle.

Pushing_Tin · 04-06-2009, 01:34 AM

Well today was a nice sunny day and the car was in the sun all day while I was at work. So the mositure in the tail light is gone, I wonder what they'll saw when I take it in? Maybe if I wash it, the condensation will come back..?

tbonesteak · 04-06-2009, 01:48 AM

honestly pushing tin what i'd do is let it keep happening over time and eventually, ur tail lights will get stained as a result. then you'll have a real case. if you take it in right now, they'll try to replicate the problem by leaving the car over night outside in the moisture and no guarantees it'll happen. cars ALWAYS for some reason behave perfectly normal when you take it in for warranty work and when you bring it back home the problem comes back. Weird but true.

04-05-2009, 11:39 PM	#216 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	definitely not flaming. Why do you think im so involved in the 370 site? Honda has been doing nothing but disappointing enthusiasts for the past few years. They got absolutely nothing sporty going for them. No s2k replacement, no nsx successor, no rwd 6 cyl coupe, no nothing. All they're doing (with toyota) is creating tree hugging instruments. That's exactly why a lot of people are converting to nissan. Nissan is doing everything right rite now for enthusiasts. I love the 370 too and appreciate your feedback!

04-05-2009, 11:48 PM	#217 (permalink)
MarcusMIA Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cap Hill, Seattle, WA Posts: 71 Drives: '14 370Z Blk MT Rep Power: 16	Yeah, the S2000 is a Honda and is completely built in Japan. You can never compare that kind of reliability to that of a 370Z. A Honda is a Honda. 370Zs are not completely foreign made, right?

04-06-2009, 12:03 AM	#219 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0

04-06-2009, 12:05 AM	#220 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	^^ hahahah ok back on topic.

04-06-2009, 12:16 AM	#222 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	^^ correct. Down to the rubbers.

04-06-2009, 01:23 AM	#223 (permalink)
kailua Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 82 Drives: 09 STI Rep Power: 16	2000 miles, no problems. 1-2 is a bit clunky till the tranny oil warms up but that's it. Not a defect, more a character of the vehicle.

04-06-2009, 01:34 AM	#224 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	Well today was a nice sunny day and the car was in the sun all day while I was at work. So the mositure in the tail light is gone, I wonder what they'll saw when I take it in? Maybe if I wash it, the condensation will come back..?

04-06-2009, 01:48 AM	#225 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	honestly pushing tin what i'd do is let it keep happening over time and eventually, ur tail lights will get stained as a result. then you'll have a real case. if you take it in right now, they'll try to replicate the problem by leaving the car over night outside in the moisture and no guarantees it'll happen. cars ALWAYS for some reason behave perfectly normal when you take it in for warranty work and when you bring it back home the problem comes back. Weird but true.