Z at Melbourne Motor Show / Australian Specs

POTM · 06-07-2009, 09:21 AM

Hi guys...I agree Nissan really made a huge mistake here....some of the people I talk too are all holding back on the car due to two reasons:

1: 19 inch rims
2: Oil overheating prob

A few dealers told me 19s are not going to be made avaliable to Australia in 2010. Also, the same dealers told me oil cooler has been added to the Australian model since the package includes everything and the overheating prob only occurs in US.

I think I better hold off till next year.

370er · 06-07-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by POTM

Hi guys...I agree Nissan really made a huge mistake here....some of the people I talk too are all holding back on the car due to two reasons:

1: 19 inch rims
2: Oil overheating prob

A few dealers told me 19s are not going to be made available to Australia in 2010. Also, the same dealers told me oil cooler has been added to the Australian model since the package includes everything and the overheating prob only occurs in US.

I think I better hold off till next year.

Those my two reasons too.

What do the dealers really know? I would imagine the details for the 2010 model specs wouldn't be released yet. If the oil cooler was added could they point it out? I thought the oil overheating issues only surfaced AFTER the Z went on sale here?

evse82 · 06-07-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 370er

Those my two reasons too.

What do the dealers really know? I would imagine the details for the 2010 model specs wouldn't be released yet. If the oil cooler was added could they point it out? I thought the oil overheating issues only surfaced AFTER the Z went on sale here?

They could point it out, but Nissan haven't even got one for sale so I doubt they have installed anything. It's a little troubling actually considering we get temps here higher than the states in the summer.. These guys cars are over heating when it isn't even their full-blown summer either....

What happens here when we get more 4 day heat waves above 40c?

POTM · 06-07-2009, 07:11 PM

yeh...you're right...when we hit a major heat wave in summer and you hear bushfire news on your FM radio in the car while yer stuck in traffic...I laugh if the car go into home limp mode at the same time...

I guess if you buy the car you dont even need hot air con on for the winter period because you know the normal fan will produce more than enough hot wind to keep you warm....lol

Having said all that I still think 370 is a mad car but it is just those issues which causes some mental debate. I wonder how many orders Nissan have lost after people like us feeling troubled by those issues.

370er · 06-08-2009, 12:10 AM

Yeah our summer will really test the oil issue. I love driving around in summer but imagine if it couldn't handle the heat?

I wish we knew what the 2010 Z will and will not have then I could make an educated decision now on whether I wait and buy it in 2010 or get an entirely different car now.

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06-07-2009, 09:21 AM	#31 (permalink)
POTM Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 14 Drives: 04 accord euro Rep Power: 16	Hi guys...I agree Nissan really made a huge mistake here....some of the people I talk too are all holding back on the car due to two reasons: 1: 19 inch rims 2: Oil overheating prob A few dealers told me 19s are not going to be made avaliable to Australia in 2010. Also, the same dealers told me oil cooler has been added to the Australian model since the package includes everything and the overheating prob only occurs in US. I think I better hold off till next year.

06-07-2009, 07:11 PM	#34 (permalink)
POTM Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 14 Drives: 04 accord euro Rep Power: 16	yeh...you're right...when we hit a major heat wave in summer and you hear bushfire news on your FM radio in the car while yer stuck in traffic...I laugh if the car go into home limp mode at the same time... I guess if you buy the car you dont even need hot air con on for the winter period because you know the normal fan will produce more than enough hot wind to keep you warm....lol Having said all that I still think 370 is a mad car but it is just those issues which causes some mental debate. I wonder how many orders Nissan have lost after people like us feeling troubled by those issues.

06-08-2009, 12:10 AM	#35 (permalink)
370er Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia, VIC Posts: 231 Drives: Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 16	Yeah our summer will really test the oil issue. I love driving around in summer but imagine if it couldn't handle the heat? I wish we knew what the 2010 Z will and will not have then I could make an educated decision now on whether I wait and buy it in 2010 or get an entirely different car now.