LOVE this car!!! Umm... sunglasses holder? Center console tab? Bose display?

optiontrader

I always think to myself when I drive the car (it's a DD), "this much driving fun for $36K must be illegal!" Nissan did the design right!

But with any car, there are issues. We know the big ones: oil consumption, oil temperature, road noise, etc.

Some nitnoid design issues have me scratching my head, however. I know someone earlier posted his "issues" with the car and got shat upon. So to get these things off my chest, I'm gonna throw out some really picky things while I put my flame suit on.

- Where's the sunglasses holder? I use the cubby (great spot for them!), but the map light area's huge - why couldn't have that been added? Need to look cool while driving the Z!
- The center console tab is perfectly position to be opened by your elbow when you're driving. Side location perhaps?
- AC Delco radios have two line displays, which are nice for SAT Radio. Even in cheap rentals (the Dodge Caliber), the stock display is two line, VFD... nice. The one-liner Bose... meh.

I bought the car as a DD for it's engine and sportiness, and I love it. But I also own it, so I think a little bit of self criticism is helpful. Flame away!

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eddieconfetti

there is nothing to flame about. i totally agree with you.

cab83_750

Nah! No flames from me.

Yeah, the console "used" to open with my elbow for the first few months. For some reason, it stopped. I guess my body adjusted accordingly.

I never understood the DC outlet below the glove compartment and was hitting the legs of my passengers. So I took it off.

PapoZalsa

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370Zsteve

Originally Posted by cab83_750
I never understood the DC outlet below the glove compartment and was hitting the legs of my passengers. So I took it off.


LOl huh?

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370Zsteve

I must say I agree except I never opened the cubby with my elbow.

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cab83_750

. It is a sports car after all.

I guess my point is that the location sucked and it looked out of place and an after-thought.

Take it out and you will see how much cleaner the passenger side would look.


Am I the only one young and active enough to try squeezing myself with the passenger --- take it out and squeezing 4 legs is a little better.

ThoriumHotdog

hahah. Tight fit I imagine. I guess if you can squeeze two people into the passenger seat of a CRX then anything is possible.

Rooskey

Has anyone ever tried to plug up there phone charger while driving down the road. Its a good way to cause a big wreck.

I want a Z

That one's a mystery to me also. I really love the DC outlet in the Mustang.
It's high on the dash between the A/C vents - a perfect position for plugging in a gps or radar detector. Wish more manufacturers would put one up high like that.

JACKPAC

I replaced my sat radio with my old sirius unit (it sounds a LOT better), anywho, I plug into that port and keep the receiver behind the center console door where the nav should be. Works great, and I can't even tell anything is plugged in there as all my wires are hidden.

sonic370

sunglasses go in the cubby holder. phone charger in the drivers door area.

console as little as i can... about the only pain in the xss is the car charger
having to lean over and fill for it and plug in the charger going 80 take's some skills........just kidding about the 80!!!!!!!!

SophiaZ

You suck! j/k
Deal with the "I wish I had's..." and just enjoy the Z. Don't compare it to other cars..or you wouldn't be considered faithful and happy with your purchase. You bought it for a reason...so now, just deal with the flaws. But all-in-all..the pros out way the flaws! Enyjoy

optiontrader

Don't get me wrong, I deal with it (just press the accelerator).

But say, you're getting out from work, nice bright sunny SoCal day (as usual), strut over to your car, sit down, adjust (mirrors and hair), and reach up to the map light, where the dedicated sunglasses compartment... oh, snap!

Then start the engine up, and all is well...

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SophiaZ

haha I just leave my sunglasses behind the passenger seat. They seem to stay in place.