Am I Being Unrealistic?

w0rM · 07-31-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gaveup

lol its a 370Z at a nissan dealership man. They see 5+ of your car in their shop daily, they really don't look at it as it is something rare or completely awesome.

That doesn't mean they aren't joy riding in it. Whatever they're doing, I wouldn't appreciate my car being giving back to me in anything less than the condition I gave it to them in. That's hardly an unreasonable expectation.

Pelican170 · 08-01-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gaveup

lol its a 370Z at a nissan dealership man. They see 5+ of your car in their shop daily, they really don't look at it as it is something rare or completely awesome.

Hey I agree but around here, you dont see a ton of them and much less modded. Maybe they saw exhaust and stuff and wanted to play? who knows... bothers me though.

NYBladeZ · 06-28-2012, 05:03 PM

Um seating adjustment beef? Lol that is one of the oddest and funniest things I've heard on this forum, I would have given you a sideways look as well. So what's your decided upon resolution? Drive to NY, put more miles on the car for a different dealer or learn how to do it yourself? Btw, I don't know how asking for the GT-R mechanic is going to go down at the shop, they could outright say no because you don't have a GT-R, I mean if it was as easy as asking for the GT-R mechanic I'm sure the guy with the Versa would want the special tech as well. Learn how to change the oil yourself, at least that way you'll feel gratified and know the job was done right instead of biting fingernails worrying over seat angles in the dealer waiting room.

Volk Z · 06-29-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Um seating adjustment beef? Lol that is one of the oddest and funniest things I've heard on this forum, I would have given you a sideways look as well. So what's your decided upon resolution? Drive to NY, put more miles on the car for a different dealer or learn how to do it yourself? Btw, I don't know how asking for the GT-R mechanic is going to go down at the shop, they could outright say no because you don't have a GT-R, I mean if it was as easy as asking for the GT-R mechanic I'm sure the guy with the Versa would want the special tech as well. Learn how to change the oil yourself, at least that way you'll feel gratified and know the job was done right instead of biting fingernails worrying over seat angles in the dealer waiting room.

The GTR tech works on other cars its just they are certified to deal with higher end cars.... If they ONLY worked on GTRs they would be sitting around all day with nothing to do as there are not a ton of GTRs going in for service daily....

I already went over with him the ease of changing your own oil but he doesnt want to so i suggested the GTR tech for a better solution.

JohnsZ · 06-29-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

The GTR tech works on other cars its just they are certified to deal with higher end cars.... If they ONLY worked on GTRs they would be sitting around all day with nothing to do as there are not a ton of GTRs going in for service daily....

I already went over with him the ease of changing your own oil but he doesnt want to so i suggested the GTR tech for a better solution.

Thanks for having my back Volk

Volk Z · 06-29-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

Thanks for having my back Volk

You got it brotha

SailFree · 06-29-2012, 02:47 PM

My approach was this: I took 1 week, 3 days, 12 hours, and 37 minutes getting everything set absolutely the way I wanted it, and then I sealed the car in a case made of inch-thick lucite and filled it with xenon, an inert gas. I think that my 370Z will thus be perfectly preserved for at least 1000 years, and when I open the case the seat adjustment will fit me perfectly, assuming that I haven't gained or lost any weight, etc.

JohnsZ · 07-02-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SailFree

My approach was this: I took 1 week, 3 days, 12 hours, and 37 minutes getting everything set absolutely the way I wanted it, and then I sealed the car in a case made of inch-thick lucite and filled it with xenon, an inert gas. I think that my 370Z will thus be perfectly preserved for at least 1000 years, and when I open the case the seat adjustment will fit me perfectly, assuming that I haven't gained or lost any weight, etc.

Now see! Here's someone I can relate to! Assuming that my body morphology does change however after the first 1000 years, I may need to readjust the seats again. I can't take this pressure!

kenchan · 06-29-2012, 02:50 PM

sailfree- your tires will flatspot by week 3.

vividracing · 06-29-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

sailfree- your tires will flatspot by week 3.

I lol'd

I don't think the tech should have given you attitude like that. He could've done things differently. Maybe he was offended, though. I don't like readjusting my seat; I feel like I never get it 100% the same and it'll bother me for like the next 20 miles. I really don't like the smell of smoke, so I would've been more upset about that than anything.

SailFree · 06-29-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

sailfree- your tires will flatspot by week 3.

Thanks for reminding me. I had not thought of that! I'll have to work out a fix, but that means cracking the lucite case and finding another supply of xenon gas...

kenchan · 07-02-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

When I had my Mercedes, the lot guys (geez...I don't even know the correct term) were uh...mentally challenged? The owner of the dealership was part of some program that employed them. First time one of them curbed my wheel I went to the SA and told him that only him or his techs were allowed to move my car. Never had an issue after that. Ended up getting to be friends with the SA and he said it was a huge problem, they had tons of damage on customer's cars as well as new cars that the lot guys moved, but the owner was steadfast on giving them a chance. Now I'm all for programs like that, but let them do packaging or assemble simple stuff, but don't have them moving freakin' $50,000+ cars around.

yah, a local supermarket uses such programs. toilet bowl cleaner in the same bag as my veggies

, meat with dry goods

, frozen foods with kids' notebook and bday cards (completely ruined obviously)

and one pulling at our shopping cart to take back into the store WHILE i was placing said ruined items into my car.

after 5-6 of this, i dont go there any more. i think the program need to find the right jobs for these individuals instead of just letting them 'try it.' same goes with smoking 400lbs crack grease marker.

JohnsZ · 07-02-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, a local supermarket uses such programs. toilet bowl cleaner in the same bag as my veggies

, meat with dry goods

, frozen foods with kids' notebook and bday cards (completely ruined obviously)

and one pulling at our shopping cart to take back into the store WHILE i was placing said ruined items into my car.

after 5-6 of this, i dont go there any more. i think the program need to find the right jobs for these individuals instead of just letting them 'try it.' same goes with smoking 400lbs crack grease marker.

I hear what you're saying Ken but to be honest with you....and I work with the physically and mentally challenged...I think I would rather have a few of them drive my car then the Sasquatch that I had to deal with. I least they wouldn't have given me an attititude.

kenchan · 07-02-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

I hear what you're saying Ken but to be honest with you....and I work with the physically and mentally challenged...I think I would rather have a few of them drive my car then the Sasquatch that I had to deal with. I least they wouldn't have given me an attititude.

the teen yanking at the shopping cart had an attitude. i think he even called me a "chink" and said to hurry up. lol

i just smiled and calmly said 'hold on now, im almost done' as if i was talking to my kids' misbehaving friends.

i wasnt angry at them, rather i was not happy at the non-existent supervison. i dont plan on shopping there anytime soon.

bigsix · 06-29-2012, 04:17 PM

It's always nice when you can do a job yourself on your car. Then you know you can hold yourself responsible for it.
I've had mechanics create new leaks while they were fixing old ones... and who knows if it was on purpose or not ( to bring me back to have the new leak fixed ! )

I guess your driving position is a pretty small thing compared to the engine or transmission of the car. Nonetheless, I understand how a car is a personal place

06-28-2012, 05:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 21	Um seating adjustment beef? Lol that is one of the oddest and funniest things I've heard on this forum, I would have given you a sideways look as well. So what's your decided upon resolution? Drive to NY, put more miles on the car for a different dealer or learn how to do it yourself? Btw, I don't know how asking for the GT-R mechanic is going to go down at the shop, they could outright say no because you don't have a GT-R, I mean if it was as easy as asking for the GT-R mechanic I'm sure the guy with the Versa would want the special tech as well. Learn how to change the oil yourself, at least that way you'll feel gratified and know the job was done right instead of biting fingernails worrying over seat angles in the dealer waiting room. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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06-29-2012, 02:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
SailFree Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 173 Drives: 12 370Z GM 7ATS NavS Rep Power: 14	My approach was this: I took 1 week, 3 days, 12 hours, and 37 minutes getting everything set absolutely the way I wanted it, and then I sealed the car in a case made of inch-thick lucite and filled it with xenon, an inert gas. I think that my 370Z will thus be perfectly preserved for at least 1000 years, and when I open the case the seat adjustment will fit me perfectly, assuming that I haven't gained or lost any weight, etc.

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06-29-2012, 04:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	It's always nice when you can do a job yourself on your car. Then you know you can hold yourself responsible for it. I've had mechanics create new leaks while they were fixing old ones... and who knows if it was on purpose or not ( to bring me back to have the new leak fixed ! ) I guess your driving position is a pretty small thing compared to the engine or transmission of the car. Nonetheless, I understand how a car is a personal place