Should I get a Warranty -- How many issues have you had?

DangJones · 06-05-2014, 06:18 PM

Not because of exhaust btw. It's because of an 'oil consumption problem'. My Z is a fattiboombah.

ajm216 · 06-05-2014, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DangJones

Not because of exhaust btw. It's because of an 'oil consumption problem'. My Z is a fattiboombah.

I had the same issue with my 2006 G35 6MT, I purchased the extended warranty which covered all the non-sense related to the oil consumption problem.

grandpawmoses · 06-05-2014, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mattimus

This is false. An exhaust doesn't blow an engine. They would lose in court. They may give you **** about it, but if you stick to your guns I would say its not a problem generally. I know a lot of people with STis (my previous car) that have had an engine blow with an exhaust and it was covered.

I appreciate your input but let's get this back on track. I've attached a picture of piston damage done by a lean engine. This is the engine failure I'm referring to, not blowing an engine.

L33T Z34 · 06-05-2014, 08:05 PM

I would drop the $$$$ on the Xtended warranty if u don't work on the Z urself.
For the following reasons:
1) oil consumption
2) oil overheating
3) plastik CSC failing
4) rear diff silicone bushing tearing
5) I could go on, but I refrain....
The Z is a cost-cutted POS, but w/the right mods and time dropped into it...it can become a fun reliable daily.

mattimus · 06-06-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

I appreciate your input but let's get this back on track. I've attached a picture of piston damage done by a lean engine. This is the engine failure I'm referring to, not blowing an engine.

I guess I shouldn't speak in generalities. Not all of them were blown engines. there were other types of engine failure from ringlands to piston failure. Pretty much everyone of these experience i've seen where the person had a tune the warranty claim was denied.

njobe89 · 06-06-2014, 10:30 AM

can someone explain what osiris does? it's not a tune?

grandpawmoses · 06-06-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

can someone explain what osiris does? it's not a tune?

I'll make an uneducated attempt at it.

Edit:
I just did a little research and it appears that it is specifically for Nissans & Infinitys and consists of an interface cable and software. As I understand it, you can make adjustments to your factory ECU on the fly. Perhaps someone with more knowledge will come along and confirm this.

njobe89 · 06-06-2014, 01:06 PM

hopefully it will be worth the $300 then

Niche79 · 06-07-2014, 11:22 AM

Ive had the steering lock replaced on my 09. My Navi headunit controls for AC and Radio wont work when you turn the nobs, my clutch switch has gone bad so now I push in the clutch and the car wont start.

BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY! Sadly, I bought mine used so no chance on getting it extended. Costs me out of pocket for the last 2 issues.

Whitey#1 · 06-07-2014, 12:43 PM

Are we talking an extended "Nissan Factory Warranty" or are we talking one of those after-market warranties a Nissan dealer might try and sell you?

Mike

0101 · 06-12-2014, 04:03 PM

I'm glad I asked. And it looks like just a powertrain warranty probably isn't enough.
Originally I was thinking a route 66 warranty, but I see a 2012 Z for sale, so I would assume since it's still under all factory warranty for another 6 months that I could extend it through Nissan....

06-05-2014, 06:18 PM	#31 (permalink)
DangJones Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A. Posts: 45 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 11	Not because of exhaust btw. It's because of an 'oil consumption problem'. My Z is a fattiboombah. __________________ \|Takeda long tube CAI\|BC/Swift\|PWJDM\|Megan Racing CBE\|Megan Racing Y-Pipe\|H&R\|Hankook\|JDM rear fog\| Specialty Z EcuTek Tune\|301whp\|

06-05-2014, 08:05 PM	#34 (permalink)
L33T Z34 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ahnald, MO Age: 47 Posts: 387 Drives: 09 K51 G C Bw/S 6MT Rep Power: 0	I would drop the $$$$ on the Xtended warranty if u don't work on the Z urself. For the following reasons: 1) oil consumption 2) oil overheating 3) plastik CSC failing 4) rear diff silicone bushing tearing 5) I could go on, but I refrain.... The Z is a cost-cutted POS, but w/the right mods and time dropped into it...it can become a fun reliable daily. DEpointfive0 likes this.

06-07-2014, 11:22 AM	#39 (permalink)
Niche79 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 900 Drives: '09 SR Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 36	Ive had the steering lock replaced on my 09. My Navi headunit controls for AC and Radio wont work when you turn the nobs, my clutch switch has gone bad so now I push in the clutch and the car wont start. BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY! Sadly, I bought mine used so no chance on getting it extended. Costs me out of pocket for the last 2 issues. __________________ 2009 370z Solid Red Touring/Sport/Navigation/Illuminated sills/LED interior lights Red/LED plate lights White/ Evo R fog light in Red/Stillen G3 intakes/ Fast Intentions Exhaust with 18" Resonators/ Rays Gramlights 57fxx/ Swift Springs/ Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes. NST SUCKS DONT ORDER

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