NISMO Owners tell me...what you hate

BlackZeda · 08-18-2014, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SINISTER

Any major mechanical issues with the car?

I love my '10 NISMO, but I am afraid that I have had some issues. Like mentioned before I was bitten by the steering wheel lock twice where I was stranded, and recently they replaced it under a recall.

At about 45K miles the lower half of the engine needed to be replaced under warranty.

My Z does not like the heat at all. Before I installed an oil cooler the engine would get boggy when the temperature reached 80. Even now the performance will suffer noticeably during the summer.

After a clutch replacement my Z is running really well currently and the service department at the dealership have been very helpful throughout all these incidents. Everything was covered under warranty.

BTW, it is my daily driver, which I even drive in the Colorado snow; Blizzaks are amazing!

mab864 · 08-18-2014, 07:47 PM

If I had a Nismo I would put on Motodyne ART pipes, G3 intake, Uprev tune, and drive it like I stoled it. They're so damn cool from the factory I think that's all they need. To the OP, they're reliable too. Some CSC issues, but covered for the first three years. Keep your clutch fluid clean.

Rusty · 08-18-2014, 07:50 PM

I hate cleaning off the slopper marks left from ricers droolin' on it.

SwissCheese · 08-18-2014, 09:38 PM

The suspension on the NISMO can feel a bit rough at times on a daily-driver. I don't mind it, but I'm sure other people might.

Spooler · 08-18-2014, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

I love my '10 NISMO, but I am afraid that I have had some issues. Like mentioned before I was bitten by the steering wheel lock twice where I was stranded, and recently they replaced it under a recall.

At about 45K miles the lower half of the engine needed to be replaced under warranty.

My Z does not like the heat at all. Before I installed an oil cooler the engine would get boggy when the temperature reached 80. Even now the performance will suffer noticeably during the summer.

After a clutch replacement my Z is running really well currently and the service department at the dealership have been very helpful throughout all these incidents. Everything was covered under warranty.

BTW, it is my daily driver, which I even drive in the Colorado snow; Blizzaks are amazing!

I have also experienced this loss of gettyup in the hot weather. Oil cooler to come soon.

jaytirbhaw · 08-18-2014, 11:19 PM

The quiet *** exhaust

Cell · 08-19-2014, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissCheese

The suspension on the NISMO can feel a bit rough at times on a daily-driver. I don't mind it, but I'm sure other people might.

Drive a Hyundai Veloster and your nismo suspension will feel like heavy. Serious... I own both cars.

Hotrodz · 08-19-2014, 10:09 PM

Drive a GMC 3/4 ton 4/4 diesel truck and you Nismo will feel like a feather. Serious...I own both

Davey · 08-20-2014, 06:42 AM

It's not like they pulled the expression "Rides like a truck" out of thin air...

tanamerra · 08-20-2014, 10:38 AM

Bypassed the steering wheel lock before it failed. No issues with my 2010 Nismo at 17,000 miles. So far the CSC has held up but will upgrade it along with the clutch in the near future.

GTLAW · 08-20-2014, 03:27 PM

The 2015 NISMO is faster 4.6secs 0-60

tnav · 08-20-2014, 08:38 PM

2015 is the way to go I think! The older Nismos are just awesome, but the interior just kills me, way too plain, if the Nismo came with Touring I would own one today.

Rid3_FaM0uS · 08-20-2014, 09:35 PM

The things I hate about it:
The rear diff doesn't come with the finned diff cover from factory(wtff?)
The interior is bland as hell.
NEEDED to come with the 2015 seats from factory
For some reason the fact thag my "O" on the rear badge isn't red like I feel like it needs to be bothers the hell out of me
Would've liked a nicer radio and Bluetooth for the money.

Things I like:
EVERYTHING! (except the things I hate of course) I have missed the living hell out of mine. So much that its not even the same car mechanically aside from brakes but I love the aesthetics of the car and the "exclusitivity" of having one of 600 cars made in said year.

Ultimately people can bi+ch and bicker about the price difference but how much extra did we really spend at the end of the day? 6k? 7k? Most guys here walked with theirs for damn near invoice at 37.5-38.5 vs a touring around 32-33. For a fully painted body kit and some revamped performance that's really not too bad guys.

08-18-2014, 07:47 PM	#32 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	If I had a Nismo I would put on Motodyne ART pipes, G3 intake, Uprev tune, and drive it like I stoled it. They're so damn cool from the factory I think that's all they need. To the OP, they're reliable too. Some CSC issues, but covered for the first three years. Keep your clutch fluid clean. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

08-18-2014, 07:50 PM	#33 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I hate cleaning off the slopper marks left from ricers droolin' on it. MJB likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-18-2014, 09:38 PM	#34 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	The suspension on the NISMO can feel a bit rough at times on a daily-driver. I don't mind it, but I'm sure other people might. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

08-19-2014, 10:09 PM	#38 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Drive a GMC 3/4 ton 4/4 diesel truck and you Nismo will feel like a feather. Serious...I own both __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

08-20-2014, 10:38 AM	#40 (permalink)
tanamerra Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 145 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Bypassed the steering wheel lock before it failed. No issues with my 2010 Nismo at 17,000 miles. So far the CSC has held up but will upgrade it along with the clutch in the near future. __________________ 2010 370Z Nismo Motordyne M370, Injen cai, HKS cbe, Uprev, Work wheels, Radi-Cal brake kit

08-18-2014, 11:19 PM	#36 (permalink)
jaytirbhaw Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 814 Drives: 350z HR , Nismo 370z Rep Power: 17	The quiet *** exhaust

08-20-2014, 06:42 AM	#39 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	It's not like they pulled the expression "Rides like a truck" out of thin air...

08-20-2014, 03:27 PM	#41 (permalink)
GTLAW Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbia MD Posts: 373 Drives: Black ??? Rep Power: 15	The 2015 NISMO is faster 4.6secs 0-60 __________________ 2013 6MT IPL GrSh\|V-Leds\|OSRAM \| SWIFT \| H&R \| CUSCO \| HKS \| 3M \|

08-20-2014, 08:38 PM	#42 (permalink)
tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 12	2015 is the way to go I think! The older Nismos are just awesome, but the interior just kills me, way too plain, if the Nismo came with Touring I would own one today.

08-20-2014, 09:35 PM	#43 (permalink)
Rid3_FaM0uS Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wapakoneta, Ohio Posts: 506 Drives: 2011 BS Nismo 370z Rep Power: 44	The things I hate about it: The rear diff doesn't come with the finned diff cover from factory(wtff?) The interior is bland as hell. NEEDED to come with the 2015 seats from factory For some reason the fact thag my "O" on the rear badge isn't red like I feel like it needs to be bothers the hell out of me Would've liked a nicer radio and Bluetooth for the money. Things I like: EVERYTHING! (except the things I hate of course) I have missed the living hell out of mine. So much that its not even the same car mechanically aside from brakes but I love the aesthetics of the car and the "exclusitivity" of having one of 600 cars made in said year. Ultimately people can bi+ch and bicker about the price difference but how much extra did we really spend at the end of the day? 6k? 7k? Most guys here walked with theirs for damn near invoice at 37.5-38.5 vs a touring around 32-33. For a fully painted body kit and some revamped performance that's really not too bad guys. __________________ Always under construction. . .

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