160 miles on 2011 Nismo 370z. Needs new transmission :(
 

As the title reads. Not only after I asked about 6 times if they removed the spring spaces and they assured me they did. Lo and behold the spacers were in fact on the car. Next order of business, the cars got 160 miles on it and there is this terrible grinding noise. I took the car and they decided it needed a new transmission.

There's no way im keeping this car so I suppose my question is; should I stick with the Nismo z? If so what kind of ultimatum should I make?

What caused it to fail?

I have no idea I'm waiting to get off work to go over there. :(

With that short of mileage it must be low on fluid (not properly filled) Bum deal!

sounds like you have either a fluke or an abused car. These things happen...

That's crazy. Problem is you'll end up in a hole regardless if you give it up now.

Hmmm you may want to take it somewhere else first.

This sounds like a shady dealer.

Sounds like bad luck.

+1 I'd take it to a different dealer.

If it is warrantIed, why does that matter?

lemon law?

Dealer sounds incompitent, it's probably doesn't hurt to get a second opinion.

Triple ditto.........Sounds like someone was joyriding without caring. The dealer should be able to replace it under warranty without any problems. You can always escalate (sp?) to NISSAN corporate and get a resolution. :ugh2:

I honestly don't think you could ruin a transmission that quickly without doing something epic.


Chances are good there was a factory defect, or the trans was run without fluid. Nothing that has been said shows any incompetence on the dealer's part. That doesn't mean there isn't any, but no reason to take it to a different dealer at this point.

I agree. It would be very difficult to blow a tranny in 160 miles. Lol. But if he had the car for most of those miles I doubt he romper on it. My guess is also no-very low fluid.

Sucks but they'll fix it and it will be as good as new

Give them a chance to make it right.

i'm pretty sure if the car is THAT new and there is a problem that big you should be able to just return it and cancel the deal.

In Oklahoma you have 72 hours - then it's a done deal.

6 trips and they still couldn't figure out to take the spacers off is incompetence by defenition I had my tranny replaced around 8000, and although they didn't manage to put the rubber boot under the shifter on correctly and it got tore off everything else fine after. I switched dealerships after the tranny issue and haven't had as many problems with my new one it's all about they're attitude they all get trained the same some techs/shops just care more than others.

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Very true........

This kind of crap drives me nuts!! I went in the other day to get the new rear hatch springs for my Nismo, I have to schedule an appointment, take the car in and have someone "install" them...stupid. I don't trust a valet driver to park my car, there are way to many poeple out there not getting paid enough to even give a ****.

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I wish your NISMO a speedy recovery so you can enjoy your purchase. :)

Sorry for the ignorance...what sre these "spacers"?

It's ok!

When cars are shipped to keep them from wearing on the springs/shocks while waiting to be brought. Rubber spring spacers that keep the spring expanded are install. So if you purchase a Nismo these spacers aren't known to ever dealer seeing it's just a Z. They are forgotten in the car. So if you see a stock Nismo looking a little 4x4 that's maybe why.

Op you could of checked that yourself.

If the car shifts into each gear fine but a grinding noise is heard.

It may be the fluid, I don't think that's the problem

Or

Your driving isn't yet adapted to the Z's clutch, an it's shift points.

I recommend following the "find other stealership" advice quickly!

actually the springs are only on the nismo and it is to raise the car up in front so the lip will clear the transport ramps. and they make the car ride stiff in the front. gys have gone a whole year before having them removed before

So this is only on the Nismo model? I remember the S2000 had this issue big time with dumb dealers.

:tup: good info

this is what a stealership told me. He then said "do you see these things getting sold".


OP any updates!

OP: you must have rode her hard and pit her up wet! ;)

If you take it to another dealer then you run the risk of the original dealer pointing the finger at the second dealer. IMHO, when dealing with a major acquisition, I like to have a "one a$$ to kick". Resolving through the original dealer forces them to be that one a$$ kick.

Be firm: ask them when they will resolve the problem \ what they will do if they do not resolve it by the deadline and then hold them to it.

Squeaky wheel get the grease.

Mine was replaced at 8k it seems very odd at 160

Well since the thread is already back from the dead, what caused your tranny to fail?

Hey it was back before I posted. 6 gear synchro these trannies like slow shifts

From what I understand, spacers are used because shocks get pretty hot when you transport a car. Especially on a boat. Multiple GTO's also suffered sagging and rear-tire wear issues because they were improperly shipped from down under to the US.

A transmission dying in 160 miles is:

Improper fluid level.
Idiot owner.
Flawed part.
Assembly error.

I don't think you are an idiot, so that leaves the other three. It is not indicative of the quality of a vehicle or company in isolation. Replace and enjoy.

the spacers keep the front lip from being damaged when they strap the cars down during transport.....

Better late than never...
 

first, there's never a 100% success rate in manufacturing but the dealer MUST resolve that issue.
second, I used to work on the railroad delivering to Ford distribution centers (also used to live in Detroit). At damned near every step of the delivery chain, young guys WILL, absolutely WILL, beat the sh1t out of these cars. (so long as mgmt isn't watching) You should see how the Shelby GT 500s were beat on at the rail yard. Some dealers also let the more successful sales people, managers, (and the owners relatives) drive these cars. When the S2000 was new, I saw a yellow S2000 cross a long bridge at 140 plus. When I got to the other side, the car had spun on the off ramp and blew out both passenger side rims. It was 2 salesmen joyriding.
Someone was beating on your car, hear a funny noise or felt a vibration and limped the car back to the lot....not saying anything in fear of losing their job. IMO

great to hear:icon14:

Chance are it is a factory defect. Have it repaired under warranty. If you do not like the dealer go to a different one. If you decide to get rid if it you will lose you but on it. Keep it and before the factory warranty runs out by the extended service contract.