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Hey Guys, thanks for all the replies!!! Yes, something was going on when I first drove car, I noticed that the 1st and 2nd gear would catch and get stuck

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Old 09-07-2017, 11:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey Guys, thanks for all the replies!!! Yes, something was going on when I first drove car, I noticed that the 1st and 2nd gear would catch and get stuck sometimes!

However, the issue was not a major one,as I could drive the car smoothly most of the time, and the it would stick only once in a little bit.

At first I thought it was me maybe I wasn't driving the car correctly, maybe it was that I haven't driven a manual car in a bit. (although I've had 3 other manual transmissions car before this). Either way, I mentioned it to the car sales man, and he explained to me that he had driven plenty of 370s and they all felt like this. I choose to purchase the car anyway, thinking it was just me and either way Its under warranty. Also I had a great deal with TRUECAR that offered the car at 27000k like 30k out the door on a base 17'...im sure I could of gotten a better deal but I took it.

Initially I did not like the car as much, having come from a 2010 135i, there was alot I was missing, specially the acceleration of those turbos past 60mph on the highway, but I slowly I started to love the thing, even though I already had creaks and squeaks in my 3-6 month old car, so much so I had to take it to the dealership to have them tighten my window motor that had a screw loose making noise when listening to music or just driving.

The weird sticking feeling on the gears never went away, and more and more it was starting to really REALLY ANNOY me, I mean ****, this is a brand new car, I literally cant express to you how frustrated I was thinking about this and having it happen to me from time to time.

I eventually took it to the dealership, they found no problem. I was very upset, but demanded that they at least change the transmission fluid, and so they did.
Eventually I ended up taking it back again, same result.
Then I took it in again, and made them take a ride with me and had them drive it with me. Finally those lazy ***** noticed it and agreed to replace the whole transmission. and so they did.

When I picked it up, there marks on my shift knob (ripped leather), scuffs that were not removable on my car on the door and floor, and my trim b the great selector was destroyed and hastily just put back. BUT, the 1st and 2nd were not longer sticking at any moment, although I noticed that 6th gear was harder to get into on this transmission (although not a real issue, more of a characteristic of this transmission).

To make a long story short, I thought about attempting a florida state lemon law on the car, decided not to after I spoke with nissan corporation, because they chose to extend my engine/transmission/drivetrain warranty to 100k FOR FREE. I miss not having to worry about dumbasses at the dealership joy riding your car and eating a omellet made by a chef at BMW dealership.

But all things considered, I'm starting to warm up to this car, and I finally think its time to start modding and stop worrying about BS. I was going to sell my newly purchased armytrix exhaust but I decided to keep it, I also just ordered a set of test pipes which should be here on friday, and I am thinking about a header, intake manifold, ported lower intake manifold next along with tuning, or just waiting and saving for a turbo kit. Either way hope this isnt too long winded.

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When I picked it up, there marks on my shift knob (ripped leather), scuffs that were not removable on my car on the door and floor, and my trim b the great selector was destroyed and hastily just put back.
I hate this stuff. Every freaking time a brought my Ford Focus to the Ford dealer for maintenance something was wrong when I picked it up. Since a give it to a friend to service - no issues.
I am not looking forward to bring in the Z for the first time at all.
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