Problems with the Z that should be addressed in 2018 onwards

Magic Bus · 12-03-2016, 12:50 AM

First & foremost, Nissan should come out with a totally new Z for model year 2018. Then we can bitch about da flaws in dat one

Louie cat · 12-03-2016, 01:23 AM

I had a c6 corvette with multiple issues that weren't fixed in later years too. Every car brand has issues, ours are no exception so we either fix it or live with it.

smoovep · 12-06-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Louie cat

I had a c6 corvette with multiple issues that weren't fixed in later years too. Every car brand has issues, ours are no exception so we either fix it or live with it.

my old s2000 was perfect!

MacCool · 12-03-2016, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by makugx

hi

370Z has been my dream car since 2009.
2 months ago I got a 2010 Nismo.

1) there's no OIL cooler. OIL heats up very fast and high. I have to spend $300-600 on OIL cooler (Parts only)
(2012 and up still run hot with stock oil coolers from what I hear.)

2) The gas tank has a real stupid issue where will get oil starvation (even when gas is a bit more than 3/4ths full) when you turn a bit hard to the right, making honda civics seem like Lamborghini next to my stalling Z. (I'm exaggerating for comedic effect here, don't bring out the butthurt)
2017's still have this issue.
You need to spend between $300-1000 to fix this issue. (Parts only)
Also it's not reading the gas tank very well.

3) sound system BLOWS. This varies depending on the user, but to have something decent people will be spending at least $300-500.
(Not asking a luxury system, but something that doesn't sound completely distorted when you put it on 22 volume level)

The reason why I bring this up is mostly so SOMEONE does something for future models. It's mind blowing that a company as legendary as Nissan doesn't address issues very well.

If you know any other issues worth mentioning, try to keep the numbering in order.

Cheers

I don't track my 2014 Z, but I've been known to drive in a "spirited" fashion. I've never, ever, had a fuel starvation issue no matter how empty the gas tank.

My car does have an oil cooler and I've never had even the slightest concern for oil temps. I suspect very few ever would if there wasn't an oil temperature gauge right there on the dash where you can obsess over it.

As to sound system...that's entirely subjective. In a low-slung sports car with minimal sound dampening and the rear wheel is about 12 inches from you ears, to even speak of harmonic distortion is silly IMHO. I'm confident for the vast majority, the stock system, especially the Bose, is completely adequate. IMHO. YMMV, but you can't propose your view of the sound system as an absolute. It's especially suspect to complain about current models since you're driving a 2010.

l2iceman · 12-03-2016, 12:00 PM

I'm happy with the Bose in my 2010, coming from an s2k, this sound blows my mind lol

markesc · 12-03-2016, 01:48 PM

I've had a ton of POS cars in my life, so I have a ton of gratitude just to own a 370z, so I'm keeping it, and will do a few basic mods...

Nithmo · 12-03-2016, 02:21 PM

I've driven my Nismo with a 1/8 full gas tank at stupid speeds through the corners and never had that issue...

The sound system in the Nismo is not too shabby either. I mean, it's nothing crazy, but I was pleasantly surprised when streaming media through the stock stereo. I've had that thing playing louder than necessary and never had distortion issues. Also, I don't need another 100 pounds in big *** speaker magnets throughout a cabin that is smaller than a medium sized moving box.

As stated, it's a sports car, not a luxury grand tourer. The funny thing is, IF Nissan corrected some of OPs complaints, the car would then be too expensive. Yeah, you can get a decent quality speakers for $500, but comparing aftermarket prices to OEM cars does not equate. Not even closely.

crazy4oldcars · 12-04-2016, 12:37 PM

Get rid of the Electronic Sound Enhancement, or whatever they call it. Sounds like a combination sport bike and the sound your radio used to make when you put resistor plugs in it. It's annoying.
Kirk B.

shirokenkami · 12-06-2016, 04:06 PM

Beat that deadhorse... BEAT IT!!!!!!!!!!!

12-03-2016, 12:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18755	First & foremost, Nissan should come out with a totally new Z for model year 2018. Then we can bitch about da flaws in dat one NISMO IX likes this.

12-03-2016, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
markesc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Utah Posts: 381 Drives: 2014 370z M.B. 7AT Rep Power: 3367	I've had a ton of POS cars in my life, so I have a ton of gratitude just to own a 370z, so I'm keeping it, and will do a few basic mods... Duc_Z09, falicfr and Boomzig like this.

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Nithmo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 219 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 129	I've driven my Nismo with a 1/8 full gas tank at stupid speeds through the corners and never had that issue... The sound system in the Nismo is not too shabby either. I mean, it's nothing crazy, but I was pleasantly surprised when streaming media through the stock stereo. I've had that thing playing louder than necessary and never had distortion issues. Also, I don't need another 100 pounds in big *** speaker magnets throughout a cabin that is smaller than a medium sized moving box. As stated, it's a sports car, not a luxury grand tourer. The funny thing is, IF Nissan corrected some of OPs complaints, the car would then be too expensive. Yeah, you can get a decent quality speakers for $500, but comparing aftermarket prices to OEM cars does not equate. Not even closely. falicfr and NISMO IX like this.

12-06-2016, 04:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
shirokenkami Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Middle Tennessee Age: 38 Posts: 232 Drives: 2013 Z Tour Spt 6mt Rep Power: 23	Beat that deadhorse... BEAT IT!!!!!!!!!!! UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”- Edmund Burke

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12-03-2016, 01:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Louie cat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: florida Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 143	I had a c6 corvette with multiple issues that weren't fixed in later years too. Every car brand has issues, ours are no exception so we either fix it or live with it.

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12-04-2016, 12:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	Get rid of the Electronic Sound Enhancement, or whatever they call it. Sounds like a combination sport bike and the sound your radio used to make when you put resistor plugs in it. It's annoying. Kirk B.