My Z is a POS

Chuck33079 · 05-08-2017, 10:41 AM

CSC and steering lock are Nissan problems. The rest of your list sounds more like they've got the oil change monkeys trying to fix mechanical issues.

SINISTER · 05-08-2017, 01:13 PM

Just buy a new one...CSC will be for everyone but the steering lock problem was solved in what 2011 ...I think ...correct chuck33079? That means one problem when it occurs the CSC...fairly low cost when you compare with other performance cars and engine failure problems. Sounds like yours is a PITA get the CIVIC Type R instead...lol

b15 · 05-09-2017, 11:59 AM

Dump the car and don't look back. Also it doesn't seem like a coupe is the right vehicle for your lifestyle.

Vaidol · 05-09-2017, 12:30 PM

Buy a one year old Z from Wayzata Nissan in Minnesota. I got my 16 Nismo for $31,900 with 6000 miles on it. They discount them heavy in August because in September they start getting snow and have to store them until spring of the next year.

DIGItonium · 05-11-2017, 09:27 AM

The last 2 issues should be related to a couple of switches for the brake pedal. IIRC, one cancels cruise control and the other is the brake indication. It also serves as a feature to prevent unintended acceleration (cuts power). The switches can be adjusted, but with that mileage you might as well get the switches replaced.

Once all is said and done you'll notice the engine will scream like you've never heard before in a long time because the throttle actually opens up now. Reference my post in this thread:

I have a serious engine problem

tonythetiger · 05-15-2017, 10:49 AM

damn yall i smell lemon

SgtGoldy · 05-17-2017, 08:29 AM

Sell and get another Z, or upgrade. Either way I wouldn't hold onto it

Danthe370zman · 05-18-2017, 08:33 PM

Sounds like you got a lemon....

abmobil · 05-19-2017, 09:16 PM

The Z in most cases is a GREAT car.

That being said, the Mustang, and Camaro haters don't have a clue. The Mustang has been a legit Sports Car since 2015. They are very nice, and they do turn.

The Camaro is even more a legit Sports car. Straight lines, and turns, the 16 Camaro is getting it done very well. It's an all new car that rides on the Cadillac ATS platform.

Both are definitely good alternatives to the Z.

Z370Z011 · 05-20-2017, 07:46 AM

Well fellow friends, after much thought I think ill be keeping the Z. I know, I know, but as much as I hate it I have some strange love affair with this car. I cant say id sell it for another Z, especially when I still have 2 years and 30k miles left on the extended warranty and its not like i'm having major catastrophic engine failure. Nuisances I suppose. But theres something about all the headaches, and hardships Ive faces with this stupid thing that have cursed me to love it. Twisted, I know. Yet my 70lb pooch still doesn't fit, and as much as I love her, i'm not selling my Z to accommodate her fatass

Instead I plan on buying a beater car that the dog can throw up in when she gets car sick, and I wont give two sh*** about it because its old and save me gas in the process.

Granted, I do take an interest in the new Mustang GT but theres something undeniably awesome about a 2 seater sports coupe even if it is/isn't as good. Since I wont be driving the Z as much I might focus on a more track oriented set-up for it in the near future.

Ventruck · 05-20-2017, 04:17 PM

Whoa guys we did it.

05-08-2017, 10:41 AM	#61 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	CSC and steering lock are Nissan problems. The rest of your list sounds more like they've got the oil change monkeys trying to fix mechanical issues. tonythetiger, Z370Z011, Ghostvette and 1 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-08-2017, 01:13 PM	#62 (permalink)
SINISTER Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Earth's Toilet: Houston Posts: 552 Drives: 2013 370z NISMO Rep Power: 2153	Just buy a new one...CSC will be for everyone but the steering lock problem was solved in what 2011 ...I think ...correct chuck33079? That means one problem when it occurs the CSC...fairly low cost when you compare with other performance cars and engine failure problems. Sounds like yours is a PITA get the CIVIC Type R instead...lol __________________ Not to be able to stop thinking is a dreadful affliction, but we don't realize this because almost everybody is suffering from it, so it is considered normal.

05-09-2017, 12:30 PM	#64 (permalink)
Vaidol Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 29 Drives: 16 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 8	Buy a one year old Z from Wayzata Nissan in Minnesota. I got my 16 Nismo for $31,900 with 6000 miles on it. They discount them heavy in August because in September they start getting snow and have to store them until spring of the next year. elhombre likes this.

05-11-2017, 09:27 AM	#65 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	The last 2 issues should be related to a couple of switches for the brake pedal. IIRC, one cancels cruise control and the other is the brake indication. It also serves as a feature to prevent unintended acceleration (cuts power). The switches can be adjusted, but with that mileage you might as well get the switches replaced. Once all is said and done you'll notice the engine will scream like you've never heard before in a long time because the throttle actually opens up now. Reference my post in this thread: I have a serious engine problem EALopez likes this. __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 05-19-2017 at 05:05 PM.

05-15-2017, 10:49 AM	#66 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 192	damn yall i smell lemon __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

05-09-2017, 11:59 AM	#63 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	Dump the car and don't look back. Also it doesn't seem like a coupe is the right vehicle for your lifestyle.

05-17-2017, 08:29 AM	#67 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 650	Sell and get another Z, or upgrade. Either way I wouldn't hold onto it __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

05-18-2017, 08:33 PM	#68 (permalink)
Danthe370zman Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Asheville N.C. Posts: 41 Drives: 17 370Z Sport Rep Power: 8	Sounds like you got a lemon....

05-19-2017, 09:16 PM	#69 (permalink)
abmobil Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: GA Posts: 13 Drives: 13 Titan 95 Hardbody Rep Power: 9	The Z in most cases is a GREAT car. That being said, the Mustang, and Camaro haters don't have a clue. The Mustang has been a legit Sports Car since 2015. They are very nice, and they do turn. The Camaro is even more a legit Sports car. Straight lines, and turns, the 16 Camaro is getting it done very well. It's an all new car that rides on the Cadillac ATS platform. Both are definitely good alternatives to the Z.

05-20-2017, 07:46 AM	#70 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 14	Well fellow friends, after much thought I think ill be keeping the Z. I know, I know, but as much as I hate it I have some strange love affair with this car. I cant say id sell it for another Z, especially when I still have 2 years and 30k miles left on the extended warranty and its not like i'm having major catastrophic engine failure. Nuisances I suppose. But theres something about all the headaches, and hardships Ive faces with this stupid thing that have cursed me to love it. Twisted, I know. Yet my 70lb pooch still doesn't fit, and as much as I love her, i'm not selling my Z to accommodate her fatass Instead I plan on buying a beater car that the dog can throw up in when she gets car sick, and I wont give two sh*** about it because its old and save me gas in the process. Granted, I do take an interest in the new Mustang GT but theres something undeniably awesome about a 2 seater sports coupe even if it is/isn't as good. Since I wont be driving the Z as much I might focus on a more track oriented set-up for it in the near future. sx moneypit likes this.

05-20-2017, 04:17 PM	#71 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 782 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22897	Whoa guys we did it. Z370Z011 likes this.