My Z is a POS
 

Ive come to the conclusion that my Z is a POS, and I might sell it (for god knows what other car). Now before you grab the pitchforks hear me out fellow forum friends!


-10k miles my ECU went out
-30k CSC went out, replaced at the dealership and it went out for a second time before making it out of their own driveway.
-40k trunk mechanism failed and locked me out
-45k steering lock failed
-60k trunk lock began to fail again
-69k odd blinking cruise control light that kills my cruise control. dealer can't seem to figure this one out
-69k have to rev the engine in order to turn on the car or itll bog out (once its on it stays on) currently at the dealership for this one AND the final straw for me.

granted this has all be replaced by warranty (extended warranty) and it isn't as bad as some other peoples experiences. Even my local dealership knows me and ask what else has broken every time I walk in lol. Its made it difficult to enjoy the thing when I feel like its waiting for my warranty to end and induce some sort catastrophic failure :rofl2: I have the greatest Love/Hate relationship.

Biggest reason I havent sold it is because I can't find anything with the same power/refinement/value. The Z is a pretty good car for the price. WRX interior looks and feels cheap, GTI FWD.. meh. Mustang GT (out of my price range). Maybe a miata? lol. Or I suppose I can keep the Z and pray to the sports car gods that It stops breaking :ughdance:

Kind of sounds like you need to sell your Z for another Z.

You may have gotten a lemon. Trading it in for new isn't the worst idea I've ever heard. Was all the repair work done by the same dealership? You might need a new dealership/shop more than you need a new Z.

Thought POSVETT was posting.

Sell it or trade it in for another Z. It is a great car and unfortunately you got stuck with one that had some issues. That said, they were not HUGE issues like an engine or trans. replacement.
Most of the issues you had were issues that were covered under warranty. Ask the MOOOstang, Camaro, Challenger, etc. owners just how many major malfunctions they have had on their 'whips'? Your Z issues, although a major PITA for you, will be minor in comparison.

Wow you are one tough customer, I dont know how I would feel if I had all those problems with my car. Kudos to you! But like everyone has said sell it and buy another Z, there really isnt anything comparable in its price range and anything that is close in comparison is gonna be more in maintenance Z4m, M3 and Cayman S.

I'd get rid of it too. Enough is enough.

Better luck with your next car--whatever it is.

Did you buy your Z new or used? Having the ECU burn out at 10k is unreal!

In 53k, my Z has needed one repair, steering lock. Done under warranty fo' free.

DUUUUDE. I know what you mean. I'm with you. I'm one of the few unlucky ones that had problems month after month.
Steering lock got stuck first month I got the car. Didn't know to pull the fuse, had to replace then pull

Engine got rod knock, no oil. Checked the week before and was full. Replaced the engine

Slave went out a week after. Dished out 2k for clutch he csc Cmc labor

5th gear started to scratch badly. Now I double clutch 5th all the time now

Ac compressor went out. Replaced it with another compressor $700 + labor
Surprising cause most people's acs don't seem to fail.

Then after a week or so, the ac clutch was partially disengaging causing the belt to burn, bought another one. Could not get a refund or replacement as they considered the part incorrectly installed -.-

Got rear ended on the freeway. Insurance took months to get the money from this guys insurance. They would not answer calls or anything. Cheap insurance from his side

Unexplained limp mode. Oil temp in check, no cel or anything. Happens every blue moon

Negative battery clamp came off during highway driving. Everything shut off. No power steering or abs. Scariest moment of my life and surprising considering that if the battery lost power the alternator should of kept it on. So idk what happened there.

Power steering pump went out. Replaced that

Garage shut on my car so there a big scratch down the hood (I have a Seibon hood now)
Neighbors garage button somehow connected with mine and closed mine while I was partially out of the garage

Then someone vandalized my side mirror bashing it in. Luckily I bought a used one in good condition same paint code for $70

And my front end links snapped at stock height with hotchkis sway bars. After a couple weeks, normal driving

All of this within the year of getting the car. It's been a nightmare tbh. Had a 350z then g35 but never had so many problems so close in time. Was really considering selling the car. But each time I fix it, I'm hoping it's the last time for a while my car is going to be breaking somehow

Bought this car used, 60k miles for 14k 2 years ago.
Brought it to a shop for problems. Came out good. Oil was good compression was good, fluids etc. sucks cause this stuff will happen out of nowhere.

OP, I feel sorry for your experience.

And I will suggest you trade it for another Z.

You're just being unfortunate to receive a fail one, but I don't think all the Zs are like that.

Trade it before the warranty expired and get another one, the dealer will offer you a good price for sure.

:tup:

OP, sorry to hear. Unfortunately bad luck happens to good people too. I agree with what you said, it's hard to find another car with the power/refinement/value and I'll add another, feel, as the Z.

I recently went through a couple months of test drives, with 4 other competitors and the Z sets a high bar with the 4 criteria's listed above. I've settled on the M2 (which I'll be getting shortly), as I've decided I want 4 seats, due to an expected grandchild. The M2 beats the Z in power/refinement/practicality but there's a very good chance value and feel will still go to the Z.

I'd say, go with another Z and try the RJM clutch pedal. While not a guarantee, I believe it helps with the CSC issue.

Z Problems
 

Yeah. Trade it in on a new Z. These problems never seem to stop. All Z's are not problems. We would hear all about it. PS: the lemon law only applys to the same problem occurring over and over.

Exactly. Trade it in for a spanking new 370z.

the price for a new 370z isn't worth it imo, you can get better cars for the money.

OK KrnAndy, list these "better cars" but make certain they are comparable to the Z in every way; price, performance, handling, maintanance, bang for the buck, everything needs to be relevant???

Bad luck, sorry about that. I'm at 46k miles and not a single issue yet *knocks on wood* better luck next time

Sounds like some PITA minor issues. I say minor because relative to major issues like say valve train failure or connecting rod clearance issues that tear your engine apart. This can be found on the Corvette C6 Z06 and the bearing clearance issues on the S65 M3. Now that is POS. Buy a new one most of us have zero issues....for pete sakes it a Japanese build...
He has 70k, trade up time, get a newer Z....
Please don't go from a Z to a girly Miata....

Agreed^ Plus looks this car is one seriously hot looking car.......he will never be able to match it...

He will probably list some Euro trash, money pit, break down night mares....:icon17:

Compared to a new Z, a brand new Camaro is a way better deal imo. The camaro isn't unreliable like some German cars, it's way faster in a straight line and also turns! What else would anyone want?


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Camaro, just get a Mustang..then U can go to any cars and coffee:stirthepot:

I agree with you on the looks, the Z is super sexy. It is a 10+ smoking hot bombshell on wheels.
However, looks are subjective and one opinion may differ from another.

:rolleyes:The Camaro SS and ZL1 are not comparable. Fast in a straight line, yes. Try driving that big, heavy a$$ Camaro a twisty road, the HP advantage is lost.
Bang for the buck, still goes to a Z. I could've picked up the Camaro and opted for a Z. The Z is a drivers car, the Camaro is a loud, brutish poser. Next... oh yeah Mooostang ecobust or ecoboost, don't think so :shakes head:
Next...

Agreed, the Camaro and Mustang are muscle cars and are a dime a dozen. Honestly, they are big, ugly and boring...:shakes head:

Looks may be subjective but anyone who thinks a mustang or a camaro looks better than a Z is... :supergay:

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it's all subjective, so listing won't do you any good. I'm not here for a debate.
but when dealerships are selling z's upwards of 60k and you can buy a low mileage nismo or a one even already built TT for around 30k I can't justify spending that much for one.

but I do agree, the z has a unique look that can't be replicated.

I spent 2 hours at the dealership trying to make the car NOT turn on and of course it turned on every single time.... the one time it's supposed to fail it suddenly behaves!!!!!!! I'm so glad I took a video of it because the dealership kept saying it was ok until I showed them the video of it not turning on. Dam car is ruining my life lol.


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the famous "can't recreate the problem" quote. I feel ya.

Yea, I didnt catch you "new" comment ..my bad...buying any car new is a horrible idea and I agree there are better cars that you can buy used instead of a new Z. Like a used Z....:tup:

It's mission impossible, is it? I knew you couldn't list one, let alone multiple cars. No worries, no need to debate or bicker. No car is perfect or immune from quality, build, mechanical or electrical issues including much higher priced exotics. Overall, the Z is a very good platform. It has proven itself overtime and will continue to put smiles on peoples faces for many years. BTW, where did you come up with the $60k figure for a Z? Did it have a Rolex in the glove compartment? :excited:

Can I tell you how many times I have heard that from Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and Cadillac service managers?

dealers here sell them for 50k after fees and taxes yes they get upwards of 60k
That's for a 2017 nismo
I believe base with no add ons start around 30k

But yeah I'm considering 60k for different car choices lolol
Honestly wanted to look into the Q series from Infiniti, need more room again.

Here is the thing...I have owned a ton of performance cars. Allot of them had problems or potential problems that I experienced or did not hang around to experience... When I sold my last car I researched all the performance cars out there and there were only a handful of really highly reliable ones available. After doing a ton of research I purchased a Z...It is without a doubt one of the most reliable sports cars available. The other reliable options were underpowered, overpriced (for what you get), or plain out boring looking etc.

..OP you got a lemon, you can buy any car and experience this....buy another Z and the probability is that you will never experience any issues.

Infiniti was one of the ones I researched and owned a G37...highly reliable and great if you buy used. New? your values will be cut in half in a couple of years. Plus they are a bit on the boring side in the looks department..

If you think that the Nismo is better than a Camaro in anything but looks, then you're only fooling yourself. The Z is only a good deal when bought used


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Based on what exactly husam? I believe that the Z Sport/Tour. is nicer looking than the Nismo. And both Z's are nicer looking and better driving vehicles than the Camaro. But that is my opinion. And which Camaro are you talking about, the SS or ZL1 or a base model? Not comparable to a Z. I personally would not pay $15k for a new Camaro, let alone a used one.

If you're comparing a Camaro to a Nismo Z, you're missing the point! Sure they both go fast but they are completely different animals. One's a true sports car while the other is a "sporty" coupe. Speed isn't everything. It's the whole package that makes the car.


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The answer is always Miata my friend. Lol

But honestly I would just trade it with another Z

You guys might lynch me but I'll probably just sell the Z and get the civic hatchback (on the uglier side of things but I like hatches) lol.

Now Hold on hold on.. lol
The Z is my primary car and it's difficult to transport my 70lb dog. 2 seaters are a bit of a pain to daily (at least for me). I don't think I'd sell the Z for another Z unless it was the next gen (if it ever comes out). I think I'd like a comfortable daily and get a project car to just use as a dedicated track car.


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Get the new Civic Type R....that car is awesome...