370z Complaints so far?

theDreamer · 03-27-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Sure can, tonight. Stuck at work right now

I feel you.

Just wondering about this as I am very tall and do not remember this when test driving, not going to be a deal break I assume though.

MightyBobo · 03-27-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I feel you.

Just wondering about this as I am very tall and do not remember this when test driving, not going to be a deal break I assume though.

Oh, hardly - more just, I wish it didnt stick out so much. We wear big boots in the mil, so I just have to be particularly careful not to nick it when getting out...

Pushing_Tin · 03-27-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

I've only got little things to complain about at this point:

-no defroster on the side mirrors
-auto lock doors once the car starts moving
-blind spots are worse than on the 350z

I have navi/touring and you can choose to shut this funtion off, which I did.

ChrisSlicks · 03-27-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I have navi/touring and you can choose to shut this funtion off, which I did.

You can turn this off without touring as well, it's described in the manual. If I remember correctly you have to start the car or turn on accessories and within 30 seconds hit and hold the door lock button in a certain direction.

iceman21_23 · 03-27-2009, 03:02 PM

why would you turn it off? just curious its just a safety feature so the doors are not opened while the vehicle is in motion.

SoCal 370Z · 03-27-2009, 03:04 PM

Grievance: Cannot open trunk with Z running; whether in Park or Neutral. You have to turn-off the car.
Accolade: Love the scale of the 370Z.

sylenze · 03-27-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23

why would you turn it off? just curious its just a safety feature so the doors are not opened while the vehicle is in motion.

duhhhh.... so he can ghost ride the whip!

MightyBobo · 03-27-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Can you grab a picture of this?

Here ya go, 2 angles:

Enjoy my hairy legs - I was off to do some PT :-p

theDreamer · 03-27-2009, 03:50 PM

Sexy legs.

Oh wait, thanks for the pictures als...nice le...damn it. Plus rep for you.

Pushing_Tin · 03-27-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman21_23

why would you turn it off? just curious its just a safety feature so the doors are not opened while the vehicle is in motion.

I can't speak for anybody else, but I hated the sound of the doors locking each time I went anywhere. I have been driving since 1992 and I've never been in a situation either as driver or passenger where the door suddenly came open. In fact if my car were to ever become submerged in an accident I'd much rather have the doors unlocked than locked.

dad · 03-27-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I can't speak for anybody else, but I hated the sound of the doors locking each time I went anywhere. I have been driving since 1992 and I've never been in a situation either as driver or passenger where the door suddenly came open. In fact if my car were to ever become submerged in an accident I'd much rather have the doors unlocked than locked.

Electrical components continue to work for several minutes in a submerged car.( saw it on TV)

semtex · 03-27-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I can't speak for anybody else, but I hated the sound of the doors locking each time I went anywhere. I have been driving since 1992 and I've never been in a situation either as driver or passenger where the door suddenly came open. In fact if my car were to ever become submerged in an accident I'd much rather have the doors unlocked than locked.

I prefer mine locked because if someone were to try to carjack me, it might give me 2 extra seconds to draw my gun. But that's just me.

Pushing_Tin · 03-27-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Electrical components continue to work for several minutes in a submerged car.( saw it on TV)

Well if the was damaged in an accident who's to say whether everything will work properly or not..? That aside having to fumble for the locks, and then opening the doors is an extra step I wouldn't want to deal with. BTW this sort of accident occured recently and two of four people were killed when they were unable to exit the car.

Pushing_Tin · 03-27-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I prefer mine locked because if someone were to try to carjack me, it might give me 2 extra seconds to draw my gun. But that's just me.

If I lived in a highly trafficked urban area I would do the same.

Jayp03 · 03-27-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I prefer mine locked because if someone were to try to carjack me, it might give me 2 extra seconds to draw my gun. But that's just me.

Wait, so the doors auto lock but don't open when u pull the handle? My car auto locks but all I have to do is pull the door handle and it opens (no need to press the unlock button and then open the door). I agree, I think the auto lock features is to prevent "other" people from getting into the car, rather than the passenger and driver opening it accidentally.

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iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 17	why would you turn it off? just curious its just a safety feature so the doors are not opened while the vehicle is in motion.