370z Complaints so far?

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, 04:40 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.

MightyBobo · 03-28-2009, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayp03

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.

Correct. You have to shut the car down, to automatically unlock the doors. I found this a bit irritating when I took my buddys girl for a spin yesterday - went to drop her off, pulled the E-brake...and she cant get out lol. IMHO, if the car's at 0, and the E-brake is pulled in the stick, those doors should be unlocked.

ohmy · 03-30-2009, 11:11 AM

I can't believe so many folks complained about the rear wiper missing on the 370... it was absolutely terrible looking on the 350, ruins the lines of the 350 completely... actually that was one of the reasons why I never bought a 350, the wiper just ruined the look for me - I am so happy to see it gone for the 370 ...

I think the mirrors should be heated, although I can't say it would annoy me as much as some of the other users seem to be...

dad · 03-28-2009, 12:06 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.

Window Punches

Pushing_Tin · 03-28-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Window Punches

I have seen those before, but I like to keep it simple. Pull handle, exit car.

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.

theDreamer · 03-27-2009, 03:50 PM

Sexy legs.

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

SoCal 370Z · 03-30-2009, 11:15 AM

Had this thread not been named "370z Complaints so far?" then those reading it and responding might do so in a different light. It might have fared better being named "370z Issues so far?"

Musashi · 03-30-2009, 11:49 AM

I'm still really pissed off about the oil temp issues, especially since Nissan knows about it (Feb C&D). I called Nissan NA to complain and to try to get the oil and diff cooler put on. If anyone else has experience rising oil temps pushing 300 and rev restrictions make a stink this is BS>

molamann · 03-30-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Musashi

I'm still really pissed off about the oil temp issues, especially since Nissan knows about it (Feb C&D). I called Nissan NA to complain and to try to get the oil and diff cooler put on. If anyone else has experience rising oil temps pushing 300 and rev restrictions make a stink this is BS>

300 under normal driving?

Anatoray · 03-30-2009, 12:22 PM

I think the only real serious issue is the oil temp. While it's been "proven" that the temp is "okay" during normal driving, there's no way of really knowing how that'll hold up as time goes by. The bad part is that Nissan knows about it, but is not doing anything to address it.

Besides that, as of now, there's no serious mechanical problems yet, but a trend with the base model seats moving during hard driving has come up.

gpa7pk · 04-04-2009, 03:44 PM

My '70 Triumph TR6 has the following problems as a sports car:
Heated side mirrors - Huh?
Climate control - engine heat
Gas mileage - depends on how much the carbs leak
Chassis lubication - engine oil leaks at speed
Oil leaks while parked - free garage floor protectorant
intermittant wipers - free with Lucas electrics
Auto light dimming - free with Lucas electrics
Road noise - you've got to be kidding
engine overheating - in Texas you have to be joking
Fun to drive - what a hoot!

370Z driving experience - unreal, ordered mine - a PG, persimmon,sport,6m

antennahead · 04-05-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gpa7pk

My '70 Triumph TR6 has the following problems as a sports car:
Heated side mirrors - Huh?
Climate control - engine heat
Gas mileage - depends on how much the carbs leak
Chassis lubication - engine oil leaks at speed
Oil leaks while parked - free garage floor protectorant
intermittant wipers - free with Lucas electrics
Auto light dimming - free with Lucas electrics
Road noise - you've got to be kidding
engine overheating - in Texas you have to be joking
Fun to drive - what a hoot!

370Z driving experience - unreal, ordered mine - a PG, persimmon,sport,6m

You know why the British drink warm beer? Lucas makes their refrigerators

John

03-27-2009, 03:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 35	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. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-27-2009, 03:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
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03-30-2009, 11:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 35	Had this thread not been named "370z Complaints so far?" then those reading it and responding might do so in a different light. It might have fared better being named "370z Issues so far?" __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

04-04-2009, 03:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
gpa7pk Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 135 Drives: 1959 Triumph TR3A Rep Power: 18	Small issues My '70 Triumph TR6 has the following problems as a sports car: Heated side mirrors - Huh? Climate control - engine heat Gas mileage - depends on how much the carbs leak Chassis lubication - engine oil leaks at speed Oil leaks while parked - free garage floor protectorant intermittant wipers - free with Lucas electrics Auto light dimming - free with Lucas electrics Road noise - you've got to be kidding engine overheating - in Texas you have to be joking Fun to drive - what a hoot! 370Z driving experience - unreal, ordered mine - a PG, persimmon,sport,6m

03-30-2009, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
ohmy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1 Drives: 08 C6, 370 next year Rep Power: 18	I can't believe so many folks complained about the rear wiper missing on the 370... it was absolutely terrible looking on the 350, ruins the lines of the 350 completely... actually that was one of the reasons why I never bought a 350, the wiper just ruined the look for me - I am so happy to see it gone for the 370 ... I think the mirrors should be heated, although I can't say it would annoy me as much as some of the other users seem to be...

03-30-2009, 11:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 608	I'm still really pissed off about the oil temp issues, especially since Nissan knows about it (Feb C&D). I called Nissan NA to complain and to try to get the oil and diff cooler put on. If anyone else has experience rising oil temps pushing 300 and rev restrictions make a stink this is BS>

03-30-2009, 12:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 19	I think the only real serious issue is the oil temp. While it's been "proven" that the temp is "okay" during normal driving, there's no way of really knowing how that'll hold up as time goes by. The bad part is that Nissan knows about it, but is not doing anything to address it. Besides that, as of now, there's no serious mechanical problems yet, but a trend with the base model seats moving during hard driving has come up.