370z Complaints so far?

MarcusMIA · 04-05-2009, 10:48 PM

Yeah, the S2000 is a Honda and is completely built in Japan. You can never compare that kind of reliability to that of a 370Z. A Honda is a Honda.

370Zs are not completely foreign made, right?

MightyBobo · 04-05-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MarcusMIA

370Zs are not completely foreign made, right?

Wrong. The 370Z is off-the-boat Japanese.

antennahead · 04-05-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

definitely not flaming. Why do you think im so involved in the 370 site? Honda has been doing nothing but disappointing enthusiasts for the past few years. They got absolutely nothing sporty going for them. No s2k replacement, no nsx successor, no rwd 6 cyl coupe, no nothing. All they're doing (with toyota) is creating tree hugging instruments. That's exactly why a lot of people are converting to nissan. Nissan is doing everything right rite now for enthusiasts. I love the 370 too and appreciate your feedback!

Yea, it is a real shame Honda got cold feet when the economy tanked, and pulled the NSX replacement. They were so far along in development, seemed a shame to drop it at this stage of development. They are taking the "safe", make money approach to automobile building. Things go in cycles. I remember after the gas crisis in 1973/74, you couldn't buy anything with any horsepower other than an exotic. Maybe when things turn around, they'll jump back in, but by then they'll be behind the curve, unless they continue R&D on the side.

John

tvfreakazoid · 04-06-2009, 02:37 AM

Same goes for Toyota.

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Yea, it is a real shame Honda got cold feet when the economy tanked, and pulled the NSX replacement. They were so far along in development, seemed a shame to drop it at this stage of development. They are taking the "safe", make money approach to automobile building. Things go in cycles. I remember after the gas crisis in 1973/74, you couldn't buy anything with any horsepower other than an exotic. Maybe when things turn around, they'll jump back in, but by then they'll be behind the curve, unless they continue R&D on the side.

John

frost · 04-05-2009, 11:03 PM

tbonesteak · 04-05-2009, 11:05 PM

^^ hahahah ok back on topic.

tbonesteak · 04-05-2009, 11:16 PM

^^ correct. Down to the rubbers.

kailua · 04-06-2009, 12:23 AM

2000 miles, no problems. 1-2 is a bit clunky till the tranny oil warms up but that's it. Not a defect, more a character of the vehicle.

Brandon26pdx · 04-06-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kailua

2000 miles, no problems. 1-2 is a bit clunky till the tranny oil warms up but that's it. Not a defect, more a character of the vehicle.

Eh, Nissan could definitely improve that then. A dual or tripple cone 2nd gear snycronizer would probably improve the shifting action. I remember Toyota did this with the 93 MR2 Turbo after complaints of bad shifting on the 91/92 models.

ChrisSlicks · 04-06-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

Eh, Nissan could definitely improve that then. A dual or tripple cone 2nd gear snycronizer would probably improve the shifting action. I remember Toyota did this with the 93 MR2 Turbo after complaints of bad shifting on the 91/92 models.

1st and 2nd are already triple cone syncro's.

Minicobra1 · 04-07-2009, 04:20 AM

then quad it, or better yet, octomom it!!

Pushing_Tin · 04-06-2009, 12:34 AM

Well today was a nice sunny day and the car was in the sun all day while I was at work. So the mositure in the tail light is gone, I wonder what they'll saw when I take it in? Maybe if I wash it, the condensation will come back..?

tbonesteak · 04-06-2009, 12:48 AM

honestly pushing tin what i'd do is let it keep happening over time and eventually, ur tail lights will get stained as a result. then you'll have a real case. if you take it in right now, they'll try to replicate the problem by leaving the car over night outside in the moisture and no guarantees it'll happen. cars ALWAYS for some reason behave perfectly normal when you take it in for warranty work and when you bring it back home the problem comes back. Weird but true.

Pushing_Tin · 04-06-2009, 10:54 AM

LOL, I just called the local dealer and he told me "the tail lights are vented, so you'll get some condensation."

I've never heard of this before, and I told him that the other one was fine. Thoughts?

SoCal 370Z · 04-06-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

LOL, I just called the local dealer and he told me "the tail lights are vented, so you'll get some condensation."

I've never heard of this before, and I told him that the other one was fine. Thoughts?

Headlights are vented for heat reasons, and there are light assemblies that have breathers on them, but the condensation is not normal. Condensation will cause corrosion of any contacts in the light assembly, and it makes the interior of the light (which you can never clean) start to look tacky. I say fight this one, and receive a new light assembly. I had an issue like this on another vehicle we owned, and it resulted in complete light failure; taillights are required by the DOT, and a mandated safety feature.

I think we might have an issue with our passenger's side taillight as the entire assembly squeaks against the other body parts, and it also appears that the housing pieces of the taillight are not staying together.

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MarcusMIA Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cap Hill, Seattle, WA Posts: 71 Drives: '14 370Z Blk MT Rep Power: 17	Yeah, the S2000 is a Honda and is completely built in Japan. You can never compare that kind of reliability to that of a 370Z. A Honda is a Honda. 370Zs are not completely foreign made, right?

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tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	^^ hahahah ok back on topic.

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tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	^^ correct. Down to the rubbers.

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kailua Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 82 Drives: 09 STI Rep Power: 17	2000 miles, no problems. 1-2 is a bit clunky till the tranny oil warms up but that's it. Not a defect, more a character of the vehicle.

04-06-2009, 12:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	Well today was a nice sunny day and the car was in the sun all day while I was at work. So the mositure in the tail light is gone, I wonder what they'll saw when I take it in? Maybe if I wash it, the condensation will come back..?

04-06-2009, 12:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	honestly pushing tin what i'd do is let it keep happening over time and eventually, ur tail lights will get stained as a result. then you'll have a real case. if you take it in right now, they'll try to replicate the problem by leaving the car over night outside in the moisture and no guarantees it'll happen. cars ALWAYS for some reason behave perfectly normal when you take it in for warranty work and when you bring it back home the problem comes back. Weird but true.

04-06-2009, 10:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	LOL, I just called the local dealer and he told me "the tail lights are vented, so you'll get some condensation." I've never heard of this before, and I told him that the other one was fine. Thoughts?