370z Complaints so far?

sx moneypit · 12-19-2015, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzonts

Love the car, but here are my complaints:

Backing out of parking spaces, can't see ****.
Clutch noise in neutral.
Removing all the bolts to change the oil.

Get you a Z-Speed under tray.It has a kitty door for oil changes.

SouthArk370Z · 12-19-2015, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzonts

I didn't notice a flap.

The front part of the tray has several bolts that hold it up. Remove those bolts and the front part will swing out of the way so you can get to the filter and plug. See the FSM for drawings.

onzedge · 12-19-2015, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzonts

I didn't notice a flap.

It is like a door with a "hinge". Look at the top of the shield in this photo. If you remove the 4 bolts on the top edge, you can swing the top panel out of the way, exposing the drain and oil filter access.

Does this help?

Kzonts · 12-19-2015, 01:46 PM

Ok, got it. I'll give that a try next oil change. Thanks!

onzedge · 12-19-2015, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzonts

Ok, got it. I'll give that a try next oil change. Thanks!

barncobob · 12-19-2015, 02:17 PM

use a bungee strap to hold it out of way

HEK · 12-22-2015, 08:52 PM

That there are so few (only one in my town to own a Z) people continue to ask me how fast I've driven it or how fast is it?...I love the Z, so far no problems, 20k and I see where the rear view camera came in handy when I made the plunge, can not say I would be a great driver without it...

, hope never to post one CSC failure topic

Bshields22 · 12-23-2015, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

Here are my complaints:

No heated mirrors, WTF is that about? Where I live it's foggy most of the winter and this is a huge safety issue.

No interior fuel release, not a big deal to most but here in Orygun we're too stupid to pump our own gas, so we hire people even dumber to do it for us. Now I have to get out of the car every time to open the fuel door.

No interior trunk release. Why?

Blind spots are terrible and dangerous.

No back up camera. Hello this is a $40k car in the year 2009.

The fuel gauge area/info center is dumb and looks out of place.

When you have your high beams on the little blue light in the dash is very bright and distracting. And it does not dim with the rest of the panel. Why?

No fog lights.

It seems like there should be a bit more sound insulation in the rear near the tires as you get a lot of road noise and other noises from debris in the wheel wells.

These are mostly minor gripes. The car is fantastic to look at and drive. The navi is great as well. The Bose system is just fine for me. I buy new cars every 2 years or so, so I've had many, and I've never had one that was perfect, there were always a few things that drove me crazy, and this car is no exception.

Agree with most of what you say, not sure when the backup cameras were part of a package but my 2012 has one.

Trunk release, definitely

I used to think that about sound insulation too, however when I got Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Postion tires, the tire sounds practically went silent...maybe try that on your next set of tires

sticky tires too btw

-----

LOL!! so jut noticed this post was back in 2009 HAHA! I'm a little late to this party I think...

cames4 · 12-24-2015, 12:39 PM

Some of your findings are spot on but you do have a 09 model, my 10 and 14 models have heated mirrors and the 14 has a camera (first year it was required on all cars I believe. As for the blind spots there are plenty BUT better than Mustang, Camaro, and the Challenger is the worst. I added convex mirrors on both OEM mirrors and the blind-spots disappear. Yes, the OEM tire are terrible with noise, I replaced mine with Michelin SS. Better traction, smoother ride and must less noise. Z is not perfect but for the the buck it is a superb car to play with. (IMHO)

Gregor12 · 01-28-2016, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

It is like a door with a "hinge". Look at the top of the shield in this photo. If you remove the 4 bolts on the top edge, you can swing the top panel out of the way, exposing the drain and oil filter access.

Does this help?

Lmao. I changed my oil so many times before realizing this. I never realized it on the Z. I realized on my G37 that I know own lmao

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-19-2015, 02:17 PM	#636 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 589	use a bungee strap to hold it out of way onzedge and Kzonts like this.

12-22-2015, 08:52 PM	#637 (permalink)
HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 65 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 660	That there are so few (only one in my town to own a Z) people continue to ask me how fast I've driven it or how fast is it?...I love the Z, so far no problems, 20k and I see where the rear view camera came in handy when I made the plunge, can not say I would be a great driver without it..., hope never to post one CSC failure topic

12-19-2015, 01:46 PM	#634 (permalink)
Kzonts Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 60 Posts: 719 Drives: 2019 Roadster Rep Power: 115320	Ok, got it. I'll give that a try next oil change. Thanks!

12-24-2015, 12:39 PM	#639 (permalink)
cames4 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 63 Drives: 2014 Z-Touring Stick Rep Power: 14	Some of your findings are spot on but you do have a 09 model, my 10 and 14 models have heated mirrors and the 14 has a camera (first year it was required on all cars I believe. As for the blind spots there are plenty BUT better than Mustang, Camaro, and the Challenger is the worst. I added convex mirrors on both OEM mirrors and the blind-spots disappear. Yes, the OEM tire are terrible with noise, I replaced mine with Michelin SS. Better traction, smoother ride and must less noise. Z is not perfect but for the the buck it is a superb car to play with. (IMHO)