370z Complaints so far?

tvfreakazoid · 03-08-2009, 07:34 PM

I would also like if nissan wouldn't had made the door handle so bulky and big. It shouldn't stick out and should blend in with the door (aero dynamics) and it shouldn't effect it but it's better than sticking out like the way it is.

hot370z · 03-09-2009, 02:34 PM

The dealer told me that my HOMELINK is bad going to replace with a new one. This shouldn't have happened BUT it free. also called the 800 number and told them what happened.

wellarmed · 03-22-2009, 11:10 PM

Sat radio capability in the base model. Having to option leather seats to be able to listen to digital quality radio is the kind of crap that you'ld expect from GM.....

The oil temp guage should be a pressure guage with a digital temp read out under the needle. Oil pressure shouldn't be a idiot light in that contraption on the left......

When they were figuring how to save $2 they should have given the aluminum peddles to the sport pkg, not the 'touring'. They got it backwards....

Anatoray · 03-22-2009, 11:24 PM

1) It needs a glove box that can at least fit the manual. I'm usually not picky about these sort of things, but come on...

2) Deeper trunk. The trunk is z pretty good size, but the depth is a serious problem for me. As far as the touring model is concerned, the subs seem to take up a little more space, so I'm wondering if it's better in the base model? Just a couple more inches deep would have made the trunk perfect, imo.

iceman21_23 · 03-22-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Dont know if anyone mentioned this, its the only thing thats annoying me. Well...two things...

1) The vibration that comes through the pedal when you push in the clutch.

2) First to second is very hard to do smoothly when driving normally...

i just started to learn how to drive stick.. this is my first manual transmission car. thursday night i took it out only problem i had was shifting into first... but shifting from first to second by the end of my hour driving i was doing as smooth as butter.

AndreZ Cadena · 03-23-2009, 06:09 PM

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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.

wow... I dont think any of these are big issues. ITS A SPORTS CAR! The issues I see as an enthusiast, is the oil temp problem, AND THATS IT! this car is very well put toghether, and most people not looking for a Bentley GT would enjoy it.

SoCal 370Z · 03-23-2009, 07:08 PM

AndreZ Cadena,

There is a group of buyers that Nissan has managed to recapture with the advent of the 370Z; these buyers want the Z's power, when needed, and prefer the extra amenities to enjoy the Z for everyday driving. In Japan the Fairlady Z (Z34) already has most of the options Pushing Tin is requesting.

ChrisSlicks · 03-23-2009, 08:44 PM

The manual transmission shifts smooth as silk, haven't had any problems or vibrations whatsoever. Perhaps I'm just used to the drive by wire throttle having owned a G35.

Blind spot was weird at first but you get used to it quick.

Road noise is loud at highway speeds but doesn't bother me much.

I think oil temp is going to be my main concern. It got to over 220 on a 32F degree day when in traffic, doesn't give me much hope for a warm day. Apparently they designed the oil to be cooled by the water circulating through the engine block but I don't think it's going to be enough. An after market oil cooler may be necessary if your going to do track days.

The engine and handling however make me forget about it's minor faults.

AndreZ Cadena · 03-24-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

AndreZ Cadena,

There is a group of buyers that Nissan has managed to recapture with the advent of the 370Z; these buyers want the Z's power, when needed, and prefer the extra amenities to enjoy the Z for everyday driving. In Japan the Fairlady Z (Z34) already has most of the options Pushing Tin is requesting.

oh...

bluzman · 03-24-2009, 03:48 PM

^^^That would be me...

byc817 · 03-24-2009, 06:47 PM

hmmm,,,,thats weird aluminum peddles should be standard.... check dealer specs.

Pushing_Tin · 03-24-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AndreZ Cadena

wow... I dont think any of these are big issues. ITS A SPORTS CAR! The issues I see as an enthusiast, is the oil temp problem, AND THATS IT! this car is very well put toghether, and most people not looking for a Bentley GT would enjoy it.

The title of the thread (which I did not start btw) is called "370Z complaints so far." I listed my complaints. I did not ask for a lecture from you or anyone else what constitutes a sports cars. But since you mentioned it I went over to the Porsche website and perused the options on a 911 Targa which I think you would agree is much more of a "sports car" than ours. That said here are some of the options available:

*Self dimming memory mirrors
*Heated mirrors
*Sonar park assist
*Homelink
*Headlight cleaners
*Heated memory seats with ventilation
*Ipod/USB adaptor
*Cornering headlights

There are more, but you get the idea. There is no reason our car can't have many of the same options if people want them. Further some of the complaints I have are safety and not convenience related.

Pushing_Tin · 03-24-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

AndreZ Cadena,

There is a group of buyers that Nissan has managed to recapture with the advent of the 370Z; these buyers want the Z's power, when needed, and prefer the extra amenities to enjoy the Z for everyday driving. In Japan the Fairlady Z (Z34) already has most of the options Pushing Tin is requesting.

Thank you, I know for a fact that many car companies regularly read the various message boards to see how their cars are being received and what people like and dislike about them. I love my car but it's not perfect.

frost · 03-24-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

I would also like if nissan wouldn't had made the door handle so bulky and big. It shouldn't stick out and should blend in with the door (aero dynamics) and it shouldn't effect it but it's better than sticking out like the way it is.

The c6 vette has an inverted door handle, where you reach inside a hole. While functional for aerodynamics, I don't think it adds much to the looks. I think the Z's handles seem to give it character. That being said, I did have a door come ajar in a carwash when the bristles were going horizontal.

mspeasl · 03-24-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

The c6 vette has an inverted door handle, where you reach inside a hole. While functional for aerodynamics, I don't think it adds much to the looks. I think the Z's handles seem to give it character. That being said, I did have a door come ajar in a carwash when the bristles were going horizontal.

You had a new 370 IN A CAR WASH WITH BRISTLES

03-08-2009, 07:34 PM	#121 (permalink)
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03-23-2009, 07:08 PM	#127 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	AndreZ Cadena, There is a group of buyers that Nissan has managed to recapture with the advent of the 370Z; these buyers want the Z's power, when needed, and prefer the extra amenities to enjoy the Z for everyday driving. In Japan the Fairlady Z (Z34) already has most of the options Pushing Tin is requesting. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 03-23-2009 at 07:43 PM.

03-24-2009, 03:48 PM	#130 (permalink)
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03-09-2009, 02:34 PM	#122 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	The dealer told me that my HOMELINK is bad going to replace with a new one. This shouldn't have happened BUT it free. also called the 800 number and told them what happened.

03-22-2009, 11:10 PM	#123 (permalink)
wellarmed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, Az. Posts: 42 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Sat radio capability in the base model. Having to option leather seats to be able to listen to digital quality radio is the kind of crap that you'ld expect from GM..... The oil temp guage should be a pressure guage with a digital temp read out under the needle. Oil pressure shouldn't be a idiot light in that contraption on the left...... When they were figuring how to save $2 they should have given the aluminum peddles to the sport pkg, not the 'touring'. They got it backwards....

03-22-2009, 11:24 PM	#124 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 17	1) It needs a glove box that can at least fit the manual. I'm usually not picky about these sort of things, but come on... 2) Deeper trunk. The trunk is z pretty good size, but the depth is a serious problem for me. As far as the touring model is concerned, the subs seem to take up a little more space, so I'm wondering if it's better in the base model? Just a couple more inches deep would have made the trunk perfect, imo.

03-23-2009, 08:44 PM	#128 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The manual transmission shifts smooth as silk, haven't had any problems or vibrations whatsoever. Perhaps I'm just used to the drive by wire throttle having owned a G35. Blind spot was weird at first but you get used to it quick. Road noise is loud at highway speeds but doesn't bother me much. I think oil temp is going to be my main concern. It got to over 220 on a 32F degree day when in traffic, doesn't give me much hope for a warm day. Apparently they designed the oil to be cooled by the water circulating through the engine block but I don't think it's going to be enough. An after market oil cooler may be necessary if your going to do track days. The engine and handling however make me forget about it's minor faults.

03-24-2009, 06:47 PM	#131 (permalink)
byc817 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: chula vista, california Posts: 4 Drives: coming soon 370z Rep Power: 16	hmmm,,,,thats weird aluminum peddles should be standard.... check dealer specs.