370Z May, 2009, sales lowest since launch......

IDZRVIT · 06-07-2009, 06:06 PM

My guess is that the 2010's will have an oil pressure gauge to replace the oil temp gauge. That will really freak out the paranoidals.

fly yellow · 06-07-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

My guess is that the 2010's will have an oil pressure gauge to replace the oil temp gauge. That will really freak out the paranoidals.

I was going to say the same thing. Removing the gauge may just fix the problem. They could put in one of those silly g-force gauges that my Sentra Spec-V had. The needle on that thing never moved.

dad · 06-07-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

I don't understand is why some will go to the trouble to join a site dedicated to the appreciation of a a particular car only to trash it and its maker? Then they turn around and also trash the "Vette which is probably one of the best performance cars on the planet for the money (not that I actually want one as I can't stand most Corvette owners)?

If you're referring to me, I didn't trash the Corvette.

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

I have a feeling that some of these people that are trashing the car are just trying to make themselves feel better over whatever reason that is truly holding them back from owning one.

I'm sure many people that are complaining about oil temp will never track the car and if Nissan didn't put an oil temp. gauge on the car then these people would never know that this "problem" exists.

When the car performance dissipates, you know there is a problem.

antennahead · 06-07-2009, 06:20 PM

I'm not trashing the car, I love mine. I would just like to know that they won't void my warranty to fix a hi oil temperture issue......... I don't track mine. I also haven't been trashing any other issues on the car.

John

Modshack · 06-07-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

My guess is that the 2010's will have an oil pressure gauge to replace the oil temp gauge. That will really freak out the paranoidals.

I'd put money on that too!

Sardis · 06-07-2009, 08:49 PM

BMW caved, addressed and fixed the issue. Nissan was slow on some issues on the 350 as well, the worst the rev ups oil consumption issue, people had to really get on them.

I hit 260+ on a test drive. Yes, I live in AZ. Nissan has a test track here, so something needs to be done. I drove the Z on my test drive like I drive normally and to see it shoot up so quickly was disconcerting.

It's an amazing car and nothing like it for the money, kudos to those enjoying theirs. I would like to see the oil issue addressed before pulling the trigger.

DIGItonium · 06-07-2009, 08:56 PM

I believe the G37 had similar issues, and I would've though Nissan would learn a lesson or so when launching the 370Z. Granted, I love my car and have no regrets. The highest oil temp I saw on 85 degree weather was 220 degrees. It was from some brisk driving with too many stop and go traffic (tons of construction).

cave vulture · 06-07-2009, 09:07 PM

Does the oil temp run about the same with automatics as sticks?

zZSportZz · 06-07-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Your Martyrdom is duly noted. You guys can leave now while the other 7000+ of us enjoy our cars. You really showed em....

+1 rep...I agree

355890 · 06-07-2009, 10:21 PM

I have to laugh at this.....

You live up North for crying out loud, I'd be more worried about a Block heater than an oil cooler.

Anyways it was 101 in Texas today and I ran the car out in the Hill Country with not even a hint of oil overheating of any sort.

Keep holding out, keeps the traffic down.

mspeasl · 06-07-2009, 11:11 PM

Gang,

Is this a 370 problem only or was it there on the 350 also? Oh we don't know, is that the answer? Why don't we know? I'll bet I may have the answer? The 350 didn't have an Oil Temp Gage and the 370 does. If that is the answer then I have a solution for the over heating problem on the 370? PUT SOME MASKING TAPE OVER THE GAGE SO YOU DON'T SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Problem solved............

BTW you naysayers are all alike.......... My dear old departed Grandmother used to say "If you can't say something nice about someone (in this case the 370) don't say anything at all". Also if you can't afford it or can't get a loan for it why don't you take your jealousy and just leave this forum to those of us who do enjoy it.

Hang on a second so I can get my flame suit on. Okay, got it on so flame away.

FricFrac · 06-07-2009, 11:13 PM

Anyone have a list of # of Z's sold in Canada? or a link?

R1jamn · 06-07-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Your Martyrdom is duly noted. You guys can leave now while the other 7000+ of us enjoy our cars. You really showed em....

"Martyrdom"

Do you take pride in humiliating, discrediting and insulting other forum members personal opinions?

Scratch that last question. It's obvious you take great satisfaction in it.

Nothing was deemed in our responses to this thread that would imply that you should not enjoy your new Z. Let me be opened minded and congratulate you on your worthwhile purchase on an otherwise fine vehicle.

I will respect you as a forum member. But respect begets respect.

Rather Nissan has left many of us with a significant level of pessimism.

The "Hot Oil" concern is a mountainess quandary.
It is difficult to give Nissan a large field of lattitude on this subject.

For those of you that voice your concern, I will applaud you.
For you should be proud to be a REAL ENTHUSIAST AND NOT JUST SHEEPLE.

-EAD- · 06-08-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cave vulture

Nissan announced May, 2009, 370Z sales of 1278 cars. This compares with Jan. 1280, Feb. 1452, Mar. 1632, Apr. 1561.

So that's 7,203 of the 10,000 cars they are going to roll out for the 2009 model year.

They only have to average 932.33 for the next three months and they will have sold all of the production estimates by the end of third quarter.

A few other points for thought for lower May sales:

People are planning summer expenditures...ie vacations
Attitude, May already, 4th of July sales are coming soon
Holding out thinking that with the economy the way it is and not recovering, maybe there will be better financing options (lower rates) available

cave vulture · 06-08-2009, 01:00 AM

I believe the revised production estimate for the 370Z ( originally it was 30,000 worldwide), was 10,000 worldwide and 7,000 for the U.S. I don't know if Nissan issues any kind of breakdown other than total sales?

06-07-2009, 08:56 PM	#37 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	I believe the G37 had similar issues, and I would've though Nissan would learn a lesson or so when launching the 370Z. Granted, I love my car and have no regrets. The highest oil temp I saw on 85 degree weather was 220 degrees. It was from some brisk driving with too many stop and go traffic (tons of construction). __________________

06-07-2009, 10:21 PM	#40 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 541	I have to laugh at this..... You live up North for crying out loud, I'd be more worried about a Block heater than an oil cooler. Anyways it was 101 in Texas today and I ran the car out in the Hill Country with not even a hint of oil overheating of any sort. Keep holding out, keeps the traffic down. __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

06-07-2009, 11:11 PM	#41 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 268	Naysayers bashed the 350 also Gang, Is this a 370 problem only or was it there on the 350 also? Oh we don't know, is that the answer? Why don't we know? I'll bet I may have the answer? The 350 didn't have an Oil Temp Gage and the 370 does. If that is the answer then I have a solution for the over heating problem on the 370? PUT SOME MASKING TAPE OVER THE GAGE SO YOU DON'T SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Problem solved............ BTW you naysayers are all alike.......... My dear old departed Grandmother used to say "If you can't say something nice about someone (in this case the 370) don't say anything at all". Also if you can't afford it or can't get a loan for it why don't you take your jealousy and just leave this forum to those of us who do enjoy it. Hang on a second so I can get my flame suit on. Okay, got it on so flame away. __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)

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06-07-2009, 06:06 PM	#31 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	My guess is that the 2010's will have an oil pressure gauge to replace the oil temp gauge. That will really freak out the paranoidals.

06-07-2009, 06:20 PM	#34 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	I'm not trashing the car, I love mine. I would just like to know that they won't void my warranty to fix a hi oil temperture issue......... I don't track mine. I also haven't been trashing any other issues on the car. John

06-07-2009, 08:49 PM	#36 (permalink)
Sardis Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 72 Drives: EX Z Owner Rep Power: 16	BMW caved, addressed and fixed the issue. Nissan was slow on some issues on the 350 as well, the worst the rev ups oil consumption issue, people had to really get on them. I hit 260+ on a test drive. Yes, I live in AZ. Nissan has a test track here, so something needs to be done. I drove the Z on my test drive like I drive normally and to see it shoot up so quickly was disconcerting. It's an amazing car and nothing like it for the money, kudos to those enjoying theirs. I would like to see the oil issue addressed before pulling the trigger.

06-07-2009, 09:07 PM	#38 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 15	Does the oil temp run about the same with automatics as sticks?

06-07-2009, 11:13 PM	#42 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Anyone have a list of # of Z's sold in Canada? or a link?

06-08-2009, 01:00 AM	#45 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 15	I believe the revised production estimate for the 370Z ( originally it was 30,000 worldwide), was 10,000 worldwide and 7,000 for the U.S. I don't know if Nissan issues any kind of breakdown other than total sales?