How much have u put up with ur 370z?

Trips · 01-04-2013, 04:25 AM

Op,

You've seemed to have the two common things out of the way, And if you've already upgraded to oil cooler?

Your Z should be trouble free here on out.

I've been pretty blessed and have NOT had any issue's (knock on wood) up to Now.

redline727 · 01-04-2013, 05:07 AM

I have an 09 that just hit 19k miles on it. Luckily no real problems so far. I had it since June 2011 with 10k miles on it. It's my DD but I'm close to work and besides to and from work it in the garage bc we take my wife's car every where else. I was on the steering lock bypass waiting list before it was even finished being designed. Lock failure was by biggest fear so I made sure to get that out of the way. Made sure i didn't have oil consumption issues before I modded and ran out of warranty. Got the trunk springs replaced before warranty ran out. Then added my oil cooler. Been using redline since day one and changing every 3 months since I don't drive far. Did a trans fluid change and will do it yearly and diff fluid every 5k miles. Last is the CSC if I have the extra cash flow to do it along with clutch and flywheel before it fails I will. If not I will when and if it fails. Bc that's a lot of money up front to fix something that isn't broken. So for me so far so good. Like another member said do your research first see what's out there and try to take care of the items you can. Pretty much every car has some issues and the ones that don't probably aren't worth owning/driving. Last thing I noticed my upper radiator hose getting some coolant residue around the neck, so some Z1 hoses are going on today to take care of that.

axmea? · 01-04-2013, 06:32 AM

The other question that should be asked (or axed) is "How much has my Z put up with my driving?"

My only annoying issue was with the CSC. Warrant covered master cylinder, CSC, and hoses, and labor. Had to put up with a ford fiesta that I though I was pedaling to get around.

Compdoc777 · 01-04-2013, 06:47 AM

Yes on my picky list the trunk rattles, I have a oem header leak at start up, and I get some strange ticking on acceleration above 4k.

I need to take it to the dealer and let that super warranty I bought fix everything while I enjoy the loaner.

speedracer007 · 01-04-2013, 07:41 AM

I have a 2013 that I have had for about 3 months. The actuator that opens the fuel filler door didn't work from day one, so it was only in the unlocked position. Also, one of the retainer nuts that holds down the carpeting up the the drivers foot well area was missing.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-04-2013, 07:51 AM

Ok so i know the steering lock issue is a universal Z problem. But many of the other Z problems tend to run in the manual cars. Any mechanical issues that i should be concerned about (excluding oil/consump./fuel starve) that is either exclusive to the auto or universal? Just want to make sure I have it all covered...

R0bDC · 01-04-2013, 11:10 AM

I honestly do not know what to do, I just got off the phone with the dealer and they told me that It's not covered by the warranty, It cost $800.00 dollars to fix it and $150.00 dollars to Towed it.

Really Nissan Really! So Mad Right Now!

XwChriswX · 01-04-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

I honestly do not know what to do, I just got off the phone with the dealer and they told me that It's not covered by the warranty, It cost $800.00 dollars to fix it and $150.00 dollars to Towed it.

Really Nissan Really! So Mad Right Now!

Most states Lemon Laws state if you have to have something fixed by the manufacturer 3 times, they have to buy it back from you as it's a Lemon. Might be something to look into in your state if it's that bad and isn't under warranty, which what is their reasoning for that anyways?

R0bDC · 01-04-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Most states Lemon Laws state if you have to have something fixed by the manufacturer 3 times, they have to buy it back from you as it's a Lemon. Might be something to look into in your state if it's that bad and isn't under warranty, which what is their reasoning for that anyways?

Sorry I dont understand your last question

XwChriswX · 01-04-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

Sorry I dont understand your last question

Why is the dealership telling you it isn't covered under warranty?

R0bDC · 01-04-2013, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Why is the dealership telling you it isn't covered under warranty?

Because I only have the Limited Warranty which covers "600+ components of your vehicle's major systems, uncluding powertrain" but I guess the steering wheel which he said needs to be replaced doesnt fall under that category.

98intrigue · 01-04-2013, 12:09 PM

Click my link in my signature if you want to read about some problems...

onzedge · 01-04-2013, 12:24 PM

Daily drive 35 - 40+ year old Z's for a while and you'll gain a whole new understanding of "putting up with" stuff. Seriously -- the 370 is a pussy cat by comparison.

HappyZmoke · 01-04-2013, 12:30 PM

had a windshield cracked. had to replace the whole damn thing. cost $250. dont have that new feel to it know more.

TacoZ · 01-04-2013, 02:00 PM

1) 3 Trips to the dealership because of a dropped clutch. They finally just replaced the whole clutch assembly.

2) Steering Lock Problem. Wouldn't start.

I think those are the two universal problems with this car. Other than that it's great because I couldn't even come up with a car that I could trade this in for and be satisfied!

Sucks but you gotta pay to play!

01-04-2013, 04:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Op, You've seemed to have the two common things out of the way, And if you've already upgraded to oil cooler? Your Z should be trouble free here on out. I've been pretty blessed and have NOT had any issue's (knock on wood) up to Now. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________

01-04-2013, 05:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
redline727 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: RVA Posts: 203 Drives: '13 MUSTANG GT 6MT Rep Power: 15	I have an 09 that just hit 19k miles on it. Luckily no real problems so far. I had it since June 2011 with 10k miles on it. It's my DD but I'm close to work and besides to and from work it in the garage bc we take my wife's car every where else. I was on the steering lock bypass waiting list before it was even finished being designed. Lock failure was by biggest fear so I made sure to get that out of the way. Made sure i didn't have oil consumption issues before I modded and ran out of warranty. Got the trunk springs replaced before warranty ran out. Then added my oil cooler. Been using redline since day one and changing every 3 months since I don't drive far. Did a trans fluid change and will do it yearly and diff fluid every 5k miles. Last is the CSC if I have the extra cash flow to do it along with clutch and flywheel before it fails I will. If not I will when and if it fails. Bc that's a lot of money up front to fix something that isn't broken. So for me so far so good. Like another member said do your research first see what's out there and try to take care of the items you can. Pretty much every car has some issues and the ones that don't probably aren't worth owning/driving. Last thing I noticed my upper radiator hose getting some coolant residue around the neck, so some Z1 hoses are going on today to take care of that. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 6MT ROUSH intake \| ROUSH axle back \| ROUSH shift knob \| ROUSH coil covers 2009 NISSAN 370Z SOLD

01-04-2013, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	The other question that should be asked (or axed) is "How much has my Z put up with my driving?" My only annoying issue was with the CSC. Warrant covered master cylinder, CSC, and hoses, and labor. Had to put up with a ford fiesta that I though I was pedaling to get around. VDC_OFF likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

01-04-2013, 07:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Ok so i know the steering lock issue is a universal Z problem. But many of the other Z problems tend to run in the manual cars. Any mechanical issues that i should be concerned about (excluding oil/consump./fuel starve) that is either exclusive to the auto or universal? Just want to make sure I have it all covered... DEpointfive0 likes this.

01-04-2013, 12:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 40 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 431	Click my link in my signature if you want to read about some problems... DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

01-04-2013, 06:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Compdoc777 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cypress Posts: 277 Drives: 2011 Nismo #4 MB Rep Power: 14	Yes on my picky list the trunk rattles, I have a oem header leak at start up, and I get some strange ticking on acceleration above 4k. I need to take it to the dealer and let that super warranty I bought fix everything while I enjoy the loaner.

01-04-2013, 07:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
speedracer007 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 119 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	I have a 2013 that I have had for about 3 months. The actuator that opens the fuel filler door didn't work from day one, so it was only in the unlocked position. Also, one of the retainer nuts that holds down the carpeting up the the drivers foot well area was missing.

01-04-2013, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
R0bDC Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 307 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13	I honestly do not know what to do, I just got off the phone with the dealer and they told me that It's not covered by the warranty, It cost $800.00 dollars to fix it and $150.00 dollars to Towed it. Really Nissan Really! So Mad Right Now!

01-04-2013, 12:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	Daily drive 35 - 40+ year old Z's for a while and you'll gain a whole new understanding of "putting up with" stuff. Seriously -- the 370 is a pussy cat by comparison. IDZRVIT, kenchan and JARblue like this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

01-04-2013, 12:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
HappyZmoke Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 35 Drives: 11 370Z M6 SP/NAV Rep Power: 14	had a windshield cracked. had to replace the whole damn thing. cost $250. dont have that new feel to it know more.

01-04-2013, 02:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	1) 3 Trips to the dealership because of a dropped clutch. They finally just replaced the whole clutch assembly. 2) Steering Lock Problem. Wouldn't start. I think those are the two universal problems with this car. Other than that it's great because I couldn't even come up with a car that I could trade this in for and be satisfied! Sucks but you gotta pay to play!