For those that are interested in my broken car

DEpointfive0 · 08-05-2013, 03:50 PM

FINALLY GOT IT BACK!!!
$2604 later... Lol
(I tipped the mechanic $100, I forgot to add that in)

FUUUUUUCK!!!

My car is actually, finally done, and I can hopefully pick it up tomorrow... Problem is... My service advisor was fired 2 days ago... I REALLY hope the dealer doesn't try to screw me now...

MAJOR UPDATE AGAIN!!!:

My car will supposedly be DONE on Wednesday!!!
Extra mods when I get it back:
Genuine Momentum headers
All new silicone hoses (not the PCV hoses because I plan to put catch cans)
Z1 urethane engine mounts
CSF radiator!

Well, I got a call, and the guy said bad news... Immediate reaction "FÜCK!" And he said, "the intake valve on cylinder 6 where the nut was, it's bent. And we can't replace the valve, we gotta replace the head"
I said that it was GREAT news! And he said he found a head for $1400, if I can find one from a Nissan dealer for less, they can install it and I'll keep my warranty!!!
SWEEEEEEEEET!!!

I'm ecstatic, I don't have $2500 of disposable income, but I think they'll hold the car until the next paycheck with no issues.

My only issue is that now that the motor is out... I want headers installed too!!!

OLD:

Background... I'll update later, but check my previous threads...

But the car is at Fontana Nissan

So... Long story short(ER). They found a nut sitting on the intake valves of cylinder 6, causing the valve seat to get fùcked. No warranty because there ARE no nuts on the intake... So... I'm at a loss of $600 labor already, they pulled the motor and disconnected everything, then they bolted it back in just to save shop space.

IF they can JUST replace the valve head (because of VVEL they need to replace the whole head, not just a valve and a valve seat... POS) I'm out $1100 on labor, the valve head is like $1000-1100, plus (I assume) some other fees $300-400, so I'm out $2500-2600 all told and I keep my warranty. IF anything got stuck in the cylinder and scored the cylinder wall, I need a new engine... (Tech's said that they couldn't scope the cylinder because of VVEL... POS...)

So they're taking their time because they're cutting me a HELL of a deal on labor, and I told them to take all the time they need...

NOW, I'm 100% sure the dealership that had my car for 13 days with the laundry list of problems started to fix it, then I got into it with the dealershit guy, and they just tossed it back together...

kenchan · 08-05-2013, 03:52 PM

a nut? how did that get in there?

JARblue · 08-05-2013, 03:53 PM

Ridiculous...

I say get it put back together, put a brick on the gas pedal, and drive it through the showroom floor of that other dealer$hit.

Jasonle · 08-05-2013, 03:57 PM

DIGItonium · 08-05-2013, 03:59 PM

I'm speechless... other than Megan370Z and VVEL meltdown, this is a first.

Jordo! · 08-05-2013, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

a nut? how did that get in there?

What he said.

That's... bizarre.

JARblue · 08-05-2013, 04:05 PM

btw... your thread title makes it almost sound like the car is for sale

But after reading your post, I don't think I'm interested

chrischhorn · 08-05-2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

a nut? how did that get in there?

Tech probably dropped it in there while disassembling and saw it was like "oh look what I found......"

Thats some BS. Sorry Andrew....

DEpointfive0 · 08-05-2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

a nut? how did that get in there?

Not a clue, there was a nut missing that holds the intake manifold on... And they assume that was the one in there...

Again, I'm sure that dealershit that had it for 13 days started to mess with it, then the guy accused me of denting his car and such, or he said, f this, we aren't going to get paid for these little problems like rattle and cruise control not working and stuff, blame it on the battery, kick him to the curb.

It's a trip too because my battery tested better than new at 4 different testing facilities... And even worse (maybe I can use it against them), they didn't fix ANYTHING not related to the car not starting (NOTHING is filed in their system)... And 13 days is a LOOOOONG time to have a car...

kenchan · 08-05-2013, 04:07 PM

can your brother buy you a new car with that $30K-40K budget of his?

JARblue · 08-05-2013, 04:07 PM

I hope you go after that dealer. If anyone can get some resolution from Nissan, it's you

kenchan · 08-05-2013, 04:08 PM

true that. from experience i have not been able to get anything done with nissan's canned message lady. they sure train those dumbarse robots good.

DEpointfive0 · 08-05-2013, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

I hope you go after that dealer. If anyone can get some resolution from Nissan, it's you

I can only hope, and what REALLY blows is that in 25 months, I've spent $100k on Nissans and I had JUST purchased a Maxima from dealershit number one for $37k... Fückers...

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

can your brother buy you a new car with that $30K-40K budget of his?

LOL, honestly I want the ISF, we share(d) cars in TX, and split the car payments, (still do), but I chose to drive the 370 out to CA because it rides better. And he's put 15k-ish on that car, so once he steps up, I'm going to ask to take that car over.

JARblue · 08-05-2013, 04:14 PM

Woah!! How did you double like my post?!?

chrischhorn · 08-05-2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Woah!! How did you double like my post?!?

glitch in the matrix..........

08-05-2013, 03:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	For those that are interested in my broken car FINALLY GOT IT BACK!!! $2604 later... Lol (I tipped the mechanic $100, I forgot to add that in) FUUUUUUCK!!! My car is actually, finally done, and I can hopefully pick it up tomorrow... Problem is... My service advisor was fired 2 days ago... I REALLY hope the dealer doesn't try to screw me now... MAJOR UPDATE AGAIN!!!: My car will supposedly be DONE on Wednesday!!! Extra mods when I get it back: Genuine Momentum headers All new silicone hoses (not the PCV hoses because I plan to put catch cans) Z1 urethane engine mounts CSF radiator! Well, I got a call, and the guy said bad news... Immediate reaction "FÜCK!" And he said, "the intake valve on cylinder 6 where the nut was, it's bent. And we can't replace the valve, we gotta replace the head" I said that it was GREAT news! And he said he found a head for $1400, if I can find one from a Nissan dealer for less, they can install it and I'll keep my warranty!!! SWEEEEEEEEET!!! I'm ecstatic, I don't have $2500 of disposable income, but I think they'll hold the car until the next paycheck with no issues. My only issue is that now that the motor is out... I want headers installed too!!! OLD: Background... I'll update later, but check my previous threads... But the car is at Fontana Nissan So... Long story short(ER). They found a nut sitting on the intake valves of cylinder 6, causing the valve seat to get fùcked. No warranty because there ARE no nuts on the intake... So... I'm at a loss of $600 labor already, they pulled the motor and disconnected everything, then they bolted it back in just to save shop space. IF they can JUST replace the valve head (because of VVEL they need to replace the whole head, not just a valve and a valve seat... POS) I'm out $1100 on labor, the valve head is like $1000-1100, plus (I assume) some other fees $300-400, so I'm out $2500-2600 all told and I keep my warranty. IF anything got stuck in the cylinder and scored the cylinder wall, I need a new engine... (Tech's said that they couldn't scope the cylinder because of VVEL... POS...) So they're taking their time because they're cutting me a HELL of a deal on labor, and I told them to take all the time they need... NOW, I'm 100% sure the dealership that had my car for 13 days with the laundry list of problems started to fix it, then I got into it with the dealershit guy, and they just tossed it back together... __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language: Last edited by DEpointfive0; 10-12-2013 at 08:22 PM.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Ridiculous... I say get it put back together, put a brick on the gas pedal, and drive it through the showroom floor of that other dealer$hit. Footloose301, gurneyeagle, NickTurnon and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	btw... your thread title makes it almost sound like the car is for sale But after reading your post, I don't think I'm interested kenchan, 370Zsteve, GaleForce and 1 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-05-2013, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	a nut? how did that get in there?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	can your brother buy you a new car with that $30K-40K budget of his? blackcherry20 likes this.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I hope you go after that dealer. If anyone can get some resolution from Nissan, it's you DarkJak, GaleForce, DEpointfive0 and 1 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-05-2013, 04:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	true that. from experience i have not been able to get anything done with nissan's canned message lady. they sure train those dumbarse robots good.

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