After 5 years of Owning a 370Z, I'm Swearing Off Nissan

DEpointfive0 · 05-13-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lpsscc

76 280Z - 185K - no issues
79 280zx - 170k - totaled but no issues previous
85 300zx - 115k - tranny x 2
95 Altima - 125k - no issues
03 Murano - 135k - door actuator
05 Altima SE-R - 95K - oil pressure sensor
08 Armada - 77k - no issues but gas hog
10' 370z 55k - steering lock, axle clicking

11' GMC Acadia Denali - 70k - Radio face plate, Transmission failure, TCS failure, water pump, AC compressor, 2 out of round rims, water link in cabin, navigation display failure, tail light lenses, power seat return, radio amplifier. SOLD that piece of sh!T!!!!

14' Altima...... 4K

Love me some Nissans....

I feel that for every one of you, there are 5 of us Toyota guys that can say the same, lol

Also, expectations have changed. Back in the day if shít rattled, you didn't complain really, it was the 70s-80s, but in today's world, I REALLY DO expect perfection or close to it in my $30-40k NISSAN, I wouldn't expect a Sentra to be the same as my FULLY loaded Maxima, but I expect the Maxima to be 100%

Oh, did I mention that it CREAKS... The WHOLE chassis and roof... So sketch...

EDIT: Actually, like our 1994 Volvo when it had 160k miles and was in 2-3 accidents.

lpsscc · 05-13-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I feel that for every one of you, there are 5 of us Toyota guys that can say the same, lol

Oh I had Toyotas too. I was just covering the Nissans. lol

Never ever had any problems with my Tundra, 4Runner, or Sequoia. Not...one...problem in over 150k miles between them. Yeah, I drive a lot.

I just prefer the Nissan style, gauges etc. Fan I guess.

Oh, and I forgot my 10' Maxima - 50k - no issues. (wife's car)

kenchan · 05-13-2014, 02:54 PM

i had a problem with a corolla i bought by accident. nothing mechanically wrong, it just sucked.

DEpointfive0 · 05-13-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lpsscc

Oh I had Toyotas too. I was just covering the Nissans. lol

Never ever had any problems with my Tundra, 4Runner, or Sequoia. Not...one...problem in over 150k miles between them. Yeah, I drive a lot.

I just prefer the Nissan style, gauges etc. Fan I guess.

Oh, and I forgot my 10' Maxima - 50k - no issues. (wife's car)

I can see that, that's why I chose the Maxima over a third Avalon and chose the 370Z to compliment my ISF, just made the mistake of buying a second Maxima... Lol

edk370 · 05-13-2014, 03:05 PM

So pretty much all high-performance cars whether they be from Kia all the way up to Bugatti Veyrons are POS's in one way or another, right? They're not "Go Pro proof" I imagine.

There's no such thing as a durable high-performance car. That would be oxymoronic if it was so.

Consumer Reports puts Porsche high on the list for customer satisfaction and reliability. I wonder how true that is? Is it true that "you get what you pay for" with Porsches ($90k+ cars)? I'm talking Porsche 911s...because I'm seriously considering one.

DEpointfive0 · 05-13-2014, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by edk370

So pretty much all high-performance cars whether they be from Kia all the way up to Bugatti Veyrons are POS's in one way or another, right? They're not "Go Pro proof" I imagine.

There's no such thing as a durable high-performance car. That would be oxymoronic if it was so.

Consumer Reports puts Porsche high on the list for customer satisfaction and reliability. I wonder how true that is? Is it true that "you get what you pay for" with Porsches ($90k+ cars)? I'm talking Porsche 911s...because I'm seriously considering one.

Looks like you've never heard of a Supra.
And Porch ranks #1 in initial quality, oh, and Porch's number one most reliable aspect, their owners

Juan@Fontana · 05-13-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

You pretty much listed about all the issues I dealt with, but some of them I prevented the first place. For example, I had the fuse pulled since the steering wheel lock was a ticking time bomb. My CSC failed at 16k miles. My transmission was replaced 3 times. The master cylinder failed after getting a new clutch installed. The window regulator was replaced because of a noise issue. The steering rack was replaced due to clicking noise. All in all, it was handled very well at my dealership. It was stressful at times, but they didn't stress me at all. This experience is what kept me from fully letting go of my car.

Yup I agree, it could always have been much much worse. then again maybe I'm just loyal to the cars I love.

I had 6 transmissions replaced (all due to csc failure) 2 clutch masters replaced, heater core replaced driver side window regulator, and a differential replaced all under warranty. (this was before i worked for Nissan)

-Juan

speedfreek · 05-13-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Looks like you've never heard of a Supra.
And Porch ranks #1 in initial quality, oh, and Porch's number one most reliable aspect, their owners

Except for Porsche's latest GT3 incident. I guess at least they are owning up to it.

edk370 · 05-13-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Looks like you've never heard of a Supra.
And Porch ranks #1 in initial quality, oh, and Porch's number one most reliable aspect, their owners

I hear that MKIV TT's aren't as "boost proof" as many say. I hear its limit is 550 hp...after that you're asking for disaster. That iron block, 3.0 I-6 starts to wobble after 600hp I hear.

jpkirk · 05-13-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by edk370

So pretty much all high-performance cars whether they be from Kia all the way up to Bugatti Veyrons are POS's in one way or another, right? They're not "Go Pro proof" I imagine.

There's no such thing as a durable high-performance car. That would be oxymoronic if it was so.

Consumer Reports puts Porsche high on the list for customer satisfaction and reliability. I wonder how true that is? Is it true that "you get what you pay for" with Porsches ($90k+ cars)? I'm talking Porsche 911s...because I'm seriously considering one.

I don't drive my wife's Altima like I drive the Z. Somehow just a little anti-climactic you know. So if you drive more aggressively it is only natural that rattles and squeeks will pop up. Aggressivly driven Porsche, Beemer, or Merc (yea I heard Toyota mentioned as well) will all develop rattles and squeeks over time.

DEpointfive0 · 05-13-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by edk370

I hear that MKIV TT's aren't as "boost proof" as many say. I hear its limit is 550 hp...after that you're asking for disaster. That iron block, 3.0 I-6 starts to wobble after 600hp I hear.

Still reliable sports car, and I know MANY supra owners on stock drivetrain a pushing 700+WHP without issue. The only close friend I know that sold his Supra, sold it because he was getting 7MPG average, LOL

DEpointfive0 · 05-13-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Juan@Fontana

Yup I agree, it could always have been much much worse. then again maybe I'm just loyal to the cars I love.

I had 6 transmissions replaced (all due to csc failure) 2 clutch masters replaced, heater core replaced driver side window regulator, and a differential replaced all under warranty. (this was before i worked for Nissan)

-Juan

HOOOOOLLLLYYYYYYYY SHÍT Juan!!! That's a LOT of stuff. Tranny 6 times?!?!?! I would've lemmoned it

Juan@Fontana · 05-13-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

HOOOOOLLLLYYYYYYYY SHÍT Juan!!! That's a LOT of stuff. Tranny 6 times?!?!?! I would've lemmoned it

drifting on 295's? haha no i consider myself lucky Nissan said they'd cover it. I am perfectly content with the way Nissan handled the situation.

kenchan · 05-13-2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Juan@Fontana

drifting on 295's? haha no i consider myself lucky Nissan said they'd cover it. I am perfectly content with the way Nissan handled the situation.

so you're the one f-king up nissan consumer affairs canned scripts!

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-13-2014, 04:46 PM

This thread is garbage...
I was waiting to read something outstandingly wrong. These problems you get anywhere. Premium brands only get worse. IE, BMW.

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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	i had a problem with a corolla i bought by accident. nothing mechanically wrong, it just sucked. DEpointfive0, jpkirk and Morbid370Z like this.

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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: 14857	This thread is garbage... I was waiting to read something outstandingly wrong. These problems you get anywhere. Premium brands only get worse. IE, BMW. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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edk370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 12	So pretty much all high-performance cars whether they be from Kia all the way up to Bugatti Veyrons are POS's in one way or another, right? They're not "Go Pro proof" I imagine. There's no such thing as a durable high-performance car. That would be oxymoronic if it was so. Consumer Reports puts Porsche high on the list for customer satisfaction and reliability. I wonder how true that is? Is it true that "you get what you pay for" with Porsches ($90k+ cars)? I'm talking Porsche 911s...because I'm seriously considering one.