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

kenchan · 05-14-2014, 11:54 AM

.. or like do you know how to do fraction?

the_student · 05-14-2014, 01:35 PM

I haven't read any responses but. The 2009 had many a problems from oil consumption to things not working as well as they should, transmission getting clicky. The 2011 I had felt like it had no problems and felt well sorted. I won't ever buy a first year car anymore haha. I will wait 3 years so I don't have to be a beta tester for a car.

My brother now owns the 2011 and it is still running great!

mhcoss · 05-14-2014, 01:51 PM

Yo, man disregard the dismissive posts! Nissan has a real problem with their customer service and reliability.

Check out my thread:

Cracked Head Gasket

Brand new car with a failed engine, a year later its still not repaired right and their repair caused numerous new issues. Not only is Nissan non-helpful, but the dealership is downright criminal and constantly try to nickel and dime me for things that should be warranty repairs cut and dry.

Anyone reading this and thinking about pulling the plug and buying a Nissan I HIGHLY encourage you to reconsider!

kenchan · 05-14-2014, 02:03 PM

especially if she's from indiana... (not india)

kenchan · 05-14-2014, 02:10 PM

Free removal of unwanted vehicles... your car is now an orphan.

kenchan · 05-14-2014, 03:02 PM

Drakonis GTR · 05-14-2014, 05:46 PM

That sucks to hear man. I myself have had decent luck with Nissans, which is to say that I have never had one that caused me enough grief that I would have to call Nissan themselves to try to get it fixed. I can consider myself lucky on that score.

To turn the discussion toward a more positive (hopefully) direction, any idea what vehicle you would like to replace the Z with? I realize that this could turn this thread into a firestorm, but I am just curious as to whether or not you had any other cars picked out?

Scribe · 05-14-2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakonis GTR

That sucks to hear man. I myself have had decent luck with Nissans, which is to say that I have never had one that caused me enough grief that I would have to call Nissan themselves to try to get it fixed. I can consider myself lucky on that score.

To turn the discussion toward a more positive (hopefully) direction, any idea what vehicle you would like to replace the Z with? I realize that this could turn this thread into a firestorm, but I am just curious as to whether or not you had any other cars picked out?

Strange you should ask. But actually, yes. Tesla Model S P85+.

Tesla is a company that, when a very few freak accidents caused the batteries to catch fire, the company not only put a titanium shield under the car, but put one one every Model S previously produced, free of charge to the owners and updated the software of all Model S cars, wirelessly, over night, without anyone going to a dealership so the car rides a few mm higher. The chance of that happening is now statistically impossible. That is a company that stands behind their product 1000% and exactly what I care about.

I have zero issues regarding range anxiety. 200+ miles is more than enough for my 40 mile daily commute. It goes like stink, is very luxurious, and has room for the future family.

mhcoss · 05-14-2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Scribe

Strange you should ask. But actually, yes. Tesla Model S P85+.

Tesla is a company that, when a very few freak accidents caused the batteries to catch fire, the company not only put a titanium shield under the car, but put one one every Model S previously produced, free of charge to the owners and updated the software of all Model S cars, wirelessly, over night, without anyone going to a dealership so the car rides a few mm higher. The chance of that happening is now statistically impossible. That is a company that stands behind their product 1000% and exactly what I care about.

I have zero issues regarding range anxiety. 200+ miles is more than enough for my 40 mile daily commute. It goes like stink, is very luxurious, and has room for the future family.

That will be a cool car man! Yea Tesla can't afford to be alienating their customer base.

kenchan · 05-15-2014, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scribe

Strange you should ask. But actually, yes. Tesla Model S P85+.

Tesla is a company that, when a very few freak accidents caused the batteries to catch fire, the company not only put a titanium shield under the car, but put one one every Model S previously produced, free of charge to the owners and updated the software of all Model S cars, wirelessly, over night, without anyone going to a dealership so the car rides a few mm higher. The chance of that happening is now statistically impossible. That is a company that stands behind their product 1000% and exactly what I care about.

I have zero issues regarding range anxiety. 200+ miles is more than enough for my 40 mile daily commute. It goes like stink, is very luxurious, and has room for the future family.

...2 yrs later...

FU tesla! You all the same!!!

onzedge · 05-15-2014, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

...2 yrs later...

FU tesla! You all the same!!!

Scribe · 05-15-2014, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

dear Justin,

try an european car next time, you will write a 20,000 words paper on the same topic.

yours sincerely

alcheng

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

F-ing funny man

I don't get it. The OP only had a couple issues and that's unfortunate but not the end of the world. My seat cushion failed 3 weeks after standard warranty. I have the extended warranty but it doesn't cover that. I politely asked and they covered it. I paid the dealer to replace power steering and brake fluids plus perform an alignment since they already had the car and to give them business for helping me. So far it's been a good experience.

If someone wants a better warranty the pay for it.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

...2 yrs later...

FU tesla! You all the same!!!

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Some people seem to get it, but I seem to have failed to clearly convey that it isn't that I had x amount of problems with my Z, it is that I've had nothing but terrible experiences in dealing with Nissan. Their refusal to cover an incorrect warranty repair is appalling (that dealership won't get my business for sure). The dealership where I get my normal service, and their employees have always been great and I would give them my business again, but not to buy from Nissan. To quote myself:

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Originally Posted by Scribe

I'm sorry you feel like you wasted your time reading my post. However, those replying with things like, "I've never had problems with my Nissan." or "You will have problems with xyz (or any) brand." or "A lot of people have had these problems." or "I got those covered under warranty." missed my point completely.

The point isn't that I've had problems, it's that Nissan responded poorly. As I said in my original post, I have no issues with having a mass produced, and early production car that has some issues. It's the consistently poor response (or none in the case of the steering wheel lock) from Nissan.

As I also said in my original post and subsequent posts, everyone's experience will inform them differently and I hope that you have had a better experience. I've owned lots of cars of various makes with various problems. It's the way that issues are handled that matters to me. The Z is a fairly good car, but it's let down by a company that won't stand behind it.

kenchan · 05-14-2014, 06:12 PM

buick

b15 · 05-14-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

buick

GM would make Nissan look like a super star

kenchan · 05-14-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

GM would make Nissan look like a super star

05-14-2014, 11:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	.. or like do you know how to do fraction? onzedge likes this.

05-14-2014, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 18	I haven't read any responses but. The 2009 had many a problems from oil consumption to things not working as well as they should, transmission getting clicky. The 2011 I had felt like it had no problems and felt well sorted. I won't ever buy a first year car anymore haha. I will wait 3 years so I don't have to be a beta tester for a car. My brother now owns the 2011 and it is still running great! __________________ 2009 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport/KW/PWJDM/HKS...RIP. 2011 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport...KW V3/HKS/TE37 SL/Clear Bra

05-14-2014, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 15	Yo, man disregard the dismissive posts! Nissan has a real problem with their customer service and reliability. Check out my thread: Cracked Head Gasket Brand new car with a failed engine, a year later its still not repaired right and their repair caused numerous new issues. Not only is Nissan non-helpful, but the dealership is downright criminal and constantly try to nickel and dime me for things that should be warranty repairs cut and dry. Anyone reading this and thinking about pulling the plug and buying a Nissan I HIGHLY encourage you to reconsider! Last edited by mhcoss; 05-14-2014 at 01:52 PM. Reason: ninja

05-14-2014, 02:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
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05-14-2014, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Drakonis GTR Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 09' 370Z B/S Rd M6 Rep Power: 13	That sucks to hear man. I myself have had decent luck with Nissans, which is to say that I have never had one that caused me enough grief that I would have to call Nissan themselves to try to get it fixed. I can consider myself lucky on that score. To turn the discussion toward a more positive (hopefully) direction, any idea what vehicle you would like to replace the Z with? I realize that this could turn this thread into a firestorm, but I am just curious as to whether or not you had any other cars picked out? __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Base w/ Sport Package F.I . LTHs with Non-Resonated Cat-back exhaust (C.F.) / Stillen Gen3 CAI / Up-Rev Tune

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