Should I get a Warranty -- How many issues have you had?

DEpointfive0 · 06-03-2014, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

Bear in mind that mods will effect the warranty. If you install an aftermarket exhaust system, you can probably forget about the engine being under warranty.

Exhaust messing with engine is a huge stretch.

Either way, keep your OEM items in case your engine does go bang

N1atmax · 06-03-2014, 04:38 PM

No. Save your $$$. Most of those are written so the normal wear items aren't covered or they are reasons why not to cover it.

TexasChuck · 06-03-2014, 04:54 PM

Lots of thing to consider here. #1 - who is the warranty with. Nissan, or the dealership, or a third party. Third party I say no. Nissan, yes for $1400. BUT, These prices CAN be negotiated !! I just bought a 2014 new, and the Nissan dealer went from $2520 to $1495 really quick. 3 additional years Nissan.
Also, the previous Z, (2012) purchased from a Nissan dealer used, came with a "Certified Warranty" from Nissan for a period of 84 months from the original date of sale. This was a big plus on buying the car. And I read these warranties carefully, and they are okay. I have never read any good reviews on third party warranties.
Just my 2 cents.

DEpointfive0 · 06-03-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by N1atmax

No. Save your $$$. Most of those are written so the normal wear items aren't covered or they are reasons why not to cover it.

The wear and tear items are the cheapest though...

njobe89 · 06-04-2014, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

Bear in mind that mods will effect the warranty. If you install an aftermarket exhaust system, you can probably forget about the engine being under warranty.

i don't see why an exhaust would void a warranty?

Verda7junior · 06-04-2014, 06:23 PM

You can do whatever you want behind the cats and keep your warranty. If you alter the manifolds or catalytic converters, then your powertrain warranty will be voided.

grandpawmoses · 06-05-2014, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i don't see why an exhaust would void a warranty?

Long version (and maybe a little overly stated):
When you modify an exhaust or intake to be less restrictive, you cause the engine to run leaner (and hotter). The wide band O2 sensors will adjust the ECU to accommodate for this a little but a retune really is needed or you could ruin an engine. The dealer and factory rep is going to look for a reason to deny any "big ticket" warranty repairs.

Not speaking of Nissan but my personal experience with Harley-Davidson: If a bike comes in for an oil change or whatever and the mechanic notices a non Harley modification, the dealer can "flag" the bikes VIN and it can be denied specific warranty repairs in the future. Now the Magnuson-Moss warranty act does protect you because it requires the modification to be directly associated with the problem.

njobe89 · 06-05-2014, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

Long version (and maybe a little overly stated):
When you modify an exhaust or intake to be less restrictive, you cause the engine to run leaner (and hotter). The wide band O2 sensors will adjust the ECU to accommodate for this a little but a retune really is needed or you could ruin an engine. The dealer and factory rep is going to look for a reason to deny any "big ticket" warranty repairs.

Thanks for the quick educational lesson, didn't know that

and of course the dealer would try to find the smallest thing so they don't have to pay, bastards... i already have my exhaust on now and getting the intake put on this weekend and i wasn't thinking of getting it retuned, but i guess i need to now lol

mattimus · 06-05-2014, 01:29 PM

This is false. An exhaust doesn't blow an engine. They would lose in court. They may give you **** about it, but if you stick to your guns I would say its not a problem generally. I know a lot of people with STis (my previous car) that have had an engine blow with an exhaust and it was covered.

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

Long version (and maybe a little overly stated):
When you modify an exhaust or intake to be less restrictive, you cause the engine to run leaner (and hotter). The wide band O2 sensors will adjust the ECU to accommodate for this a little but a retune really is needed or you could ruin an engine. The dealer and factory rep is going to look for a reason to deny any "big ticket" warranty repairs.

Not speaking of Nissan but my personal experience with Harley-Davidson: If a bike comes in for an oil change or whatever and the mechanic notices a non Harley modification, the dealer can "flag" the bikes VIN and it can be denied specific warranty repairs in the future. Now the Magnuson-Moss warranty act does protect you because it requires the modification to be directly associated with the problem.

kingcobra · 06-03-2014, 04:44 PM

Don't get a Z, its a POS

mattimus · 06-05-2014, 01:30 PM

Also, a tune is much more likely to get you claim denied than an exhaust.

DangJones · 06-05-2014, 05:16 PM

I only have 6,800 miles on my Z and it's at Nissan getting a new engine dropped in so...

DangJones · 06-05-2014, 05:18 PM

Not because of exhaust btw. It's because of an 'oil consumption problem'. My Z is a fattiboombah.

ajm216 · 06-05-2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DangJones

Not because of exhaust btw. It's because of an 'oil consumption problem'. My Z is a fattiboombah.

I had the same issue with my 2006 G35 6MT, I purchased the extended warranty which covered all the non-sense related to the oil consumption problem.

njobe89 · 06-06-2014, 09:30 AM

can someone explain what osiris does? it's not a tune?

06-03-2014, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	Ext Warranty Lots of thing to consider here. #1 - who is the warranty with. Nissan, or the dealership, or a third party. Third party I say no. Nissan, yes for $1400. BUT, These prices CAN be negotiated !! I just bought a 2014 new, and the Nissan dealer went from $2520 to $1495 really quick. 3 additional years Nissan. Also, the previous Z, (2012) purchased from a Nissan dealer used, came with a "Certified Warranty" from Nissan for a period of 84 months from the original date of sale. This was a big plus on buying the car. And I read these warranties carefully, and they are okay. I have never read any good reviews on third party warranties. Just my 2 cents. mayday813, mattimus and kingcobra like this.

06-04-2014, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Verda7junior Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sheboygan Falls WI Posts: 53 Drives: 15NISMO16Q50RS400AWD Rep Power: 13	You can do whatever you want behind the cats and keep your warranty. If you alter the manifolds or catalytic converters, then your powertrain warranty will be voided. __________________ Red 2012 370Z Base Sport 7AT, ExoticSpeed CBE, 13.0@109(sold) Q50RS400AWD 12.2@116 JB1 CBE

06-03-2014, 04:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
kingcobra Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 133 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	Don't get a Z, its a POS DangJones likes this. __________________ '10 370Z Roadster Touring w/sports, navi

06-05-2014, 01:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
mattimus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Age: 39 Posts: 45 Drives: 2013 370Z MBM M6 Rep Power: 12	Also, a tune is much more likely to get you claim denied than an exhaust. DEpointfive0 likes this. Last edited by mattimus; 06-05-2014 at 01:51 PM.

06-05-2014, 05:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
DangJones Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A. Posts: 45 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 11	I only have 6,800 miles on my Z and it's at Nissan getting a new engine dropped in so... DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ \|Takeda long tube CAI\|BC/Swift\|PWJDM\|Megan Racing CBE\|Megan Racing Y-Pipe\|H&R\|Hankook\|JDM rear fog\| Specialty Z EcuTek Tune\|301whp\|

06-03-2014, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
N1atmax Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 24 Drives: 2013 370z Nismo Rep Power: 12	No. Save your $$$. Most of those are written so the normal wear items aren't covered or they are reasons why not to cover it.

06-05-2014, 05:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
DangJones Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A. Posts: 45 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 11	Not because of exhaust btw. It's because of an 'oil consumption problem'. My Z is a fattiboombah. __________________ \|Takeda long tube CAI\|BC/Swift\|PWJDM\|Megan Racing CBE\|Megan Racing Y-Pipe\|H&R\|Hankook\|JDM rear fog\| Specialty Z EcuTek Tune\|301whp\|

06-06-2014, 09:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174284	can someone explain what osiris does? it's not a tune?

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