Just want to share my horror story

Davey · 10-16-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7

Imagine how I feel spending 40 grand (paid on the spot) on a brand new sport touring and it having even more issues than your car lol. My transmission has been pulled 2 times going on 3 with only 11k miles. Taking a hit sucks on any car whether it is new or used.

-Raj

Sounds like you qualify for the lemon law, your case is definitely not typical.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-16-2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey

Sounds like you qualify for the lemon law, your case is definitely not typical.

My car has been in the service department over 11 times since ownership. The gears won't stop grinding, throwing codes, not fully disengaging, the last dealer that worked on it and replaced the CSC really really messed it up. It won't even run right anymore engine wise. It's horrible having the feeling of worrying about breaking down because you are afraid of how reliable your car is because of its past incidents.

-Raj

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-16-2015, 08:54 PM

In the process of seeing what Nissan can do. This dealer will be never touching my car again and I'll try to get the word out about their quality too.

-Raj

90 ST · 10-19-2015, 01:31 PM

So have they figured this thing out yet?

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-19-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

So have they figured this thing out yet?

Me?

-Raj

90 ST · 10-19-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7

Me?

-Raj

Both! LOL You and the OP.

I have a lot of miles on mine and have been lucky it seems in comparison to you both.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-19-2015, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

Both! LOL You and the OP.

I have a lot of miles on mine and have been lucky it seems in comparison to you both.

The dealer literally said they are incompetent so another dealer will be picking up what they broke. Also a case with corporate is open

-Raj

90 ST · 10-19-2015, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7

The dealer literally said they are incompetent so another dealer will be picking up what they broke. Also a case with corporate is open

-Raj

That sucks, hope it gets sorted out, they are fun to drive, when they work.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 10-19-2015, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

That sucks, hope it gets sorted out, they are fun to drive, when they work.

It was haha, when it was driving right

-Raj

GunWorxx · 10-19-2015, 03:42 PM

Car is currently at the dealership getting looked at by a Nissan Engineer. Will let you all know what they say.

Found a walk around of my car on youtube lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVj7u5cNnDM

GunWorxx · 10-19-2015, 04:31 PM

Just got the call from the service manager. They want to keep my car until tomorrow. The engineer ran some "tests" and wants to run some more "tests" tomorrow to collect more "data" I say it in quotes because I tried to ask what tests exactly were done and got a runaround answer.

GunWorxx · 10-20-2015, 04:55 PM

Day 2 at the dealership.

Service manager tells me that the Engineer wants them to tear the engine down and see if coolant is in the block. And then try cold starting it in the morning. If you refer back to my picture from when they had it for 14 days, it says they performed a leakdown test and it passed. So they're doing the same thing again is what it sounds like. If the head gasket is blown, it's not showing any signs whatsoever.

90 ST · 10-20-2015, 05:12 PM

The amount they're going to have into labour they could have replaced the engine already.

GunWorxx · 10-23-2015, 07:28 PM

Update. They checked for coolant in the cylinders as if theres a blown head gasket, even though they checked that before. Had my car 3 days this time. The ABS/VDC off/Slip light came on twice today. I noticed a lot of people said to check the brake fluid. I did and it was full just below max. There's antifreeze everywhere as if they took the cap off while it was hot and sprayed it everywhere. Engine grimy and dirty everywhere. I noticed something on both stock air boxes that looked odd...looks like spit, but feels like candle wax or something? Anybody have any ideas? Pics below.

Memphis370Z · 10-23-2015, 07:37 PM

Others have posted that the brake fluid should be right at the max level, not just below. Might want to try that.

10-16-2015, 08:54 PM	#33 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 16	In the process of seeing what Nissan can do. This dealer will be never touching my car again and I'll try to get the word out about their quality too. -Raj __________________ Build in Progress

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10-19-2015, 01:31 PM	#34 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	So have they figured this thing out yet?

10-19-2015, 03:42 PM	#40 (permalink)
GunWorxx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 50 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	Car is currently at the dealership getting looked at by a Nissan Engineer. Will let you all know what they say. Found a walk around of my car on youtube lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVj7u5cNnDM

10-19-2015, 04:31 PM	#41 (permalink)
GunWorxx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 50 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	Just got the call from the service manager. They want to keep my car until tomorrow. The engineer ran some "tests" and wants to run some more "tests" tomorrow to collect more "data" I say it in quotes because I tried to ask what tests exactly were done and got a runaround answer.

10-20-2015, 04:55 PM	#42 (permalink)
GunWorxx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 50 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	Day 2 at the dealership. Service manager tells me that the Engineer wants them to tear the engine down and see if coolant is in the block. And then try cold starting it in the morning. If you refer back to my picture from when they had it for 14 days, it says they performed a leakdown test and it passed. So they're doing the same thing again is what it sounds like. If the head gasket is blown, it's not showing any signs whatsoever.

10-20-2015, 05:12 PM	#43 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	The amount they're going to have into labour they could have replaced the engine already.

10-23-2015, 07:28 PM	#44 (permalink)
GunWorxx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 50 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	Update. They checked for coolant in the cylinders as if theres a blown head gasket, even though they checked that before. Had my car 3 days this time. The ABS/VDC off/Slip light came on twice today. I noticed a lot of people said to check the brake fluid. I did and it was full just below max. There's antifreeze everywhere as if they took the cap off while it was hot and sprayed it everywhere. Engine grimy and dirty everywhere. I noticed something on both stock air boxes that looked odd...looks like spit, but feels like candle wax or something? Anybody have any ideas? Pics below.

10-23-2015, 07:37 PM	#45 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124433	Others have posted that the brake fluid should be right at the max level, not just below. Might want to try that.