http://www.cnn.com/2005/AUTOS/10/26/...ble/index.html

I think these are 'predicted' reliability for '06
Didn't see the Z, but they mentioned two Infinity models being rated the best...M35 and M45.


Did the Z make it on there for '05 most reliable?
(Kinda skeptical b/c of some of the issues people have been having)

 

i don't think the Z is considered very reliable...i think the 03 and 04 had suspension and other problems after about a year or two...i read that in consumer reports i think

 

Did you look at the sports cars the listed... besides the s2000 those other cars are DOGS....

 

**paging davidv** need the reliability chart

 

I beat you by 1:25 hours.

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....light=consumer

 

s2k is made by honda...
thus it never breaks...
common conception but true to a certain point =)

 

Reliability data above from 350Z owners. Compiled by Consumer Reports

 

but look what i have found.... almost a 10 on consumer rating. http://cnn.edmunds.com/new/2006/nissan/350z/index.html

 

that's probably because people who buy them are enthusiasts, so they're going to give it a 10...i definitely would

 

Interesting but where do the numbers come from? A poll which includes non-350Z drivers? The CR 350Z data is about reliability, and does not reflect “Do you like the car?”

 

I see only one real sports car on that list and it happens to be a N/A 4-banger.

Small cars:

Toyota Echo

Honda Civic (2005)

Toyota Prius

Honda Civic Hybrid (2005)

Toyota Corolla

Subaru Impreza (non-turbo)

Sporty cars/Convertibles Coupes

Honda S2000

Mazda MX-5 Miata (2005)

Lexus SC430

Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2005)

Sedans

Lexus GS300/GS430*

Infiniti M35/M45*

Lexus IS300 (2005)

Honda Accord Hybrid*

Toyota Camry

Honda Accord 4-cyl.

Lexus LS430

Wagons

Toyota Matrix

Minivans

(None rated "Best")

Small SUVs

Toyota Rav4 (2005)

Honda CR-V

Honda Element

Subaru Forester

Mercury Mariner*

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mid-sized SUVs

Lexus RX400h (hybrid)*

Toyota Highlander

Toyota 4Runner (V-8)

Infiniti FX35

Large SUVs

Toyota Land Cruiser

Pick-up trucks

Honda Ridgeline*

Toyota Tundra

 

I am sure suspension is being blamed for the tire feathering, which has alot of people heated up. People always like to complain... but most aren't gonna go out of their way to compliment. Of course the feathering still exists with 2004 models, etc. Once I got rid of the stock crap-potenzas my feathering went away on my '03. And as far as "suspension" aka "handling" it is still the best. Go buy a luxury car if you want a smooth ride. And quit using sh!tty Potenzas on your Z

 

Yea the Z has had a bad rap, although to be fair Nissan didn't help with their image by playing the denial and blame game. They have totally changed now and are really trying to improve. Nothing but props for them on my tranny swap. Fast and professional service all around. My survey will reflect that.

I do remember the Z winning most reliable sports car somewhere in 05, can't remember.