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Old 11-08-2005, 01:10 PM
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Reliability data above from 350Z owners. Compiled by Consumer Reports.
Old 11-08-2005, 01:14 PM
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Ouch for my poor 03. Glad I've never had one problem with my car and don't want to sell it cuz that sucks!
Old 11-08-2005, 01:29 PM
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suspension makes sense w/ all the feathering issues
Old 11-08-2005, 01:46 PM
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12,000 miles on my '05 and still not a single problem. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Old 11-08-2005, 04:21 PM
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I was going to rant about their slow 0-60 time, then noticed it was the roadster. Thanks for the data Davidv, that's encouraging for someone looking at buying the Z.
Old 11-08-2005, 04:38 PM
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the z can only get better and better.
Old 11-08-2005, 04:55 PM
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nice~ good info
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suspension and transmission is dead on, its sucks!!!! but the 03 handles better than the 05 so oh well.
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Originally Posted by bamyi
suspension and transmission is dead on, its sucks!!!! but the 03 handles better than the 05 so oh well.
whoa you're gonna get a few comments bout that one.... heres the first one. Maybe cause it comes factory with negative camber, which causes feathering.

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Originally Posted by JPsZ
whoa you're gonna get a few comments bout that one.... heres the first one. Maybe cause it comes factory with negative camber, which causes feathering.
I don't understand, comments about what? I agree that the 03 has tire and tranny problems, or are you talking about my 03 handling better than the 05 comment?
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Originally Posted by bamyi
suspension and transmission is dead on, its sucks!!!! but the 03 handles better than the 05 so oh well.
I’m going to hold-off on judgment about the 2005 because it has been on the road so few miles. For 2004, transmission has improved from “poor” to “average.” The surprise (for me) is suspension and power equipment. My guess is that poor suspension means “feathering,” and poor power equipment means that the windows are either stuck up or down.
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Originally Posted by JPsZ
whoa you're gonna get a few comments bout that one.... heres the first one. Maybe cause it comes factory with negative camber, which causes feathering.
I agree completely. Nissan set-up the suspension for superior slalom times (negative camber) and not extended tire life. I’m going to take a wild guess and say that many 350Z drivers are first time sports car owners. When the front tires have to be replaced at 25,00 miles, they cry to Nissan about “faulty suspension.”
Old 11-09-2005, 06:18 AM
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Since i have the 2005 ZR that they tested this is great news The Z is improving each year. Nothing but great things to come!
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Originally Posted by bamyi
I don't understand, comments about what? I agree that the 03 has tire and tranny problems, or are you talking about my 03 handling better than the 05 comment?
Read the racing forum about front camber set-up. Some racers are recommending negative 3 degrees. Great for racing, but a bit tough on the street for 80 mph straight line stability. On the street, negative 1 degree is about right.

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good news for my 05 resale value w00t w00t!
Old 11-09-2005, 07:10 AM
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Woohoo Go 05's!!! j/k
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Did I miss something? Where's the report?
Old 11-10-2005, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mchong75
Did I miss something? Where's the report?

in the first post, look again.
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