From what I've been told, German engineers do it for safety reasons--at least in the interest of the safety of Germans. Do they switch the gas cap for Australia, England, etc.? Dunno. Did Nissan put the gas cap on the passenger's side on purpose? Doubt it. It was probably done out of convenience (it's already that way on the cars in Japan). But is it a design flaw? In my opinion, no. Heck, I suppose I could just ask the engineers, but they might think I'm even more **** than I already appear to be...

Dave Bexfield
Editor, Sport Z Magazine
www.sportzmagazine.com

 

My German car also has the cap on the Passenger side.

 

actually the biggest hint is the hand brake
this car is for america and Canada
because if u drive the car in Japan, the hand brake is on the other side of the driver, instead, in america, it's right next to the driver.

 

Just cause the gas CAP is on one side of the car doesn't mean the TANK is too. Isn't the tank basically centered underneath the car and not off to the side where the cap is? What if you have a passenger with you? Not too balanced then huh?

 

The early Z's (pre 1990) all had the gas cap on the right side. Seems like they're following the early Z tradition.

 

No, no no...you all have it wrong.

The gas cap is on the passenger side to make it easier for your passenger to show the proper graditude for allowing him/her to ride in the Z by pumping the gas for you.



-MattC
350Z Touring, 6MT, Chrome Silver
Plate: ZISBAK

 

And another thing about your state Zgirl. You can't turn left in Jersey - what's up with that? You have to turn right.......to turn left! Feh!

 

First the antenna - now the gas cap - "BFD!!"

 

Ok, who actually pulls that close to a gas pump??? I park a good distance because I know the hose will reach. I have an Acura and I like it on the left side because it's more convenient. It's not a big deal in all, but the whole dinging your car door up is a little ridiculous.

 

It's all about safety. They assume the average Jersey driver is not skilled enough to safely make a left turn or pump their own gas.

Jersey drivers stick out like sore thumbs when they're driving in New York City. 90% of the time I see a bad driver and I look to find they have Jersey plates. BWHAHAHAHA!

I'm just kidding but there is no love for Jersey in NYC.

 

I've noticed that on cars with a single exhaust pipe, the fuel fill is on the opposite side. Maybe it is a safety issue of overfilling...

With the fuel fill on the "right" side, we won't be waiting in line with all those lefties (as I do with my Maxima).

 

i completely agree. Having the gas cap on one side or the other will not bother me in the slightest. I for one can pull up just as close or as far away with the gas cap one one side or the other. No difference to me.

 

I'm thinking to place an order for the 350z in the next 2 weeks.

But reading this post makes me think I might be doing a big mistake, lol, hehhehe.

 

I agree it's not a big deal. Just wish manufacturers would get together and standardize it. Before they started putting arrows on the fuel gauge it was a real nuissance. Not for my own vehicles, but so many times I have been in a rental car making a guess with a 50/50 chance and finding out after I pulled up to the pump got out and found out once again I better not buy a lottery ticket that day.


Enforcer

 

Geez we're starting to complain about some unimportant things here. First the antenna, then the door handles, then the gas cap. What are we gonna complain about next? How puny the horn sounds?

Has anyone heard the horn? I hope it doesnt sound puny.

 

I heard the horn when I accidentally set of the alarm on a 350Z in the showroom at a dealership. It was very loud and annoying!! (Yeah, kind of embarrasing too.)

(BTW it kind of annoyed me that it was possible to accidentally set of the alarm. I hope that is a rare occurrence.)

 

lol i could jus see your face after it went off and everyone lookin at you lol

 

Word on the Turnpike is that they're getting rid of full service next year sometime...