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Old 03-01-2003, 04:18 PM
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Smile 350Z-No Problems???

As a regular reader of this forum, every time I drive my car I expect problems. However, I don't have any. What am I doing wrong?
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Old 03-01-2003, 04:24 PM
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We should start a support group or something. 'problemless anonymous' We're not alone.

Although I may not qualify because my front seat has that movement/clicking which does drive me crazy. tackling the fix tomorrow however.
Old 03-01-2003, 04:55 PM
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Good idea!!!
I guess I could complain that the bass and treble adjustments, on my Bose system, really don't seem to have any impact on the sound. However, it sounds OK to me.
Old 03-01-2003, 04:59 PM
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Default Autos Appear To Be Solid

I have an auto Touring with no problems--Are we in the minority?
Old 03-01-2003, 05:11 PM
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I get a little of the grease streaks on the windows and a wiper blade needs replacing, but I'm not gonna get torqued off about it. It's an awesome ride.

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I can't decide if we (I've had zero problems) are just lucky or not sufficiently fanatical to be a true Zzzzzzz owner! LOL.
Old 03-01-2003, 05:30 PM
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Owners with problems are the loudest. This makes it appear that many are having problems. They aren't. The majority have no problems. I have no problems either (except the window oil streaks). Design complaints are another matter (e.g., tires, suspension bounce, etc.).
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I don't even have any complaints about the tires. I haven't pushed them to the max. My top speed, so far, has only been 120 mph. However, I've been driving on wet, icy roads ( not at 120 ) and the tires grip very well.
As far as the suspension, I had a Mercedes E55 AMG and a Lotus Esprit Turbo that had a rougher ride. My CD player hasn't even skipped .
I'm keeping my fingers crossed; but, it seems that Nissan has done a very good job, at least on the Touring w/ auto trans.
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I have not real problems Track VIN 012000 exept the window streak but the streak is not too bad.
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hmmm only thing i notice is the left speaker rattles a bit when i turn it up
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Just remember that we are **** about our cars and forget that hundreds of parts are required to work in unison in order to move the vehicle. All in all I think everything works pretty well.
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I've only had my car 1 day. Other than the object that hit my car (not nissan's fault), I've not had any problems. My tire warning light was on, once I got the appropriate psi in the tires it went right off.

(crossing my fingers) I haven't noticed any rattles and I don't even have the window streaks! I'm not stereophile so the bose dosn't sound bad to me.

On friday (night before I purchased), I searched for all the complaints/problems with the Z so I would know what to look for. I must say, I was a little discouraged after reading all the posts. So far, I haven't seen any of the problems. I just have to get that hood fixed!!
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Originally posted by oneZ
I must say, I was a little discouraged after reading all the posts. So far, I haven't seen any of the problems.
Also, you should consider that you may not be driving as agressively as other Z drivers. You may not be speed-shifting, sliding around corners, redlining, pushing the edge. If not, your Z will last longer, the transmission, the tires, the engine.

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Good point, WayneTN.
We're not abusing our cars enough and then wondering why they break. Hell, I already tried that w/my body when I was young.
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I haven't had any problems besides the window grease streaks....anyone have a fix...it gets pretty annoying sometimes...
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I LOVE abusing the car. So far it doesn't complain at all. I've developed sort of an addiction--constantly think about what I can do to tweak & 'improve' the car. Glad to see that I have lots of company.

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