Why are 03 and 04 models bad?
11-13-2006, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by HDPD350Z
Why would you tell your friend there are probs with 03/04 Z's when you don't know what those problems are?
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what do you care about what i tell my freinds. You either know the answer to my question or you dont.
11-13-2006, 02:23 PM
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Do the new ones have that oil streak?
11-13-2006, 02:54 PM
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2004.5 with 33K.
I had a minor problem with the driver side window not functioning, but it was still covered under warranty.
Just had the fuel hoses replaced as part of the voluntary recall.
No tire feathering issues observed.
I had a minor problem with the driver side window not functioning, but it was still covered under warranty.
Just had the fuel hoses replaced as part of the voluntary recall.
No tire feathering issues observed.
11-13-2006, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 350 Rookie
My freind wants to buy a 03 z and i told him that there are few problems with the 03 and 04 z models. What exactly is wrong with the 03+04?
that there are a few problems with the Z and then you ask us what the problems are? 
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11-13-2006, 03:41 PM
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if you don't know, wtf did you tell him not to buy one? 
I bought my 03 used after researching the common 'problems'........and funny enough, I've not had a single issue yet. 59k on the odo.
I bought my 03 used after researching the common 'problems'........and funny enough, I've not had a single issue yet. 59k on the odo.
11-13-2006, 04:01 PM
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Reports of many problems with 03 Z's have been greatly exaggerated by the early wave of "tire feathering" whiners who didn't undertsand the concept of camber and toe. That, and people who've been spreading rumors that they're "bad" just because they've heard of such but don't really understand either.
11-13-2006, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by HighwaySpeed
You told your that there are a few problems with the Z and then you ask us what the problems are? &
& , my freind.
11-13-2006, 04:50 PM
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e-drama aside...
My early 2004 Touring has had relatively few issues - and I bought it used on November 20, 2004.
When purchased, the tires were fairly new with maybe a couple hundred miles on them. I replaced them 11,000 miles later due to the front tires having badly worn inside edges and the rears were getting bald. I believe this to be more of a problem of the Bridgestone Potenza tire than the car as I've changed to BFG KDW2s and haven't had any trouble nor the wear rate. Also, I had the Nissan recall alignment done.
Fuel hose fix was taken care of.
Driver side window motor crapped out, but replaced under warranty.
Other than those items, everything is running perfectly.
My early 2004 Touring has had relatively few issues - and I bought it used on November 20, 2004.
When purchased, the tires were fairly new with maybe a couple hundred miles on them. I replaced them 11,000 miles later due to the front tires having badly worn inside edges and the rears were getting bald. I believe this to be more of a problem of the Bridgestone Potenza tire than the car as I've changed to BFG KDW2s and haven't had any trouble nor the wear rate. Also, I had the Nissan recall alignment done.
Fuel hose fix was taken care of.
Driver side window motor crapped out, but replaced under warranty.
Other than those items, everything is running perfectly.
11-13-2006, 05:01 PM
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My 03' great except for my passenger side window has stoped working once, but warranty covered it...
64k miles... Still one of the best cars I've ever owned, and it puts a smile on my face everyday
I've got a 100k mile warranty through Nissan, so no worries
64k miles... Still one of the best cars I've ever owned, and it puts a smile on my face everyday
I've got a 100k mile warranty through Nissan, so no worries
11-13-2006, 05:07 PM
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'03 with 49K and not a problem... well for some reason the clutchmasters clutch i put in before the jwt wasted in less than 4 months (hope it was just a bad clutch and not something wrong with my car) jwt is doing well so far but we will just have to wait and see.
11-13-2006, 08:48 PM
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03 Owner...and my 03 kicks 05-06 *** ALL DAY!!!! its true..its the lights one of the bunch and its more RAW~!!! besides tranny and feathering...never had a problem at all..
11-14-2006, 03:14 AM
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I have an 03 touring and it has never been in the shop except for the recall for the fuel line replacement. Car is excellent and being that it was an 03, I got a hell of a deal on it when I bought it! Tell your friend not to shy away from the early year production models simply because of those "hit and miss" issues, he may be passing up a good deal if he does. By the way, here is a pic of my 03....................for inspiration!
11-14-2006, 05:32 AM
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Minimum Age requirement is NEEDED
Not again on the '03 and '04 ! When is this site going to establish a minimum age requirement in order to post so we can avoid these articles 
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11-14-2006, 04:58 PM
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now after hearing about these "problems" that some have and some do not have, what should one look for when looking to buy a used 03-04? or if this questions has been asked before if someone could point me in the right direction to the thread it would be appreciated, thanks.
11-14-2006, 05:08 PM
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If they have them, dealer or private, get copies of all service records for the vehicle.... Make sure the recalls have been done or have them done!
Truly, if the car has been well maintained then he can't miss.
How old is your freind? Has he ever bought a car before?
Truly, if the car has been well maintained then he can't miss.
How old is your freind? Has he ever bought a car before?