Im back beaaatches... with an 06!
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From: Simi Valley
Originally Posted by PETERPIT
I don't know what is worse. That Nissan builds "sh*tty" cars or that you actually plan on buying a third one knowing you feel that way.
BTW, my 2000 maxima with 245000 miles would like to have a word with you.
Also, I had an 85 300zxt with over 180k miles when some *** t-boned it and my brother's 82 280zx had over 280k miles when the odo stopped working for the last year he had it.
BTW, my 2000 maxima with 245000 miles would like to have a word with you.
Also, I had an 85 300zxt with over 180k miles when some *** t-boned it and my brother's 82 280zx had over 280k miles when the odo stopped working for the last year he had it.
You should be alright. i've had my 06 since 2/15/06 and it's been great. it has only been at the shop for mods and oil change. and it's been at the shop for 3 months now. can't wait to drive it again. I haven';t had any problems, and I drive it pretty hard. i have 10,200 miles and that's because i have the car in the shop and haven't been able to drive it. but you should be fine. good luck and congrats!!!!
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From: Hood Canal, WA.
Originally Posted by chochoky86
You should be alright. i've had my 06 since 2/15/06 and it's been great. it has only been at the shop for mods and oil change. and it's been at the shop for 3 months now. can't wait to drive it again. I haven';t had any problems, and I drive it pretty hard. i have 10,200 miles and that's because i have the car in the shop and haven't been able to drive it. but you should be fine. good luck and congrats!!!!
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From: Sun Diego
Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
I think Nissan was too lenient on replacing trannys, when in fact it was driver error/inexperience that was causing the prob in 85% of the cases.
) and Nissan did everything to improve the tire problem. However, I have had many many manual vehicles including every generation Z and never had an issue with transmission. FOUR in one year is most definitely lesser fault of mine. Case in point, the '06 tranny is so beautiful it made me
when I took my first shift.
Welcome back. I have had nothing short of perfect with my 06. Not a single issue that drives me nuts (besides the damn wait for the revs to drop
)
I also love the changes that they made for 06. The bi-xenons continue to amaze me each time I use them. The highbeams on this car are
)I also love the changes that they made for 06. The bi-xenons continue to amaze me each time I use them. The highbeams on this car are
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From: Sun Diego
Originally Posted by DJMatrix1067
nice car! looking to do any mods are will you stay stock.
i would say good job on not loosing faith in the Z.
i would say good job on not loosing faith in the Z.
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From: Sun Diego
Originally Posted by Diesel350
Let the modding begin
for making me ask the next question:whats a good beginning point for mods?
(I never modded the 03 cuz the only available mods at the time gave about 3-5hp for intake/exhaust)
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From: Kansas City, Kansas
Originally Posted by RICHAZN
i was giving him an honest answer... chances are that it wont be a lemon again... but my infiniti g35 was a lemon... my nissan stanza was a lemon... things pissed me off... but i am still going to get an 07 350z probably... i will be buying this car knowing fully that it was not built with quality and only with frugalness... i need rear wheel drive again... with bluetooth... that is my main requirements
Doctor: "What happened to your face, RICHAZN? Where did you get the black eye and broken nose?"
Nissan: "He fell down some stairs."
RICHAZN: "I fell down some stairs."
Originally Posted by roberto350z
ok.So... damn you for making me ask the next question:
whats a good beginning point for mods?
(I never modded the 03 cuz the only available mods at the time gave about 3-5hp for intake/exhaust)
for making me ask the next question:whats a good beginning point for mods?
(I never modded the 03 cuz the only available mods at the time gave about 3-5hp for intake/exhaust)
OP - No worries dude. First year on any car you should expect issues. I believe generally across the board 80% of the Z owners are happy with their Z. All cars have some problems over the years and IMO NISSAN has the best initial quality... At least that has been my experience. Now watch my motor will blow .... knocking on wood now.
True dat - My 04.5 has no problems except the fuel line recall for bad hoses NISSAN got from their vendor. Doh. Tire wear evenly, transmission shifts smoothly, handles quite well.
Pathfinder - Love mine too !!! Reason for me buying my Pathfinder/350Z ... Others with 200K plus on their motors and over 200K on my 300zx turbo with basically the same design of motor. You know how hard turbos are on motors so I figured it would do great as a N/A
Originally Posted by I1DER
I put 15,500 mi. on my '06 in 6 months and all trouble free. Tires are wearing just fine, smooth transmission, no clutch problems. As for the dudes comment that Nissan makes s***ty cars.., he should ride in my Pathfinder with 317,000 miles I've put on it and it still has original clutch and 2nd set of brakes. It's trouble free performance has saved me $thousands over the years.
True dat - My 04.5 has no problems except the fuel line recall for bad hoses NISSAN got from their vendor. Doh. Tire wear evenly, transmission shifts smoothly, handles quite well.
Pathfinder - Love mine too !!! Reason for me buying my Pathfinder/350Z ... Others with 200K plus on their motors and over 200K on my 300zx turbo with basically the same design of motor. You know how hard turbos are on motors so I figured it would do great as a N/A
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From: NEWJERSEY
Hmm
Originally Posted by roberto350z
look me up. lemoned my '03 about 3 years ago. saved every penny to buy it, and ended up with every problem in the book. Tire cupping/shredding tires, sh*tty ride, window grease, notchy trannies, leaky valve gasket, dash rattles, cd player failure and FOUR new transmissions. Broke my heart...
Since then I tried an 06 6spd accord that bored me to death.
Then I went 300zx tt. OMG what a FUN car. I love the twin turbo sooo much. Unfortunately, that thing needs $1000 repair jobs almost every 2-3 months. Its like car payments
Finally the starter and one injector went out last week and $1200 dollars later my girlfriend pulled the plug on the 300zx.
Well, I have been salivating over the '06 for a year now. LOVE the upgrades, but feared the same doomsday scenario as before. My girlfriend talked me into it and...
tada:
(please tell me its gonna be alright
)
Since then I tried an 06 6spd accord that bored me to death.
Then I went 300zx tt. OMG what a FUN car. I love the twin turbo sooo much. Unfortunately, that thing needs $1000 repair jobs almost every 2-3 months. Its like car payments
Finally the starter and one injector went out last week and $1200 dollars later my girlfriend pulled the plug on the 300zx. Well, I have been salivating over the '06 for a year now. LOVE the upgrades, but feared the same doomsday scenario as before. My girlfriend talked me into it and...
tada:(please tell me its gonna be alright
)
Originally Posted by RICHAZN
nissan builds sh*tty cars... ive had two of them
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