questions for 03 owners
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76k miles.
when cold there's a little more resistance than normal into 2nd and 3rd.
when warmed up it's smooth as can be.
this, to me, is not a problem.
no other problems other than the redline being a little low and the motor only making 287 hp...
when cold there's a little more resistance than normal into 2nd and 3rd.
when warmed up it's smooth as can be.
this, to me, is not a problem.
no other problems other than the redline being a little low and the motor only making 287 hp...
Originally Posted by kpiskin
I think the front tire issue is worse than the tranny issue. I got my front end fixed and 20K miles later still no issues.
I HAVE AN 03 with no tranny problems but BAD Tire feathering.
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Originally Posted by PHARM Z
What did you do to fix the tire feathering? Just an alignment?? What did everyone else do? So far, I have just replaced my tires.
I HAVE AN 03 with no tranny problems but BAD Tire feathering.
I HAVE AN 03 with no tranny problems but BAD Tire feathering.
Last edited by Ztalker; Jun 26, 2007 at 11:20 AM.
Originally Posted by RUNNINGMAN
o.k I have done some searching and the only major concern I have for purchsing an 03 is the tranny .In my case I cannot afford the jump to an 05!
The question I have is has nissan ever put out a number or % of cars affected with tranny trouble.i realize on a forum like this you will get more noise from the unhappy camp.
What I would like is for all 03 owners to give feedback either you have had the issue or not and the mileage on your car.
Thanks
The question I have is has nissan ever put out a number or % of cars affected with tranny trouble.i realize on a forum like this you will get more noise from the unhappy camp.
What I would like is for all 03 owners to give feedback either you have had the issue or not and the mileage on your car.
Thanks
don't forget window streaking, tire feathering, and the other stuff that the 2003 had wrong with it. just do a simple search of here or go to the last pages of particular threads. there you will find the complaints from the 2003 owners
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had an 03 base with 60k and the third gear synchro was gone, got rid of it and now my 03 performance has 43k with only minor problems (dont know if it has them or not haha) it's very notchy but never grinds. its actually smoothest when it's cold which is weird because it's the opposite of everyone elses
Got an 03 with currently 54k miles. Replaced the tranny twice, got my tire feathering fixed but damm I should have got my window streak fix while it was still under warranty.
'03 touring. Bought with 32000
34000 miles Tranny (CD009) and clutch replaced under warranty.
38000 miles Tranny (CD009), clutch, flywheel, TO bearing replaced under warranty.
Yes TWO trannys in 6000 miles!!
Currently have 39,800 miles.
Driver her very little, and not hard on her. Just had really bad luck with trannys!!
34000 miles Tranny (CD009) and clutch replaced under warranty.
38000 miles Tranny (CD009), clutch, flywheel, TO bearing replaced under warranty.
Yes TWO trannys in 6000 miles!!
Currently have 39,800 miles.
Driver her very little, and not hard on her. Just had really bad luck with trannys!!