WSchli1672

Dang it... I bought a 2003Z Track Model. Let's see.
Problems: Window Motor on Driver's Door: Cost to repair: $0.00 Replace fuel hose thing (recall): Cost to replace: $0.00 Mirror problem: Cost to replace: $0.00 No feathering - don't know what happened there, missed out on that one. Maintenance low cost. Great dealership, very very ready to take of things immediately. Won't have a different car, owned 260Z, 280Z, and now 350Z. Oh where, oh where did I go wrong????
Oh, has 13,456 miles on it, checked the speedometer just for this post. Have a extended 6 year 100,000 warranty on it, keep up maintenance properly. Now I'll bet any car would be a great car if the maintenance is done properly, even a chev. corvair, and yes I had one of them once, that was the rear engine jet in it. If you bought a car with a problem, then of course you inherit the problem. Don't bash the car, it's an excellent vehicle, that's why Z owners buy them.

DIGItonium

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Serious? They were going to charge me over $500 parts/labor for window motor replacement. Fortunately, I still had an extended service plan so I only had to pay a $100 deductible.

WSchli1672

That don't sound right at all. The warranty cover's 100%. Also Nissan told me it's covered due to being an issue same as the fuel hose thing. I paid $0.00. Good sevice all the way.

AWDBall20

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here OP argue this point...find someone (giving you the benefit of the doubt) with the exact same problems to substatiate your claims of the Z as being a bad car to own. Then we can look at your assesment of yours and our own Zs as being bad cars, other than that seems you got an isolated case ie a lemon or bought it from someone who poorly maintained their car and have no cause to post.

sandthepilot

Looks like I should make a trip to the dealership lol

I don't know if my 03 has had any of the recalls done. I have a 03 which I bought used 2 months ago with 26,000 miles on it. Now I have 30,000 miles

LouiZ

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u get my vote for dumbass of the year award! u must b related to fantasia becuz apparently u cant read for shiz

Z_Driver

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That would be good along with a how to !!!

Good positive post. Your da man !!!

Thank you for trying to help ....

Z_Driver

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Yeah, heck we both must have done something wrong. I'm on my sixth Z and all have been pretty trouble free. Even the ones I've bought used. I wish I could say that about the other cars I've owned. Nissan is #1 as far as I am concerned. I can hardly wait for my 370 or 400Z.

Z_Driver

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Yeah, or might just be able to call the service department with your vin. More than likely your OK. But, make sure that the fuel hose and vent hose has been replaced if your car was one of those effected by the hose recall. My cousin is a Master Nissan Mechanic and they crumble in the colder climates he says.

Audible Mayhem

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so basically , you have to ride around with your driver window down, while you are grinding 3rd gear, on five cylinders, blinded by the check engine light, and thats ONLY if it started this time.....



that doesnt sound too bad??

pcdoctor

I'm female and I have this to say.
I did my research on the Z on another forum before purchasing. I found this one later on.
I knew in advance not to buy the '03 because of the TSBs.
Have you tried writing a letter to the owner of the dealer that you took it to?
What about complaining to the BBB?
I hope you are happier with your 2nd car.

Z04

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well you can't spell for **** so that makes you two even

orangeflash

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The clutch sensor might be bad on your Z. I had an 06 eclipse gt. Brand spankin new and it took about 10 times to start it, everytime I tried... I took it in and they found that my clutch sensor was broken and replaced it. hopefully this helps.

Zmazing03

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Well to the OP, I just want to let you know that I bought an '03 with 32,500 miles, I now have almost 60k, and the only problem I had was having the window motor reset and the radio had to be replaced. Thats it.

Kegsbane

That's what I did, and my experience has been terrific.

infamous350

i bought my 03 about 2 years ago with 14k. It now has 66k on it its been a pleasure. My trannie did get replaced at liek 45k cause of thrid gear grind but they gave me a cd009 trannie and it seems good so far atleast. I had the fuel hose done. All for free at the dealer. But now recently i do notice some tire feathering, rear axle clicking, And my driver side motor is prolyl going also. But those are all minor things and most can be fixed for free at the dealer. And once done properly shouldnt return except the window motor. Oh yeh and i drive it very hard since i had it

Ztalker

Quote:
Originally Posted by SILVER 03Z

4...Occasionally, the car will not start. I put the key in, turn it and nothing. Eventually it will start after I try it 10 or more times in a row. To this day Nissan has yet to diagnose the issue.


your starter motor will not turn if the little pressure switch under the clutch pedal is sticky(short). i sprayed some WD-40 on the switch sensor last year and my 03 has had no starting issue since.

your rear tires wore out prematurely could be due to the tires you bought. Not all tires are constructed the same and wear the same.

The Zs are relatively well made comparing to tons of similarly priced vehicles.

sandthepilot

I love my 03

jonahlw

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you bring up some good points silver 03, but i still enjoy my car

iceagetlc

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concur'd/10