2008 reliability.
11-03-2009, 07:03 PM
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2008 reliability.
It has taken awhile, but Consumer Reports has collected sufficient data to publish 2008 reliability. And it appears that the last 350Z model year, 2008, is the most reliable. The assumption that 2003 is a lemon while other years are stellar is not supported by scientific data. In fact the 2003 is as reliable as either the 2005 or 2007.
11-04-2009, 04:10 AM
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Yea, something isn't adding up. I highly doubt that 06 has a more reliable engine than other years with all the oil consumptions reported. And I can't see 07's having more reliable transmissions than other years due to all the slaves and trannys that needed to be replaced so far.
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11-04-2009, 05:25 AM
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Yea, something isn't adding up. I highly doubt that 06 has a more reliable engine than other years with all the oil consumptions reported. And I can't see 07's having more reliable transmissions than other years due to all the slaves and trannys that needed to be replaced so far.
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I don't personally know of any 06 owners (half a dozen or so) with consumption engines besides the members on here that report it. However, I do know of two local 07 and an 08 owners with random engine surging that the local dealer has not been able to do anything about. Yet, I don't think that issue has really been brought up on here.
Oil consumption is a "bigger" issue to complain about so I think that's why it is repeated so much on here.
Also, the clutch problems with the 07s are probably minor compared to getting trannys replaced in the early cars.
11-04-2009, 12:40 PM
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Transmission, minor. Gear selector or linkage, coolers and lines, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, hydraulics (clutch master or slave cylinder).
11-04-2009, 05:34 PM
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Keep in mind not everyone had oil consumption problems with the 06's. Most people that don't have the problem will never start a thread saying "Hey! my car does NOT burn oil!" It was profound enough to cause Nissan to act on it, but the true number of people affected will probably never be revealed.
For example,
I don't personally know of any 06 owners (half a dozen or so) with consumption engines besides the members on here that report it. However, I do know of two local 07 and an 08 owners with random engine surging that the local dealer has not been able to do anything about. Yet, I don't think that issue has really been brought up on here.
Oil consumption is a "bigger" issue to complain about so I think that's why it is repeated so much on here.
Also, the clutch problems with the 07s are probably minor compared to getting trannys replaced in the early cars.
For example,
I don't personally know of any 06 owners (half a dozen or so) with consumption engines besides the members on here that report it. However, I do know of two local 07 and an 08 owners with random engine surging that the local dealer has not been able to do anything about. Yet, I don't think that issue has really been brought up on here.
Oil consumption is a "bigger" issue to complain about so I think that's why it is repeated so much on here.
Also, the clutch problems with the 07s are probably minor compared to getting trannys replaced in the early cars.
I'm actually feel bad for recommending an 07 to my friend. I told him the HR is the way to go, so he got a CPO'd one at the dealer with 10k on the clock. Its only been a few months so far and its already needed 2 slave cylinders and a new transmission. Its good that its under warranty so its all covered, but a real pain to keep having stuff break and you never get to drive the thing! I understand that its hit or miss though..
11-05-2009, 04:58 AM
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Guess you're right about that. A lot of 03's needed new trannys, but mine's still good so far with 40k, but I drive pretty easy. Luck of the draw I suppose.
I'm actually feel bad for recommending an 07 to my friend. I told him the HR is the way to go, so he got a CPO'd one at the dealer with 10k on the clock. Its only been a few months so far and its already needed 2 slave cylinders and a new transmission. Its good that its under warranty so its all covered, but a real pain to keep having stuff break and you never get to drive the thing! I understand that its hit or miss though..
I'm actually feel bad for recommending an 07 to my friend. I told him the HR is the way to go, so he got a CPO'd one at the dealer with 10k on the clock. Its only been a few months so far and its already needed 2 slave cylinders and a new transmission. Its good that its under warranty so its all covered, but a real pain to keep having stuff break and you never get to drive the thing! I understand that its hit or miss though..
11-05-2009, 10:29 AM
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I haven't had a SINGLE problem (NOT ONE) with my 2008 enthusiast purchased June 08. This is in drastic contrast to the 2001 audi a4 1.8t I owned before hand that averaged 18 full days in the shop a year. That's just under 5% of the year in the shop. Not to mention the car was purchased for $14,000 and I spent a little over $7,000 on maintenance and repairs in the 4 years I owned it.
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