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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 08:05 AM
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Somebody call the Wambulance on this thread.

It sounds like most of you bought the car out of a catalog.

"What, there's a big ol' bar in the trunk?"
"Who knew power seats were so slow?"
"OMG, those visor stickers don't come off?"

I am not saying the car is perfect but other than the 2003 pre order guys, the rest of us knew the job was dangerous when we took it. Besides if anything in your cars suddenly disappeared you would complain it was gone.

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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by HyperSprite
Somebody call the Wambulance on this thread.

It sounds like most of you bought the car out of a catalog.

"What, there's a big ol' bar in the trunk?"
"Who knew power seats were so slow?"
"OMG, those visor stickers don't come off?"

I am not saying the car is perfect but other than the 2003 pre order guys, the rest of us knew the job was dangerous when we took it. Besides if anything in your cars suddenly disappeared you would complain it was gone.

Chris
dude... if those visor labels were gone and those red door reflectors were gone I'd weep tears of joy... and no I wouldn't go complaining that they’re gone. I'd just assume that the car gods have finally blessed me after so many years of faithful devotion!!!!

Oh and BTW... This thread is about what you DON'T like about your car. Did you read the Thread Title???
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by johnlotusboy
The rear view mirror is not needed.

From Gumball Rally "What's behind me makes no difference"

Actually, the auto dim feature works poorly. I'm thinking about modding it so I have a variable dimmer **** sticking out of the windshield side of mirror. This will allow me to set the level of darkness at night.
WOW! I think you`re on to something, if you do it! do a write up and procedure.

I wil read further on maybe it`s been done already...
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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Title of this thread ought to be 'Whinners Unite".

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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by The Brickyard Rat
Title of this thread ought to be 'Whinners Unite".

If you want my red door reflectors you can have em...
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by kbiz
If you want my red door reflectors you can have em...
depending on the theme of your car, you could wrap them CF and put em back in. viola, no more red reflector.
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by funkanimus
It is funny how much the car has changed from year to year. I guess Nissan has listened to the complaints and made lots of changes.
The 06 model has addressed even more of the most common complaints in this thread. There are 2 cupholders in the center console, right behind the shifter where they are usable (the passenger side cupholder has been turned into a little tray for change or something). The Bose stereo no longer has a casssette deck and will play MP3s from a burned CD. Best of all, there is an OFF button now for the stupid Audio Pilot feature . The only thing I would add is an aux input for an i-pod.

Between my '03 and '06 the interior has been greatly improved.
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by joust75
LOL you beat me to it! I have 3 pairs of glasses and none of them fit in that stupid space. good job Nissan!
you guys need to get rid of your 1970's bruce lee sunglasses!
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ZpikeZ
After washing my car today I finally noticed the driver's side lock (where you put the key in) ... I think after almost a year of ownership this is the first time I really noticed it because I always lock/unlock with the automatic hand-held device thingie. So that brings up a question ... what part of the Z do you think is the most pointless? I vote for that cause I have never used it once. Other pointless items include:

1) The flimsey passenger side cup holder
2) Any buttons on the steering wheel cause i never touch them
3) The inside trunk release
4) The rear wiper
Some of the reasons that I chose the G over the Z
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nickintempe
I always thought that the "sunglass holder" was intended to stow the garage door remote...

Well, that's what I use it for anyway.




+1
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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How can u remove the rear wiper? That thing is soo pointless.
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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1. oil dipstick is absolutely useless unless the car sits for a couple of hours.
2. accidently turn the lights off when hitting the turn signal lever.
3. accidently turning on the windshield wipers by hitting the lever.
4. I would like the empty storage behind the driver's seat to have a door so that I could store and hide more stuff back there.
5. Nav compartment could be better sized to hold CD's or anything else. My cell phone sits in there now.
6. I use the steering wheel cruise control buttons all the time on a long trip.
7. I use the rear wipers all the time, the cup holder seems to work fine for paper cups. It looks flimsy but so far hasn't broken.
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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"If you want my red door reflectors you can have em... "

Are you paying shipping fees?

Actually, I've become resigned that people are going to whine & usually just let it go.

But I just found that pic of Arnie & love posting it! LOL!
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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the paintjob
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Acree
depending on the theme of your car, you could wrap them CF and put em back in. viola, no more red reflector.
Yeah... I was thinking of making them into an LED puddle light... but not red.
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ZpikeZ
After washing my car today I finally noticed the driver's side lock (where you put the key in) ... I think after almost a year of ownership this is the first time I really noticed it because I always lock/unlock with the automatic hand-held device thingie. So that brings up a question ... what part of the Z do you think is the most pointless? I vote for that cause I have never used it once. Other pointless items include:

1) The flimsey passenger side cup holder
2) Any buttons on the steering wheel cause i never touch them
3) The inside trunk release
4) The rear wiper

If you can think of anymore let me know!
u can close the window with the key
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gumulri
u can close the window with the key
There's a module you can get to roll them up with the remote by clicking lock twice.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ZpikeZ
I use the rear wiper occasionally when it rains, but it's just so damn ugly ... i'd yank that sucker off if i could!!!
+1. I’ve yet to figure out what to do with the rear wiper. I turned in ON a couple of times just because it looks cool, but never have I had a need for the thing.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lowtempo
Someties when using the turn signal I can accidently turn off my headlights. I think the headlight device is way too loose......

Also, the turn signal sounds are way too low......I have caught myself driving with the blinker on manytimes....
Ive shut my headlights off at 100mph a few times switching lanes on the freeway using my blinkers. and normal driving i do it alot to kinda.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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My only complaints are where the seat heater buttons are located 'n my non-navi console door. I've burnt my *** a couple of times by accidently hitting the seat heaters when I shift. The console door I hafta practicaly drop kick for it to open. Other than that, I love my car . Although....I am considering a trade in for a G. I've noticed that I could use the extra space in the trunk and back seat for when I pack stuff for stay over at my Sis's house. Maybe a 06' white G35c with the spoiler, then just change the rims to some 19" gold ones. Hmm...sounds delicious to me....what do you guys think?
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