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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 06:48 AM
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Besides the other complaints like tire feathering, pin holes, interior rattles and others. Are you happy with the roadster?
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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I have no complaints after one month of ownership and 1700 miles. I have not had to take my car back to the dealer for anything. That's nothing, nada, nil, zilch. I am very happy with this car and hope to be equally, if not more, happy one year from now.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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After 10 months and 11k miles i have no complaints at all
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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5 months and 5000 miles with no problems a all. Love the car.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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I have had mine sinc October and I still grin when I drive it.

12K miles and NO PROBLEMS (except for the crappy Blose stereo of course).

If you are tall, sit in one before ordering. There is a little less room than in the coupe due to the roll bar limiting the seat recline.

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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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The only thing that is a bit irratating is that the paint on the front bumper chips way too easy. I always stay far behind others, but I still have more paint chips than I care for. No major squeaks or rattles (it's a conv...it's bound to have some), no feathering after 9800 miles. Still I drive it every chance I get.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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I have had mine since January 2004 and still love it. I have had no problems yet.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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We've had ours since September '03 and have had only one problem. Last week the navigation system would shut down while driving. The nav door was replaced under warranty because of a faulty switch.

Steve
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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Happy...Absolutley! Perfect, no. Pin on the door (top corner) that meets with the receiving hole in the body has a tendency to knock around when body flexes over curbs, bumps, etc. Just body flexing that I presume is typcial for a convertible. I've put rubbery sleeves over the pin and doesn't affect door closing and minimizes the rubbing/knocking. There is a rattle appearing in or on the dash on passenger side, particularly when getting direct sun..and expansion issue, I presume. Other items...not really. Oh, tire feathering...but I saw that coming. Love the car, would do it again in a heartbeat (after all, this is my 2nd roadster).
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 05:07 AM
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Over the years i have had at least 100 cars. Camaros, Trans Ams, Corvettes, luxury cars, street race cars etc., but my Z is the most fun to drive of all.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 05:54 AM
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10 Months 7200 Miles.

I had to have the top replaced (pinholes), Nissan was very freindly and fast with it. The new top looks better than the old one (double sticth and all)

I have had no other problems.

This is my 15th car, and I have never had better.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 06:00 AM
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10k miles and I love it, I still turn around and admire it after I park it. I love driving it, the only thing bothering me is a squeak somewhere inside the car that makes me want to grab a sledgehammer.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 06:15 AM
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If you are tall, sit in one before ordering. There is a little less room than in the coupe due to the roll bar limiting the seat recline.
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I must say that I am 6' 4" tall and have notice only a very small difference between the coupe and the roadster. Love it.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 07:18 AM
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awesome car, but coming from a 5.7L with 350+ pounds of of torque I feel the car is under powered., however I am still in great in period so who knows how it feels over 4500!

Omer.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:17 AM
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i absolutely love this car. it is only my second convertible. it drives the same as the coupe, but when you drop the top, it is a compeletely different experience.

i still cannot believe that i own this car.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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Had the ZR since Aug 03, drive it to work or just take it out for a quick loop around hwy 580 and hwy 13 in Oakland almost every day. Love it!
Hey Ragtopz I'll be in Honolulu on 8/10, we should have a drink,
I'm at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel. Bring some Island girls!!!

Jim
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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Does any of you drive your roadster everyday to work?
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 09:33 AM
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3 mothes 7000 miles....

still loving every bit of the Z...never had to take it to the dealer...

still check out my own car

and yes i commute 70 miles a day on less than perfect LA roads (thus the 7k miles in 3 mo.)
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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Let me think ... I take the long route to work everyday whenever I am not in a rush. I take the long route home after work every time. Buying grocery now is typically across town, instead of the nearest store. I make multiple trips instead of one whenever I can. With all that, I still try to find every excuse to hop in the Z to go somewhere.

Am I happy with my Z? May be a little?
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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Originally posted by ohw
Let me think ... I take the long route to work everyday whenever I am not in a rush. I take the long route home after work every time. Buying grocery now is typically across town, instead of the nearest store. I make multiple trips instead of one whenever I can. With all that, I still try to find every excuse to hop in the Z to go somewhere.

Am I happy with my Z? May be a little?
I do that as well. Sometimes I reach my destination but keep on driving just to drive some more
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