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^ Might be time to hire an Attorney, or get FTC or Attorney General involved.
That sucks the BBB took Guzman's verbal lie as being true and BBB denied you.
I only have cat-back exhaust and is no issue with my dealer as far as OC testing.
My understanding is no you don't loose warranty. You just agree to never claim buy-back (Lemon Law) against them in the future.
That sucks the BBB took Guzman's verbal lie as being true and BBB denied you.
Originally Posted by 350zenvy
Anyone get grips from the dealer regarding mods and the oil consumption test? I have a y-pipe and cat-back only but don't have oem exhaust so I can't switch that back on. No engine mods though.
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If Nissan offers you $4000 to not go through a buyback, do you lose the warranty?
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I don't follow this thread much anymore, even though my 06 still uses oil after dealer did a short block swap but how many people have heard of and submitted a complaint with these guys? The web addy looks like a joke but it's a real company of lawyers, at least looks like.
http://nissan350zoilconsumption.com/
http://nissan350zoilconsumption.com/
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First one is the original v2 install:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u.../v2install.jpg
Second one is the v2 failed consumption test and shows them ordering another v2:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...v2consumes.jpg
The question you really need to ask yourself is that do you just want to get out of this vehicle because you have just had enough of the problems or do you want to keep the vehicle, but have the problem resolved? I guess the other option is to get rid of the current and get one with the HR in it. Good luck to you whichever route you go down.
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Originally Posted by AllStock
Soo my question is that.. If your 2006 motor has already been replaced once due to excessive oil consumption, will the new motor consume oil again?
Ages ago (god knows what post it was at this point), I did not feel that Nissan could resolve this issue. The root cause is that the changes made to create the rev-up cause excessive oil consumption and the only way to make it not consume is to reverse those changes. They simply pushed the engine beyond the point where it would consume oil at an exceptable level. Naturally they realized this early and started working on the HR and left all of us in the dust.
The funny part is, if this were a Porsche or pretty much any v8, we would pretty much be accepting this level of oil loss. That is an interesting point.
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Originally Posted by dbasal
I'll never find out. The initial v2 was in response to the final repair attempt notice that I sent to resolve the consumption issue in the v1. I did not give Nissan another chance and then went out and got a lawyer. Nissan is going to buy the vehicle back. Note the time span though. The v2 was put in last May. This is certainly not a fast process, but the end result was pretty much what I had expected.
Ages ago (god knows what post it was at this point), I did not feel that Nissan could resolve this issue. The root cause is that the changes made to create the rev-up cause excessive oil consumption and the only way to make it not consume is to reverse those changes. They simply pushed the engine beyond the point where it would consume oil at an exceptable level. Naturally they realized this early and started working on the HR and left all of us in the dust.
The funny part is, if this were a Porsche or pretty much any v8, we would pretty much be accepting this level of oil loss. That is an interesting point.
Ages ago (god knows what post it was at this point), I did not feel that Nissan could resolve this issue. The root cause is that the changes made to create the rev-up cause excessive oil consumption and the only way to make it not consume is to reverse those changes. They simply pushed the engine beyond the point where it would consume oil at an exceptable level. Naturally they realized this early and started working on the HR and left all of us in the dust.
The funny part is, if this were a Porsche or pretty much any v8, we would pretty much be accepting this level of oil loss. That is an interesting point.
I'm kind of confused trying to understand what you are telling me. Correct me if I'm wrong.
So they replaced your motor last May and its still burning oil, correct? And you got a lawyer complaining about this, then Nissan dealership will buy back your car so that you won't have to deal with this crap any more, right?
The reason why I'm asking is because I bought this car (06 GT) and came to find out that the motor has been replaced last september. So far I've driven 500 miles and I will be checking my oil dip stick once I drive about 1000 more miles.
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Originally Posted by AllStock
I'm kind of confused trying to understand what you are telling me. Correct me if I'm wrong.
So they replaced your motor last May and its still burning oil, correct? And you got a lawyer complaining about this, then Nissan dealership will buy back your car so that you won't have to deal with this crap any more, right?
The reason why I'm asking is because I bought this car (06 GT) and came to find out that the motor has been replaced last september. So far I've driven 500 miles and I will be checking my oil dip stick once I drive about 1000 more miles.
So they replaced your motor last May and its still burning oil, correct? And you got a lawyer complaining about this, then Nissan dealership will buy back your car so that you won't have to deal with this crap any more, right?
The reason why I'm asking is because I bought this car (06 GT) and came to find out that the motor has been replaced last september. So far I've driven 500 miles and I will be checking my oil dip stick once I drive about 1000 more miles.
I would certainly keep an eye on the oil and get it to the dealership as soon as you feel it is consuming too much and then they can start the consumption test. Hopefully, you received one of the v2s that work, unless it was replaced by another v1.
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Originally Posted by dbasal
You got it correct.
I would certainly keep an eye on the oil and get it to the dealership as soon as you feel it is consuming too much and then they can start the consumption test. Hopefully, you received one of the v2s that work, unless it was replaced by another v1.
I would certainly keep an eye on the oil and get it to the dealership as soon as you feel it is consuming too much and then they can start the consumption test. Hopefully, you received one of the v2s that work, unless it was replaced by another v1.
Thanks for the info man.
do you drive your Z hard? But I'm sure that's not the reason why its causing the oil consumption right?
Also, NOT all v2's have oil consumption problem, correct?
And when you say v2= consumption test failed, u mean its consuming oil... right?
Its around 40/60 that v2 will have oil consumption problem like v1s? If this was going to be a problem for alll 06 z's I wouldn't have gotten a damn 06.
lol sorry for all this nosy Q's. I'm a newbie at this whole nissan thing.
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Originally Posted by AllStock
Thanks for the info man.
do you drive your Z hard? But I'm sure that's not the reason why its causing the oil consumption right?
Also, NOT all v2's have oil consumption problem, correct?
And when you say v2= consumption test failed, u mean its consuming oil... right?
Its around 40/60 that v2 will have oil consumption problem like v1s? If this was going to be a problem for alll 06 z's I wouldn't have gotten a damn 06.
lol sorry for all this nosy Q's. I'm a newbie at this whole nissan thing.
do you drive your Z hard? But I'm sure that's not the reason why its causing the oil consumption right?
Also, NOT all v2's have oil consumption problem, correct?
And when you say v2= consumption test failed, u mean its consuming oil... right?
Its around 40/60 that v2 will have oil consumption problem like v1s? If this was going to be a problem for alll 06 z's I wouldn't have gotten a damn 06.
lol sorry for all this nosy Q's. I'm a newbie at this whole nissan thing.
I do not drive it particularly hard. It does not go over 6k rpm very often. I drive a lot of highway. The only time I drive is hard is on the twisties going to the golf center. Then it does see near 7k rpm and almost exclusively over 5k rpm.
My v2 has officially failed the oil consumption test and Nissan had approved another v2, but I would not allow them to install it.
I know how you feel. I bought this car after I felt that all the major issues that plagued the previous years were gone. Guess I could not just win. You just never know. Look at the 07s and their clutch issues. It always seems to be some major issue every year (except 05 non anniversary).
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Hmm I know about the oil consumption issue and now I think im going to start checking my oil levels. I have noticed that after 3000-3500 miles my oil light would come on after taking some tight or fast turns such as on/off ramps or even simple U turns. The light would come on for a second and then go away after the turn. After I get a fresh oil change, the light doesnt come on until 3000-3500 miles (the next oil change).
Im also having the clutch issue the 07's have with the pedal getting really "spongy" and sometimes even sticking to the floor. I've told the dealership and they said they would take a look at it when one of my back ordered parts comes in.
Also, how do I find out if my block was replaced before?
I have a 06 Z btw.
Im also having the clutch issue the 07's have with the pedal getting really "spongy" and sometimes even sticking to the floor. I've told the dealership and they said they would take a look at it when one of my back ordered parts comes in.
Also, how do I find out if my block was replaced before?
I have a 06 Z btw.
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Originally Posted by dbasal
No problem. We all were knew to this at one time.
I do not drive it particularly hard. It does not go over 6k rpm very often. I drive a lot of highway. The only time I drive is hard is on the twisties going to the golf center. Then it does see near 7k rpm and almost exclusively over 5k rpm.
My v2 has officially failed the oil consumption test and Nissan had approved another v2, but I would not allow them to install it.
I know how you feel. I bought this car after I felt that all the major issues that plagued the previous years were gone. Guess I could not just win. You just never know. Look at the 07s and their clutch issues. It always seems to be some major issue every year (except 05 non anniversary).
I do not drive it particularly hard. It does not go over 6k rpm very often. I drive a lot of highway. The only time I drive is hard is on the twisties going to the golf center. Then it does see near 7k rpm and almost exclusively over 5k rpm.
My v2 has officially failed the oil consumption test and Nissan had approved another v2, but I would not allow them to install it.
I know how you feel. I bought this car after I felt that all the major issues that plagued the previous years were gone. Guess I could not just win. You just never know. Look at the 07s and their clutch issues. It always seems to be some major issue every year (except 05 non anniversary).
damn I'm sorry that had happened to you. So How is the dealership buying back your car? Are they paying back you the full amount of how much you bought the car for in the beginnning?
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Originally Posted by AllStock
damn I'm sorry that had happened to you. So How is the dealership buying back your car? Are they paying back you the full amount of how much you bought the car for in the beginnning?
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Originally Posted by dbasal
I'm not getting 10% back. There is a formula for figuring out how much you would gete back. Even with that though, I would have only broke even, but somehow my lawyer got me more. The way I look at it is that I had a 20 month lease on the car, put 40000 miles on it and Nissan is going to give me money back. Not a bad deal in my opinion with the exception that I will not have the car anymore. Finding comparable performance for the same coin is nearly impossible.
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Well, i figure i may as well post up my convo with Nissan here..
I told them i didnt want the V2 engine installed (which it will be soon).. I told them i was aware of the many V2 failers and didnt want the head ache of going through this all over again only to get a buy back at the end.. why not do it now??
well, you gotta ask.. LOL..
of course the resposne was more then a little predictable.. looks like i will have to live with the V2 till it proves it self or not..
I told them i didnt want the V2 engine installed (which it will be soon).. I told them i was aware of the many V2 failers and didnt want the head ache of going through this all over again only to get a buy back at the end.. why not do it now??
well, you gotta ask.. LOL..
of course the resposne was more then a little predictable.. looks like i will have to live with the V2 till it proves it self or not..
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Originally Posted by fast kiwi
Well, i figure i may as well post up my convo with Nissan here..
I told them i didnt want the V2 engine installed (which it will be soon).. I told them i was aware of the many V2 failers and didnt want the head ache of going through this all over again only to get a buy back at the end.. why not do it now??
well, you gotta ask.. LOL..
of course the resposne was more then a little predictable.. looks like i will have to live with the V2 till it proves it self or not..
I told them i didnt want the V2 engine installed (which it will be soon).. I told them i was aware of the many V2 failers and didnt want the head ache of going through this all over again only to get a buy back at the end.. why not do it now??
well, you gotta ask.. LOL..
of course the resposne was more then a little predictable.. looks like i will have to live with the V2 till it proves it self or not..