azza6969

Hi Guys, am new to the forum but would really like some feedback please???

I have a 12/2003 Nissan Black 350z Convertable that I bought Early 2005. Generally I hardly drive it as I am overseas 6 mths of the year and when I do, I take it easy. In 2 1/2 yrs I have only just hit 24,000 klm (About 15,000 miles). So here is my problem.

Just after I bought it, at approx 1000 klm (600 miles) the clutch and assembly totally went so I couldnt move. When I took it back to Nissan for warranty, They gave me a hard time, and made it out that they were doing me a "favour" by fixing it under warranty. and that was at 1000klm.

now I have approx 24,000 klm (15,000) it has gone again, but this time they want $4000 AUD to repair. While still under warranty.

The worst thing that I can possibility do to this car is reverse out of my driveway with a slight incline

I have had a look in other forums and see that I am not alone.

My question is
Have I bought a bad model.
Do you think the genuine machinic's doing their job,
Or is it a different problem that is causing the wear and tear.
Am I better off putting in proformance clutch assembly, and if so what brand.
Is there a higher authority that I can talk to about getting this problem fixed under warranty.

I assume if I give to Nissan again, I will be replaceing it in another 10,000 to 15,000 klm or maybe less.

Any feed back or advice appreciated, I am in Brisbane Australia and have Hiway Nissan looking at the car currently.

New buyers of 350z, Please ask this question before purchase
Regards Azza

failsafe306

iTrader: (38)

Clutches aren't covered under warranty. It's a "wear and tear" item.

Frankie_Z

iTrader: (3)

Is this your first manual trans car?

05Z33

iTrader: (11)

I would call Nissan directly and explain your problem and let them know that this has been replaced once before under warranty. Most likely it wont be covered which leaves you 2 alternatives first one is upgrade to a performance clutch and flywheel and get a new clutch master cylinder which is probably the cause to you clutch failure. I had the same problem now I have an ACT clutch and Fidanza flywheel with a new master cylinder and I love it, no more issues with my clutch. The other choice would be almost unholy sell the Z, I would go with option 1. Good luck.

SuperBlack350z

iTrader: (59)

350z clutches, stock, is easy to break if not driven properly. if you slip it all the time and burn it to much, it will go. Just get an aftermarket.

n1sm0r

iTrader: (3)

You drive the car hard, so the clutch goes out faster.

It's not rocket science. And yes, it was pretty nice of them to replace it the first time around because it's not covered under warantee

gsazabi

iTrader: (51)

Are you new to manual transmission? Are you slipping or/and riding the clutch?
Try upgrading to racing clutch next time.