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Old 02-24-2010, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by chromesilverz
I'm at 60k.

Repairs I have done...
- Driver side window motor - Parts only. Don't remember cost but probably less than $100.
Window motor will go up and down 1,000 times. Then it will die. Miles do not matter.
Old 02-24-2010, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MrElo
I'm at 76k and I need to replace my motor mounts. Probably going to go with megan racing motor mounts or something since the dealership wants to charge me 1100 for the job.

Parts alone for stock motor mounts were 500+ because it comes with the cross member.

Also it's a pretty difficult DIY if you don't have the right tools.
Crossmember?? No... The only thing remotely "cross" down there is the subframe and that's not part of the motor mounts. The mounts cost about 120 a piece and it just looks like a big rubber bushing with a big stud threw it.
Old 02-24-2010, 07:49 PM
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How did you know you needed new motor mounts? I replaced them in one car but with urethane I believe. Cabin vibration a bit lol.

BTW: Tires irrelevant, I've done my diff fluid at 15k, 30k. Replaced my rear pads at 42k. I'm at 44k now.

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Old 02-25-2010, 03:47 AM
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180,000kms
on my 4th passenger window motor
on my 2nd drivers side motor
regular service work done
start of summer, brand new rear tires - end of summer had to buy new rears
new front and rear pads changed last summer
fluids to be changed start of spring
Old 02-25-2010, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Suspension components (springs and dampers) begin to deteriorate at about 60,000 miles. I have no objective test data, but replace both and the Z will feel like a different car.
This one sounds expensive, but necessary, soon after 60k. Any estimates on cost?
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Originally Posted by TracyE
I want to start this as a thread on major repairs and their costs.

As these cars age, what are the typical repairs needed (AC, steering, transmission, etc), when do they usually show up (40k miles, 70k miles, etc.), and what are typical repair costs.

I am sure our collective experience can yield very useful information for both current owners and potential buyers. Please contribute your experiences.
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davidv, do springs really get that bad? I'm about to replace shocks on my 75K mile Z because it feels soft.... but if that doesn't completely help maybe I should get new springs too?
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Originally Posted by TracyE
I want to start this as a thread on major repairs and their costs.

As these cars age, what are the typical repairs needed (AC, steering, transmission, etc), when do they usually show up (40k miles, 70k miles, etc.), and what are typical repair costs.

I am sure our collective experience can yield very useful information for both current owners and potential buyers. Please contribute your experiences.
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Originally Posted by gregom
davidv, do springs really get that bad? I'm about to replace shocks on my 75K mile Z because it feels soft.... but if that doesn't completely help maybe I should get new springs too?
Yes. Springs and dampers wear over the years. Wear is so gradual that you may not notice. I went with the NISMO S-tune package for the 350Z. The difference between worn OEM suspension and new NISMO was significant.
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