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Nissan 350Z Reliability and Maintenance Costs

53 messages,  Last post on Feb 26, 2009 at 10:00 PM

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What is this discussion about? Nissan 350Z, Coupe, Convertible

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#46 of 53 I just got a 2003 myself... by cabriniman

Jan 08, 2008 (1:24 pm)

I just got a 2003 touring this past weekend and couldn't be happier. Because of some reliability issues that are known about the Z I got an extended warranty.
I think it is hard to find a better car for the money.
I did have to drive through snow yesterday which was not too fun but I made it. I can't wait until the summer when I can go crusing in the mountains near my home!

#47 of 53 Re: Lots of 350Zs for sale [ron_m] by raidersix2002

Feb 08, 2008 (7:07 pm)

Replying to: ron_m (Jul 22, 2006 8:02 am)
geez-
 
Mine is a 2005 GT roadster 6-speed manual. with 18" wheels I bought it new in 9/05. The build quality is okay, you can assess that yourself. The paint quality is poor. Mine is black and there front fasicsa which I had replaced and painted by a local shop is the best part of the car coating. The paint chips when you look at the car. In 25,000 (coincidence eh?) I have been through a total of 10 tires including teh RE040's it came with. At $200 per it adds up. I am NOT a lead foor burn out kid, rather a middle age white guy with a fun warm weather car. The noise from teh front tire cupping is deafening. It is teh first rear wheel drive car I have EVER had that chews up front tires faster that the rear ones!. Now today the dealer told me there is a TSB to explain why in 25,000 miles my sports car has used more oil than my Accord has in 297,000 miles. Looks like they may need to replace teh engine. In the meantime I have been instructed not to drive my "high performance sports car" cannot be accelerated at full throttle OR run at over 4000 rpm.
 
Is the picture getting more clear?

#48 of 53 QUESTION ABOUT STOCK 350Z EXHAUST TOURING EDITION? by sc24

Feb 26, 2008 (6:28 am)

I just bought a used 03' touring edition, amazing machine the 350Z is. I bought it from an Acura dealership, a few days ago i was looking at the exhaust pipes and i notice the right pipe is extended a little further than the left pipe i mean at first i thought my eyes were playing tricks on me then i had my friend look and he said the same thing, is it suppose to be like that? b/c before i bought my Z i saw a Z parked and i was checking it out and i noticed it on that Z too, so can anyone tell me are the pipes suppose to be like that? i was shown the carfacts report and my Z hasnt been in any accidents or had any problems whatsoever
 
if anyone can let me know that would be great!

#49 of 53 Very uncertain by lhatala

Mar 08, 2008 (6:49 pm)

Is it safe to buy a 17 year old girl a 2003 350Z?

#50 of 53 Re: Very uncertain [lhatala] by sc24

Mar 10, 2008 (5:20 am)

Replying to: lhatala (Mar 08, 2008 6:49 pm)
I would say no, however i dont know the 17 yr old girls driving history or even how well she drives, the Nissan 350Z is not a regular car its extremely powerful, and you have to be very careful in the rain or snow with it b/c its rear wheel drive.
 
I own a 350Z and I almost did a 360 on the expressway due to wet weather i was only going 15mph and barely tapped the gas to get into the next lane and basically spun out but i was able to regain control and straighten her out.
 
I honestly dont think the 350Z is the right car for any 17 yr old whether it be boy or girl w/ this car think of like this, would you want a 17 yr old on a crotch rocket? probably not, its just not a practical car for a teenager due to the high performance aspect of the car, just like a bike you have to really have respect for a car like the Z.

#51 of 53 Very Uncertain: Don't Panic by iloveguam

Mar 16, 2008 (8:50 am)

Replying to: sc24 (Mar 10, 2008 5:20 am)
Anti-lock brakes are standard. Does it have side-airbags? Because you have so much control [it handles great], you are as likely to get out of trouble as in.
 
You could do worse, if that's your price range.
 
Tom and Andy the Cat
Z Owners Since 1993

#52 of 53 Re: Very Uncertain: Don't Panic [iloveguam] by sc24

Mar 17, 2008 (5:11 am)

Replying to: iloveguam (Mar 16, 2008 8:50 am)
Yea it does have side airbags, but most 17 yr olds arent experienced drivers, so why would you put a 17 yr old in a high performance vehicle? Thats like putting a novice motorcycle driver on a Suzuki Hyabusa* (spelling*) when they really belong on a Katana.
 
It doesnt matter if you have anti-lock brakes, side airbags or how well the car handles, if you dont know how to drive a high performance car like the Z all that safety stuff is irrelevant.
 
Besides whoever this parent is, my advice is get her something sporty since thats obviously what she is looking for, i would look at Nissan's new Altima coupe, it doesnt have as much horse power but its still a pretty cool looking coupe, not to mention if your daughter got a Z you'd be worried 24/7 every time she took the car out, do you really want that stress?

#53 of 53 Love my Z by grandpa48

Feb 26, 2009 (10:00 pm)

Hi , I'm new here I am in the over 60 crowd. I purchased a 350Z roadster in November . I live in Northern Illinois, so I haven't had the chance to really enjoy it much yet. So far I love it. In the past I had 442s,Mustangs,Chargers and Chevells. This car brings back the thrill of fast cars again LOL

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