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UnclePep · 11-26-2013, 07:29 PM

Whelp. I'm on the search for my next car. What that will be...I have no clue yet. My list of possible "nexts" is huge. But a Z33 is rising itself to the top lately. The styling, sound and performance has got me hooked!

My question for you Z33 enthusiasts, is what are common issues with these things?(premature engine/transmission failure, or certain drivability issues)

I understand no vehicle is perfect, but I'm just trying to do my research on these cars before I start shopping for one.

Thanks in advance!

UnclePep · 11-29-2013, 04:22 PM

Nobody?

devilzdriver · 11-29-2013, 04:38 PM

My brother inlaw is a Nissan mechanic and told me, the cooling systems and engine timing chains tend to be problems... I own an S30 and those are always a good choice in my book, then again i am bias.

UnclePep · 11-29-2013, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devilzdriver

My brother inlaw is a Nissan mechanic and told me, the cooling systems and engine timing chains tend to be problems... I own an S30 and those are always a good choice in my book, then again i am bias.

Hmm I'll have to look into that. Thanks!

smokescreen240 · 02-13-2014, 06:50 AM

Supposedly 06"s with the "rev-up" motors have oil burning issues, so i'd steer clear of high mileage ones.

the 03-05 ones that run the cd001 trasmissions, have a 3rd gear grinding issue, which can be replaced with the cd009 trasmissions from the 06-08.

everyone i know with a z33, wish that they would've gotten an 07-08 z, with the vq35hr motor. dual throttle bodies, higher reving tach, etc. plus you get the OEM led tails and projector headlights which are a BIG plus for the exterior look.

and window motors go to shit in just about any 350z i've ever seen.

To sum everything up, go 07-08, replace the window motors when they go out, and prepare your wallet for maintenance and modification costs, these are not cheap cars.

i had to replace my power steering rack on my 08. 1500 for the part alone. luckily i was still under warranty.

MotoCARR · 02-20-2014, 06:33 PM

I put 22k hard miles on my 05 350z and never had an issue. then I had an 04 G35x I put 80K on and besides a faulty MAF that I was able to replace for $50, never had an issue with it either. I even sucked up about 2 cups of water, hydrolocked the motor, and was able to get it running again with no issues for another 15k before I sold it

Here's a crappy cell phone video of the water shooting out the plug holes as I cranked it over to get the water out the motor before throwing in new plugs lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=WcMePBd7yX8

S14_kouki504 · 02-26-2014, 03:07 PM

your going to have some sort of problem no matter what Z you go with. I owned a 2004 model before and until i wrecked it, i didn't have any problems with it. The key thing is to take very good care of it and not dog the crap out of it. I know people who go through cars like its nothing. I enjoyed mine so much that i am debating on getting rid of my 240sx in a year or so and picking up another Z.

JBPUSA · 05-12-2014, 04:02 PM

182k miles on my 350z and and ive only changed the spark plugs, oil and belts, no issues here, they are great motors, that why Nissan shoves that motor into almost every car

mikey6929 · 06-02-2014, 08:09 PM

I have a 04 350z...they are good cars, just make sure to check how the oil is the way I heard to check is turn ac on and smell for oil...they are known for burning oil...especially the rev up model 05 06.....they are good cars, I have no issues with mine at all in my 5 months of owning it they are great cars......

11-26-2013, 07:29 PM	#1
UnclePep Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Feeding Hills, MA Age: 30 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Z33 Reliability Whelp. I'm on the search for my next car. What that will be...I have no clue yet. My list of possible "nexts" is huge. But a Z33 is rising itself to the top lately. The styling, sound and performance has got me hooked! My question for you Z33 enthusiasts, is what are common issues with these things?(premature engine/transmission failure, or certain drivability issues) I understand no vehicle is perfect, but I'm just trying to do my research on these cars before I start shopping for one. Thanks in advance!

11-29-2013, 04:38 PM	#3
devilzdriver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii / the field.... Age: 34 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My brother inlaw is a Nissan mechanic and told me, the cooling systems and engine timing chains tend to be problems... I own an S30 and those are always a good choice in my book, then again i am bias. __________________ Grip Grip Grip!!!

02-13-2014, 06:50 AM	#5
smokescreen240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hampton VA Age: 33 Posts: 417 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Supposedly 06"s with the "rev-up" motors have oil burning issues, so i'd steer clear of high mileage ones. the 03-05 ones that run the cd001 trasmissions, have a 3rd gear grinding issue, which can be replaced with the cd009 trasmissions from the 06-08. everyone i know with a z33, wish that they would've gotten an 07-08 z, with the vq35hr motor. dual throttle bodies, higher reving tach, etc. plus you get the OEM led tails and projector headlights which are a BIG plus for the exterior look. and window motors go to shit in just about any 350z i've ever seen. To sum everything up, go 07-08, replace the window motors when they go out, and prepare your wallet for maintenance and modification costs, these are not cheap cars. i had to replace my power steering rack on my 08. 1500 for the part alone. luckily i was still under warranty. __________________ (*≧▽≦)

02-26-2014, 03:07 PM	#7
S14_kouki504 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Age: 44 Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	your going to have some sort of problem no matter what Z you go with. I owned a 2004 model before and until i wrecked it, i didn't have any problems with it. The key thing is to take very good care of it and not dog the crap out of it. I know people who go through cars like its nothing. I enjoyed mine so much that i am debating on getting rid of my 240sx in a year or so and picking up another Z. __________________

11-29-2013, 04:22 PM	#2
UnclePep Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Feeding Hills, MA Age: 30 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nobody?

02-20-2014, 06:33 PM	#6
MotoCARR Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lake County IL Age: 43 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I put 22k hard miles on my 05 350z and never had an issue. then I had an 04 G35x I put 80K on and besides a faulty MAF that I was able to replace for $50, never had an issue with it either. I even sucked up about 2 cups of water, hydrolocked the motor, and was able to get it running again with no issues for another 15k before I sold it Here's a crappy cell phone video of the water shooting out the plug holes as I cranked it over to get the water out the motor before throwing in new plugs lol. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=WcMePBd7yX8

05-12-2014, 04:02 PM	#8
JBPUSA Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Irwindale/The City Of Industry Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	182k miles on my 350z and and ive only changed the spark plugs, oil and belts, no issues here, they are great motors, that why Nissan shoves that motor into almost every car

06-02-2014, 08:09 PM	#9
mikey6929 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Inland Empire, California Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a 04 350z...they are good cars, just make sure to check how the oil is the way I heard to check is turn ac on and smell for oil...they are known for burning oil...especially the rev up model 05 06.....they are good cars, I have no issues with mine at all in my 5 months of owning it they are great cars......