bpeckham
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The Z: She's got issues. Is the Z still worth it?
Issues I've heard about and/or had.
I suspect my car had the 6MT issue and that it was remedied in Japan. I haven't had any issues with the 6MT.
My car must be susceptible to the headlight paint flake issue because it has the small spongy bumpers installed. This seems to be working okay so far.
My car has the Katana alignment issue, and I'll ask about this next time the car is in the shop. This seems cosmetic, but it just looks bad and makes the car seem low quality.
While I was shopping for a car, I considered the Supra, the M2/M240i, the M4/M440i, the F-Type, the Porsche 718, and the Tesla Model 3. I really wanted a manual, and liked the styling of the Z, so I ended up here. I knew about some of these issues before I bought, and other issues came to light after ownership.
I'm not going to argue that it's acceptable for the Z to have these issues. It's not. As expensive as this car is, it should be more well-designed and assembled.
I hesitated to write this thread, worrying that it would come off as either a "Z-bashing thread" or a "clueless fanboy" thread. I put this out there to inform. Draw your own conclusion.
My conclusion: In spite of these issues, I still love this car. It looks great, and it's a joy to drive. I'm hoping to keep and enjoy this car for years to come (assuming I can stop running over helmets).
Issues I've heard about and/or had.
| Date | Issue | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-29 | Automatic transmission Z is part of Nissan recall & stop sale campaign | Resolved |
| 2022-10-05 | Stop Sale on Manual transmission 2023 Z | Resolved |
| 2023-01-28 | Stop Sale on the Z -- for Paint and Headlamps (as of Jan 18) | Resolved with "headlight shock" (spongy tape). |
| 2023-05-10 | Reverse camera screen turning black | Unknown |
| 2023-05-16 | Dec '22 Proto hood paint damage | Unknown |
| 2023-05-21 | Inconsistent Katana Alignment | Unknown |
I suspect my car had the 6MT issue and that it was remedied in Japan. I haven't had any issues with the 6MT.
My car must be susceptible to the headlight paint flake issue because it has the small spongy bumpers installed. This seems to be working okay so far.
My car has the Katana alignment issue, and I'll ask about this next time the car is in the shop. This seems cosmetic, but it just looks bad and makes the car seem low quality.
While I was shopping for a car, I considered the Supra, the M2/M240i, the M4/M440i, the F-Type, the Porsche 718, and the Tesla Model 3. I really wanted a manual, and liked the styling of the Z, so I ended up here. I knew about some of these issues before I bought, and other issues came to light after ownership.
I'm not going to argue that it's acceptable for the Z to have these issues. It's not. As expensive as this car is, it should be more well-designed and assembled.
I hesitated to write this thread, worrying that it would come off as either a "Z-bashing thread" or a "clueless fanboy" thread. I put this out there to inform. Draw your own conclusion.
My conclusion: In spite of these issues, I still love this car. It looks great, and it's a joy to drive. I'm hoping to keep and enjoy this car for years to come (assuming I can stop running over helmets).
And where are all the true red Z’s? I’d have better luck finding a unicorn. 
