ibrakeformoose Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) I was recommended to buy this by my local Nissan dealer and funnily enough (not!), it turns out the problem was not related to the front subframe at all.. So, now surplus to requirements and taking up room.. bit dusty now.. Cost me about £900, does £250 sound enough of a bargain? Edited January 13, 2021 by ibrakeformoose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I'm intrigued now what was the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I’d send it back through their reception window if I were you 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack94 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Azurez33 said: I’d send it back through their reception window if I were you Agreed 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrakeformoose Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 They won't take it back, unfortunately.. After repeated days and days of diagnostic work they couldn't find the issue with the car (only 3,000 miles old, but been stood for a long time inside). They did managed to alter the geometry of the car and also leave subframe bolts at the rear of the car undone, so they nearly fell out.. I have some pics on my phone and I'll try and upload them. Success.. here's when I looked under the car after a 35 drive home from the dealer.. I stripped all the bushes, bolts and mounts out, greased them all and had it realigned (again) and now.. silence, no clicking or clonking at the front. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack94 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) Glad your issue is sorted, but bloody hell that's worrying how they left your subframe bolts. They sold you (very expensive) parts you didn't need and gave your car back to you in an unsafe condition... And people wonder why I'm so against main dealers. Edited November 9, 2020 by Jack94 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Surely somebody should be for the high jump at the main stealer for this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrakeformoose Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) Ah, usual story, they say they didn't touch the rear of the car and that the bolts had shaken loose on their own 'as it's been stood'.. In the eyes of the law, it can't be proved they cocked up (although the balance of probability is stacked against them), but it's not worth the aggrevation (to me). I have enough stress in my life! They fitted a new main battery under warranty (wow!) while it was in and didn't bolt that down properly or secure any of the trim panels under the bonnet correctly with their little plastic pins either, so it really points to people not giving a toss.. the workshop manager just keeps talking AT you , repeating himself time and again until you want to rearrange his features.. in the end I just politely exited stage left.. I had to kick off last time it was in (for the same thing) as the car came back with bootprints on the glove box lid and proper filth and oil all over the driver's door alcantara and seat, capets etc. Frankly shocking for them to do that, but looking at the state of their workshop, it's not hard to see why the muck transfers! Their excuse that time was Covid meant they couldn't clean the cars prior to handover!! They do have a good 'excuse book'! It won't be going back them EVER, that's for sure. Edited November 10, 2020 by ibrakeformoose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 4 hours ago, ibrakeformoose said: Their excuse that time was Covid meant they couldn't clean the cars prior to handover!! That part is true, many many dealerships including my own were told for a long time that we weren't allowed to wash, hoover or even prep the cars from service or sales. Trust me, it was as boring for us as it was for customers. Have you tried contacting customer services? A strongly worded letter or email goes right to the top, trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) Another classic example of how un knowledgeable the main dealers are on these cars. Do not give your car to a main dealer, its been said soooo many times before. I gave my 350z to a main dealer years ago and asked them to just put it on a ramp and refit a rear vacuum hose on my plenum, 10 min job. I called after 3 hours and they said they were working on it still. Tried to palm me off with a bill for £360 + vat. I stormed in there made a scene, gave them £30 and demanded my keys back. Suffice to say I got my car back and vowed NEVER to use a MD again. The lot you used should be shot. I would insist on my money back based on wrong diagnosis and bloody neglect for not refitting bolts. I would demand my money back or go to OFT. Edited November 10, 2020 by Payco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) Sorry to hear of this, just terrible service every which way. A car with full dealer service history is absolutely no guarantee its been serviced and maintained correctly. I work in the industry 'poacher turned gamekeeper' and know this first hand. If its not a job that's been dealt with poorly, its overcharging or charging for work not needed. They tend not value the individual customer as you are just one of many, whereas a smaller recommended independent word of mouth and good service is of greater importance as they aren't part of a large franchise. Edited November 10, 2020 by davey_83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 You lot must visit some poor main dealers, can safely say mine is nothing like these horror stories you hear. And properly proud of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I thought all main stealers are the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Don't worry, we think most customers are the same. Normally numpties (politely) when they turn up with there self diagnosed issues My favourite one is when people void warranties 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Olly350z said: Don't worry, we think most customers are the same. Normally numpties (politely) when they turn up with there self diagnosed issues My favourite one is when people void warranties I completely second this customers and their self diagnosing always a pain, main dealers all the kit and don’t know @*!# 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrakeformoose Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Anyway, so does someone want a lage new paperweight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrakeformoose Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 No-one?? I guess I'll think of an architectural thing I could do with it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Long shot, but send a message with this thread link to Zmanalex - he may be interested https://www.350z-uk.com/profile/9648-zmanalex/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrakeformoose Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Thanks, I'd be sure he's seen it.. garden sculpture it is!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy1980 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Sure you could fabricate that into a pretty good Z themed trailer, stick some Rays on it, some salvaged rear Q Panels 90% done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrakeformoose Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Chucked.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 30/07/2021 at 11:31, ibrakeformoose said: Chucked.. Wow, I'm surprised you couldn't weigh it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrakeformoose Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 I live in the middle of nowhere, so not worth the effort.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles1953 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Hi have you still got your subframe for sale, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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