douglasr Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Last Monday I took delivery of a 22 month old 350Z with 14200 on the clock. It was purchased from a Nissan garage in Stirling but not on the approved used scheme (Arnold Clark does not appear to be part of that scheme) They replaced the rear tyres before the car went on sale and I misread Roadstone as Bridgestone (stupid I know but it was a dark Scottish afternoon when I saw the car). I've never heard of them and a search reveals that they make 4x4 and budget high performance tyres. They grip seems ok on the greasy roads we have at the moment, but then again I'm taking it easy. I would obviously prefer a premium brand as this aint no Micra - I wonder if Nissan UK have recommendations (certainly on my previous S2000, Honda recommend only one). Anyone know? I mentioned the stone chips on the front bumper and they have tried to touch them up, but I could have done a better job myself. I knew the 350 was famous for them - the bumper has quite a few, but there are a four on the bonnet that only became really obvious when the sun came out today. Buyer beware and all that, but I would like them to get their chipsaway guy to sort them. One of the rear light lenses has become fogged - not through codensation, but through lamination of the plastic by the looks of. This should be replaced in my opinion. Other that the above, the car is fantastic. Just the usual Nissan dealer performance probably? What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 many, many discussions about tyre brands, suggest a search with keywords toyo, falken , bridgestone. For all the other gripes, I'd go back and ask the dealer to sort them, as you just got the car from them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 The tyres they have fitted are probably a lot better than the Bridgestone originals, just ask them to replace fronts to make the set... Stone chips are a way of life, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Both the stone chips and the tyres I don't think there is much you can do - if you were not happy with the touch ups you should have recorded it on delivery or refused delivery. The lense failing sounds like a standard warranty claim due to a faulty product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Wilson Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Can't recommend Paintshield highly enough if you want to fend off further stone chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 check the speed rating in your rear tyres to make sure they are up to the job. They want to be a W rating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathys Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Try to get the '06 LED lights for the rear for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasr Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Try to get the '06 LED lights for the rear for free! I wish - its the lower lights mounted in the bumper. I dont tink they changed. They are attending to this, my non-working parking sensors and giving me a new set of wipers (I complained that they were worn out). The salesman will talk to the sales manager about the stone chips and the tyres . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get12 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I would have a good check around the bodywork near the rear lense for repaired accident damage as I had the same problem after I had a respray - the garage had covered the rear lense with paint lacquer overspray - bastards. It might buff-up nicely but i doubt it as it is corrosive to plastic -'av a word with 'em!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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