I purchased my AE **** aug 12, 2004. It's currently worn quite abit, and I'm not pleased with this products longevity even considering it's a wear item. I guess my question is, Am I being unreasonable? It has been a year and a half...

 

I dont think so. My OEM has light wear after over 120K.....

 

its not unreasable to be upset, but your not gonna get ur money back or anything

 

Right. My invoice only shows that there is a 14 day return policy on unused items. Am I the only person to have mine wear out on them? The **** is gorgous but there's no way I'm gonna spend $52+shipping for another one!

 

Yeah, mine too. I bought mine from CE and it appeared to have an aluminum finish on the top, which in about a years time, it wore off to a shiny finish underneath. I just continued to peel the coating away and it looks good. The leather isn't worn or anything. I'm not buying another one either, until it literally falls off! You've got to think though, driving a 5 speed, your hand is constantly on that ****, constantly shifting, especially in city traffic.

 

so you have the AE knock off? my true AE is still in great condition and it came with the car. i have had it since feb. 2004 and over 20k miles.

 

As far as a knock off, I'm not sure. I don't think I could tell a difference, but my invoice claims it's the anniversary edition but perhaps that isn't a true AE ****. I guess the dealership would be the place to get one huh?

 

it seems that way. but i dont want to know how much they want. i think someone is selling their ae knock off **** in the same condition. im sure we will hear more about this cheap POS from others who have boughten it.

 

I tried to find one on nissanpart4u.com but I didn't see it... I suppose I'll just replace it with a weighted **** somewhere down the line, it might make my CE STS easier to deal with!

 

I am going to go with yes, I'm sure there are AE's with over 100K with less or similar wear.

 

If you bought your AE ***** from any other place other than the dealer, then the durability is not gonna be there. It seems like those are knock-off versions or something.

 

it has been well know that these ***** loose their "paint" ater a short time. I love the look, but this is the only thnk that has kept me form buyng one.

 

Can anyone tell me if the automatic shifter they have is any good?