Guys,
Expecting local dealers to fix a quality issue (especially if you didn't buy the car from that particular dealer) can be tough IF you haven't opened a case with Nissan.
Steps to getting quality issues resolved:
1) call 1-800-NISSAN-1, option 7 then option 3.
2) tell the customer service person you wish to "open a quality-issue case" on your Z.
3) Objectively (keep the emotion out) tell them your concerns and carefully detail what you've been through thus far to try and fix the issue. They will ask what you want from Nissan that would satisfy your situation - be realistic and specific.
4) GET YOUR CASE ID. Sometimes they'll state that you need to make an appointment first...be firm and get the case ID and set the appointment next.
5) Set the appointment with a dealer. They need to be made aware that there is a case open with Nissan. GIVE them the case number and get the appointment set.
6) A customer service person will set follow-up dates with you to check on progress. The dealer will detail everything they note on your car and send photos, etc. back to Nissan.
7) Work with them for remedy.
Also - on a side note, if you happen to be part of a local Nissan/Datsun Z car club (like those at zcca.org), join the club and get their members to contact the dealer on your behalf (peer pressure helps the dealer understand this needs solved).
This isn't that hard, I had to go through this exact process myself for a factory wheel-finish issue and Nissan's refinishing my wheels.
Good luck!
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1970 Datsun 240z (HLS #201) & '71 240z "Zuns Z"
1991 300zx TT 'ZINISTR' & '93 300zx Vert TT "MASTR"
1994 300zx Vert 'BREEZZY' & 1995 300zx Z32 Coupe
2009 NISMO Edition 370Z, Silver #196
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