Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Does the extended warranty cover the roadster TOP.

dsabour · 02-26-2014, 12:58 PM

I have a 2010 370z convertible. 18 months ago, still under warranty, the hydrolics failed. My local dealer fixed the hydrolics free of charge under warranty. The car has not stopped squeecking/rattling ever since they fixed the top. But I put up with it.

6 months ago, I bought the super gold+ warranty when the car was still under 3 years/36k thinking I don't want any headaches with the soft top.

Last week, as I closed the soft top, a tiny piece of metal broke off from the roof frame. It looks like a hinge. I took it to the dealer thinking it is covered.
I honestly don't think they have a clue. After 3 days and me chasing them: they had the cheek to tell me: oh it is the frame that is broken!!!
The replacement frame is $12000 plus 8 hours of labor. Doing the maths, after tax, I am looking at $15000 on a car that is worth $25k.

I have never heard of metal fatigue in a car. The top may have been opened and closed 500 times in 4 years? Any ideas who I can complain to?
For the life of me I cannot believe you need to replace the whole top. But I guess it isn't worth the dealer's time.

I could dismantle the top myself and fix it myself if I can figure out the part.

02-26-2014, 12:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
dsabour Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: usa Posts: 1 Drives: 370z 2010-automatic Rep Power: 11	Any advise on a top for 370z I have a 2010 370z convertible. 18 months ago, still under warranty, the hydrolics failed. My local dealer fixed the hydrolics free of charge under warranty. The car has not stopped squeecking/rattling ever since they fixed the top. But I put up with it. 6 months ago, I bought the super gold+ warranty when the car was still under 3 years/36k thinking I don't want any headaches with the soft top. Last week, as I closed the soft top, a tiny piece of metal broke off from the roof frame. It looks like a hinge. I took it to the dealer thinking it is covered. I honestly don't think they have a clue. After 3 days and me chasing them: they had the cheek to tell me: oh it is the frame that is broken!!! The replacement frame is $12000 plus 8 hours of labor. Doing the maths, after tax, I am looking at $15000 on a car that is worth $25k. I have never heard of metal fatigue in a car. The top may have been opened and closed 500 times in 4 years? Any ideas who I can complain to? For the life of me I cannot believe you need to replace the whole top. But I guess it isn't worth the dealer's time. I could dismantle the top myself and fix it myself if I can figure out the part.