Top is broken

nis350 · 09-14-2016, 12:59 AM

I'd really love to get a Z conv along with my coupe, but after reading all these issues with the top and the expensive repairs, it is simply not feasible economically. I normally keep my car for a long time and it appears it is just a matter of time the top will break.

OldGuyFla · 09-14-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

I'd really love to get a Z conv along with my coupe, but after reading all these issues with the top and the expensive repairs, it is simply not feasible economically. I normally keep my car for a long time and it appears it is just a matter of time the top will break.

I don't believe the problems with the tops is as bad with the newer models as it was back when the 370 had just come out. Mine is two years old now & it has worked flawless. But I too had been reading all the problems with the top before I bought mine & that is why I purchased the extended warranty that would cover the top. No problems for 7 yrs.

nis350 · 09-15-2016, 01:38 AM

were there any major changes or redesign to mitigate the problems with the earlier tops?

If so, when did that come out?

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Originally Posted by OldGuyFla

I don't believe the problems with the tops is as bad with the newer models as it was back when the 370 had just come out. Mine is two years old now & it has worked flawless. But I too had been reading all the problems with the top before I bought mine & that is why I purchased the extended warranty that would cover the top. No problems for 7 yrs.

OldGuyFla · 09-16-2016, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

were there any major changes or redesign to mitigate the problems with the earlier tops?

If so, when did that come out?

I really couldn't tell you that. I would think that Nissan would just be looking at what problems were coming in as repeat ones & make small changes when needed. I believe I read somewhere that the tops are manufactured by a third party. (does anyone know if this is true?) It seems that a lot of the problems were with wire bundle routing & not having enough play when they would bend. Something like that would be easy to remedy.

dsmarks2002 · 09-19-2016, 09:14 AM

I had heard the tops were being made, at least early on by Magna in Canada but can't confirm that.

pinky · 07-24-2021, 06:24 PM

Hi,
We are starting a class Action against Nissan.
Please join our page and post all the details.
The more the merryer.

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09-19-2016, 09:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
dsmarks2002 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 23 Drives: 370zr 7AT PlatGryMet Rep Power: 15	I had heard the tops were being made, at least early on by Magna in Canada but can't confirm that. OldGuyFla likes this.

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nis350 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: socal Posts: 1,105 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13435	I'd really love to get a Z conv along with my coupe, but after reading all these issues with the top and the expensive repairs, it is simply not feasible economically. I normally keep my car for a long time and it appears it is just a matter of time the top will break.

07-24-2021, 06:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
pinky Base Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 57 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 8	Hi, We are starting a class Action against Nissan. Please join our page and post all the details. The more the merryer. https://www.facebook.com/Nissan370ZTopClassAction