That vehicle evidently hasn't found a sweet spot in the market; I'd attribute the mixed reviews partly to the market reaction.

But mechanically, it's really the same as other Muranos with the exception of the top.

 

Thank you for your reply. With that said, are there any common issues with the Murano I should be aware of then...?

The criticism of the Crosscabriolet is that the single door is too long which makes it hard to open.

The view over the back is severely restricted and the back-up camera is a life saver.

The lack of a solid roof makes the drive "wormy."

Any thoughts on these issues...?

 

Never drove one, but most of those are in the eye of the beholder.

Since I always have an opinion (and it's worth only as much as it's costing you), here it is:

Door too long? Ever driven a 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix 2-door? I sneer at your new model puny doors....

View over the back? Check it out, but take it with a grain of salt. Most drivers don't know how to look down the road in front of them, much less use their rear view mirrors or even adjust the external ones correctly. (Delivery vans don't even have a center rear view mirror.) My daughter drove a 1991 Chevy Camaro convertible with astoundingly limited rear vision for 7 years and never had a problem, because she KNEW the rear vision stunk and drove accordingly. Merging onto a freeway in that car was a challenge.

"Wormy" drive? HAHAHAHAHAHA!! There's no mechanical difference, so someone's imagination was working overtime on that one. That's simply laughable. Every car that's chopped for a convertible top has extra chassis reinforcement added. A Murano isn't a Mustang GT, and it's not made for hard cornering at Laguna Seca. It's a boulevard cruiser, and that's no factor at all.

When it's your car, drive it and check it out, recognize its shortcomings (they all have them) and buy it because you know what you're getting.

 

Well to be fair, the Motor Week review of the Crosscabriolet was pretty decent....

However, these reviews are much more harsh. Although once again, to be fair, they seem to be trying to hard to be funny and sarcastic than seriously reviewing the vehicle....

 

I thought there was an issue with the tops and then you're out some astronomical amount of cash to fix them.

OP, convertibles are a lot like boats. You dig a hole and throw money in it. Just do you due diligence by reading lots of reviews on KBB, Edmunds, etc. Look for horror stories on the top.

I'd even look around at Nissan OEM parts sites and see how much a new top is.

 

It's true that convertible tops are silly expensive. The one for my daughter's 1991 Camaro was $1200 a few years ago. It's a plus when they have a glass back window, or at least a rear window that can be replaced without doing the whole top.

We live in hail country out here on the edge of the plains, and that's bad news for convertible rear windows.

OTOH, that's also what car insurance is for.

 

That's nothing. My Mustang pinched a hole in its top somehow and the top was $3900 without labor. And I've heard $3900 is nothing compared to the Murano.

 

I absolutely love mine and all of the issues you posted were answered really good by pilgrim, only way to find out if you like it is to see of the dealer will let you take it for a few hours versus a quick test drive.
As far as the top from all I have read is that Nissan will not sell individual parts for the top they sell the complete unit which is extremely expensive but folks have been resourceful and gone out and found other sources and solutions for issues they have had. I just purchased an extended warranty coverage contract that will cover the convertible top if ever needed in the next 5 years.
The X-cab is a lot heavier than a standard Murano due to all the extra chassis bracing which if you look underneath you will not miss all of the extra bracing underneath.


I disagree with Robataz about lumping boats and convertibles in the same category as I am an avid boater and the convertible is just another vehicle in the garage, just takes a bit different approach to cleaning it versus a hard top, no trips through car washes mine only gets hand washed.

 

Thank you W&F, I appreciate your response.

Okay, here's another question, my first choice in colors would be the red with a tan or cashmere interior but I've only found three red Crosscabriolet's and all three have the black interior.

Didn't anybody order it with the lighter color leather or are they all just holding on to them....?

 

Not too many of them were ordered at all, so your selection may be limited. Ask the dealer to do a dealer trade for one that has what you want, if he can find one.

All dealers of X Brand can search inventory nationally and look for new X Brand vehicles that match what you're looking for. If they find one, they can usually trade cars with that dealer to get you what you want. Someone drives their car over and the other car back. I've done that for vehicles within 1000 miles when I sold cars for two years.

But if it's not out there, no joy.

 

Well I've found a couple of the Super Black with light interiors and that's my second choice so if a red ones there so be it. If not....

 

My favorite is the white with tan interior and tan top mine is the most common granite grey with black top and interior but it only had 12K miles and a year of full factory warranty left on it when I bought it 2 years ago and I got it for considerably less than book value.

 

I'm currently driving a Honda Crosstour white with black leather interior and I don't really want to drive another white car for 4+ more years or look at black leather again for the same time period.

But yeah, I like the white/tan too. That's choice #3 .

 

Aaaargh.

Well, that reminds me of the BMW forums I frequent. Every now and then someone comes in, dismayed about the cost of repairs (usually someone having all their work done at a dealer, the most expensive option.) The most common response is to drive a Honda if you want to avoid repairs.

If you're going to drive Brand X, Y or Z, it's a good idea to check costs before you buy one...so the cost of a new top is indeed relevant.

It sounds like the replacement cost for convertible top has really gone up in the last 10 years. If the Murano top is really THAT expensive, it reinforces the wisdom of carrying appropriate insurance. I'll bet it's in the same ballpark as tops for cars like BMW, Audi and Volvo.

Why not call a dealer parts place and a convertible top place and ask them what it costs?

 

I would add that there has to be wrecked Crosscabriolet's out there and if all you need is a part your mechanic ought to be able to check the internet and see if a used part is available. Even if the wrecking yard made you purchase the entire soft top it would almost certainly be less expensive than a new one. And at that point, you could either keep for future spare parts needs or re-sell it yourself to recoup your investment.

 

Okay, silly question. I can see from close-up photos of the steering wheel it has volume controls for the radio but does it also have channel up and down as well?

 

lol

 

New owner

I shopped for the Crosscabriolet for almost 2 years. I'd talk myself into it and then read a bad review and start shopping BMW's. Finally just decided to say screw the reviews, I like it. I bought my, black with tan, Crosscabriolet about a month ago. I absolutely LOVE everything about it. I'm so glad I went ahead and bought it. Like others mentioned, I bought an extensive, extended warranty, for piece of mind. I've enjoyed everything about it. I will tell you, from my 2 years of searching, I never saw a red with tan (I would have been interested too). I'm not saying it was never made, it's just rare if it was. Gray/ silver with black is common. Florida seems to have the best prices on them... Good Luck!

 

I shopped for the Crosscabriolet for almost 2 years. I'd talk myself into it and then read a bad review and start shopping BMW's. Finally just decided to say screw the reviews, I like it. I bought my, black with tan, Crosscabriolet about a month ago. I absolutely LOVE everything about it. I'm so glad I went ahead and bought it. Like others mentioned, I bought an extensive, extended warranty, for piece of mind. I've enjoyed everything about it. I will tell you, from my 2 years of searching, I never saw a red with tan (I would have been interested too). I'm not saying it was never made, it's just rare if it was. Gray/ silver with black is common. Florida seems to have the best prices on them... Good Luck!

Thank you for your response. Yes, I've almost given up on finding a Red/Tan combo and will probably settle for my second choice which is Black/Tan/Cashmere.

 

love it

I purchased 2011 CC about 18 months ago, I absolutely love it. I would highly recommend buying extended warranty. My husband wanted the warranty for the transmission, we have not had any issues there, but a couple of months ago my top was acting funny, took it to the dealer. Was shocked when told the whole mechanics including the cloth had to be replaced. Final total was close to $18,000. the warranty company covered it with $100.00 deductible. The car drives great, and very comfortable.

 

I purchased 2011 CC about 18 months ago, I absolutely love it. I would highly recommend buying extended warranty. My husband wanted the warranty for the transmission, we have not had any issues there, but a couple of months ago my top was acting funny, took it to the dealer. Was shocked when told the whole mechanics including the cloth had to be replaced. Final total was close to $18,000. the warranty company covered it with $100.00 deductible. The car drives great, and very comfortable.

Thank you. Did you get the warranty from the dealership you bought the car from or an outside source...?

 

Yes, purchased the car through Carmax and the extended warranty they sell. $50.00 deductible if I take the car to Carmax, $100.00 if I go to Nissan or other authorized shop.

The policy was a little cheaper through carmax at time of purchase vs ones I looked at online. So for $100.00 not only did I get a new mechanics of the top but new canvas too. The warranty will not cover the canvas for normal wear and tear. I plan on having my car a very long time. I have the 2011 Sea Foam. I was at Nissan today buying a new Murano with my sister and everyone was so intrigued with mine, most salesman have never seen one.

 

Yes, but what worries me is if I purchase a Cabriolet from say....a Chevy Dealer in Florida they're not going to offer me an extended warranty. I don't know if I can go to Nissan and purchase one through them or go through one of these independent third party warranties.

But yes, I plan on purchasing one regardless.

 

Okay gang, I'm seriously thinking of pulling the trigger on this one....

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/ctd/5848124990.html

I know I've talked about getting one with the lighter interiors but that red really catches my eye. Opinions...?

Too high?
Too many miles?
Too worn?

Anyone dealt with Vroom before or know someone who has...?

Any thoughts positive or negative would be appreciated.

Does the Nissan 3.5 V6 have a timing belt or a timing chain? The Honda Crosstour 3.5 I currently have has a timing belt which I had changed at 105K. It would be nice NOT to have to go through that expense again real soon.

 

This is my murano, I think 2011 was the only year for this color, they call green, I call Seafoam with cashmere interior. I hope this car is still running and mine when I die.

 

Okay, so I'm in the middle of negotiating a deal for a 2011 with 24K miles under 20 grand. Black/tan. It's at a Infinity dealer in Utah who will not offer any warranty on a Nissan, not even a 3rd party warranty. I've seen the Carfax and the car is fine, no accidents and it's NOT a salvage.

My local Nissan dealer here in Santa Clarita CA. says if the car checks out they can sell me a 48/48 bumper to bumper that will definitely cover the convertible top for around $2,400.

Does that sound high to anyone and if so, is there a warranty company you can recommend instead....?

Thanks again.

 

Deal is done....

Cars for Sale: Used 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet in , Salt Lake City UT: 84107 Details - Convertible - Autotrader

I got it for $19.500 with only 24K on it!

 

Awesome deal for sure. Get some pics posted for us. the link to it has already been wiped like Clintons hard drives.
I picked mine up a bit over 2 years ago with 14K miles on it for $26K even and it had a years worth of factory warranty on it yet. Mine is a 2011 but it sat on a dealer lot for a year and a half, in service date wasn't until September of 2012.

 

So I picked up my Crosscabriolet the other day and discovered it has this small defect in the passenger side mirror....









The cover seems to be a separate part and the mirror that fits inside another. So what exactly, is this bezel part called and does anybody have a recommendation and where to find the best deal in getting a new one...?

Thanks again!

 

Too bad it wasn't the back cover which is sold separately. Your damage is on what is considered the whole mirror assembly and it ain't cheap! Courtesy Nissan Parts has them for $445. Then there's the labor for installing which involves removing the inner door panel. I know first-hand, as I damaged mine a few years ago while backing into my garage. :crying:

Hope this helps and take care!

Jim

 

Is this mirror the same as a regular Murano? If so, perhaps there's a used one available or an aftermarket version. Otherwise, I've seen strips for sale that cover up that area of the side mirrors, that might be my only alternative...

 

Yup, same as regular Murano, just make sure it's one with the heated mirror. Lots of aftermarket (ebay) stuff out there in the $80=$150 range.

2013 Murano side mirror heated | eBay

Take care!

Jim

 

Thanks Jim!

All the items I can see via that link specifically say they are for the 4-door model only. The Crosscabriolet is so rare they may not even realize it fits that model as well. I have emailed one of the sellers to see.

Do you know differently...?

 

I stand to be corrected. The part numbers are different.

CrossC - #963011GR0A , List $658

Regular - #963011AA0C , List $357

Makes me wonder if the physical hosing is different or not. If not, you could just switch the guts with a used mirror assy.

Take care!

Jim