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Originally Posted by Lady Z
Have you tried going to NissanUSA.com? You can build your own car...choose exactly the options you want! Then when you are done "check inventory" I did for a 100 mile radius. I found the exact car I wanted. Would you believe it was at a dealership in the town I live in. It gives you the vin#. So when I went to the dealership I already knew they had what I wanted.
You will never feel good about your purchase if you settle for something you did'nt really want. The way you were treated....I cannot think of one excuse for it!!! When you find your car asks on the fourm what others think of the dealership. Good luck! Remember to post pics.
P.S. I would highly recomend a clear bra on your new Z. It was recommended to me and I am so glad I did.
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Yes. Unfortunately, I have found that NissanUSA.com's website does not accurately reflect what the dealer has on hand. I have called and even visited a few and found that what they have listed online has been sold.
The whole experience has depressed me a good deal. I'm still mad about it today, 24 hours later, to the point that I might just wait until the 2010's or just go to a dealer people have recommended in my area and order exactly what I want. Who cares if I have to wait. The only problem is I think I might have a buyer for my old car already, but such is life.
I'll have to look into the clear bra. Is that like stoneguard?
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang
Sometimes cars have higher than normal mileage not only because of test drives but because they may be moved to different dealerships. Most dealers take good care of them but if the car is beat up with so few miles, don't budge. But if you find a clean car with some miles on it, just keep in mind that you can negotiate those miles out of the price. And, the 36k mile warranty starts at the odometer reading when you buy the car.
My old Mustang GT had 75 miles when I picked it up... the dealership we bought from did not have the car I wanted in stock so they traded with another dealership and the car was driven to the dealership that day.
So a few miles aren't always that much of an issue... just make sure you thoroughly look over the car to make sure the rims are not damaged and there are no scratches. A reputable dealership is going to take good care of their cars.
Also, if a dealership has multiple locations they tend to move cars around a bit. Say they have a Yellow Z sitting at location A for a month... they might move it to location B to see if it will generate more buzz.
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Well, under this circumstance, I know the car has been sitting at that dealer for awhile, like since May. It's likely been test driven a lot. That's just it, the car was filthy - it's like they didn't care and they have a car wash on site! You know you have an interested buyer coming in to see it, why wouldn't you at least give it a quick wash to remove the birdpoop and dust?
Also, I don't like being lied to (i.e. sales manager's whereabouts), and told that the sales manager does not deal with customers directly?!? What is this, the Wizard of Oz?
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Originally Posted by fly yellow
Was this Norriss Nissan in Ellicott City? It sounds like them.
One thing to keep in mind is the fact that these cars are getting scarce. I'm sure the dealership would have washed the car before you took it. The mileage wasn't all that excessive. If the rim and tire were noticeably damaged then you could have demanded they fix it before you took delivery. Unfortunately people test drive these things. There are many posts on this forum of people test driving cars when they are nowhere near close to buying. Personally, I don't enjoy hanging around in car dealerships and playing the whole game just to say I drove a hot new car. I'll test drive when I know I am ready to buy.
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No, it was not Norris Nissan in EC. I did have an interesting experience with them years ago. I had just graduated college and was looking at the '99 Maximas, thinking I could get a good deal on the end of the model year. I guess b/c it was a Saturday and I showed up in a t-shirt and shorts, they tried to talk me into an Altima, like b/c I was so young I couldn't afford a Maxima.
Anyway, I don't really want a car that has been joyrided and damaged. Sure, it might be 100% fixed by replacing the tire and rim, but I will always know that it was not the original. Also, what happens in 20,000 miles when the fromt tire is wearing prematurely and I find out I have a bent tie rod that was never fixed? I'm just saying. I'm with you, I only Test Drive when I am serious to buy, they make it kind of a hassle on purpose, otherwise everyone would show up for free rides all the time.