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Skorch · 03-21-2009, 01:20 PM

So here's the scoop: Back at the end of February I was going around all the local dealerships and trying to secure the best deal I could on a Base 370Z 6-sp w/Sport Package in pearl white. One of the dealerships I went to, let's call him dealer Dealer A, said that they could get the Z with those specs for me in about 3 weeks. Note, there are no such Zs with those specs anywhere in the Southwest. The Z would be ordered at invoice. However, they were offering me a little less on my trade-in than I wanted. So I go to Dealer B, which offers to order that Z from the factory but tells me that the Z won't be here for 2-3 months and that Dealer A must have lied to me about being able to get it so soon. Dealer B also offered to order it at invoice, and offered a much more reasonable price on my trade-in, asking only $500 as a deposit. I went ahead and placed the order with Dealer B. Dealer B also told me that if a car with the exact specs I want comes in to a local dealer before my ordered car they may be able to get it for me sooner.

Fast forward to today - I get a call from Dealer A, saying that the exact car I wanted just come on the truck today and wanted me to come in to take a look at it. Apparently when I came in the sales manager placed an order for that Z on that same day even though I didn't actually order it or put a deposit down. I don't know how he was able to get it so soon and how Dealer B missed that car in their search.

Immediately I called Dealer B, saying that Dealer A just got my car. The sales guy I worked with is off today, but I spoke with him on his cell. I explained what happened and he said he'll get in touch with his manager and see what he can do.

My question is, is there a way for a dealership to "force" a dealer trade with another local dealership? I already placed my deposit at Dealer B, so buying the car at Dealer A is pretty much out of the question. I doubt Dealer A would willingly want to give up the car that I want, but I don't know what all is involved in the politics of dealer trades. Any light you guys can shed on this for me will be greatly appreciated. It may mean that I could get my car much sooner than having to wait another 2 months for it!

03-21-2009, 01:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skorch Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 469 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 540	I have a dilemma So here's the scoop: Back at the end of February I was going around all the local dealerships and trying to secure the best deal I could on a Base 370Z 6-sp w/Sport Package in pearl white. One of the dealerships I went to, let's call him dealer Dealer A, said that they could get the Z with those specs for me in about 3 weeks. Note, there are no such Zs with those specs anywhere in the Southwest. The Z would be ordered at invoice. However, they were offering me a little less on my trade-in than I wanted. So I go to Dealer B, which offers to order that Z from the factory but tells me that the Z won't be here for 2-3 months and that Dealer A must have lied to me about being able to get it so soon. Dealer B also offered to order it at invoice, and offered a much more reasonable price on my trade-in, asking only $500 as a deposit. I went ahead and placed the order with Dealer B. Dealer B also told me that if a car with the exact specs I want comes in to a local dealer before my ordered car they may be able to get it for me sooner. Fast forward to today - I get a call from Dealer A, saying that the exact car I wanted just come on the truck today and wanted me to come in to take a look at it. Apparently when I came in the sales manager placed an order for that Z on that same day even though I didn't actually order it or put a deposit down. I don't know how he was able to get it so soon and how Dealer B missed that car in their search. Immediately I called Dealer B, saying that Dealer A just got my car. The sales guy I worked with is off today, but I spoke with him on his cell. I explained what happened and he said he'll get in touch with his manager and see what he can do. My question is, is there a way for a dealership to "force" a dealer trade with another local dealership? I already placed my deposit at Dealer B, so buying the car at Dealer A is pretty much out of the question. I doubt Dealer A would willingly want to give up the car that I want, but I don't know what all is involved in the politics of dealer trades. Any light you guys can shed on this for me will be greatly appreciated. It may mean that I could get my car much sooner than having to wait another 2 months for it!