Buying a 370z in the states?

IDZRVIT · 04-19-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by doesntcount

So daytime running lights are cropping up as a very serious issue. Turns out the Nissan's built in the states do not have DRLs, nor do their service departments have access to DRL kits. Wiring the lights permanently on whenever the car is on will reportedly void the warranty. Has anybody had experience dealing with DRL issues? Anybody dealt with DRL issues with the 370z? Paskii, what is your plan for resolving this RIV requirement?

It won't void your entire warranty only the light related items that are affected by wiring in a DRL system or workaround.

doesntcount · 04-20-2010, 09:53 AM

Good news, I phoned the local Nissan dealer and there is a DRL kit that's about $200 + tax. Pretty reasonable.

Paskii · 04-20-2010, 12:38 PM

Hi everyone,

Sorry I was not able to post a reply sooner was busy with work. Anyhow I got my car and applied online for the RIV. Once I completed the online process RIV sent me a PDF of the items that I may need to change. As you probably all guessed the biggest one is DTR Day Time Running Lights. I have a friend who owns a shop near Thornhill who can order the kit and installed for $250 or so. I'm getting it done tomorrow.

I called Nissan Village and I asked them for a quote just to see how much they cost and they won't even do it. They won't give me a quote on the kit or even labor.

To answer the question was it worth it? For me yes, my total amount of hours spent on importing the car was about 18 hours. What did I do through those 18 hours, flew to inspect the car, make phone calls, and reply emails. How much did I save, I would say close to 6 to 7K depending when you were looking for a Z. I was searching since last year of November and the cheapest one I found was 42K used plus tax and it wasn't fully loaded. I have a fully loaded Z for 39K out the door with 4000 miles. Warranty intact. I tried haggling dealerships and you know what they know the Z is a hot car, its rare, and people who want it will deck out the money for it so good luck trying to low ball them.

IDZRVIT · 04-20-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Paskii

Hi everyone,

Sorry I was not able to post a reply sooner was busy with work. Anyhow I got my car and applied online for the RIV. Once I completed the online process RIV sent me a PDF of the items that I may need to change. As you probably all guessed the biggest one is DTR Day Time Running Lights. I have a friend who owns a shop near Thornhill who can order the kit and installed for $250 or so. I'm getting it done tomorrow.

I called Nissan Village and I asked them for a quote just to see how much they cost and they won't even do it. They won't give me a quote on the kit or even labor.

To answer the question was it worth it? For me yes, my total amount of hours spent on importing the car was about 18 hours. What did I do through those 18 hours, flew to inspect the car, make phone calls, and reply emails. How much did I save, I would say close to 6 to 7K depending when you were looking for a Z. I was searching since last year of November and the cheapest one I found was 42K used plus tax and it wasn't fully loaded. I have a fully loaded Z for 39K out the door with 4000 miles. Warranty intact. I tried haggling dealerships and you know what they know the Z is a hot car, its rare, and people who want it will deck out the money for it so good luck trying to low ball them.

It sounds like it all worked out OK for you. Congrats on the purchase.

Paskii · 04-21-2010, 06:50 AM

Thanks! Yes things turned out quite well!

Paskii · 04-21-2010, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Paskii

It sounds like it all worked out OK for you. Congrats on the purchase.

Thanks! Yes things turned out quite well!

FricFrac · 04-21-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Paskii

Hi everyone,

Sorry I was not able to post a reply sooner was busy with work. Anyhow I got my car and applied online for the RIV. Once I completed the online process RIV sent me a PDF of the items that I may need to change. As you probably all guessed the biggest one is DTR Day Time Running Lights. I have a friend who owns a shop near Thornhill who can order the kit and installed for $250 or so. I'm getting it done tomorrow.

I called Nissan Village and I asked them for a quote just to see how much they cost and they won't even do it. They won't give me a quote on the kit or even labor.

To answer the question was it worth it? For me yes, my total amount of hours spent on importing the car was about 18 hours. What did I do through those 18 hours, flew to inspect the car, make phone calls, and reply emails. How much did I save, I would say close to 6 to 7K depending when you were looking for a Z. I was searching since last year of November and the cheapest one I found was 42K used plus tax and it wasn't fully loaded. I have a fully loaded Z for 39K out the door with 4000 miles. Warranty intact. I tried haggling dealerships and you know what they know the Z is a hot car, its rare, and people who want it will deck out the money for it so good luck trying to low ball them.

There is a loaded '09 370Z on the lot here for $39,990 sticker with 7,000 KM (4400 miles) plus it's Canadian with the fog light integrated, Daytime lights, etc. Anyone on the West Coast looking that's a good option rather than getting it from the US for about the same cost and less hassel....

Congrats on your car BTW.

emerika · 04-22-2010, 05:58 PM

you can find a base model for around 25k. In Canada you cant' find this car for less than 40k. The price difference is substantial.

doesntcount · 04-23-2010, 08:45 AM

Ya, the one I'm getting is loaded as well (Sport Package, Nav, M6) and is 33,500 usd. I can't find anything anywhere near that price in Canada.

FricFrac · 04-23-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by doesntcount

Ya, the one I'm getting is loaded as well (Sport Package, Nav, M6) and is 33,500 usd. I can't find anything anywhere near that price in Canada.

33,500 USD is actually 36,670 CND when you add the 2.5% on the exchange rate (banks) and 6.2% for Japanese vehicles plus $100 for A/C. That's not including flying down to inspect the vehicle, having someone import it for you, etc, etc. So before you've gone through any of the hassels and other expenses there is only $3000 difference between the two vehicles ($37K for yours and $40K sticker on the lot here). I'm sure you can get at least $1K off sticker and when you start adding up the other stuff like getting Daytime running lights, rear fog light and all the other items and there isn't much difference....

Paskii · 04-24-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

There is a loaded '09 370Z on the lot here for $39,990 sticker with 7,000 KM (4400 miles) plus it's Canadian with the fog light integrated, Daytime lights, etc. Anyone on the West Coast looking that's a good option rather than getting it from the US for about the same cost and less hassel....

Congrats on your car BTW.

Thanks! I'm quite pleased with the car and must say the 370z lives up to my expectation.

Man I wish I saw that price listing, for $39,990.00 its not to bad. I mean after tax it's going to still be around $44K plus import cost from BC. Right now my total is under 39K for everything. So lets just say I save 5K that's a lot of money (for me at least), that's extra money that could be used for an exhaust system, air intake, tint, and some Zaino polish. When I made my purchase it was 30K OTD and the exchange rate was 1.01. Last week it was 0.98 at one point so if you wait for the right time I'm sure you can buy USD at a good price.

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04-20-2010, 09:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
doesntcount Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Waterloo Posts: 34 Drives: 09 370Z Bk M6 SP Nav Rep Power: 16	Good news, I phoned the local Nissan dealer and there is a DRL kit that's about $200 + tax. Pretty reasonable.

04-20-2010, 12:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
Paskii Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, CAN Posts: 198 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z A7 Rep Power: 15	Hi everyone, Sorry I was not able to post a reply sooner was busy with work. Anyhow I got my car and applied online for the RIV. Once I completed the online process RIV sent me a PDF of the items that I may need to change. As you probably all guessed the biggest one is DTR Day Time Running Lights. I have a friend who owns a shop near Thornhill who can order the kit and installed for $250 or so. I'm getting it done tomorrow. I called Nissan Village and I asked them for a quote just to see how much they cost and they won't even do it. They won't give me a quote on the kit or even labor. To answer the question was it worth it? For me yes, my total amount of hours spent on importing the car was about 18 hours. What did I do through those 18 hours, flew to inspect the car, make phone calls, and reply emails. How much did I save, I would say close to 6 to 7K depending when you were looking for a Z. I was searching since last year of November and the cheapest one I found was 42K used plus tax and it wasn't fully loaded. I have a fully loaded Z for 39K out the door with 4000 miles. Warranty intact. I tried haggling dealerships and you know what they know the Z is a hot car, its rare, and people who want it will deck out the money for it so good luck trying to low ball them.

04-21-2010, 06:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
Paskii Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, CAN Posts: 198 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z A7 Rep Power: 15	Thanks! Yes things turned out quite well!

04-22-2010, 05:58 PM	#23 (permalink)
emerika Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 10 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 15	you can find a base model for around 25k. In Canada you cant' find this car for less than 40k. The price difference is substantial.

04-23-2010, 08:45 AM	#24 (permalink)
doesntcount Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Waterloo Posts: 34 Drives: 09 370Z Bk M6 SP Nav Rep Power: 16	Ya, the one I'm getting is loaded as well (Sport Package, Nav, M6) and is 33,500 usd. I can't find anything anywhere near that price in Canada.