When I picked up my RX-8 from the dealership in 2007, it was filthy. I should have refused the vehicle but I took it to a car wash. I discovered it was so covered with trail dust that the car actually had 2 tones of black.
Agincourt Mazda said they would detail the car for me and fix the problem...I went back the next day and the car was dirtier than when I first picked it up...went back the next day again only to discover that their "detail expert" had buffed the car with a drill buffer as hard as he could and that he did his best.
THEY GROUND ALL THE SEDIMENT INTO THE FINISH! They had never heard of claying a vehicle. Lesson learned. I'll be far more discriminating when I pick up the 370Z and they will be claying the vehicle before I accept it for delivery.
I stll have the RX-8 and will be keeping it but it will be needing a new paint job before its time.

Remember to wax after clay.

Dealer prep is awful. I never let dealers touch my cars. I don't even let them wash them. If you let a dealer wash your soft clear coated Z, you will have marring in your paint. A mitt or heaven forbid a brush that has been used on countless vehicles, is not a smart move. The kids they have washing, and detailing for that matter, have no clue as to what a proper job is. Even if they did they are not allotted enough time to do it in. If you care about your paint don't let them touch it. The VW dealer where we take the Jetta now has signs that say do not wash. Previously I made my own ;).

4 months would take me to the end of aug. after the 1500 km break-in, it will be at least the end of sept before i can "really" drive the car... that leaves about a month and a half of driving time before i have to park it for the winter...

i'd rather wait for the 2010, or start looking for a cayman s

Well, if you can wait for 2010 model then it's a good time to start the order.

Cayman S is a nice choice, but it's out of my price range.

Yeah, I'm still in university and if I get the car by end of aug / early sept, there will be very little time to actually enjoy it. I'm keeping the 3 month limit because I stand by the rule that this car is "new" for the year and 3 months from sign date is more than enough time.

Also, I too went to Maple Nissan and truthfully, I didn't get the best deal. I acutualy wasn't looking for one! I signed comfortably close to MSRP for the following reasons:

-brand new model car for the year
-I work very hard at my job but the recession hasn't hurt me the way it's hurt a lot of car dealers.
-3 month MAX wait time for this car to still be new for the model year seem reasonable (I've seen enough 2010 model cars out now that I consider 2009 "not new" anymore)

If my contract voids (end of july) I will present my new offer to Maple which is Canadian BASE + NAV - out the door @ 48590 ($43000 before taxes).

If I were to not include tax, this figure would be a $1707 discount including their "standard" $399 security etch.

Does anyone have any advice or opinions?

Yea tell them to stick their engraver up.... never mind... that's rediculous. I got mine for free without even asking for it - otherwise I'd say forget it.

Yeah, I actually sat down a second time a few days after the sign asking about the standard etch and was told there was no way for them to "eat" the $399. When the dealer saw how I reacted he offered me a few free oil changes (which a nodded to).

If my car does get here before months end, no regrets. I've played almost every current racing game building my perfect 350, I can't wait to 'do it for realz'.

I would wait to see the price of the 2010 370z roadster. This way, you "might" get an idea of the 2010 370z.

If you didn't get a good deal on the 2009 370z and the summer time is ending soon, 2010 model might not be a bad idea, but nobody knows for sure of the price for the 2010 models. Could be more (I believe), could be less (highly highly doubt), could be the same (you never know).

Your "3 month limit" might be optimistic for this particular car. I think most, if not all, are waiting considerably more than 3 months for factory orders. Good luck.

Agreed! How long did you have to wait 6MT?

83 days and still waiting. The only dealer update from Nissan was "built, in port" in early June. Since then, nothing.

So you ordered yours around mid April. Mine was around 1 months b4 you.

Probably give it another 2-3 weeks and your car should be in your hands.

Enjoy

YamahaR6, You mentioned that your Nissan dealer was able to give you the status or your car. I just got off the phone with my dealer and they have no idea what the status of my order is. They say they have no way of finding out either. They also don't know if i will get an 09 or 2010 car. I think it is pretty obvious that it will be a 2010. :mad: