My New 370

SRed370Z · 02-23-2013, 07:17 AM

Hello Forum,

Here are some pics of my Z I bought a couple of weeks ago. It's an 2012 I bought new...it was the last 12 on the lot.

Best car deal I have ever negotiated, I got it for about 4,000 under invoice.

It had been on the lot for a few months so there were a few minor scratches and other test drive abuse (sratched inner door panels from shoes and a slightly rashed chin spoiler). While washing it I noticed what looks like lifting damage to the side skirts...but the car has never been lifted. Dealer says perhaps damaged by the transporter? Not sure what will happen yet with that. I'll post some pics of the damage later.

Love the car!

image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr

Thanks for looking
Ryan

2010ZilverZ · 02-23-2013, 09:19 AM

Wel-come to the club ...

Ziggyman · 02-23-2013, 09:36 AM

Love the color! Enjoy!

/Angelo350Z/ · 02-23-2013, 09:45 AM

Welcome and congrats OP, I love those wheels. I wish the '13s came withe those Rays.

Jasonle · 02-23-2013, 10:01 AM

sexy red. Congrats and welcome

w0rM · 02-23-2013, 10:08 AM

Nice job on your deal! Welcome!

Mr&Mrs · 02-23-2013, 10:10 AM

Congrats and Welcome!

SS_Firehawk · 02-23-2013, 12:12 PM

CG's on the ride. If you want to replace the chin spoiler, you can find them at Z1 performance for pretty cheap. FB Nissan or Fontana Nissan may carry it also. Z1 eould probably be cheaper on shipping.

6MT · 02-23-2013, 02:33 PM

Hi

Nailzs · 02-23-2013, 03:04 PM

Welcome!

Z-Girl 12 · 02-23-2013, 03:57 PM

Nice and welcome!

UruZai · 02-23-2013, 04:07 PM

Welcome and congrats!
Great color choice

SRed370Z · 02-24-2013, 07:04 AM

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!

Ryan

OldGuy · 02-24-2013, 09:45 AM

Welcome, from one red Z owner to another!
Don't let those little flaws with the car fade into history. The sooner you get the dealer to attend to them, the better luck you'll have in getting them corrected. Hopefully, you've gotten a "We Owe You" form from the dealer, where he promises in writing to correct those minor cosmetic matters.
Check out the available red interior lighting for your map lights. I love mine. You might also look into ClearBra, before you get too many chips on the front bumper area.
Enjoy your car. She's a beauty.

SRed370Z · 02-24-2013, 10:44 AM

Sound advice Old Guy.

There is no we owe in this case. Frankly I was fine with the spoiler, and the door panel scratches. It will happed eventually.

The rocker panel/ side skirts are a different story. This was not noticed till I washed the car a few days after delivery. I'm not happy about the damge.

A claim has been put in for "transport damage" as this is the only plausible cause for the identical damage on each side. Drivers side is slightly worse.

Best case is I am given new sill covers. A second option would be body shop repair and blend for the panel.

Either way the panels must be painted.

My wife runs a body shop so I'm at ease at least with the paint match.

Still dissapointing really....it's a shame you can't buy a new car without having to take a maginfing glass to it.

Full sticker on this one was 45K, you'd think better care would be taken...but then I'm also thinking people give a ****. Most don't.

Ryan

02-23-2013, 07:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
SRed370Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sunny North Florida Posts: 6 Drives: 2012 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 12	My New 370 Hello Forum, Here are some pics of my Z I bought a couple of weeks ago. It's an 2012 I bought new...it was the last 12 on the lot. Best car deal I have ever negotiated, I got it for about 4,000 under invoice. It had been on the lot for a few months so there were a few minor scratches and other test drive abuse (sratched inner door panels from shoes and a slightly rashed chin spoiler). While washing it I noticed what looks like lifting damage to the side skirts...but the car has never been lifted. Dealer says perhaps damaged by the transporter? Not sure what will happen yet with that. I'll post some pics of the damage later. Love the car! image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr image by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Thanks for looking Ryan m4a1mustang and Willy like this.

02-23-2013, 09:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Welcome and congrats OP, I love those wheels. I wish the '13s came withe those Rays. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

02-23-2013, 10:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	sexy red. Congrats and welcome __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

02-23-2013, 10:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	Nice job on your deal! Welcome! __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

02-23-2013, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Congrats and Welcome! __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

02-23-2013, 09:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	Wel-come to the club ...

02-23-2013, 09:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ziggyman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Shore Posts: 176 Drives: 11 SR Tour/Sport MT Rep Power: 12	Love the color! Enjoy!

02-23-2013, 12:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	CG's on the ride. If you want to replace the chin spoiler, you can find them at Z1 performance for pretty cheap. FB Nissan or Fontana Nissan may carry it also. Z1 eould probably be cheaper on shipping. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-23-2013, 02:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Hi __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-23-2013, 03:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nailzs Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 395 Drives: 13 370Z 7at Sp Tour Rep Power: 13	Welcome!

02-23-2013, 03:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Nice and welcome! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

02-23-2013, 04:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
UruZai Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 531 Drives: '13 370Z SR 6MT Rep Power: 14	Welcome and congrats! Great color choice

02-24-2013, 07:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
SRed370Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sunny North Florida Posts: 6 Drives: 2012 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 12	Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! Ryan

02-24-2013, 09:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Welcome, from one red Z owner to another! Don't let those little flaws with the car fade into history. The sooner you get the dealer to attend to them, the better luck you'll have in getting them corrected. Hopefully, you've gotten a "We Owe You" form from the dealer, where he promises in writing to correct those minor cosmetic matters. Check out the available red interior lighting for your map lights. I love mine. You might also look into ClearBra, before you get too many chips on the front bumper area. Enjoy your car. She's a beauty.

02-24-2013, 10:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
SRed370Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sunny North Florida Posts: 6 Drives: 2012 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 12	Sound advice Old Guy. There is no we owe in this case. Frankly I was fine with the spoiler, and the door panel scratches. It will happed eventually. The rocker panel/ side skirts are a different story. This was not noticed till I washed the car a few days after delivery. I'm not happy about the damge. A claim has been put in for "transport damage" as this is the only plausible cause for the identical damage on each side. Drivers side is slightly worse. Best case is I am given new sill covers. A second option would be body shop repair and blend for the panel. Either way the panels must be painted. My wife runs a body shop so I'm at ease at least with the paint match. Still dissapointing really....it's a shame you can't buy a new car without having to take a maginfing glass to it. Full sticker on this one was 45K, you'd think better care would be taken...but then I'm also thinking people give a ****. Most don't. Ryan