Dealership Scam?

TongMan · 06-02-2010, 06:27 PM

On May 28th, I went in to a Nissan dealership to test drive a 370z, but I didn't buy because they did not have my color or my trim. I was told that they were holding a drawing contest for anyone who came in for a test drive to win $500. So I got the call today telling me that my name was drawn and I had won $500. I didn't call them back yet, but I am skeptical that this is merely a scam to try and get me to go back to the dealership. What do you guys think of this?

spitfire9200 · 06-02-2010, 06:30 PM

what's the worst thing that could happen, you have to leave again?

it might be real crap

Montez · 06-02-2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitfire9200

what's the worst thing that could happen, you have to leave again?

it might be real crap

Exactly, go in and ask them for your money (if its cash or could be towards a Z purchase). If its that or they don't cooperate just leave!

Sibze · 06-02-2010, 06:32 PM

Could be - you won $500 off a 370z too

Cyberium · 06-02-2010, 06:34 PM

I'd guess 500 dollars towards a purchase of a new car. I wouldn't really call this a scam.

TongMan · 06-02-2010, 06:35 PM

I just got another call and I picked up. I talked with a lady who informed me that I can go pick up my $500 check from the dealership. I'm thinking its only going to be $500 off a car, if I buy it. The thing is that they don't have the car that I want.

09/10
Red
Base/Touring
6MT
Sports Package

They have a bunch of 7At that I don't want.

Sibze · 06-02-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

I just got another call and I picked up. I talked with a lady who informed me that I can go pick up my $500 check from the dealership. I'm thinking its only going to be $500 off a car, if I buy it. The thing is that they don't have the car that I want.

09/10
Red
Base/Touring
6MT
Sports Package

Have them order it/get it from another dealer. My dealership didn't have my car, but trust me they found it

spitfire9200 · 06-02-2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibze

Have them order it/get it from another dealer. My dealership didn't have my car, but trust me they found it

yeah mine too

shadoquad · 06-02-2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibze

Have them order it/get it from another dealer. My dealership didn't have my car, but trust me they found it

Most dealerships have an exchange agreement set up. It could be worth investigating.

kenchan · 06-02-2010, 08:38 PM

If you're serious about getting a Z, go back, tell them which color you must have, work out a price without considering the $500 and use the $500 to get clearbra or other accessory of your choice installed.

TreeSemdyZee · 06-02-2010, 09:27 PM

Typical sales "tool". They will rubber hose the crap out of you when you get there. Make sure you have fully committed in your mind exactly what you want. They will try everything that they can to sell you what they have on the lot. They say that they can't give you as good of a deal on a dealer trade car, which is complete B.S. They don't pay when they do the trade, other than maybe a trucking fee.

PapoZalsa · 06-02-2010, 11:12 PM

Get your mula!

TongMan · 06-03-2010, 02:57 AM

I will stop by the dealership tomorrow afternoon to see if it's legit.

Chriz · 06-03-2010, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

If you're serious about getting a Z, go back, tell them which color you must have, work out a price without considering the $500 and use the $500 to get clearbra or other accessory of your choice installed.

Zsteve · 06-03-2010, 07:41 AM

get a preapproved loan first then go down there and know the price it should be for the car you want.

06-02-2010, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Dealership Scam? On May 28th, I went in to a Nissan dealership to test drive a 370z, but I didn't buy because they did not have my color or my trim. I was told that they were holding a drawing contest for anyone who came in for a test drive to win $500. So I got the call today telling me that my name was drawn and I had won $500. I didn't call them back yet, but I am skeptical that this is merely a scam to try and get me to go back to the dealership. What do you guys think of this?

06-02-2010, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	I'd guess 500 dollars towards a purchase of a new car. I wouldn't really call this a scam. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

06-02-2010, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	I just got another call and I picked up. I talked with a lady who informed me that I can go pick up my $500 check from the dealership. I'm thinking its only going to be $500 off a car, if I buy it. The thing is that they don't have the car that I want. 09/10 Red Base/Touring 6MT Sports Package They have a bunch of 7At that I don't want. Last edited by TongMan; 06-02-2010 at 06:38 PM.

06-02-2010, 11:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Get your mula! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

06-03-2010, 07:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	get a preapproved loan first then go down there and know the price it should be for the car you want. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

06-02-2010, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
spitfire9200 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 390 Drives: 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 16	what's the worst thing that could happen, you have to leave again? it might be real crap

06-02-2010, 06:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	Could be - you won $500 off a 370z too

06-02-2010, 08:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	If you're serious about getting a Z, go back, tell them which color you must have, work out a price without considering the $500 and use the $500 to get clearbra or other accessory of your choice installed.

06-02-2010, 09:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Typical sales "tool". They will rubber hose the crap out of you when you get there. Make sure you have fully committed in your mind exactly what you want. They will try everything that they can to sell you what they have on the lot. They say that they can't give you as good of a deal on a dealer trade car, which is complete B.S. They don't pay when they do the trade, other than maybe a trucking fee.

06-03-2010, 02:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	I will stop by the dealership tomorrow afternoon to see if it's legit.

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