so i passed by my dealership on the way home from work, and was completely surprised to learn that my Z is ahead of schedule, and will arrive in a
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07-15-2009, 03:55 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Z is on the train... but why am i not excited??
so i passed by my dealership on the way home from work, and was completely surprised to learn that my Z is ahead of schedule, and will arrive in a matter days.
why am i not more excited? my reaction was a dissapointing "glad to hear," and i was on my way. maybe the wait has been so long (over 2 months now) that the excitement has worn off... thoughts?? i really hope that when pick up day comes, i get the kid in toys r' us feeling... please let this be a case of over anticipation syndrome!!! |
07-15-2009, 04:04 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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It's the old "sizzle and steak syndrome". Sometimes the anticipation (sizzle) can be more gratifying than the actual object of desire (steak). In this case I doubt it though. You will not be dissapointed. The car is all it's supposed to be and more.
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It's just a car it shouldn't make you that excited. There are things in life that should get you excited.
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Got in the car and started driving home. Tried to keep it under 4000 RPMs as recommended for first 1000 miles. Even being light on the gas pedal, I could tell there's a beast under the hood waiting to be unleashed. I was so thrilled with the drive home, that I didn't go to sleep for another 5 hours after that!! |
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"(over 2 months now)" ... are you kidding? Just look at some of the posts about people waiting over 4 months!! I've been waiting exactly 3 months now. NISSAN SUCKS with their looonnngg shipping times and absolutely no updates!!!
I just might feel the same way when I finally find out that it has actually landed on Canadian soil. Then, the wait from the west coast to where I am would theoretically be only another week! Maybe my question to the masses should be... "Are you as disgusted with Nissan as I am on the long wait times for factory orders AND the lack of availability of ANY updates on the progress?" Come on Nissan.... can't you see that people are pissed off??!! My 2 cents. (sorry for the rant, but I'm frustrated) Quote:
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I almost did. About a month and a half ago, my salesman told me that Nissan almost didn't build my car (along with 7 others from the same dealership). They eventually came through and these eight 370's were built. So, as I was fuming about that bit of news, I contemplated buying a GTR. I would have had to wait until January, but it was feasable.
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i'm the same way though, my car came in a little early and the best i could muster was "great...oh no, my loans aren't approved yet!" but after sitting in it and taking it all in... |
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07-15-2009, 10:50 PM | #14 (permalink) |
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thank's for the insight everyone! i hope you're all right and when i sit in that seat i go absolutely ape-$hit!!
i not all that upset at the wait time... my dealer was completely honest with me, letting me know it would be 2.5-3 months if i chose to custom order. however, if i was told it would take a month and ended up waiting 3, i'd be livid!!! |
07-17-2009, 01:12 AM | #15 (permalink) |
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update: excitement is starting to build!!
i was driving my pos jeep that is slow as a tractor, and i suddenly realized that by next week, i'll be pushing an awesome 370Z!!! |
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