Most Stupid Thing Heard From a Nissan Dealer

b15 · 03-27-2014, 03:00 PM

When I went car shopping with my sister they advertised as 'Certified Pre-Owned Pricing'. When it came time to talk numbers, something wasn't adding up. I asked, why are you up charging for CPO, I thought it was built into your sales price, since your ad read: 'Certified Pre-Owned Price'

Dealer: Oh all of our cars are Pre-Certified Pre-owned.

Me: So why did you advertise it as 'CPO price' then tack on an additional $1500 to that price to make it CPO? I could understand if you mistakenly posted for this car, but I'm looking at your site now on my phone, and it looks like you like to deceivingly advertise...

Dealer: let me talk to my sales manager...

Kliment · 03-28-2014, 07:22 PM

I was in the other day as I'm currently in the market for my Z, I sat down with the salesman to talk about ordering. He immediately says I'll have to speak with my manager, talks with him for a minute then comes back. He flat out told me that he couldn't order a new car as the "2014's" (not a typo) don't come out till around August and that he couldn't give me anything on pricing. He instead offered to show the the basic MSRP price on Nissan's website and I said no I can just as easily do that from home, I'm not here to have you hold my hand through the website. So the then he proceeds to try to sell me the 13' sitting out front, the only Z on the lot. I laughed and said "so why do the 14's not come out until the 2015's would almost be arriving?" to which all he could say was I don't know, just the way it is. I had pretty much had enough of them trying to pull one over on me and walked out.

A few days later I went to another dealership that was more than happy to accommodate ordering a car without charging me the delivery fee if they didn't have what I wanted on the lot. (I realize they may try to snub me with that fee somewhere in the paperwork).

PISTOLPETE817 · 03-28-2014, 08:12 PM

This is why I always get the customer that is inquiring about a Z in my dealership. Literally shaking my head at the things I have read on here... I would tell these sales people

Pintsize725 · 03-29-2014, 06:11 PM

I was told, by the service manager, that I had high standards after I found a nick in each of my new front wheels when they did an alignment.

onzedge · 03-29-2014, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b15

When I went car shopping with my sister they advertised as 'Certified Pre-Owned Pricing'. When it came time to talk numbers, something wasn't adding up. I asked, why are you up charging for CPO, I thought it was built into your sales price, since your ad read: 'Certified Pre-Owned Price'

Dealer: Oh all of our cars are Pre-Certified Pre-owned.

Me: So why did you advertise it as 'CPO price' then tack on an additional $1500 to that price to make it CPO? I could understand if you mistakenly posted for this car, but I'm looking at your site now on my phone, and it looks like you like to deceivingly advertise...

Dealer: let me talk to my sales manager...

Ghostvette · 03-31-2014, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725

I was told, by the service manager, that I had high standards after I found a nick in each of my new front wheels when they did an alignment.

I would have told the service manager: "You're damn right. When do I come back for my new wheels?"

ZoroItaliano · 04-17-2014, 12:53 PM

"The 370z and 350z are the same cars they just redid the exterior a little bit"

Me: " really? But I thought they called it 350 because it had 3.5 liter engine and 370 because it had 3.7 liters"

Another dealerships salesman said "it's front wheel drive"

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onzedge · 04-17-2014, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoroItaliano

"The 370z and 350z are the same cars they just redid the exterior a little bit"

Me: " really? But I thought they called it 350 because it had 3.5 liter engine and 370 because it had 3.7 liters"

Another dealerships salesman said "it's front wheel drive"

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tonybell_57 · 04-17-2014, 01:38 PM

Service Agent: "TSBs are only good for 12 months from the original purchase date."

Me: "Really, so what happens when a TSB comes out on a 2 year old car?"

Service Agent: "Umm...let me check. Anyway, if it's over a year, we'll have to charge you an exploratory fee."

Me: "Yeah, right. Is this scripted somewhere, or did you just pull that out of your a**?"

My 2012 roadster, which I bought gently-used this January, had the issue of the windows not going down far enough to avoid catching on the top when you open the doors. The TSB calls for a window adjustment and top replacement if the top is damaged.

I went to another dealer, showed them the problem, and got a totally different attitude. I left the car with them, they adjusted the windows and called me to pick it up. My windows were adjusted properly and there was absolutely no mention of money.

Chuck33079 · 04-17-2014, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonybell_57

Service Agent: "TSBs are only good for 12 months from the original purchase date."

Me: "Really, so what happens when a TSB comes out on a 2 year old car?"

Service Agent: "Umm...let me check. Anyway, if it's over a year, we'll have to charge you an exploratory fee."

Me: "Yeah, right. Is this scripted somewhere, or did you just pull that out of your a**?"

My 2012 roadster, which I bought gently-used this January, had the issue of the windows not going down far enough to avoid catching on the top when you open the doors. The TSB calls for a window adjustment and top replacement if the top is damaged.

I went to another dealer, showed them the problem, and got a totally different attitude. I left the car with them, they adjusted the windows and called me to pick it up. My windows were adjusted properly and there was absolutely no mention of money.

You should get in touch with NNA to tell them about Dealer #1.

Arkaine · 04-30-2014, 11:03 PM

Was getting an oil change done last year before I put it away, they checked the tread and listed that I needed new tires soon. The lovely salesman quotes me 4 tires all the same size and dimensions.... really??

DatsunFTW · 04-30-2014, 11:33 PM

Went to the dealer tod.... oh wait. I don't go to dealerships anymore.

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edub370 · 08-07-2014, 02:39 PM

saw this thread on a couple other forums and i got a kick out of it.

mine was at a used car dealer when i was about 19. lookin at an sti

Me: can we look at the STI out front?
dealer: that thing is twin turbo'd so we don't let anyone drive it
me: uhh actually i think that's just a single turbo (trying to be nice)
dealer: no i promise you its a twin turbo
me: i think you may be wrong on that one

(at this point the dealer raises his voice)

dealer: do you want me to pop the hood and prove it to you?!
*pops hood. proceeds to point to one side of intake mani, then the other*
dealer: see!? 1 and 2!
me: uhhh... ok i'm gonna leave now since you have no idea what's even on your lot

Read T · 08-07-2014, 02:42 PM

Pull up to stealership in my stock '97 240sx

Tech: "Nice Skyline"

Me: "um, this is a stock 240sx"

Tech: "No, it has a skyline front conversion"

kenchan · 08-07-2014, 02:44 PM

maybe tech was not born yet in 97..

03-27-2014, 03:00 PM	#256 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	When I went car shopping with my sister they advertised as 'Certified Pre-Owned Pricing'. When it came time to talk numbers, something wasn't adding up. I asked, why are you up charging for CPO, I thought it was built into your sales price, since your ad read: 'Certified Pre-Owned Price' Dealer: Oh all of our cars are Pre-Certified Pre-owned. Me: So why did you advertise it as 'CPO price' then tack on an additional $1500 to that price to make it CPO? I could understand if you mistakenly posted for this car, but I'm looking at your site now on my phone, and it looks like you like to deceivingly advertise... Dealer: let me talk to my sales manager... onzedge and DEpointfive0 like this.

03-28-2014, 08:12 PM	#258 (permalink)
PISTOLPETE817 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z Pearl Auto Rep Power: 12	This is why I always get the customer that is inquiring about a Z in my dealership. Literally shaking my head at the things I have read on here... I would tell these sales people onzedge likes this.

03-29-2014, 06:11 PM	#259 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	I was told, by the service manager, that I had high standards after I found a nick in each of my new front wheels when they did an alignment. Footloose301 likes this. __________________ Tracie

04-17-2014, 12:53 PM	#262 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	"The 370z and 350z are the same cars they just redid the exterior a little bit" Me: " really? But I thought they called it 350 because it had 3.5 liter engine and 370 because it had 3.7 liters" Another dealerships salesman said "it's front wheel drive" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk onzedge, Footloose301 and carmelvalleyZ like this.

04-17-2014, 01:38 PM	#264 (permalink)
tonybell_57 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 119 Drives: 12 MB 370ZR T/S/7AT Rep Power: 12	Service Agent: "TSBs are only good for 12 months from the original purchase date." Me: "Really, so what happens when a TSB comes out on a 2 year old car?" Service Agent: "Umm...let me check. Anyway, if it's over a year, we'll have to charge you an exploratory fee." Me: "Yeah, right. Is this scripted somewhere, or did you just pull that out of your a?" My 2012 roadster, which I bought gently-used this January, had the issue of the windows not going down far enough to avoid catching on the top when you open the doors. The TSB calls for a window adjustment and top replacement if the top is damaged. I went to another dealer, showed them the problem, and got a totally different attitude. I left the car with them, they adjusted the windows and called me to pick it up. My windows were adjusted properly and there was absolutely no mention of money. __________________ APF\|Berk\|Escort\|EVO-R\|Hotchkiss\|JPM Coachworks\|Kinetix\|SpoilerSolutions\|Stillen\|Tein\|Z 1**

03-28-2014, 07:22 PM	#257 (permalink)
Kliment Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: The Island Posts: 23 Drives: In the sky Rep Power: 12	I was in the other day as I'm currently in the market for my Z, I sat down with the salesman to talk about ordering. He immediately says I'll have to speak with my manager, talks with him for a minute then comes back. He flat out told me that he couldn't order a new car as the "2014's" (not a typo) don't come out till around August and that he couldn't give me anything on pricing. He instead offered to show the the basic MSRP price on Nissan's website and I said no I can just as easily do that from home, I'm not here to have you hold my hand through the website. So the then he proceeds to try to sell me the 13' sitting out front, the only Z on the lot. I laughed and said "so why do the 14's not come out until the 2015's would almost be arriving?" to which all he could say was I don't know, just the way it is. I had pretty much had enough of them trying to pull one over on me and walked out. A few days later I went to another dealership that was more than happy to accommodate ordering a car without charging me the delivery fee if they didn't have what I wanted on the lot. (I realize they may try to snub me with that fee somewhere in the paperwork).

04-30-2014, 11:03 PM	#266 (permalink)
Arkaine Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 126 Drives: Accord EX-L Rep Power: 14	Was getting an oil change done last year before I put it away, they checked the tread and listed that I needed new tires soon. The lovely salesman quotes me 4 tires all the same size and dimensions.... really??

04-30-2014, 11:33 PM	#267 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	Went to the dealer tod.... oh wait. I don't go to dealerships anymore. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ The Build

08-07-2014, 02:39 PM	#268 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	dumbest thing you've ever heard at a dealership saw this thread on a couple other forums and i got a kick out of it. mine was at a used car dealer when i was about 19. lookin at an sti Me: can we look at the STI out front? dealer: that thing is twin turbo'd so we don't let anyone drive it me: uhh actually i think that's just a single turbo (trying to be nice) dealer: no i promise you its a twin turbo me: i think you may be wrong on that one (at this point the dealer raises his voice) dealer: do you want me to pop the hood and prove it to you?! pops hood. proceeds to point to one side of intake mani, then the other dealer: see!? 1 and 2! me: uhhh... ok i'm gonna leave now since you have no idea what's even on your lot TreeSemdyZee and Ghostvette like this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

08-07-2014, 02:42 PM	#269 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Pull up to stealership in my stock '97 240sx Tech: "Nice Skyline" Me: "um, this is a stock 240sx" Tech: "No, it has a skyline front conversion" __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS Last edited by Read T; 08-07-2014 at 02:48 PM.

08-07-2014, 02:44 PM	#270 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	maybe tech was not born yet in 97..

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