Advice needed for tomorrow. (3 months and the car still isn't here yet)

Amuse370z

I ordered the car on the last day of February, I was told that the car should arrive in 8-12 weeks. My contract says 90 days. Tomorrow is exactly the 90th day.

My gut feeling tells me something is wrong. First of all, the salesman I spoke to was definitely very experienced and knew what he was doing, several red flags were raised during negotiation. I went in and knew exactly what I wanted, he tried to bs me into buying whatever is available, then right when I was about to leave he acted all surprised and told me "oh I forgot, how silly of me, we can factory order one for you".

Finalized the deal, paid $2000 deposit and I said I wanted the car's vin number and was told I would get it in about 2 weeks. A month past and heard nothing from them. After another couple of weeks they told me they can't get it because the car is made in Japan and not the U.S. Sounds like a whole lot of bs to me.

When I went to the other dealer, I didn't bad mouth the first one at all, but I told them my situation and what I was told was pretty much "well we wouldn't do this, we don't know why they can't give you a vin number". The guy asked me what I wanted specifically and when to check what was in stock. Turns out they had one in Vancouver and one in Ottawa but they cannot sell it to me for the price that I negotiated, buy if I were willing to pay "a couple thousand more" they can get it for me in one day. They also told me they sold "3-4 after I bought mine and the all got it already". I'm not sure if it was a sales pitch or whatever because they told me in a hush-hush, friend to friend manner because they weren't allowed to steal business from another dealer, especially after I placed my order.

I gave them the benefit of the doubt and now the times up, I need some advice on where to take this. My guess is that they finalize the deal with me to reach a certain quota (they told me they needed 7 more sales and it was like 6:30pm on the last day of Feb). They didn't reach that quota and now doesn't want to sell the car to me at a price that noone else could match (I tried with at least 5 other dealers).

I don't want the deposit back and contract terminated after waiting for 3 months, I want the car.

EDIT: I posted a similar thread previously but that was when I was still in doubt and the 90 days have no passed yet, now I need some quick advice for negotiation tomorrow. Thanks guys.

nepali

You started a similar thread 10 days ago. Link: Dealership being sketchy regarding my order, help?

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Amuse370z

Yes, I mentioned that as well in the OP, but that was before the deadline was reached.

I posted it here because I need quick advice on what to say tomorrow.

Its absolutely been a nightmare for me so far. I just want my Z for the summer.

Akbubba47

Contact a corporate office and explain to them what's going on. Go above the dealership.

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Magic Bus

Did you call the dealer that your ordered the car from in the past few days? They might have some good news for you.

Amuse370z

I secretly went in to check the lot 2 days ago, nothing there yet.

Magic Bus

I ordered my 13 in May of 2012 and got it in Aug. Just a few days over 3 months, a little before the 3 month time span, I called to ask about the status of my car. They dealership checked and called me back, informing me that my car did ship from Japan and would arrive in approx 2 weeks, which it did.

Call them and ask about the status of your car on order. Don't see any need to be Ninja about this, you placed an order, gave a deposit, you have the right to ask.

sofaonasock

If they can't fulfill your contract, hopefully you asserted in your contract to refund your $2k by tomorrow.

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122554

Guess you have to ask yourself, "Is it worth the wait"? If not, ask for your deposit back. If yes, don't be a Carmen and wait for what you want!

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Trips

If you do plan on waiting past the agreed time?

I would have them throw in some comps.

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blackcherry20

push them a bit. You never know

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raymondo510

It never hurts to ask, but knowing myself and after you had put a deposit and the long wait time i'd be a little upset. Give them a call tho and see what happens. If they feed you some b.s then maybe get your money back. If they say it will be there within the week...wait it out GL

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mayday813

I ordered the last week of December 2010 and car was delivered third week in March 2011. If you have a VIN from the dealer they ought to be able to tell you where the vehicle is at. Or, get your $2k back if you can (depending on what the purchase contract reads) and order another one from another dealer.
If you ordered at the end of Feb. it's only been three months and I wonder if the plant experienced shutdowns or model change over for Infiniti that may have delayed the Z production line. They are both made at the same plant.

Amuse370z

They won't give me the car's vin number. That was already a huge red flag to me. They told me they can't get it because the car was made in Japan.

I don't want the $2k back, I want the car, they've already wasted 3 months of my time. Besides, no other dealer can match the price that they are willing to sell it for (which makes me think they are regretting signing me that contract).

mhcoss

run away from Nissan as fast as you can. That is my advice.