I think I got a killer deal...

HulaGirl · 05-28-2015, 12:43 PM

and if I didn't please be kind in breaking the news to me. I'm only sorry I did not think to look for a Z forum last Friday to get some other opinions.

Last week as I was driving home I saw a 2004 350Z at the Hyundai dealership. Pulled in, went for a test drive and they wanted me to take it home and who am I to say no? I got it down to the price I thought it was worth but hubby was afraid we were buying a problem. I finally agreed that he was right (initially I was not rational because I've wanted a Z car for 40 years and here's one with the right price and never mind the ongoing cost of a car that age and a car I know little about!)

I wanted to read more about the 2004 Z on the Hyundai used car website and what pops up? It's a 2015 Sport Man in Pearl White. Car fax says it was purchased 2/13 at a local Nissan dealership but by 4/13 it apparently was traded in at Hyundai with 2740 miles on it. So, the dealership offered to give me the car Sat morning and drive it to Monday morning. It was stickered at well over $32,000 (not quite my price range) but again, who am I to say no? We had it on the parkway, a nice curvy road and in residential areas.

Monday morning- time to turn in the car or make a deal. I started a Z car fund in 2001 but life happens and other things take priority but still, some money down available. My husband and I agreed on a number that would work for us. Without making this any longer, they named their best price, I named what I will willing to give along with the terms (cash, trade, finance) and the deal was made in no time at all.

So, I got 2015 Sport with 2740 miles on it (okay, a few more miles since I drove all I could those 2 days) for $27,000.00 even. Gave them a Rogue that was going out of the 5 yr warranty pretty much the same day, some cash, added an extended warranty for 70,000/7 years and financed the small balance for a minimal monthly payment at nominal interest rate.

So, how did I do?

JARblue · 05-28-2015, 12:59 PM

You waited 40 years for a Z. Now you have a nearly brand new one. I would say you did pretty damn well

Now go

joker77 · 05-28-2015, 03:22 PM

Hell yeah....you scored! Congratulations!!!!

Debiandog · 05-28-2015, 06:04 PM

Hey congrats man! For me it took like 6 months to really feel like the car was actually mine. Every time I started to drive it I felt like I was in someone else's car. But when I get in her now I feel like I'm home!

Do yourself a favor and change the exhaust it will make you feel like you have a mini Ferrari.

Sent from my Nexus 6

MagmaRed370z · 05-28-2015, 06:08 PM

You did good! Congrats!!!!

MyZ4U2C · 05-28-2015, 06:09 PM

Very good deal. Congrats!

HulaGirl · 05-28-2015, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Debiandog

Hey congrats man! For me it took like 6 months to really feel like the car was actually mine. Every time I started to drive it I felt like I was in someone else's car. But when I get in her now I feel like I'm home!

Do yourself a favor and change the exhaust it will make you feel like you have a mini Ferrari.

Sent from my Nexus 6

I hear ya. I keep thinking the phone is gonna ring with "We made a mistake. Please bring the Zcar back".

Joker_J · 05-28-2015, 09:24 PM

I think you got a good deal!
I bought my 14 Sport Touring with 4K miles on it for 31K.

Z-Girl 12 · 05-28-2015, 09:40 PM

Go girl!!! Way to wheel em and deal em!!! Great deal and awesome car. Welcome and congrats!!!!

HulaGirl · 05-29-2015, 12:37 PM

Okay, the used dealer website described the car as "Sport" and I just found out it's a base with the added spoiler. Yes, I feel stupid

I didn't look closely at the tires and after I got the car home, I see that the tires were the Y-rated tires and not the W-rated tires. This made me look at everything closer.
Of course the description page has been taken down from the dealers website. Any ideas on how to follow up?

JARblue · 05-29-2015, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HulaGirl

Okay, the used dealer website described the car as "Sport" and I just found out it's a base with the added spoiler. Yes, I feel stupid

I didn't look closely at the tires and after I got the car home, I see that the tires were the Y-rated tires and not the W-rated tires. This made me look at everything closer.
Of course the description page has been taken down from the dealers website. Any ideas on how to follow up?

If you don't have a screenshot or a description that says it somewhere in your paperwork, then I am afraid you have little to no recourse. If the dealer is honest (unlikely even if the Sport description was an innocent mistake), they might offer you some compensation in the form of service or maintenance. It doesn't hurt to call them and ask - I would actually go by the dealer if local and ask to speak directly with a manager. I wouldn't hold your breath though

JARblue · 05-29-2015, 01:30 PM

Check your browser history for a cached version of the web page if you can

HulaGirl · 05-29-2015, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

If you don't have a screenshot or a description that says it somewhere in your paperwork, then I am afraid you have little to no recourse. If the dealer is honest (unlikely even if the Sport description was an innocent mistake), they might offer you some compensation in the form of service or maintenance. It doesn't hurt to call them and ask - I would actually go by the dealer if local and ask to speak directly with a manager. I wouldn't hold your breath though

That's what I pretty much figured. I re-ran all the numbers and with the added rear spoiler I'm still thousands below invoice for a car that had just over 2700 miles on it. Still kicking myself for not looking at the tires closer/sooner. Thank you!

HulaGirl · 05-29-2015, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Check your browser history for a cached version of the web page if you can

Thanks. Working on that but not having much luck in getting the Chrome cache translated.

HulaGirl · 05-29-2015, 02:03 PM

I found the cached page!

05-28-2015, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
HulaGirl Track Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoutheastOfDisorder NJ Posts: 883 Drives: 370Z Base Man Pearl Rep Power: 63	I think I got a killer deal... and if I didn't please be kind in breaking the news to me. I'm only sorry I did not think to look for a Z forum last Friday to get some other opinions. Last week as I was driving home I saw a 2004 350Z at the Hyundai dealership. Pulled in, went for a test drive and they wanted me to take it home and who am I to say no? I got it down to the price I thought it was worth but hubby was afraid we were buying a problem. I finally agreed that he was right (initially I was not rational because I've wanted a Z car for 40 years and here's one with the right price and never mind the ongoing cost of a car that age and a car I know little about!) I wanted to read more about the 2004 Z on the Hyundai used car website and what pops up? It's a 2015 Sport Man in Pearl White. Car fax says it was purchased 2/13 at a local Nissan dealership but by 4/13 it apparently was traded in at Hyundai with 2740 miles on it. So, the dealership offered to give me the car Sat morning and drive it to Monday morning. It was stickered at well over $32,000 (not quite my price range) but again, who am I to say no? We had it on the parkway, a nice curvy road and in residential areas. Monday morning- time to turn in the car or make a deal. I started a Z car fund in 2001 but life happens and other things take priority but still, some money down available. My husband and I agreed on a number that would work for us. Without making this any longer, they named their best price, I named what I will willing to give along with the terms (cash, trade, finance) and the deal was made in no time at all. So, I got 2015 Sport with 2740 miles on it (okay, a few more miles since I drove all I could those 2 days) for $27,000.00 even. Gave them a Rogue that was going out of the 5 yr warranty pretty much the same day, some cash, added an extended warranty for 70,000/7 years and financed the small balance for a minimal monthly payment at nominal interest rate. So, how did I do? Zbrah, carlitos_370z and WI_Hedgehog like this. __________________ ~Hula Girl at Heart~ Rear Deck Spoiler, Splash Guards, AFE filters, Weathertech Liners, Xpel, Calipers in VHT Bright Blue, Clazzio Seatcovers Last edited by HulaGirl; 05-29-2015 at 08:44 AM.

05-28-2015, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	You waited 40 years for a Z. Now you have a nearly brand new one. I would say you did pretty damn well Now go __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-28-2015, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
joker77 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 28 Drives: 2014 Z cpe Rep Power: 10	Hell yeah....you scored! Congratulations!!!! HulaGirl likes this.

05-28-2015, 06:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Debiandog Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 94 Drives: 10 Blackcherry 370Z Rep Power: 11	Hey congrats man! For me it took like 6 months to really feel like the car was actually mine. Every time I started to drive it I felt like I was in someone else's car. But when I get in her now I feel like I'm home! Do yourself a favor and change the exhaust it will make you feel like you have a mini Ferrari. Sent from my Nexus 6 ped and HulaGirl like this. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry 370Z - Sports Touring - Ark Grip V2 / AAM CAI R line / 20mm-25mm spacers / UpRev tuned to 310HP

05-28-2015, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	You did good! Congrats!!!! HulaGirl likes this.

05-28-2015, 06:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 554	Very good deal. Congrats! HulaGirl likes this. __________________ 40th Anniversary Fairlady Z - Tommy Kaira - FI CF CBE - Stillen Gen 3

05-28-2015, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 580 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 13	I think you got a good deal! I bought my 14 Sport Touring with 4K miles on it for 31K. HulaGirl likes this.

05-28-2015, 09:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Go girl!!! Way to wheel em and deal em!!! Great deal and awesome car. Welcome and congrats!!!! HulaGirl likes this. __________________ 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

05-29-2015, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
HulaGirl Track Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoutheastOfDisorder NJ Posts: 883 Drives: 370Z Base Man Pearl Rep Power: 63	Okay, the used dealer website described the car as "Sport" and I just found out it's a base with the added spoiler. Yes, I feel stupid I didn't look closely at the tires and after I got the car home, I see that the tires were the Y-rated tires and not the W-rated tires. This made me look at everything closer. Of course the description page has been taken down from the dealers website. Any ideas on how to follow up? __________________ ~Hula Girl at Heart~ Rear Deck Spoiler, Splash Guards, AFE filters, Weathertech Liners, Xpel, Calipers in VHT Bright Blue, Clazzio Seatcovers Last edited by HulaGirl; 05-29-2015 at 12:46 PM.

05-29-2015, 01:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Check your browser history for a cached version of the web page if you can HulaGirl likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-29-2015, 02:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
HulaGirl Track Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoutheastOfDisorder NJ Posts: 883 Drives: 370Z Base Man Pearl Rep Power: 63	I found the cached page! __________________ ~Hula Girl at Heart~ Rear Deck Spoiler, Splash Guards, AFE filters, Weathertech Liners, Xpel, Calipers in VHT Bright Blue, Clazzio Seatcovers

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