Dealers in So Cal won't let me Order a 370Z!!!

drisko · 01-18-2009, 12:19 AM

I just came back from several dealers around the Los Angeles area and NONE will order me a custom 370Z with the options I want! What gives? All of them said Nissan would not let them do this, at least for awhile...

Has anyone else had this same experience? I wanted to get a White one with Touring and Sport Package, and Persimmon leather.

Oh.... forgot to mention. One dealer explained the situation a little more: he said that although they can "order" one for you...they will not be guaranteed to get it...and they still need a deposit!

zero · 01-18-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by drisko

I just came back from several dealers around the Los Angeles area and NONE will order me a custom 370Z with the options I want! What gives? All of them said Nissan would not let them do this, at least for awhile...

Has anyone else had this same experience? I wanted to get a White one with Touring and Sport package, and Persimmon leather.

Oh.... forgot to mention. One dealer explained the situation a little more: he said that although they can "order" one for you...they will not be guarnteed to get it...and they still need a deposit!

I am looking for exact color as yours with 6MT and sport package. My local deal is willing to order one for me but we have not agreed on the price yet. The order would arrive around April if I placed the order this month.

Zissou · 01-18-2009, 01:00 AM

april seems to be the key to inventory and 'MSRP' pricing; ill be waiting till then to get mine.

Crash · 01-18-2009, 01:28 AM

I went to Miller Nissan and told them I'm ordering mine because I don't want the Odo to read more than 1 mile when I pick it up. The salesman didn't argue with me at all on that. I figured ordering the Z wouldn't be a problem.

He also didn't say anything about the fact that I said "If I see it has been driven at all, I'm going to walk out on the deal. I don't want salesman, customers, porters, mechanics, or even Jesus himself to take that car out on the road. I don't care what the reasons are, I will not accept the car at all if this is the case. Pull it into the parking spot from the delivery truck and don't touch it until I get here."

By the way, the reason I say this is because I used to work for GM and I know that when ever new cars came in (like the 2005 Z06 when it first came out) the salesman hot-rodded the crap out of the cars before selling them. One of my friends who was a sales man at a dealership said that him and one other salesman when to the GM powertain plant and picked up 2 brand new Z06 Corvettes, and spent the next 10 minutes peeling wheel all the way to the dealership. The salesman at the Nissan dealership didn't deny that it happens there too. So no, I'm not being paranoid. It's no different from underwear IMO. I want to be the first and ONLY person to wear my underwear.

zero · 01-18-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Zissou

april seems to be the key to inventory and 'MSRP' pricing; ill be waiting till then to get mine.

The dealers I am dealing are willing to consider an offer below MSRP. I have to see how much the dealers are willing to let go before placing the order.

Zissou · 01-18-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by zero

The dealers I am dealing are willing to consider an offer below MSRP. I have to see how much the dealers are willing to let go before placing the order.

you are in socal tho lol; im in SE PA; we'll be lucky to get one before mid feb.

zero · 01-18-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

I went to Miller Nissan and told them I'm ordering mine because I don't want the Odo to read more than 1 mile when I pick it up. The salesman didn't argue with me at all on that. I figured ordering the Z wouldn't be a problem.

Did you order the White/persimmon color? How much the dealer quoted you?

drisko · 01-18-2009, 03:14 PM

So has anyone actually ordered a 370Z from the factory???

BTW...if you are in the Los Angeles please avoid Universal City Nissan like the devil. I had the worst experience there trying to order mine (he led me to believe I would never be able to order one from the factory). The guy lied about absolutely everything, I'm not even sure if "Greg" was his real name. He said the economy will not affect 370Z sales and they were asking 5 grand over MSRP for the red one they had on the lot!

Crash · 01-18-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zero

Did you order the White/persimmon color? How much the dealer quoted you?

I haven't ordered yet. I told him I'll be back next month to order mine.

zero · 01-18-2009, 05:11 PM

My local dealer just ran a search thru the end of March and NONE shown in color combination of my choice, anywhere in the Western Region. The dealer asking price is MSRP and deposit is 5K. The order would be here by April. I have to see if the price can be lowered.

sbkim · 01-18-2009, 05:21 PM

I also got some push back here in Northern NJ. I am not ready to buy yet mainly b/c I haven't even test driven the car. Obviously dealerships are looking for quick sale and want to move their inventory but hopefully you will find a good honest dealer who can order what YOU want when you want it at a reasonable price (which imho is around invoice).

I second that comment about joy riding. When I special orderd my Vette a number of years ago, the salesman must have drove the $hit out of the car b/c it had 20+ miles at the time of delivery and I had to deal with nasty rear diff whine because of improper break-in straight from the time car went into PDI. As noted earlier, I am not taking delivery unless the car has under 10 miles

WShade · 01-18-2009, 10:50 PM

I had no problems. Placed my order this past Friday with a $250 deposit. They will order the car Feb 1 per their schedule and the vehicle should arrive in 45-60 days.

The Weapon · 01-19-2009, 01:26 AM

Yeah. I ordered my 370Z about a week ago without any problems other than the usual price haggle.

I got a Black/Persimmon Touring Sport w/ Navi.
as well as all the other extras
Floor Mats, Trunk Mats, Illuminated Kick Plate, and Splash Guards for $37,600 and lifetime maintence.

I put $1000 deposit and now i just wait. Hopefully Mid to Late March I should have mine is what they told me.

Jimmydean · 01-19-2009, 01:59 AM

What dealer in Tuscon did you use? And salesman too! Just in case they give me any trouble up here in Phoenix......

zero · 01-19-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Weapon

Yeah. I ordered my 370Z about a week ago without any problems other than the usual price haggle.

I got a Black/Persimmon Touring Sport w/ Navi.
as well as all the other extras
Floor Mats, Trunk Mats, Illuminated Kick Plate, and Splash Guards for $37,600 and lifetime maintence.

I put $1000 deposit and now i just wait. Hopefully Mid to Late March I should have mine is what they told me.

That's a good price. Do you want to share who you contact information is?

01-18-2009, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
drisko Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Age: 43 Posts: 160 Drives: 09 370Z PW Tour S 6M Rep Power: 16	Dealers in So Cal won't let me Order a 370Z!!! I just came back from several dealers around the Los Angeles area and NONE will order me a custom 370Z with the options I want! What gives? All of them said Nissan would not let them do this, at least for awhile... Has anyone else had this same experience? I wanted to get a White one with Touring and Sport Package, and Persimmon leather. Oh.... forgot to mention. One dealer explained the situation a little more: he said that although they can "order" one for you...they will not be guaranteed to get it...and they still need a deposit! Last edited by drisko; 01-18-2009 at 03:11 PM.

01-18-2009, 01:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zissou Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 25 Drives: 02 Acura RSX Rep Power: 16	april seems to be the key to inventory and 'MSRP' pricing; ill be waiting till then to get mine. __________________

01-18-2009, 01:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	I went to Miller Nissan and told them I'm ordering mine because I don't want the Odo to read more than 1 mile when I pick it up. The salesman didn't argue with me at all on that. I figured ordering the Z wouldn't be a problem. He also didn't say anything about the fact that I said "If I see it has been driven at all, I'm going to walk out on the deal. I don't want salesman, customers, porters, mechanics, or even Jesus himself to take that car out on the road. I don't care what the reasons are, I will not accept the car at all if this is the case. Pull it into the parking spot from the delivery truck and don't touch it until I get here." By the way, the reason I say this is because I used to work for GM and I know that when ever new cars came in (like the 2005 Z06 when it first came out) the salesman hot-rodded the crap out of the cars before selling them. One of my friends who was a sales man at a dealership said that him and one other salesman when to the GM powertain plant and picked up 2 brand new Z06 Corvettes, and spent the next 10 minutes peeling wheel all the way to the dealership. The salesman at the Nissan dealership didn't deny that it happens there too. So no, I'm not being paranoid. It's no different from underwear IMO. I want to be the first and ONLY person to wear my underwear. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-18-2009, 10:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 187	I had no problems. Placed my order this past Friday with a $250 deposit. They will order the car Feb 1 per their schedule and the vehicle should arrive in 45-60 days. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

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01-18-2009, 03:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
drisko Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Age: 43 Posts: 160 Drives: 09 370Z PW Tour S 6M Rep Power: 16	So has anyone actually ordered a 370Z from the factory??? BTW...if you are in the Los Angeles please avoid Universal City Nissan like the devil. I had the worst experience there trying to order mine (he led me to believe I would never be able to order one from the factory). The guy lied about absolutely everything, I'm not even sure if "Greg" was his real name. He said the economy will not affect 370Z sales and they were asking 5 grand over MSRP for the red one they had on the lot!

01-18-2009, 05:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 22	My local dealer just ran a search thru the end of March and NONE shown in color combination of my choice, anywhere in the Western Region. The dealer asking price is MSRP and deposit is 5K. The order would be here by April. I have to see if the price can be lowered.

01-18-2009, 05:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
sbkim Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 177 Drives: RRSC Rep Power: 16	I also got some push back here in Northern NJ. I am not ready to buy yet mainly b/c I haven't even test driven the car. Obviously dealerships are looking for quick sale and want to move their inventory but hopefully you will find a good honest dealer who can order what YOU want when you want it at a reasonable price (which imho is around invoice). I second that comment about joy riding. When I special orderd my Vette a number of years ago, the salesman must have drove the $hit out of the car b/c it had 20+ miles at the time of delivery and I had to deal with nasty rear diff whine because of improper break-in straight from the time car went into PDI. As noted earlier, I am not taking delivery unless the car has under 10 miles

01-19-2009, 01:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
The Weapon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport Blk Rep Power: 3371	Yeah. I ordered my 370Z about a week ago without any problems other than the usual price haggle. I got a Black/Persimmon Touring Sport w/ Navi. as well as all the other extras Floor Mats, Trunk Mats, Illuminated Kick Plate, and Splash Guards for $37,600 and lifetime maintence. I put $1000 deposit and now i just wait. Hopefully Mid to Late March I should have mine is what they told me.

01-19-2009, 01:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jimmydean Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 12 Drives: 05 Subaru STI Rep Power: 16	What dealer in Tuscon did you use? And salesman too! Just in case they give me any trouble up here in Phoenix......