$5k markup in Portland, OR!

chibbell · 02-03-2009, 12:10 PM

While I have received some decent quotes from the guys across the river in Vancouver, I was shocked when I went to the dealership near my home for a test drive. They had a loaded, auto-sports-nav Touring in their lobby for a nearly $5,000 Adjusted Market Value! To be fair, they were treating this baby like the goddess she is, but that's too much. I also nearly walked out when they tried to get me to let them run a credit check to see if I could buy the car.

To be fair, they did give in on the credit check, and went to a LOT of trouble to drive the Z out of the lobby, within an inch of a GTR and the front desk. I was really impressed with the 370 on the test drive, but I never really opened her up as this was her first time being driven.

I haven't seen many reports of big markups so I really wasn't expecting it. I've honestly been very disappointed in the dealerships in the Portland Metro area. Only one bothered to respond and seemed to be texting from his phone and he never gave me a price. The other dealers (maybe 5 in the area?) never even responded. Completely ridiculous in this economic climate.

I think I'll be taking my business up to the 'Couv. The internet manager has been very cordial and quoted me a decent price on a similar Z. If it all works out this will be my first!

TheManTheMyth · 02-03-2009, 12:15 PM

Dealing with the same thing across the country in NJ!...I am reading about all these prices for right above Invoice and its depressing haha...Good luck with the search!

NorCalZman · 02-03-2009, 02:05 PM

lookie at the new thread about the sponsored dealer here in California.

dhan0201 · 02-03-2009, 03:56 PM

I live in Portland Oregon and I've visited every Nissan dealerships in town for 370z except for one in Hillsborough. None of them were willing to sell it below MSRP. I told them I'll wait. At one dealership, I pretty much laughed at him when the guy asked for dealers mark up. I guess car salesmen will always be car salesmen. Even when auto industries are having very tough time selling cars, all the Nissan dealerships in town acted like they're not phased by it. But I understand that most dealership don't have many 370z in their lots.

I know Nissan cars are not known for strong resale value (except for GT-R). Therefor, I'll wait until I can get 370z at or below invoice. I can't justify near $40k for Nissan car even 370z.

nogoodname · 02-03-2009, 05:45 PM

wow.....absolutely ridiculous to mark up a Z...i know it's a nice car but still....lol

bboypuertoroc · 02-03-2009, 05:57 PM

Mark-up isn't as bad out here (amazingly)... it's "only" $2.5k. No way I'd pay a mark-up ANYWHERE.

chibbell · 02-03-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalZman

lookie at the new thread about the sponsored dealer here in California.

Thanks. Hit the thread and will hopefully get a PM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhan0201

I live in Portland Oregon and I've visited every Nissan dealerships in town for 370z except for one in Hillsborough. None of them were willing to sell it below MSRP. I told them I'll wait. At one dealership, I pretty much laughed at him when the guy asked for dealers mark up. I guess car salesmen will always be car salesmen. Even when auto industries are having very tough time selling cars, all the Nissan dealerships in town acted like they're not phased by it. But I understand that most dealership don't have many 370z in their lots.

I know Nissan cars are not known for strong resale value (except for GT-R). Therefor, I'll wait until I can get 370z at or below invoice. I can't justify near $40k for Nissan car even 370z.

I wouldn't bother with just visiting the dealerships. Traditionally you'll never get as good a price as if you try an internet quote. Try Edmunds quote tool. Works quite well. We also have the car show this weekend.

I did manage to get decent quotes from Alan Webb and Royal Moore.

arcticreaver · 02-03-2009, 08:17 PM

here in Cali, the markup was 5 grand as well. i was able to bargain and got the touring version for about 34k. real price is like 33,7xx (i forgot the actual cost). but that was out the door and they took care of all the paper work including dmv stuff and license plates.

i believe they wanted something like 36,750 out the door. and i told them i wanted 30,000 and we basically worked our way up from 30k to 34k in the end.

Voivod · 02-07-2009, 04:13 AM

Seconding the recommendation to try to drive one out of the Bay Area. Plenty to be had down here just sitting on the lot, and I know several including Boardwalk are dealing on price (below MSRP). It sure would be a nice weekend drive to start it out. :-)

AK370Z · 02-07-2009, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voivod

Seconding the recommendation to try to drive one out of the Bay Area. Plenty to be had down here just sitting on the lot, and I know several including Boardwalk are dealing on price (below MSRP). It sure would be a nice weekend drive to start it out. :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcticreaver

here in Cali, the markup was 5 grand as well. i was able to bargain and got the touring version for about 34k. real price is like 33,7xx (i forgot the actual cost). but that was out the door and they took care of all the paper work including dmv stuff and license plates.

i believe they wanted something like 36,750 out the door. and i told them i wanted 30,000 and we basically worked our way up from 30k to 34k in the end.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chibbell

While I have received some decent quotes from the guys across the river in Vancouver, I was shocked when I went to the dealership near my home for a test drive. They had a loaded, auto-sports-nav Touring in their lobby for a nearly $5,000 Adjusted Market Value! To be fair, they were treating this baby like the goddess she is, but that's too much. I also nearly walked out when they tried to get me to let them run a credit check to see if I could buy the car.

To be fair, they did give in on the credit check, and went to a LOT of trouble to drive the Z out of the lobby, within an inch of a GTR and the front desk. I was really impressed with the 370 on the test drive, but I never really opened her up as this was her first time being driven.

I haven't seen many reports of big markups so I really wasn't expecting it. I've honestly been very disappointed in the dealerships in the Portland Metro area. Only one bothered to respond and seemed to be texting from his phone and he never gave me a price. The other dealers (maybe 5 in the area?) never even responded. Completely ridiculous in this economic climate.

I think I'll be taking my business up to the 'Couv. The internet manager has been very cordial and quoted me a decent price on a similar Z. If it all works out this will be my first!

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02-03-2009, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
chibbell Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Age: 44 Posts: 65 Drives: 370z Touring Sport Rep Power: 16	$5k markup in Portland, OR! While I have received some decent quotes from the guys across the river in Vancouver, I was shocked when I went to the dealership near my home for a test drive. They had a loaded, auto-sports-nav Touring in their lobby for a nearly $5,000 Adjusted Market Value! To be fair, they were treating this baby like the goddess she is, but that's too much. I also nearly walked out when they tried to get me to let them run a credit check to see if I could buy the car. To be fair, they did give in on the credit check, and went to a LOT of trouble to drive the Z out of the lobby, within an inch of a GTR and the front desk. I was really impressed with the 370 on the test drive, but I never really opened her up as this was her first time being driven. I haven't seen many reports of big markups so I really wasn't expecting it. I've honestly been very disappointed in the dealerships in the Portland Metro area. Only one bothered to respond and seemed to be texting from his phone and he never gave me a price. The other dealers (maybe 5 in the area?) never even responded. Completely ridiculous in this economic climate. I think I'll be taking my business up to the 'Couv. The internet manager has been very cordial and quoted me a decent price on a similar Z. If it all works out this will be my first! Last edited by chibbell; 02-03-2009 at 08:16 PM.

02-03-2009, 02:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
NorCalZman Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 43 Posts: 65 Drives: 1988 Nissan 300ZX SS Rep Power: 16	lookie at the new thread about the sponsored dealer here in California. __________________ 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo SS : My Shiro Special site. Limited edition Z31 model. Dyno 5-14-05: 175.17 HP @ 5200rpm & 200.36 Torque @ 3800rpm

02-03-2009, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
bboypuertoroc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Get out my way pimpin, HI Posts: 419 Drives: '06 Evo IX GSR Rep Power: 388	Mark-up isn't as bad out here (amazingly)... it's "only" $2.5k. No way I'd pay a mark-up ANYWHERE. __________________ Evo IX GSR - FPBlack, 30psi... 10's on pump? Let's find out...

02-03-2009, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheManTheMyth Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 113 Drives: 05 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 280	Dealing with the same thing across the country in NJ!...I am reading about all these prices for right above Invoice and its depressing haha...Good luck with the search!

02-03-2009, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
dhan0201 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 4 Drives: 08 Lexus GX470 Rep Power: 16	I live in Portland Oregon and I've visited every Nissan dealerships in town for 370z except for one in Hillsborough. None of them were willing to sell it below MSRP. I told them I'll wait. At one dealership, I pretty much laughed at him when the guy asked for dealers mark up. I guess car salesmen will always be car salesmen. Even when auto industries are having very tough time selling cars, all the Nissan dealerships in town acted like they're not phased by it. But I understand that most dealership don't have many 370z in their lots. I know Nissan cars are not known for strong resale value (except for GT-R). Therefor, I'll wait until I can get 370z at or below invoice. I can't justify near $40k for Nissan car even 370z.

02-03-2009, 05:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	wow.....absolutely ridiculous to mark up a Z...i know it's a nice car but still....lol

02-03-2009, 08:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	here in Cali, the markup was 5 grand as well. i was able to bargain and got the touring version for about 34k. real price is like 33,7xx (i forgot the actual cost). but that was out the door and they took care of all the paper work including dmv stuff and license plates. i believe they wanted something like 36,750 out the door. and i told them i wanted 30,000 and we basically worked our way up from 30k to 34k in the end.

02-07-2009, 04:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Voivod Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 14 Drives: 370Z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 16	Seconding the recommendation to try to drive one out of the Bay Area. Plenty to be had down here just sitting on the lot, and I know several including Boardwalk are dealing on price (below MSRP). It sure would be a nice weekend drive to start it out. :-)