Advice needed! Buying a new Z

dbvato · 09-20-2010, 01:09 AM

Hi All,

Been a lurker for some time. Joined the forum recently as I am ready to buy a Z. I have been doing my homework but would like some advice from some of the veterans here. First thing I did was check prices,
checking dealership inventories up to 100 miles away (San Diego area). I could not find a 2010 Z to my specs so I thought I would wait for 2011 cars. However thinking I could get a good deal on a 2010 I decided to send my
request to various dealers in the local area. I figured perhaps I would get lucky. I figured some dealers would try to steer me away into other vehicles not matching what I was looking for so my emails were clear
on what was absolutely mandatory and what was optional. One dealer did try to get me into another vehicle (different color) but I let them know I had my mind made up. 3 out of the 4 local dealers confirmed what
I had thought. They told me the exact car I wanted was not available and told me I should wait for the 2011 models. One dealer told me he had a Z matching my exact specs about to be delivered on the 10th of next
month. This dealer also told me that all local dealers use the same inventory and that they do not ship from LA or Orange county area. This dealer also told me to stay away from some other local dealers as he
would get me the best deal.

Something just does not sit right. How is it that all the other dealers dont have the car available but this one is getting a new 2010 Z shipped later next month? If like he said, they all use the same inventory.
Are they still shipping 2010s to the dealers? I would assume that at this time they would be getting ready for the 2011s. I sent an email to this dealer asking about all this (waiting response) but what do you guys think?

My gut tells me to not trust this dealer and wait for 2011 but part of me thinks if this is a new 2010 I could get a sweet deal. Am I being overly cautious?
Any other questions you think I should be asking this dealer about this 2010 Z being delivered next month? Should I mention that all the other dealers dont find the car he is talking about in their inventory?

Thanks in advance. Hope to be a new Z owner soon!

optiontrader · 09-20-2010, 01:46 AM

Mossy owns the SD area - the only independent (I believe) is Pacific in Mission Beach. Have you searched Temecula and further north?

What configuration are you looking for? Last I checked, there's several Z's in stock at all the SD dealerships, with plenty more if you look a bit farther away (there's 2 40th's in Capistrano!

).

You seem very decided on what you want. If you don't want to travel, ask for an price on the incoming Z; you can start negotiating - not sure how much you want to wait.

dbvato · 09-20-2010, 03:27 AM

Thanks for the reply. Yes they are all Mossy. I did check up in Temecula via the nissanusa inventory locator. I basically want a fully loaded Platinum Graphite Z 6 speed manual, touring, sport, nav, etc. There are a few PG but mostly base and I don't want a 40th.

I was fine waiting for 2011 cars but if I can get a good deal on the 2010, I will pull the trigger. If the dealer does indeed have my car coming in on the 10th then I will start negotiating now. Is it common for dealers to still be receiving 2010 models at this time?

optiontrader · 09-20-2010, 03:39 AM

I see a PG at Oceanside that's exactly what you're looking for on the website? That's the exact model I would've gotten if I didn't love the 40th as much (exterior and interior color).

Not sure about whether the models are still trickling in. I was told when I purchased mine a few months ago there's no more '10's coming...

dbvato · 09-20-2010, 04:03 AM

Whoa! That is the exact car. I swear that was not showing up before. In fact on Sept 17th that car did not show up and Julie from Oceanside was trying to get me the red one.

I was send her an email back about this. Thanks for checking optiontrader

FuszNissan · 09-20-2010, 10:29 AM

Just ask for the sales manager, and bypass the sales people. Let the manager know that you would like to purchase 2 cars and not get jerked around. that should work.

optiontrader · 09-20-2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbvato

I was send her an email back about this. Thanks for checking optiontrader

I'll send you my finder's fee in the mail.

dbvato · 09-20-2010, 05:24 PM

haha! You are good at the internets optiontrader.

I did findout that the car is oceanside was not there before and that is the car that is set to arrive on the 10th. It was the car the other dealer was telling me about. At least I'm not going crazy.

09-20-2010, 01:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
dbvato Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 PG 370z MT Rep Power: 15	Advice needed! Buying a new Z Hi All, Been a lurker for some time. Joined the forum recently as I am ready to buy a Z. I have been doing my homework but would like some advice from some of the veterans here. First thing I did was check prices, checking dealership inventories up to 100 miles away (San Diego area). I could not find a 2010 Z to my specs so I thought I would wait for 2011 cars. However thinking I could get a good deal on a 2010 I decided to send my request to various dealers in the local area. I figured perhaps I would get lucky. I figured some dealers would try to steer me away into other vehicles not matching what I was looking for so my emails were clear on what was absolutely mandatory and what was optional. One dealer did try to get me into another vehicle (different color) but I let them know I had my mind made up. 3 out of the 4 local dealers confirmed what I had thought. They told me the exact car I wanted was not available and told me I should wait for the 2011 models. One dealer told me he had a Z matching my exact specs about to be delivered on the 10th of next month. This dealer also told me that all local dealers use the same inventory and that they do not ship from LA or Orange county area. This dealer also told me to stay away from some other local dealers as he would get me the best deal. Something just does not sit right. How is it that all the other dealers dont have the car available but this one is getting a new 2010 Z shipped later next month? If like he said, they all use the same inventory. Are they still shipping 2010s to the dealers? I would assume that at this time they would be getting ready for the 2011s. I sent an email to this dealer asking about all this (waiting response) but what do you guys think? My gut tells me to not trust this dealer and wait for 2011 but part of me thinks if this is a new 2010 I could get a sweet deal. Am I being overly cautious? Any other questions you think I should be asking this dealer about this 2010 Z being delivered next month? Should I mention that all the other dealers dont find the car he is talking about in their inventory? Thanks in advance. Hope to be a new Z owner soon!

09-20-2010, 01:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	Mossy owns the SD area - the only independent (I believe) is Pacific in Mission Beach. Have you searched Temecula and further north? What configuration are you looking for? Last I checked, there's several Z's in stock at all the SD dealerships, with plenty more if you look a bit farther away (there's 2 40th's in Capistrano! ). You seem very decided on what you want. If you don't want to travel, ask for an price on the incoming Z; you can start negotiating - not sure how much you want to wait. __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

09-20-2010, 03:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	I see a PG at Oceanside that's exactly what you're looking for on the website? That's the exact model I would've gotten if I didn't love the 40th as much (exterior and interior color). Not sure about whether the models are still trickling in. I was told when I purchased mine a few months ago there's no more '10's coming... __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40) Last edited by optiontrader; 09-20-2010 at 03:44 AM. Reason: Added a little more...

09-20-2010, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Just ask for the sales manager, and bypass the sales people. Let the manager know that you would like to purchase 2 cars and not get jerked around. that should work. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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09-20-2010, 03:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
dbvato Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 PG 370z MT Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the reply. Yes they are all Mossy. I did check up in Temecula via the nissanusa inventory locator. I basically want a fully loaded Platinum Graphite Z 6 speed manual, touring, sport, nav, etc. There are a few PG but mostly base and I don't want a 40th. I was fine waiting for 2011 cars but if I can get a good deal on the 2010, I will pull the trigger. If the dealer does indeed have my car coming in on the 10th then I will start negotiating now. Is it common for dealers to still be receiving 2010 models at this time?

09-20-2010, 04:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
dbvato Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 PG 370z MT Rep Power: 15	Whoa! That is the exact car. I swear that was not showing up before. In fact on Sept 17th that car did not show up and Julie from Oceanside was trying to get me the red one. I was send her an email back about this. Thanks for checking optiontrader

09-20-2010, 05:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
dbvato Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 PG 370z MT Rep Power: 15	haha! You are good at the internets optiontrader. I did findout that the car is oceanside was not there before and that is the car that is set to arrive on the 10th. It was the car the other dealer was telling me about. At least I'm not going crazy.