Any good dealerships in Michigan?

citycat

I'm 32 and was very clear up front about what and when I'm going to buy.

They basically wanted me to state that I was going to buy from them before they were going to let me drive a car. The sales guy and the sales manager were both extremely hesitant to allow any miles to be put on that car because it deters other people from buying it. I understand that, especially with so few 370s out there right now.

However, I'm coming from a different marque and have never had a chance to give a fair shake to a 370. The one I rode in up in Saginaw was a manual, which I suck at driving, so I rode in that one. Basically, I need to drive the 370 with an auto before I decide if I'm going to buy one at all. Without stronger intentions or a more sure sale, AA Nissan isn't going to let me drive the car. They haven't been rude, but they've been much less workable for my way of going about this than other dealers. That's fine - I just won't buy from them. I find it interesting that the car has been there for about 3 weeks now.

D*ck Scott sold the silver Touring AT that I saw a couple weeks ago. When I was there the battery on the car was dead so they wouldn't take it off the showroom floor. No telling if they'll let me behind the wheel of any more that they get in.

nissmotourer

Funny because I saw that PG A/T 370 at **** Scott on the showroom floor...when the sales guy opened the drivers door, he banged it against some stand the car was parked very close to. I didn't check to see if there were any dents/scratches but needless to say I grimaced when it happened.

citycat

Yeah, that place didn't seem to have their act together. Battery was dead. They couldn't find the manual hatch release. Couldn't answer simple questions about the option levels and specs for the sport package, etc.

Ahwell, that's where a little (obsessive) self-education about what I'm interested in keeps me ahead of the curve.

citycat

Have you guys in the Detroit area driven 350Zs through the winter? I'm reasonably certain that with a 2nd set of rims and snow tires, I can manage for most of the winter, but I'd like a "hell no" if any of you have had bad experiences.

I know, I know, a Z in winter is sacrilege but I've gotta have a year-round daily driver.

MightyBobo

Coming from Buffalo, I would NEVER drive this car as a year-long DD...

Maybe look into a STi or Evo for that? I know people who LOVE them for that...

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citycat

Eh, not too into those cars, though I'm sure they're great for bad weather.

Why wouldn't you run the Z year-round, assuming winter rims/tires?

MightyBobo

Well, multiple reasons, but these are mainly personal.

First, I feel its far too nice of a car to drive around in winter and get salt all over, rusting it up.

Second, its not particularly safe. Yes, Ive heard of many people driving RWD vehicles in the snow, including big heavy boats like Caprices. But, personally, I wouldn't want to if I had the choice. Winter tires/wheels ought to help considerably, but I still wouldn't want to do it.

Third, ground clearance issues. If you get more than a few inches of snow, that front end w/ the spoiler will be like a plow, and furthermore, if you somehow get stuck, getting out of it is going to be tons o' fun. And by tons o' fun, I mean, you'll need to get pulled out if you get high-centered on some hard-packed snow.

Long story short, I dont see this as being a very good winter car at all if you get a lot of snow.

On the other hand, if you just get "cold" in the winter, and not much snow and ice? Have at it.

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