Long Lead Time for New Car Orders !!

scorpion90 · 04-20-2009, 04:31 PM

Just got off the phone from my dealer and discussing my car order put in January. I now have a VIN#.

The bad news in the discussion was that the dealer is now quoting an 8 month lead time on new car orders.

NIZMOZ · 04-20-2009, 04:38 PM

Nissan cut the product on the 370z by a bunch. So it's possible you will be waiting longer.

Asheth · 04-20-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

Nissan cut the product on the 370z by a bunch. So it's possible you will be waiting longer.

But for a order placed in January he should be good I think even orders placed in the beginning of February.

scorpion90 · 04-20-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Asheth

But for a order placed in January he should be good I think even orders placed in the beginning of February.

I'm good to go as my car is to be here by the middle to end of May. I have a VIN# and was told the car is ready to go on the water.

New orders are at risk of 8 month order times.

shabarivas · 04-20-2009, 07:15 PM

f that man... you could pick one up TODAY in cali

K20A2_S · 04-20-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

f that man... you could pick one up TODAY in cali

yeah, I got a dealership down the raod with 8-10, almost all with sports package.......

mjd77 · 04-22-2009, 10:25 AM

So I guess being in Wisconsin, Im screwed. Selection around here is next to nothing, and now if I want to order one, it's 8 months.

JB1 · 04-24-2009, 10:09 AM

I ordered one yesterday and was told 2 to 3 months delivery time from the factory. But it didn't sound very convincing, it was more like they quoted me a standard lead time, not Z specific. So I will call them regularly to check...
The problem for us in the states is that the Z is being introduced around Europe at this time as well, so I assume this will limit the propduction capacity for US spec cars. On the other hand, they are in crisis as well, so hopefully there will not be too many buyers out there

scorpion90 · 04-24-2009, 01:12 PM

I think a real part of the problem is that Nissan is cutting back it's production schedule based on forward year sales forecast. I read somewhere that the forecast was cut from 30k vehicles this year worldwide to 10k. Some 3k of those production are to go to Europe. That leaves 7k for the rest of the world with the majority coming to the US.

wellarmed · 04-24-2009, 01:56 PM

Waiting even 3-4 months is ridiculous (let alone 8 months!)
Some dealers have none of these things (their choice) and would like you to think that's just the way it is with these hard to get Zs...

That's total BS.
Fontana Nissan in Calif is advertising $3000 off sticker on all '09 Zs and they have..... "26 available".

Catch a $59 redeye to LA and drive the thing home for cry'noutloud!

JB1 · 04-24-2009, 06:00 PM

The exact spec, color and option combo I want is not in stock. (not even at Fontana, I just checked :-) ) I only get to spend 40K once, so I want to make sure I get exactly what I want and I don't mind if that means I have to wait a bit. I just hope it will not take more then 3 months.

04-20-2009, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
scorpion90 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 76 Posts: 109 Drives: 370Z Base 7AT+Sports Rep Power: 283	Long Lead Time for New Car Orders !! Just got off the phone from my dealer and discussing my car order put in January. I now have a VIN#. The bad news in the discussion was that the dealer is now quoting an 8 month lead time on new car orders.

04-20-2009, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	Nissan cut the product on the 370z by a bunch. So it's possible you will be waiting longer. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

04-24-2009, 01:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
wellarmed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, Az. Posts: 42 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Waiting even 3-4 months is ridiculous (let alone 8 months!) Some dealers have none of these things (their choice) and would like you to think that's just the way it is with these hard to get Zs... That's total BS. Fontana Nissan in Calif is advertising $3000 off sticker on all '09 Zs and they have..... "26 available". Catch a $59 redeye to LA and drive the thing home for cry'noutloud! Last edited by wellarmed; 04-24-2009 at 02:01 PM.

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JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 17	The exact spec, color and option combo I want is not in stock. (not even at Fontana, I just checked :-) ) I only get to spend 40K once, so I want to make sure I get exactly what I want and I don't mind if that means I have to wait a bit. I just hope it will not take more then 3 months.