Canadian 370z hard to buy?

metronorth · 04-02-2012, 09:59 PM

Hello all;
I just registered because I thought I had purchased a 2012 touring base 6mt in Hakone white. Unfortunately, I just found out that I can't get a car until August. I have found the same problem with other sports cars from other manufacturers as well. Is this just a Canadian problem or is this the same in the US? I'll have to look for something else if things don't improve with the sales experience here.
Sorry to whine in my first post.
Glenn

juicypinkkk · 04-02-2012, 10:34 PM

My dealership told me (bought 3 weeks ago) that delivery should be 6-10 weeks. Never said anything about August, although they said the latest id have to wait is July if they cant find any cars that match my leather and color preference

GaleForce · 04-02-2012, 10:43 PM

My local dealer has three 370z's on the lot right now. 1 PW and 2 PG.

I would expand my search if I was you.

Edit: I'm not sure of the colour names, 1 is white the other 2 are the dark silver.

metronorth · 04-03-2012, 06:12 AM

Perhaps the dealership is less than enthusiastic about ordering a car that is not fully loaded? My suspicions are that they hope a "scare story" of poor availability will convince me to purchase one of the local cars that have higher option levels. I guess I will have to get a better agreement from them in writing or move on to someone else. I factory ordered to get exactly what I want, and the 8 - 12 week wait works for me because of an ongoing basement renovation that is occupying one half of my garage right now. Why does every interaction with a car dealer leave me feeling manipulated?

Glenn

GaleForce · 04-03-2012, 09:18 AM

Well I would check into another dealer anyways. See what they say, then use that information to get the best deal you can from either dealership. It's always better to have some leverage.

Mannysrt8 · 04-03-2012, 09:37 AM

My local dealer has 3,offered me one in white for 7K under MSRP....Sticker was $48135.

metronorth · 04-14-2012, 08:24 PM

Time to update;
The dealer did what he could but could not guarantee me a factory order before August. Luckily, he got a lightly used 2011 with the options I wanted. Still smells like leather inside and it's sitting on my driveway already. Nice car. I test drove the 370, 2012 mustang gt and the golf r. The 370 was definitely the best combination of power, handling, interior appointments and overall quality. In my humble opinion anyway.
Glenn

6MT · 04-14-2012, 08:32 PM

Well, used ones are no problem in the Edmonton area. There are 15 for sale right now.

GaleForce · 04-14-2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metronorth

Time to update;
The dealer did what he could but could not guarantee me a factory order before August. Luckily, he got a lightly used 2011 with the options I wanted. Still smells like leather inside and it's sitting on my driveway already. Nice car. I test drove the 370, 2012 mustang gt and the golf r. The 370 was definitely the best combination of power, handling, interior appointments and overall quality. In my humble opinion anyway.
Glenn

Congrats

loumckay · 04-15-2012, 07:44 PM

I'm from Fort McMurray, and wanted to buy a new Nismo, but just found out that they dont make them in Canada anymore , has anybody heard if 2013 will have a Nismo in Canada, I want one so bad I can taste it. I;m just starting to educate myself now about the car, as I owned the 280ZX back in 1982, and was looking to go full circle..any thoughts, opinions would be appreciated...Thanks

MacLean · 04-15-2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metronorth

Time to update;
The dealer did what he could but could not guarantee me a factory order before August. Luckily, he got a lightly used 2011 with the options I wanted. Still smells like leather inside and it's sitting on my driveway already. Nice car. I test drove the 370, 2012 mustang gt and the golf r. The 370 was definitely the best combination of power, handling, interior appointments and overall quality. In my humble opinion anyway.
Glenn

Congrats big guy!!!!!!! I believe from what I heard that Canada will probably get thw Nismo in 2013. FYI.... Do not hold me to it. I would ask the dealerships around you for reassurance.

Ridgerunner · 04-15-2012, 10:54 PM

How hard is it for you guys from the frozen north to slip over the border and say buy a US model in Buffalo, Detroit, or Seattle and import it?

04-02-2012, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
metronorth Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bolton Ontario Canada Posts: 4 Drives: 2012 370Z Touring 6M Rep Power: 13	Canadian 370z hard to buy? Hello all; I just registered because I thought I had purchased a 2012 touring base 6mt in Hakone white. Unfortunately, I just found out that I can't get a car until August. I have found the same problem with other sports cars from other manufacturers as well. Is this just a Canadian problem or is this the same in the US? I'll have to look for something else if things don't improve with the sales experience here. Sorry to whine in my first post. Glenn

04-02-2012, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	My local dealer has three 370z's on the lot right now. 1 PW and 2 PG. I would expand my search if I was you. Edit: I'm not sure of the colour names, 1 is white the other 2 are the dark silver. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

04-03-2012, 09:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Well I would check into another dealer anyways. See what they say, then use that information to get the best deal you can from either dealership. It's always better to have some leverage. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

04-14-2012, 08:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Well, used ones are no problem in the Edmonton area. There are 15 for sale right now. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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04-02-2012, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
juicypinkkk Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 162 Drives: 2012 Sprt 6MT 370z Rep Power: 14	My dealership told me (bought 3 weeks ago) that delivery should be 6-10 weeks. Never said anything about August, although they said the latest id have to wait is July if they cant find any cars that match my leather and color preference

04-03-2012, 06:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
metronorth Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bolton Ontario Canada Posts: 4 Drives: 2012 370Z Touring 6M Rep Power: 13	Perhaps the dealership is less than enthusiastic about ordering a car that is not fully loaded? My suspicions are that they hope a "scare story" of poor availability will convince me to purchase one of the local cars that have higher option levels. I guess I will have to get a better agreement from them in writing or move on to someone else. I factory ordered to get exactly what I want, and the 8 - 12 week wait works for me because of an ongoing basement renovation that is occupying one half of my garage right now. Why does every interaction with a car dealer leave me feeling manipulated? Glenn

04-03-2012, 09:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mannysrt8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 254 Drives: 370z & Optima SX Rep Power: 15	My local dealer has 3,offered me one in white for 7K under MSRP....Sticker was $48135.

04-14-2012, 08:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
metronorth Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bolton Ontario Canada Posts: 4 Drives: 2012 370Z Touring 6M Rep Power: 13	Time to update; The dealer did what he could but could not guarantee me a factory order before August. Luckily, he got a lightly used 2011 with the options I wanted. Still smells like leather inside and it's sitting on my driveway already. Nice car. I test drove the 370, 2012 mustang gt and the golf r. The 370 was definitely the best combination of power, handling, interior appointments and overall quality. In my humble opinion anyway. Glenn

04-15-2012, 07:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
loumckay Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: fort mcmurray, alberta, Posts: 6 Drives: 2013 370z Rep Power: 13	I'm from Fort McMurray, and wanted to buy a new Nismo, but just found out that they dont make them in Canada anymore , has anybody heard if 2013 will have a Nismo in Canada, I want one so bad I can taste it. I;m just starting to educate myself now about the car, as I owned the 280ZX back in 1982, and was looking to go full circle..any thoughts, opinions would be appreciated...Thanks

04-15-2012, 10:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ridgerunner Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370Z Black 6M SP Rep Power: 15	How hard is it for you guys from the frozen north to slip over the border and say buy a US model in Buffalo, Detroit, or Seattle and import it?