My 370Z buying experience

fagan · 06-27-2012, 11:08 AM

370Z, 6spd MT, Sport pkg, Brilliant Silver

I wanted to post my purchasing experience to hopefully help someone here. Although I've purchased a number of vehicles, this forum was truly informative during my purchase.

The first thing I did was extensive research on pricing and purchasing negotiations. Once I had a $ figure that I felt was fair and was ready to purchase I sent out quote requests.

Surprisingly, a salesman whom I had met while getting my 350Z serviced contacted me. I told him I was serious about purchasing a vehicle and would come out to see him. Met with him yesterday, told him the price I was willing to pay, $35500 otd. He and his manager didn't seem to think they could do this because it put them under invoice on the 370Z, 6spd, sport pkg. I asked if I could log on to the internet in his office and went to USAA's web site, to which I'm a member, and went to their car buying service. Pulled up the car with the specs and showed him the price they've negotiated with dealers for their members. They said they know I'm serious about purchasing a car and couldn't let me leave. He and the manager came back with a number less than USAA, at $35,800 otd.

This took less than an hour to complete and I entered the dealership without any research paperwork. My salesman was great and we both were serious and respected each others time. My wife and I completed the deal last night. Will post pics when I can.

Nismo89 · 06-27-2012, 12:55 PM

awesome, informative customers are the best because the dealerships know they cant BS and yank them around a person whom has done their homework. its the less educated that they like to yank around.

good experience for you!

boomee · 06-27-2012, 01:47 PM

Just switched to USAA I will keep this in mind

falconfixer · 06-27-2012, 01:57 PM

I have USAA as well and did the same thing as the OP. I think USAA uses something if not identical to the truvalue report. It helped me a little bit when I went to purchase mine but I still got it about a grand less than the report generated by USAA.

Congrats!!

gy954 · 06-28-2012, 07:44 PM

Thanks, Fagan, for that story. It illustrates a number of points....
1. Know the facts before you go to a dealer
2. Have a good idea of what you want
3. Treat people with respect
4. Show a little flexibility.

Good job; enjoy your new car!!!

jabrother · 07-02-2012, 12:47 AM

What was the negotiated price b4 ttl?

06-27-2012, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
fagan Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 16	My 370Z buying experience 370Z, 6spd MT, Sport pkg, Brilliant Silver I wanted to post my purchasing experience to hopefully help someone here. Although I've purchased a number of vehicles, this forum was truly informative during my purchase. The first thing I did was extensive research on pricing and purchasing negotiations. Once I had a $ figure that I felt was fair and was ready to purchase I sent out quote requests. Surprisingly, a salesman whom I had met while getting my 350Z serviced contacted me. I told him I was serious about purchasing a vehicle and would come out to see him. Met with him yesterday, told him the price I was willing to pay, $35500 otd. He and his manager didn't seem to think they could do this because it put them under invoice on the 370Z, 6spd, sport pkg. I asked if I could log on to the internet in his office and went to USAA's web site, to which I'm a member, and went to their car buying service. Pulled up the car with the specs and showed him the price they've negotiated with dealers for their members. They said they know I'm serious about purchasing a car and couldn't let me leave. He and the manager came back with a number less than USAA, at $35,800 otd. This took less than an hour to complete and I entered the dealership without any research paperwork. My salesman was great and we both were serious and respected each others time. My wife and I completed the deal last night. Will post pics when I can.

06-27-2012, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	awesome, informative customers are the best because the dealerships know they cant BS and yank them around a person whom has done their homework. its the less educated that they like to yank around. good experience for you! __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

06-27-2012, 01:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
boomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 29 Drives: sleepy forester Xt Rep Power: 13	Just switched to USAA I will keep this in mind __________________

06-28-2012, 07:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
gy954 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 163 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 181	Good Post! Thanks, Fagan, for that story. It illustrates a number of points.... 1. Know the facts before you go to a dealer 2. Have a good idea of what you want 3. Treat people with respect 4. Show a little flexibility. Good job; enjoy your new car!!!

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06-27-2012, 01:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	I have USAA as well and did the same thing as the OP. I think USAA uses something if not identical to the truvalue report. It helped me a little bit when I went to purchase mine but I still got it about a grand less than the report generated by USAA. Congrats!!

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