Getting a Z at the end of the year.
 

So I have made my decision, a few tickets come off my license at the end of the year and I will be able to afford the insurance on one. So I need to get prepared for buying one. I understand that there over priced right now and there is a limit on how many were made this year. I have a 2003 Honda Civic Coupe Ex that will have about 102,000 miles on it. I only want the base model for audio purposes it is easier to upgrade everything. So what should I expect when i walk into a dealer? Do they have to order the car? Go easy on me because I am new to buying a brand new car. Also it will probably be in december so should I grab a left over or wait for the 2010 models? The colors I want are either Blue or Black.

I don't think it will be too hard to find one. The cars aren't overpriced. You don't pay sticker... go in and negotiate and you should be able to get it at or under invoice.

Just dont pay above invoice. worse comes to worse, invoice is not a bad price, but you shouldnt pay more than that unless your buying a 2010 right at the month (supposedly nov) that 2010's come out.

If you can find any dealers with an 09 in November, I can see you getting a good deal cuz they want to unload 09's for the 2010's.

Ya November might be better if what I am thinking too. If I wait to long they might all be gone.

Good luck, bro. Let us know when you get your toy!

I'm also getting mine from september to november ishh

So I want the spoiler I want the brakes but not sure about that front under spoiler. I live in an area where you can go miles without going over a speed bump than decide to go one or 2 places and they have like 6 of them. So I think the Sports Package I do want. Can that me removed the under front spoiler?

i wonder if I'll be ahead of you :P

Who knows I also am having a identity crisis with what color to get. Black I have always liked and my previous 2 cars were black. But I also like blue it is my favorite color. And than there is white.

it really depends on your mods :P
pm me a plan then I'll help you pick a color lol

The girls are always the best to ask about stuff like this. I will admit that. PM SENT

^replied and going to nap

Blue might be a little harder to find.

Pshhaaa! He can drive down here to MD and have his pick... it seems like blue is a very popular color here :shakes head:

Surprisingly with how low they dropped mine and being near the DC area mine has held up very well. Oh sure there are a few marks UNDER everything but if you look at it from straight on it looks pretty darn good. Actually I'm amazed at how well its holding up under all the construction going on in my area.

And I believe its pretty easy to remove.....just a couple bolts, maybe?

Well I just went out to get my last book for school and stopped at the Team Nissan Place talked to Jacki. She was very nice and I talked about the Z a bit. She showed me 2 black ones A touring with the boes and the base with an auto a silver one with an auto trans, and a Blue one with sports package. I told her what I was looking for and asked if black would be hard to get she chuckled a bit and said we can get almost any setup you want within a few days! So I told her my plan and all got her card and left there was no pressure to buy and was very good to talk with.

Sounds good man that makes me feel a bit better about it. :ugh2:

The under spoiler is held be some clip in's. It can be pulled off by hand

Hmm sounds like it would be easy to take off.

I wounder if the base model it could be installed on. I am just thinking if it is that easy to take off it probably just pops in and off.

One other thing I realized is I want to get the tint and the front clear bra put on within a week after I get it. Hmm I will need to budget for that as well. Worse comes to worse I will just get the clear bra.

ERR now I am second guessing myself for color. I want black but I do know how the swirl marks like to come out. Blues is noce and than there is white. Errr

On a side note my saving account for the car just grew another 350 dollars.

If you're getting swirl marks, you need to either switch to a softer towel or make sure the one you're using is clean and plenty of thick suds... there's no excuse for scratches of any kind when waxed/washed properly.

check out the blue in different lighting. i loved it when i saw it in the showroom and at night, but in bright daylight, i wasn't a big fan of how it looks aqua/teal. black's nice too but im with u on the swirl marks. my last car was a similar blue so it was my original choice to get it in blue.

after several months and going to dealerships to check out all the colors, i narrowed it to platinum graphite and pearl white. the white is AMAZING in person. what made me choose the gray over the white is the way you can see the curves easier (white is not a reflective color), and the satisfaction i get when i wash it. the white just looks... white. i rented a white car and washed it, and it sucked because i felt like i put a lot of effort in cleaning it and making it look clean and others dont notice. i dunno, im weird like that. lol. it's hard to explain but i like the compliments i get when the gray is freshly washed. i like the contrast between the dark gray and silver wheels too.

Ya I use good towels and all, but I still sometimes get them. I am starting to lean towards white because it will pop out more. But I am still not sure.

haha yeah.. ive been having the same problem.. only thing that i have is time..

i wont be getting mine til 2011 IF i get one hahaha..

who knows if porsche decides to make the cayman and CS cheaper just for me :D

haha anyways.. my choices were white, PG, and black.. ultimately im choosing white

but thats if nissan doesnt release an orange color by the time i get mine :D

or a vette ;)

Ya after seeing the black and bringing a few friends to the dealership they all agree on black for me. So black is probably what I am going to go with. Plus the wheels pop out more.

Also my countdown to my Z.

Customized counter

is that ur birthday?

No my deadline for myself. I think i can get it sooner. LOL

oh how did u settle on that specific date lol

It is just something to help me with motivation. It is not rely going to be that specific just when I would like to have mine by.

ohh ok..

i was just wondering.. thats around my birthday

Rely? What are you planning on doing and how old?

21.. :)

most likely ill be deployed by then..

haha

Darn that stinks good luck with everything.

yo MATT! when you get your baby i'm gonna have my ROSALENA greet your FREEDOM :D IN PERSONNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

i'm excited for you man. GET ON THE GRIND HARDDDDDDDD!!

GOODLUCK!!

Z Thanks man I should be seeing you sooner than we both think haha

all i know is when u get your baby, hit me up! lets cruiseeeeeeeeeee!