Ordering your 2013 Z.

Haboob · 09-17-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Naenyn

Got my order number today! =] They also told me it will be built in October. I hope it'll be early on in October so it still has time to get here by the start of November.

How long does it take to build a Z anyway?

I think he told me a week or two, then it's gotta be shipped over - I think that's the longest portion (shipping > port > customs > delivery to dealership).

Magic Bus · 09-17-2012, 03:05 PM

I'll chime in on this as I ordered my 13 back in May of this year and received my car in August. I have the whole story in the Introduction section and the thread is titled 2013 On Order, includes the price I paid for my car.

Long story short, actually ordered my car from 2 different dealers. One asked for a $2,000 deposit (which I gave them, it's refundable), the 2nd didn't require any. The dealer I left the deposit at never kept me informed of anything, I always had to call them. The no deposit dealer followed up with me every step of the way and they got the car a month earlier than the dealer to whom I gave the deposit. Things that make you go hmmm?

Anyway, got it from the no deposit dealer and couldn't be happier with my 13 370Z.

81DAWG · 09-19-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I searched and didn't quite find anything related to this.

So, I'm looking into getting a 2013 Midnight Blue Z base + sport 6MT.

There are none of these in Arizona, at all.

Dealership1 tells me, "Oh yeah, we can order one for you with a $500 refundable deposit." which is consistent with what I've read from others on this site.

Dealership2 tells me that, "No Nissan dealership in Arizona can do an order like this. What we can do (and the other dealership is probably going to do) is take the deposit and wait until a Midnight Blue Z base + sport 6MT 370Z comes in."

I didn't have time to go back to the original dealership and get more information on the process, but does anyone have any information on the deposit/ordering process with Nissan?

Dealership2 did say that a Vegas dealership had a 2012 Monterrey Blue base + sport 6MT, but I would have to be okay with them flying someone out there and driving it back from Vegas (who are, and I quote, "A bunch of ********.") - putting 350-400mi on my brand new car. I immediately declined that option.

I am gettting the exact same Z; '13, base, midnight blue, 6MT.

When I was ready to purchase a couple of months ago, I requested internet quotes and found a local dealer who had placed a stock order for the exact car I was looking for. I put a deposit on the car and the dealer gave me a copy of the order sheet. A couple of weeks later when the car was built, I received an updated copy of the order sheet with a VIN. The car was ordered on 6/6, was built the week of 7/20 and scheduled for delivery the week of 9/14 (last week). Unfortunately I spoke to the dealer last week and the inventory check showed the car still did not have a rail ship date. They are checking evry date for me to get a delivery date.

Volk Z · 09-19-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 81DAWG

I am gettting the exact same Z; '13, base, midnight blue, 6MT.

When I was ready to purchase a couple of months ago, I requested internet quotes and found a local dealer who had placed a stock order for the exact car I was looking for. I put a deposit on the car and the dealer gave me a copy of the order sheet. A couple of weeks later when the car was built, I received an updated copy of the order sheet with a VIN. The car was ordered on 6/6, was built the week of 7/20 and scheduled for delivery the week of 9/14 (last week). Unfortunately I spoke to the dealer last week and the inventory check showed the car still did not have a rail ship date. They are checking evry date for me to get a delivery date.

I did almost the exact thing with my 13' Nismo.
I called in June and they had the exact one on order so i put a deposit down.
Mine was built in June 20 and received August 30.

I will tell you that most dealers dont have the tools or know how to get exact tracking. Mine was told to be "on hold" with the dealer but then it showed up on time...
depending on options it may be put on hold at the port i.e. Jacksonville Fl or wherever your delivery port is.

It is typical to have them not show up on time but sometimes you get lucky like me and have it show up on time with no issues.

Good luck!

81DAWG · 09-20-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

I did almost the exact thing with my 13' Nismo.
I called in June and they had the exact one on order so i put a deposit down.
Mine was built in June 20 and received August 30.

I will tell you that most dealers dont have the tools or know how to get exact tracking. Mine was told to be "on hold" with the dealer but then it showed up on time...
depending on options it may be put on hold at the port i.e. Jacksonville Fl or wherever your delivery port is.

It is typical to have them not show up on time but sometimes you get lucky like me and have it show up on time with no issues.

Good luck!

I guess you're right about most dealers not having to the tools or know how on getting the exact tracking, because after being told they thought my Z had not hit the rails yet, I got home from work today and received a call that my car showed up today.

I pick it up tomorrow!

370fan · 09-21-2012, 10:14 AM

Huh? You guys haven't got yours yet?

jburke26 · 09-21-2012, 11:12 AM

Yeah it sucks that they don't have the tools to track cars, but on the bright side mine showed up Wednesday and I drove it home Thursday morning. Will post pics soon!

Haboob · 09-21-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 370fan

Huh? You guys haven't got yours yet?

That red looks nice!

Can't wait to see a midnight blue one at an angle like that (or in person).

My dealership should be getting one shipped over soon. Hopefully I'll be ready to buy by the time it gets here!

Volk Z · 09-21-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 81DAWG

I guess you're right about most dealers not having to the tools or know how on getting the exact tracking, because after being told they thought my Z had not hit the rails yet, I got home from work today and received a call that my car showed up today.

I pick it up tomorrow!

Maybe we should just go by if the dealer says its on hold, delayed or whatever it means the car will be there on time.. Maybe its Nissan's reverse psychology!! Haha

LakeShow · 09-21-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 370fan

Huh? You guys haven't got yours yet?

Wow that looks amazing!

Naenyn · 09-21-2012, 02:08 PM

Loving the magma red. I brought my RX8 in to service yesterday.. across the street from the dealer (I know, I know) was a Nissan dealer that had a shiny new 2013 magma red sitting out front. I had to have the Enterprise car rental guy drive buy it so I could drool.

Can't wait for my Nismo... *twitch*

Magic Bus · 09-21-2012, 04:23 PM

370fan, Looks awesome, congrats on the new Z & welcome to the 13 club

Naenyn · 09-23-2012, 06:09 PM

Got a copy of the order for my Z yesterday. The dealer thinks it'll be here mid/end of November. The order ETA lists 12/12. Hopefully it'll show up sooner than December! I still don't have a VIN, tho. =(

81DAWG · 09-24-2012, 11:57 AM

Picked up my Midnight Blue on Friday.

Naenyn · 09-24-2012, 12:56 PM

I wish the Nismo was available in Midnight Blue. =\ Magma Red will have to do...

09-21-2012, 10:14 AM	#21 (permalink)
370fan Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: J.P., LA Posts: 47 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	Huh? You guys haven't got yours yet? Haboob likes this.

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09-17-2012, 03:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	I'll chime in on this as I ordered my 13 back in May of this year and received my car in August. I have the whole story in the Introduction section and the thread is titled 2013 On Order, includes the price I paid for my car. Long story short, actually ordered my car from 2 different dealers. One asked for a $2,000 deposit (which I gave them, it's refundable), the 2nd didn't require any. The dealer I left the deposit at never kept me informed of anything, I always had to call them. The no deposit dealer followed up with me every step of the way and they got the car a month earlier than the dealer to whom I gave the deposit. Things that make you go hmmm? Anyway, got it from the no deposit dealer and couldn't be happier with my 13 370Z.

09-21-2012, 11:12 AM	#22 (permalink)
jburke26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cullman, Alabama Posts: 252 Drives: Sold Z Rep Power: 13	Yeah it sucks that they don't have the tools to track cars, but on the bright side mine showed up Wednesday and I drove it home Thursday morning. Will post pics soon!

09-21-2012, 02:08 PM	#26 (permalink)
Naenyn Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 212 Drives: '13 Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 13	Loving the magma red. I brought my RX8 in to service yesterday.. across the street from the dealer (I know, I know) was a Nissan dealer that had a shiny new 2013 magma red sitting out front. I had to have the Enterprise car rental guy drive buy it so I could drool. Can't wait for my Nismo... twitch

09-21-2012, 04:23 PM	#27 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	370fan, Looks awesome, congrats on the new Z & welcome to the 13 club

09-23-2012, 06:09 PM	#28 (permalink)
Naenyn Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 212 Drives: '13 Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 13	Got a copy of the order for my Z yesterday. The dealer thinks it'll be here mid/end of November. The order ETA lists 12/12. Hopefully it'll show up sooner than December! I still don't have a VIN, tho. =(

09-24-2012, 12:56 PM	#30 (permalink)
Naenyn Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 212 Drives: '13 Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 13	I wish the Nismo was available in Midnight Blue. =\ Magma Red will have to do...