Went to order a car today

dtul · 09-30-2013, 08:46 PM

So today I went to get some pricing information on ordering a Z from a couple dealerships in the area. I decided on ordering a 2014 pearl white base, with the sport package and automatic. I really wanted the In-Mirror RearView monitor, but I guess now you cannot add that unless it is a touring. It would be nice if Nissan would take the option off of their website for the base car. Ultimately with the options I wanted the MSRP is about $35,660.

The first dealership was a waste of time, as they told me they would have to go through some other guy at a different location to get the pricing. It would have been nice if one of three people I was in contact with at the dealership had told me that before I drove 30 minutes to get there. They knew I was coming solely to price the car, so it sort of rubs me the wrong way and makes it likely I will not be ordering from them.

The second dealership I went to was actually able to work with me. They started off trying the "this is your monthly payment" bs, but I got them to talk OTD price. They first offered $35,350 but I mentioned a lower price I had been quoted and they immediately offered the car for $33,900. I told them I will still be keeping my appointments to discuss pricing with other dealerships and they seemed very eager to try and beat any other offers I get. I personally don't really want to order from this dealership, as I haven't heard the best things about their service department, however, if they can beat the price of the others then I probably will go with them and just use a different service department. I believe I can get them to around $33,300 or maybe lower, so let me know what you guys think about how realistic that price is. Also, if any of you have any tips I can use during this process, I would appreciate it as well. This is my first time buying a car, so this is all new to me.

Chuck33079 · 09-30-2013, 09:16 PM

Try emailing a bunch of dealerships around the country. I had to fly to St. Louis and drive back. For the cost of a $169 Southwest airlines ticket, I saved $3500.

dtul · 10-01-2013, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Try emailing a bunch of dealerships around the country. I had to fly to St. Louis and drive back. For the cost of a $169 Southwest airlines ticket, I saved $3500.

Do you remember what dealership you worked with? I have a lot of family in that area, and one of them could probably check out a car there. Also was it one you ordered or one they had on the lot?

Chuck33079 · 10-01-2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dtul

Do you remember what dealership you worked with? I have a lot of family in that area, and one of them could probably check out a car there. Also was it one you ordered or one they had on the lot?

I do, but I don't recommend you use them. They had it on the lot.

Jasonle · 10-01-2013, 07:13 AM

Lou Fusz? How long was the drive from St. Louis to Houston? I want to drive my Z down to Dallas but thats 10hrs

Chuck33079 · 10-01-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Lou Fusz? How long was the drive from St. Louis to Houston? I want to drive my Z down to Dallas but thats 10hrs

Yes, but I can't recommend anything about that dealership to anyone. It was 15 hours or so back, but almost all of the break in was taken care of by the time I got home.

fuct · 10-01-2013, 09:25 AM

here in Houston Steve Hipshin at Tom Peacock gave me invoice pricing on a nismo that was on its way over on the boat still.

peleincubus · 10-01-2013, 10:18 AM

Dtul can you tell me what dealership you got that $33900 quote from? I think I'm finally getting my car in a couple of months and that price sounds pretty good.

Nailzs · 10-01-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dtul

I really wanted the In-Mirror RearView monitor, but I guess now you cannot add that unless it is a touring. It would be nice if Nissan would take the option off of their website for the base car.

The In mirror rear view monitor is a dealer installed option and can be installed at most dealerships.

dtul · 10-01-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nailzs

The In mirror rear view monitor is a dealer installed option and can be installed at most dealerships.

Everyone that I have talked to says they cannot do it on an ordered car, so I don't know what the deal is. I'll bring this up tonight at the one I am meeting with and see if they can explain it to me. Thanks.

dtul · 10-01-2013, 09:18 PM

So a quick update. I went to another dealership that I originally wanted to order from with the $33,900 price I was offered at the second dealership. I got the new dealer to match the $33,900 and in addition they are able to add the RearView Mirror, so basically I am getting that for free since I am paying the same price as I was quoted without the mirror at the second dealer. I think it is a pretty fair deal, MSRP is just over $35,500 and the invoice was $33,883. I was expecting to pay about $34,800 something, so I am a little surprised. Anyways the car is not actually ordered yet, I will be putting the order in on Friday. Forgot my checkbook today so I could not write the deposit check and Friday is the soonest I can get back down there.

Here are the options I ultimately decided on:

2014 370Z 7AT Base with the Sport Package
Midnight Blue
Back-up cam
Carpeted mats
Illuminated Door Sills
Splash Guards

Estimated lead time is 12-16 weeks, so I figure best case would be me getting it sometime in early January, but I figure it will probably be around February. This is going to be a long wait, but gives me some time to plan out where I want to start the modding and possibly have some parts ready to go when I get the car.

Anyways, thanks so much for the help guys. If any of you are in the DFW area and have some questions about which dealers I felt were good and which were not, feel free to hit me up and I will be happy to help you out.

victort · 10-01-2013, 10:08 PM

is your price OTD or before TTL?

dtul · 10-01-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by victort

is your price OTD or before TTL?

Before TTL, after all that is considered it will be around $37k I bet.

dtul · 10-05-2013, 03:33 AM

So I placed my order today. Got it priced at $33,900 and feel that is pretty good considering invoice was $33,883. Process was quick and easy and I ended up getting the RearView monitor, which two other dealerships told me I could not get on a base. Estimated time of arrival is let January or early February, so this is going to be a long 3-4 months for me. Cannot wait for it to arrive, but I guess this just gives me more time to decide if I want to wait until next summer to start the modding or mod it from the get-go. Thanks for the help you guys have given me, I really appreciate it and I really look forward to having a car I can post pictures of instead of just drooling over y'alls.

axmea? · 10-05-2013, 11:35 AM

Congrats! Why such a long wait again? Too bad no instant gratification but surely worth it.

09-30-2013, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
dtul Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 191 Drives: n/a Rep Power: 12	Went to order a car today So today I went to get some pricing information on ordering a Z from a couple dealerships in the area. I decided on ordering a 2014 pearl white base, with the sport package and automatic. I really wanted the In-Mirror RearView monitor, but I guess now you cannot add that unless it is a touring. It would be nice if Nissan would take the option off of their website for the base car. Ultimately with the options I wanted the MSRP is about $35,660. The first dealership was a waste of time, as they told me they would have to go through some other guy at a different location to get the pricing. It would have been nice if one of three people I was in contact with at the dealership had told me that before I drove 30 minutes to get there. They knew I was coming solely to price the car, so it sort of rubs me the wrong way and makes it likely I will not be ordering from them. The second dealership I went to was actually able to work with me. They started off trying the "this is your monthly payment" bs, but I got them to talk OTD price. They first offered $35,350 but I mentioned a lower price I had been quoted and they immediately offered the car for $33,900. I told them I will still be keeping my appointments to discuss pricing with other dealerships and they seemed very eager to try and beat any other offers I get. I personally don't really want to order from this dealership, as I haven't heard the best things about their service department, however, if they can beat the price of the others then I probably will go with them and just use a different service department. I believe I can get them to around $33,300 or maybe lower, so let me know what you guys think about how realistic that price is. Also, if any of you have any tips I can use during this process, I would appreciate it as well. This is my first time buying a car, so this is all new to me. blackcherry20 likes this.

09-30-2013, 09:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Try emailing a bunch of dealerships around the country. I had to fly to St. Louis and drive back. For the cost of a $169 Southwest airlines ticket, I saved $3500. DEpointfive0 and NismoZ70 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-01-2013, 07:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Lou Fusz? How long was the drive from St. Louis to Houston? I want to drive my Z down to Dallas but thats 10hrs __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

10-05-2013, 11:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
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dtul Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 191 Drives: n/a Rep Power: 12	So a quick update. I went to another dealership that I originally wanted to order from with the $33,900 price I was offered at the second dealership. I got the new dealer to match the $33,900 and in addition they are able to add the RearView Mirror, so basically I am getting that for free since I am paying the same price as I was quoted without the mirror at the second dealer. I think it is a pretty fair deal, MSRP is just over $35,500 and the invoice was $33,883. I was expecting to pay about $34,800 something, so I am a little surprised. Anyways the car is not actually ordered yet, I will be putting the order in on Friday. Forgot my checkbook today so I could not write the deposit check and Friday is the soonest I can get back down there. Here are the options I ultimately decided on: 2014 370Z 7AT Base with the Sport Package Midnight Blue Back-up cam Carpeted mats Illuminated Door Sills Splash Guards Estimated lead time is 12-16 weeks, so I figure best case would be me getting it sometime in early January, but I figure it will probably be around February. This is going to be a long wait, but gives me some time to plan out where I want to start the modding and possibly have some parts ready to go when I get the car. Anyways, thanks so much for the help guys. If any of you are in the DFW area and have some questions about which dealers I felt were good and which were not, feel free to hit me up and I will be happy to help you out.

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10-05-2013, 03:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
dtul Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 191 Drives: n/a Rep Power: 12	So I placed my order today. Got it priced at $33,900 and feel that is pretty good considering invoice was $33,883. Process was quick and easy and I ended up getting the RearView monitor, which two other dealerships told me I could not get on a base. Estimated time of arrival is let January or early February, so this is going to be a long 3-4 months for me. Cannot wait for it to arrive, but I guess this just gives me more time to decide if I want to wait until next summer to start the modding or mod it from the get-go. Thanks for the help you guys have given me, I really appreciate it and I really look forward to having a car I can post pictures of instead of just drooling over y'alls.