tricks while buying 370Z through VPP

tgm · 08-25-2009, 10:14 PM

I am looking at a MT/touring/Nav/Sports package. Since that combo may not be readily available, what if the local dealer say that I have to place a new order for a 370z to be made in Japan to be shipped to US?, Do I have to wait until winter? If I pay the deposit for a new order, and when the car is ready for delivery with cosmetic damage, will I be able to walk away with out losing the deposit $? Never bought a new car before and saved up for this. What are the "hidden" $ that I have to watch out for while signing my final document? Your advice will be greatly appreciated and THANKS in advance.

bigaudiofanat · 08-26-2009, 12:45 AM

I am confused after reading that.

grahfz · 08-26-2009, 02:25 AM

See if you can find what you want.
If not, I'd wait until they're on the lot to buy.
I've seen a lot of people 'order' their cars, and the dealerships being worthless about the whole transaction.

davidyan · 08-26-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tgm

I can use VPP. I am looking at a MT/touring/Nav/Sports package--Plat grey or red/dark red interior. Since that combo may not be readily available, what if the local dealer say that I have to place a new order for a 370z to be made in Japan to be shipped to US?, Do I have to wait until winter? If I pay the deposit for a new order, and when the car is ready for delivery with cosmetic damage, will I be able to walk away with out losing the deposit $? Never bought a new car before and saved up for this. (So I am sure the car sales folks are going to have a ball and eat me for breakfast despite VPP,..Basterdos !!). What are the "hidden" $ that I have to watch out for while signing my final document? Your advice will be greatly appreciated and THANKS in advance.

why would the car have cosmetic damage? I don't understand. Are you saying if it does, can you back out of the deal? Probably unless its really minor. As far as fees, plan on paying sales tax and state license fees. Other fees if any should be minimal.

tgm · 08-26-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by davidyan

why would the car have cosmetic damage? I don't understand. Are you saying if it does, can you back out of the deal? Probably unless its really minor. As far as fees, plan on paying sales tax and state license fees. Other fees if any should be minimal.

yes (if it did have cosmo damage). Thanks davidyan.

tgm · 08-26-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by grahfz

See if you can find what you want.
If not, I'd wait until they're on the lot to buy.
I've seen a lot of people 'order' their cars, and the dealerships being worthless about the whole transaction.

hmm...didn't think of car lot option...thanks. As an individual, is it possible to buy directly from a lot?

semtex · 08-26-2009, 08:56 AM

You're asking if individuals can buy a car directly off the lot of a car dealership? Seriously?

FuszNissan · 08-26-2009, 09:13 AM

You currently cannot place an order for a 2009 model. And you currently cannot place an order for a 2010. This a limbo time, Nissan is re-tooling for 2010. There are still plenty of 2009's out there, you just need to search around and find an incoming u it or one on a dealers lot. Most of the time if you order a vehicle the dealer won't let you out of the deal. Really depends on the dealer you deal with, because that is an Internal process. Most dealer fees range from 199-599 expect to pay that after you negotiate your final price. If you need any help just PM me

Hi-TecDesigns · 08-26-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

You're asking if individuals can buy a car directly off the lot of a car dealership? Seriously?

I see nothing wrong with the question. It may not be common (or even possible) these days, but it was years ago. My father hitchhiked a few hundred miles to the Chevy plant and drove his new Camaro convertible right off of the assembly line... '67 Rally SuperSport Convertible 5-speed in Metallic Gold. I believe they were still topping off fluids when he arrived. He signed the papers, paid cash, and was handed keys. I'm sure the ride back home was more enjoyable.

bloodo · 08-26-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by grahfz

See if you can find what you want.
If not, I'd wait until they're on the lot to buy.
I've seen a lot of people 'order' their cars, and the dealerships being worthless about the whole transaction.

I think I might be one of them. Dealer ordered my car along with 2 other 370z back in June. The other came last week and mine hasn't. I asked them several times for the deliver date and VIN, but they couldn't give me any of that.

semtex · 08-26-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hi-TecDesigns

I see nothing wrong with the question. It may not be common (or even possible) these days, but it was years ago. My father hitchhiked a few hundred miles to the Chevy plant and drove his new Camaro convertible right off of the assembly line... '67 Rally SuperSport Convertible 5-speed in Metallic Gold. I believe they were still topping off fluids when he arrived. He signed the papers, paid cash, and was handed keys. I'm sure the ride back home was more enjoyable.

Maybe we're interpreting the question differently then. "Buying off the lot" to me doesn't mean the assembly line. It means going to a dealership and buying a car off of the dealer lot. And to me, it's a little strange to ask whether or not it's possible to do that. I highly doubt he was asking about buying off the assembly line, considering that the assembly line is in Japan. It would be helpful if the OP could clarify the question though.

datsunguy · 08-26-2009, 02:44 PM

I used VPP to buy my 370 the second week they went on sale in January. The only trick was I had to pay list because it was the second or third Z delivered to my local dealerships.

However the local Infiniti dealership, which just happens to be located a couple of miles from the Nissan corporate offices in Nashville, charges an upfront "market adjustment" if they have to do a VPP sale. I guess they get away with it because so many Nissan corporate and Smyrna plant employees want to drive a new Infiniti from a dealership close to where they work. If you want to get a discount you have to go to Knoxville 200 miles away to get a deal and use VPP on an Infiniti.

They are just wrong to do this, they should be happy to have the business instead of punishing dedicated Nissan employees. At least they don't try to hide it, it's spelled out right up front, "VPP market adjustment". aholes

tgm · 08-26-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by datsunguy

I used VPP to buy my 370 the second week they went on sale in January. The only trick was I had to pay list because it was the second or third Z delivered to my local dealerships.

However the local Infiniti dealership, which just happens to be located a couple of miles from the Nissan corporate offices in Nashville, charges an upfront "market adjustment" if they have to do a VPP sale. I guess they get away with it because so many Nissan corporate and Smyrna plant employees want to drive a new Infiniti from a dealership close to where they work. If you want to get a discount you have to go to Knoxville 200 miles away to get a deal and use VPP on an Infiniti.

They are just wrong to do this, they should be happy to have the business instead of punishing dedicated Nissan employees. At least they don't try to hide it, it's spelled out right up front, "VPP market adjustment". aholes

thanks datsunguy.

tgm · 08-26-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

You currently cannot place an order for a 2009 model. And you currently cannot place an order for a 2010. This a limbo time, Nissan is re-tooling for 2010. There are still plenty of 2009's out there, you just need to search around and find an incoming u it or one on a dealers lot. Most of the time if you order a vehicle the dealer won't let you out of the deal. Really depends on the dealer you deal with, because that is an Internal process. Most dealer fees range from 199-599 expect to pay that after you negotiate your final price. If you need any help just PM me

Thanks, I PM'ed yourself earlier wondering if you could help me to find one in the area. THANKS again for offering to help out, it is gracious of you.

08-25-2009, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
tgm Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: philadelphia Posts: 16 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	tricks while buying 370Z through VPP I am looking at a MT/touring/Nav/Sports package. Since that combo may not be readily available, what if the local dealer say that I have to place a new order for a 370z to be made in Japan to be shipped to US?, Do I have to wait until winter? If I pay the deposit for a new order, and when the car is ready for delivery with cosmetic damage, will I be able to walk away with out losing the deposit $? Never bought a new car before and saved up for this. What are the "hidden" $ that I have to watch out for while signing my final document? Your advice will be greatly appreciated and *THANKS* in advance. Last edited by tgm; 08-27-2009 at 04:59 PM.

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	You currently cannot place an order for a 2009 model. And you currently cannot place an order for a 2010. This a limbo time, Nissan is re-tooling for 2010. There are still plenty of 2009's out there, you just need to search around and find an incoming u it or one on a dealers lot. Most of the time if you order a vehicle the dealer won't let you out of the deal. Really depends on the dealer you deal with, because that is an Internal process. Most dealer fees range from 199-599 expect to pay that after you negotiate your final price. If you need any help just PM me __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

08-26-2009, 02:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
datsunguy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 27 Drives: 09 370Z PG/B 7AT Rep Power: 16	I used VPP to buy my 370 the second week they went on sale in January. The only trick was I had to pay list because it was the second or third Z delivered to my local dealerships. However the local Infiniti dealership, which just happens to be located a couple of miles from the Nissan corporate offices in Nashville, charges an upfront "market adjustment" if they have to do a VPP sale. I guess they get away with it because so many Nissan corporate and Smyrna plant employees want to drive a new Infiniti from a dealership close to where they work. If you want to get a discount you have to go to Knoxville 200 miles away to get a deal and use VPP on an Infiniti. They are just wrong to do this, they should be happy to have the business instead of punishing dedicated Nissan employees. At least they don't try to hide it, it's spelled out right up front, "VPP market adjustment". aholes __________________ 09 370Z Platinum Graphite/Black Touring Sport 7AT 93 Pathfinder SE V6 4x4 winter driver

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grahfz Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 93 Drives: Touring/6/nav/sport Rep Power: 16	See if you can find what you want. If not, I'd wait until they're on the lot to buy. I've seen a lot of people 'order' their cars, and the dealerships being worthless about the whole transaction.

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