The Catfish Nismo

Laziidragon · 12-30-2013, 01:46 AM

So about two months ago I placed an order on a brand new 2014 base/sport. The car arrived in three weeks, which wasn't bad, but it came damaged. I was told the car broke loose during the shipment and bumped the car in the back and front. Most of the damage was in the back.

I was pissed but I used the situation to my advantage and tried talking them into putting Nismo bumpers as a replacement. It was a long shot but unfortunately, they didn't want to mess with a new car because if something were to go wrong, they would be liable.

So after more haggling with the sales manager, he decided to give me a deal for the Nismo sitting on the showroom floor. Ended up getting the car $800 under invoice. 42k is probably a lot compared to what others paid in the past. Seems like the 2014 prices for Nismo's went way up.

My daily sitting in the back

Christmas

Capturing an artist at work.

Jasonle · 12-30-2013, 02:39 AM

Nice man

critical · 12-30-2013, 02:57 AM

nice car but i don't think they gave you much of a deal. i'd bitch out nissan corporate

itBurns · 12-30-2013, 07:19 AM

Yeah kinda sucks the car you ordered is damaged and they only took $800 off the Nismo for you.

But, the Nismo looks beautiful! Very nice.

Riptide67 · 12-30-2013, 07:02 PM

Should have haggled more. Beautiful car! I just like the straight white without the black though. Did they even offer them that way on the new models?

NismoZ70 · 12-30-2013, 07:12 PM

Love the Nismo! That was great that you were able to move right into a Nismo after they jacked up your car. I love the look of your Nismo over the original car that you had ordered. Enjoy it!

NismoZ70 · 12-30-2013, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67

Should have haggled more. Beautiful car! I just like the straight white without the black though. Did they even offer them that way on the new models?

Are you talking about the gun metal color on the front lip, side skirts, rear and spoiler? They only offer the straight white on the models prior to the 2014's.

Laziidragon · 12-30-2013, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critical

nice car but i don't think they gave you much of a deal. i'd bitch out nissan corporate

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67

Should have haggled more. Beautiful car! I just like the straight white without the black though. Did they even offer them that way on the new models?

Well lets just say I was super impatient. I walked in prior to ordering my base/sport ready to buy. I had cash in hand and my mind was already set on having a new car.
Haggling with them more would mean I play the "walk out, find another dealer, etc, etc." already did that and after pushing him to 42k they wouldn't budge.
It's whatever now because I love this car!

Laziidragon · 12-30-2013, 07:53 PM

I'm going to wrap the Z soon. The gun metal at the bottom has grown on me, but it feels kinda ricey imo. Open for color ideas

Riptide67 · 12-30-2013, 07:55 PM

Yes, that what I was referring to haha!

Laziidragon · 12-31-2013, 08:01 PM

Does anyone know where I can find this vinyl ?

Matte Purple Chameleon GTR

12-30-2013, 01:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Laziidragon Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 19 Drives: 14' Nismo Rep Power: 13	The Catfish Nismo So about two months ago I placed an order on a brand new 2014 base/sport. The car arrived in three weeks, which wasn't bad, but it came damaged. I was told the car broke loose during the shipment and bumped the car in the back and front. Most of the damage was in the back. I was pissed but I used the situation to my advantage and tried talking them into putting Nismo bumpers as a replacement. It was a long shot but unfortunately, they didn't want to mess with a new car because if something were to go wrong, they would be liable. So after more haggling with the sales manager, he decided to give me a deal for the Nismo sitting on the showroom floor. Ended up getting the car $800 under invoice. 42k is probably a lot compared to what others paid in the past. Seems like the 2014 prices for Nismo's went way up. My daily sitting in the back Christmas Capturing an artist at work. Grindkiezer and zefaulter like this.

12-30-2013, 02:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 27	Nice man __________________ 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

12-30-2013, 02:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	nice car but i don't think they gave you much of a deal. i'd bitch out nissan corporate __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

12-30-2013, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 38 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 70	Should have haggled more. Beautiful car! I just like the straight white without the black though. Did they even offer them that way on the new models? __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

12-30-2013, 07:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
NismoZ70 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: IL Posts: 317 Drives: 2015 Subaru STI LE Rep Power: 14	Love the Nismo! That was great that you were able to move right into a Nismo after they jacked up your car. I love the look of your Nismo over the original car that you had ordered. Enjoy it! Laziidragon likes this.

12-30-2013, 07:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
itBurns Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Posts: 28 Drives: 2013 Honda Coupe Rep Power: 13	Yeah kinda sucks the car you ordered is damaged and they only took $800 off the Nismo for you. But, the Nismo looks beautiful! Very nice.

12-30-2013, 07:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Laziidragon Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 19 Drives: 14' Nismo Rep Power: 13	I'm going to wrap the Z soon. The gun metal at the bottom has grown on me, but it feels kinda ricey imo. Open for color ideas

12-30-2013, 07:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 38 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 70	Yes, that what I was referring to haha! NismoZ70 likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

12-31-2013, 08:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Laziidragon Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 19 Drives: 14' Nismo Rep Power: 13	Does anyone know where I can find this vinyl ? Matte Purple Chameleon GTR

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