Security Etching?

NewlyIMPORTed · 07-02-2010, 10:47 PM

So i noticed with a friend today that our 370z windows are different. Mine has an etching on the corner of every window that has a large number and has trackable written about it with some other numbers. needless to say his does not have these. i know you can etch your windows but i never did this it had to have come from the dealership this way does anyone else have this?

TreeSemdyZee · 07-03-2010, 12:54 AM

Final Invoice Due On Delivery

steveg78 · 07-03-2010, 10:41 AM

That window "etching" is a dealer add-on so they can charge you a few hundred more for something that basically costs them $0. I walked out on a dealer last year because they INSISTED that I get the window etching. They had the balls to say it was PRINTED on the sales sheet so it is mandatory. I told them to remove it or I was walking...And that's just what I did.

rha600 · 07-03-2010, 10:59 AM

And it only works if they find the parts someplace. Which means it's only going to be if they busted a chop shop with the parts in it. What are the chances of finding them once the parts are on another car?

PapoZalsa · 07-03-2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveg78

That window "etching" is a dealer add-on so they can charge you a few hundred more for something that basically costs them $0. I walked out on a dealer last year because they INSISTED that I get the window etching. They had the balls to say it was PRINTED on the sales sheet so it is mandatory. I told them to remove it or I was walking...And that's just what I did.

Most of the delaer will do that, the same goes with the pin stripes.

Forrest · 07-03-2010, 04:19 PM

Mine had it already on there before i even bought the car.

zylont · 07-03-2010, 08:46 PM

You can but a VIN etching kit for the windows for like $20 if you want to do it yourself.

kenchan · 07-03-2010, 08:51 PM

it's a worthless service. my dealer insisted on doing that as well and wanted $400 for it. i told them NO.

kevr6 · 07-03-2010, 09:30 PM

I used to sell new cars!! Don't do it!!

07-02-2010, 10:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 17	Security Etching? So i noticed with a friend today that our 370z windows are different. Mine has an etching on the corner of every window that has a large number and has trackable written about it with some other numbers. needless to say his does not have these. i know you can etch your windows but i never did this it had to have come from the dealership this way does anyone else have this? __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

07-03-2010, 04:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	Mine had it already on there before i even bought the car. __________________ my pictures http://www.the370z.com/members/forrest-albums-370z.html

07-03-2010, 08:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
zylont Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 77 Drives: 09' PG 370Z Rep Power: 16	You can but a VIN etching kit for the windows for like $20 if you want to do it yourself. __________________ 2009 Platinum Graphite, 6MT base w/sports package, Stillen G3 Intake

07-03-2010, 09:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	I used to sell new cars!! Don't do it!! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

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steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 17	That window "etching" is a dealer add-on so they can charge you a few hundred more for something that basically costs them $0. I walked out on a dealer last year because they INSISTED that I get the window etching. They had the balls to say it was PRINTED on the sales sheet so it is mandatory. I told them to remove it or I was walking...And that's just what I did.

07-03-2010, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
rha600 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL Posts: 84 Drives: 05 Honda, 08 SRT8 Rep Power: 14	And it only works if they find the parts someplace. Which means it's only going to be if they busted a chop shop with the parts in it. What are the chances of finding them once the parts are on another car?

07-03-2010, 08:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	it's a worthless service. my dealer insisted on doing that as well and wanted $400 for it. i told them NO.