2000 mile ride home from dealership

SeattlePhil · 04-03-2009, 06:49 AM

Local dealers were selling only at msrp. So I flew from Seattle to Fontana near LA and bought a silver sport package stick for $2000 off msrp. Had to hit the wonderful roads of Julian and Mt Palomar, coastal #1 past Hearst Castle and the elephant seals, and then camped at Big Sur along the river. After seeing a friend in Sacramento, I took off I-5 at Red Bluff on fabulous #36 toward Eureka pushing the 140 miles of curves all the way (think Tail of the Dragon for 140 miles). Then on to Callahan, Yreka and home.

Incredible car in the twisties, better on the freeways than I expected, noisy on the rough OR stretches of I-5, 22mpg, great napping car at rest stops, impervious to the weather and just as fun as my ST1300.

MC · 04-03-2009, 06:50 AM

sounds like a hell of a road trip! congrats!

ENT-Z · 04-03-2009, 11:21 AM

congrats! that is awesome....nice dedication

ChrisSlicks · 04-03-2009, 12:33 PM

Couldn't think of a better way to break the car in. That's great!

hav-z · 04-03-2009, 12:45 PM

That sounds like an awesome road trip.

AK370Z · 04-03-2009, 01:50 PM

That's just perfect! I really can't think of a better way to buy a car. Also, this way, you learn a lot about your recently purchased car. ANyway, feel free to share some pictures

with us. Silver is my long time favorite color but this time I switched things around. Good to have you here on The370Z.com.

If you have any question, feel free to ask.

ctzn · 04-03-2009, 02:02 PM

Safe to say I am sufficiently jealous, sounds like an incredible trip on incredible roads.

Welcome to the site and congrats on the purchase, I look forward to seeing some pictures.

Nikon FM · 04-03-2009, 02:11 PM

Nice road trip!

I didn't have to drive too far to get $1200 below MSRP in Western WA. I think your road trip was a great idea though.

Late summer I'm looking forward to the twisties around Rainier.

Welcome to the forum!

SeattlePhil · 04-03-2009, 03:26 PM

C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Fleming\My Documents\My Pictures\Phil head shots\2009\March\2009_03_14\2009_03_16\20090316200 90316_53.JPG

I'll try one and see if this works.

New to system, anyone know how to get the picture to appear?

Thanks, Phil

ChrisSlicks · 04-03-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeattlePhil

C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Fleming\My Documents\My Pictures\Phil head shots\2009\March\2009_03_14\2009_03_16\20090316200 90316_53.JPG

I'll try one and see if this works.

New to system, anyone know how to get the picture to appear?

Click "Post Reply" then scroll down to where it says "Manage Attachments" and click that. You can then browse to the file on your local PC.

arcticreaver · 04-03-2009, 03:48 PM

lol you basically broke in your car already. but also - CONGRATS!!!

SeattlePhil · 04-04-2009, 01:06 AM

Still can't get a photo to show on this thread. I'm wondering if I have to cut the photos down in size from my pocket Olympus. I've read the directions but it always comes down to something about being educated beyond my intelligence.

Anyway there is a photo of lots of snow piled 10 feet high along side the road, a 15 foot in diameter redwood next to my 6 foot tent, and those dancing girls that come out with the stars to sing happy songs about my new silver 370Z. Sorry you missed these, maybe one of these days.

Phil

ChrisSlicks · 04-04-2009, 07:06 PM

They should automatically resize for you. You can always try adding some to an album on here or Photobucket.

arcticreaver · 04-04-2009, 10:39 PM

either that or you can upload your pictures to Flickr and post up the links.

mcphelps · 04-09-2009, 11:37 AM

So what was the tax situation buying in California? I researched it, as the car I wanted was in LA, but seemed I would have to pay CA sales tax unless I had it trucked out of the state. I'm not sure if I would have been taxed again when I registered it in AZ. I ended up buying in Nevada, no taxes, and got a 15 day transport permit. I will be paying taxes in AZ.

04-03-2009, 06:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
SeattlePhil Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 5 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 2	2000 mile ride home from dealership Local dealers were selling only at msrp. So I flew from Seattle to Fontana near LA and bought a silver sport package stick for $2000 off msrp. Had to hit the wonderful roads of Julian and Mt Palomar, coastal #1 past Hearst Castle and the elephant seals, and then camped at Big Sur along the river. After seeing a friend in Sacramento, I took off I-5 at Red Bluff on fabulous #36 toward Eureka pushing the 140 miles of curves all the way (think Tail of the Dragon for 140 miles). Then on to Callahan, Yreka and home. Incredible car in the twisties, better on the freeways than I expected, noisy on the rough OR stretches of I-5, 22mpg, great napping car at rest stops, impervious to the weather and just as fun as my ST1300.

04-03-2009, 01:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,470 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	That's just perfect! I really can't think of a better way to buy a car. Also, this way, you learn a lot about your recently purchased car. ANyway, feel free to share some pictures with us. Silver is my long time favorite color but this time I switched things around. Good to have you here on The370Z.com. If you have any question, feel free to ask. __________________ ALL Nissan 370z 1/4 miles, test drives, reviews, vs battles, comparison articles in one place The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! Read The Forum Rules Before Posting ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll Invoice Price + 3.99% APR = Win ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Have you changed the engine oil in your 370Z? DIY Oil Change ll Finally, KENWOOD DNX6140 Installed in the Z Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Rear Fog light installed with newly available US Spec 370Z Harness: REAR FOG LIGHT INSTALL DIY + VIDEO Invoice Price threads: Nissan 370Z Coupe Invoice Pricing Nissan 370Z Roadster Invoice Pricing Need a Set of Cheap Winter Rims/Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

04-03-2009, 02:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 624 Drives: 09 Black 370Z Rep Power: 3	Nice road trip! I didn't have to drive too far to get $1200 below MSRP in Western WA. I think your road trip was a great idea though. Late summer I'm looking forward to the twisties around Rainier. Welcome to the forum! __________________ Black 6 speed, Sport, Seibon Hood, GTM Oil Cooler with Earl Hoses/fittings, FI Rtest pipes and FI exhaust Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

04-03-2009, 03:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
SeattlePhil Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 5 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 2	Big Sur, redwoods and river camping C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Fleming\My Documents\My Pictures\Phil head shots\2009\March\2009_03_14\2009_03_16\20090316200 90316_53.JPG I'll try one and see if this works. New to system, anyone know how to get the picture to appear? Thanks, Phil

04-04-2009, 01:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
SeattlePhil Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 5 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 2	Sorry about the photos Still can't get a photo to show on this thread. I'm wondering if I have to cut the photos down in size from my pocket Olympus. I've read the directions but it always comes down to something about being educated beyond my intelligence. Anyway there is a photo of lots of snow piled 10 feet high along side the road, a 15 foot in diameter redwood next to my 6 foot tent, and those dancing girls that come out with the stars to sing happy songs about my new silver 370Z. Sorry you missed these, maybe one of these days. Phil

04-03-2009, 06:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09GTR Obsidian Black Rep Power: 4	sounds like a hell of a road trip! congrats!

04-03-2009, 11:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
ENT-Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 90 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 2	congrats! that is awesome....nice dedication

04-03-2009, 12:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks Sunny Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Park Posts: 2,732 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 7	Couldn't think of a better way to break the car in. That's great!

04-03-2009, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
hav-z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Haverhill, ma Posts: 7 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 2	That sounds like an awesome road trip.

04-03-2009, 02:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
ctzn inquisitive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 380 Drives: 09 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 2	Safe to say I am sufficiently jealous, sounds like an incredible trip on incredible roads. Welcome to the site and congrats on the purchase, I look forward to seeing some pictures.

04-03-2009, 03:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 768 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 3	lol you basically broke in your car already. but also - CONGRATS!!!

04-04-2009, 07:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks Sunny Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Park Posts: 2,732 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 7	They should automatically resize for you. You can always try adding some to an album on here or Photobucket.

04-04-2009, 10:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 768 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 3	either that or you can upload your pictures to Flickr and post up the links.

04-09-2009, 11:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
mcphelps Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 42 Drives: 09 tour/sprt PG 6spd Rep Power: 2	So what was the tax situation buying in California? I researched it, as the car I wanted was in LA, but seemed I would have to pay CA sales tax unless I had it trucked out of the state. I'm not sure if I would have been taxed again when I registered it in AZ. I ended up buying in Nevada, no taxes, and got a 15 day transport permit. I will be paying taxes in AZ.

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