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: 16	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: 9,930 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. __________________ 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! (Hammertime) 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 My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /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: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	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! __________________ 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: 16	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: 16	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: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 23	sounds like a hell of a road trip! congrats!

04-03-2009, 11:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 16	congrats! that is awesome....nice dedication

04-03-2009, 12:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	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: 16	That sounds like an awesome road trip.

04-03-2009, 02:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
ctzn inquisitive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Back in Midwest, StL Posts: 384 Drives: G35 Rep Power: 16	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: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	lol you basically broke in your car already. but also - CONGRATS!!!

04-04-2009, 07:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	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: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	either that or you can upload your pictures to Flickr and post up the links.

04-09-2009, 11:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
mcphelps Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 65 Posts: 113 Drives: 09 Sprt/Tr/Nav PG M6 Rep Power: 16	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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