Refused test drive, even refused a brochure.. but they wanna sell me a GTR?

John@Z1 · 01-12-2010, 01:00 PM

Man that sux. Go to dealer that treats you like they need you. Also call corporate and explain what happened, you may get a discount.

mick · 01-12-2010, 01:15 PM

i bought my nismo without taking a test drive

BAR · 01-12-2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick

i bought my nismo without taking a test drive

I bought my 06' STI with out test drive because again, they refused to let me test drive it in fear that I would just beat on the car.

I asked them how do you think my current car got up to 200,000 miles if I was beating on it? The whole point is... I wasn't.

I really want a 2010 Nismo and I like the idea one of you suggested I purchase it elsewhere and show up there and rub it in.. I'm definitely down for that.

BAR · 01-12-2010, 01:53 PM

I forgot to mention, they ask me how many miles I drive per year.. I said well I put 30,000 miles on my car last year. Manager laughs and says, I dont mean to laugh.. but you want to put 30,000 a year on your Z? I said it's a car .. you buy them to drive right?

He says.. well you have 200K on your Subaru.. your Z might last between 100 or 200.

At least the dealer was being honest and not telling me their cars last for ever.. haha.

I called and made a complaint, this is not how I wanted today to go. But hey.. I kinda expected this after we got my mother an 08 altima 2.5 6 speed.. the engine was making noise by 4,000 miles and the dealer said it could be a "cracked cylinder lining" which "shouldnt be a problem" and they "will replace it if the engine fails"

uh.. it already has. I am starting to have second thoughts.. but I keep reading this forum and people seem to be enjoying their VQ engines "other than those that sound like a tractor, or a school bus."

People crack me up...

mick · 01-12-2010, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAR

I bought my 06' STI with out test drive because again, they refused to let me test drive it in fear that I would just beat on the car.

i bought my previous car MB C320 without taking a test drive too

a friend of mine saw my nismo and said "wow, can your car fly?" i replied "no, but it does sound like an airplane" (compared to the mercedes)

azn370z · 01-12-2010, 03:58 PM

I ordered my 370z without test driving a z. What you should of done is contacted dealers through edmunds, costco, or by email before walking in. You really should of left the dealership once they began acting the way you did. As people mentioned there are other Nissan dealership. If you're serious about buying a z get a firm price, get approved financing before walking into the dealership.

BAR · 01-12-2010, 05:21 PM

I purchased 5 cars from dealers in the past 7 years and every time it's the same thing. They make assumptions and I get a sour taste in my mouth. You are all correct though, they do tend to be less willing to test drive on the east coast period.

I went down to Katy, Texas, to buy my 97 Supra from a dealer. Best buying experience of my life. I picked my price, they printed out my paper work and I left with my car in a matter of an hour.

When I went into the dealership today and spoke to the sales guy, I said:

"I'd like to buy a 2010 Nismo.. in Red"

They didn't have one and I knew this so I said:

"I realize you do not have one on hand but I'd like you to go over the other models with me and test drive a 6 speed since I will only drive manual transmission vehicles."

Since people are saying I should come to some kind of agreement before I go to another dealer, do you mean tell them I am paying up front and ask them for their bottom line price? Or should I name MY price and let them decide if they want my business.

Other thing, peoples word is never good. I have learned this if nothing else in this life and you just can't trust these crooks. How am I supposed to get a solid guarantee that they will not try to lure me in and waste some more of my time?

01-12-2010, 01:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
John@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,589 Drives: Turbos Rep Power: 20	Man that sux. Go to dealer that treats you like they need you. Also call corporate and explain what happened, you may get a discount. __________________ Z1 Motorsports will beat any advertised price on Nissan OEM Parts! 770-838-7777 ext 311 AIM: JohnatZ1 email: John@Z1motorsports.com

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I ordered my 370z without test driving a z. What you should of done is contacted dealers through edmunds, costco, or by email before walking in. You really should of left the dealership once they began acting the way you did. As people mentioned there are other Nissan dealership. If you're serious about buying a z get a firm price, get approved financing before walking into the dealership. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

01-12-2010, 01:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	i bought my nismo without taking a test drive

01-12-2010, 01:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
BAR Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 4 Drives: Subaru Rep Power: 16	I forgot to mention, they ask me how many miles I drive per year.. I said well I put 30,000 miles on my car last year. Manager laughs and says, I dont mean to laugh.. but you want to put 30,000 a year on your Z? I said it's a car .. you buy them to drive right? He says.. well you have 200K on your Subaru.. your Z might last between 100 or 200. At least the dealer was being honest and not telling me their cars last for ever.. haha. I called and made a complaint, this is not how I wanted today to go. But hey.. I kinda expected this after we got my mother an 08 altima 2.5 6 speed.. the engine was making noise by 4,000 miles and the dealer said it could be a "cracked cylinder lining" which "shouldnt be a problem" and they "will replace it if the engine fails" uh.. it already has. I am starting to have second thoughts.. but I keep reading this forum and people seem to be enjoying their VQ engines "other than those that sound like a tractor, or a school bus." People crack me up...

01-12-2010, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
BAR Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 4 Drives: Subaru Rep Power: 16	I purchased 5 cars from dealers in the past 7 years and every time it's the same thing. They make assumptions and I get a sour taste in my mouth. You are all correct though, they do tend to be less willing to test drive on the east coast period. I went down to Katy, Texas, to buy my 97 Supra from a dealer. Best buying experience of my life. I picked my price, they printed out my paper work and I left with my car in a matter of an hour. When I went into the dealership today and spoke to the sales guy, I said: "I'd like to buy a 2010 Nismo.. in Red" They didn't have one and I knew this so I said: "I realize you do not have one on hand but I'd like you to go over the other models with me and test drive a 6 speed since I will only drive manual transmission vehicles." Since people are saying I should come to some kind of agreement before I go to another dealer, do you mean tell them I am paying up front and ask them for their bottom line price? Or should I name MY price and let them decide if they want my business. Other thing, peoples word is never good. I have learned this if nothing else in this life and you just can't trust these crooks. How am I supposed to get a solid guarantee that they will not try to lure me in and waste some more of my time?