New to me!!!

babyzilla · 07-24-2018, 05:12 PM

Fellas/Ladies...I finally pulled the trigger! I'm beyond grateful, thankful, and happy.

I'd say I'm decently active on this forum, so I'm sure you all have seen me post here or there. More recently, I started a thread describing my shitty stealership experiences.

I've been looking for "the one" for quite some time now. I'd say over a year. I was driving a 2016 TRD sport full cab Tacoma up until today and I just crossed 46k miles. I bought it brand new and it was in great shape. I've been wanting the 15+ nismo, in red or silver, for a while now, but I never had a good enough reason to sell the truck. Plus, I didn't really want to waste money when I didn't have to. However, something happened where my wife needed a car, so we bought a 4runner - love that thing! So here I am with a Taco and a 4runner...I figured if not now, then never lol.

Coincidentally, my brother bought gt4 (I know) a couple weeks ago and my itch for the nismo got REAL. I've always told myself I'd never get a black car, but when I found this one for the price it was listed I couldn't pass up on it. Long story short, I had to travel to PA from MD to make this deal happen. As a matter of fact, I had to make the 2hr drive twice as the first time I went they couldn't let me leave with the car because Nissan Corp. didn't send the title to the dealership yet. Just goes to show how quickly I jumped on the car.

I must say my salesman and the GM treated me great! It's always nice to have a salesman who is just as enthusiastic about cars as you and the GM's wife whipped around a stick 350Z. This was a relief especially considering how my other previous dealership experiences went.

The nismo is a 2015 CPO, one owner local trade-in (for a juke..) with only 12k miles and tech package. I'd say the overall condition of the vehicle is about 8.5/10. There are some scratches here and there and the steering wheel is showing some wear. Other than that, it's great! Mechanically it shifts and pulls strong. Undercarriage looks clean and there's no curb rash. The way I'm looking at it is this will be my DD. Now I don't have to worry about getting that initial scratch here or there and I can just enjoy driving the vehicle! I'm looking forward to getting it completely detailed/ paint corrected inside and out though.

Here's the kicker...I bought this nismo with...(essentially) $0 out of my pocket. YUP. I negotiated an even trade for my truck. I think this is partly due to the fact that dealerships in this area predominately sell trucks as it is a farm area. This is why I was fine with buying a black car with some scratches here and there. I thought it was completely worth it and that I got a great deal. I mentioned "essentially" because I still have to get the car inspected in MD, but that's whatever. I'm also thinking about wrapping it in a nardo gray. We'll see. I'll certainly be enjoying this car and I'm happy to finally own my dream car.

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cv129 · 07-24-2018, 05:32 PM

Congrats! Finally lol.

For that dealership, it would be much much easier to resell the Tacoma than moving the Nismo, sounds like it was a win-win for all parties.

falicfr · 07-24-2018, 06:52 PM

Congrats. Maybe I'll see you around.

Quicksilvers · 07-24-2018, 07:15 PM

Congratulations and very nice find that is one beautiful Nismo Z.

old guy · 07-24-2018, 07:47 PM

I'm glad things finally worked out for you,and you got your Nismo! It's a hella of a ride!
It took me several attempts to get my Z, also 3 hrs. Away in another state, it was worth it.

Ride on and enjoy

Magic Bus · 07-24-2018, 08:59 PM

A long, tough journey for you. Now go out there and enjoy your Nismo, be careful though, it's a little quicker than the Tacoma

sunkist350z · 07-24-2018, 10:28 PM

Congrats on your new beautiful Nismo Z.

GothamZ · 07-25-2018, 07:08 AM

Congrats. Hard to beat the price!

Nardo gray is an awesome color if you do choose to wrap it. I think its one of the best looking wrap colors you can do, especially on a Z.

Zingston · 07-26-2018, 03:20 PM

Wow, great looking Nismo!!! Sounds like you have smooth negotiating skills!

URI · 07-27-2018, 07:37 AM

Black is cool too! Mine looks great now I just installed a carbon graphite ventilated Amerihood.

Z-Girl 12 · 07-30-2018, 02:18 PM

Me likey!!!

Jayhovah · 07-31-2018, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyzilla

I think this is partly due to the fact that dealerships in this area predominately sell trucks as it is a farm area.

Congrats! I had a very similar experience with getting a great deal on my '13 Sport... dealership was in the middle of rural farm land in Louisiana pretty far from the highway. The Z was the only non-truck on the entire lot, and had been sitting unsold for months.

b15 · 08-16-2018, 10:06 PM

Congrats!! I had a black Z..... Loved it for the 1.25secs it was clean. First and last black car for me lol. Good luck and enjoy it!

Spooler · 08-17-2018, 11:16 AM

Black is a 2nd job. It's worth it though. No other color can compare when clean. Just take care of the paint and you will be golden. Black car hints: Make sure to wash the wheel well's with a mitt dedicated to just that, Wash the door jams every time, and Window tint is your friend.

07-24-2018, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
babyzilla Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 487 Drives: 15 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 23631	New to me!!! Fellas/Ladies...I finally pulled the trigger! I'm beyond grateful, thankful, and happy. I'd say I'm decently active on this forum, so I'm sure you all have seen me post here or there. More recently, I started a thread describing my shitty stealership experiences. I've been looking for "the one" for quite some time now. I'd say over a year. I was driving a 2016 TRD sport full cab Tacoma up until today and I just crossed 46k miles. I bought it brand new and it was in great shape. I've been wanting the 15+ nismo, in red or silver, for a while now, but I never had a good enough reason to sell the truck. Plus, I didn't really want to waste money when I didn't have to. However, something happened where my wife needed a car, so we bought a 4runner - love that thing! So here I am with a Taco and a 4runner...I figured if not now, then never lol. Coincidentally, my brother bought gt4 (I know) a couple weeks ago and my itch for the nismo got REAL. I've always told myself I'd never get a black car, but when I found this one for the price it was listed I couldn't pass up on it. Long story short, I had to travel to PA from MD to make this deal happen. As a matter of fact, I had to make the 2hr drive twice as the first time I went they couldn't let me leave with the car because Nissan Corp. didn't send the title to the dealership yet. Just goes to show how quickly I jumped on the car. I must say my salesman and the GM treated me great! It's always nice to have a salesman who is just as enthusiastic about cars as you and the GM's wife whipped around a stick 350Z. This was a relief especially considering how my other previous dealership experiences went. The nismo is a 2015 CPO, one owner local trade-in (for a juke..) with only 12k miles and tech package. I'd say the overall condition of the vehicle is about 8.5/10. There are some scratches here and there and the steering wheel is showing some wear. Other than that, it's great! Mechanically it shifts and pulls strong. Undercarriage looks clean and there's no curb rash. The way I'm looking at it is this will be my DD. Now I don't have to worry about getting that initial scratch here or there and I can just enjoy driving the vehicle! I'm looking forward to getting it completely detailed/ paint corrected inside and out though. Here's the kicker...I bought this nismo with...(essentially) $0 out of my pocket. YUP. I negotiated an even trade for my truck. I think this is partly due to the fact that dealerships in this area predominately sell trucks as it is a farm area. This is why I was fine with buying a black car with some scratches here and there. I thought it was completely worth it and that I got a great deal. I mentioned "essentially" because I still have to get the car inspected in MD, but that's whatever. I'm also thinking about wrapping it in a nardo gray. We'll see. I'll certainly be enjoying this car and I'm happy to finally own my dream car. IMG_20180724_172947274.jpg sunkist350z, onzedge, KCZ and 10 others like this. Last edited by babyzilla; 07-24-2018 at 05:19 PM.

07-24-2018, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Congrats! Finally lol. For that dealership, it would be much much easier to resell the Tacoma than moving the Nismo, sounds like it was a win-win for all parties. babyzilla likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

07-24-2018, 06:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
falicfr Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 183 Drives: 14 Sp/Tour/Nav/AT7 Rep Power: 32	Congrats. Maybe I'll see you around. babyzilla likes this.

07-24-2018, 07:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25462	Congratulations and very nice find that is one beautiful Nismo Z. babyzilla likes this.

07-24-2018, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 67 Posts: 2,706 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	I'm glad things finally worked out for you,and you got your Nismo! It's a hella of a ride! It took me several attempts to get my Z, also 3 hrs. Away in another state, it was worth it. Ride on and enjoy babyzilla likes this.

07-24-2018, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18753	A long, tough journey for you. Now go out there and enjoy your Nismo, be careful though, it's a little quicker than the Tacoma babyzilla likes this.

07-24-2018, 10:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55341	Congrats on your new beautiful Nismo Z. babyzilla likes this.

07-25-2018, 07:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
GothamZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: West Virginia Posts: 76 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 8	Congrats. Hard to beat the price! Nardo gray is an awesome color if you do choose to wrap it. I think its one of the best looking wrap colors you can do, especially on a Z. babyzilla likes this.

07-26-2018, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684369	Wow, great looking Nismo!!! Sounds like you have smooth negotiating skills! babyzilla likes this.

07-27-2018, 07:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
URI Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 22 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 498	Congrats! Black is cool too! Mine looks great now I just installed a carbon graphite ventilated Amerihood. babyzilla likes this.

07-30-2018, 02:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Me likey!!! babyzilla likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

08-16-2018, 10:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	Congrats!! I had a black Z..... Loved it for the 1.25secs it was clean. First and last black car for me lol. Good luck and enjoy it! babyzilla likes this.

08-17-2018, 11:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,512 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	Black is a 2nd job. It's worth it though. No other color can compare when clean. Just take care of the paint and you will be golden. Black car hints: Make sure to wash the wheel well's with a mitt dedicated to just that, Wash the door jams every time, and Window tint is your friend. babyzilla and Nick370 like this.