The hell of trying to get into a 370Z
 

*rant*

I want a Coupe/Sport/Touring/NAV/Manual 2012 370Z. Preferably in Gun Metallic.

It's a simple request--a simple car--low $40's MSRP--pedestrian brand--

Yet I cannot find one. I had found one at a sponsoring dealer, and had everything worked out--only to discover when I spoke further with my bank today, that I would have to pay TTL on it when I got it to Louisiana. Where, if I trade my Z06 IN-state, I won't have to pay TT&L on it. I will get tax credit.

That's nearly $3500 increase.

I want the car, and that dealer has it coming in, but there is no way I am going to tack $3500 onto the tag "just cause' I gotta have it!" Especially with that money going to the welfare in my state. NO.

*frustration*

Looks like it's up to a local dealer. :ugh2:

:inoutroflpuke:

It will happen...

*patience*

*watching paint dry agonizing*

How the hell can obtaining a relatively cheap car made by a regular high-volume car company like this be such a beast!? *frustration*

I'm a little confused. Are you currently situated in Louisiana? If so, did you not expect to pay TTL? Was that part of the deal you made with the dealership? Or is this because they're not giving you tax off on the trade-in?

Either way, I'm sorry that it's causing you this much grief. I wish you luck. Hope you find exactly what you want and soon.

I bought my Z06 in LA last year.

If I trade it in LA, the state gives me tax credit and I do not have to pay TT&L on the car I trade for if it is of lesser value, just paperwork to the dealership to file for my tags.

If I trade my car OUT of state, I will have to pay TT&L IN-STATE for the car I bring back.

That adds about $3500 to the 370Z. Unacceptable considering that money doesn't have to be spent, and won't go toward principal.

I was confused, too, until I spoke with the bank.

Ah, I see the rub now. Yes, that is very annoying. Any chance of getting the car transferred? I mean, it may still be additional cost, but may be less than 3500 if they're willing to do it. Still, on principle, you shouldn't have to pay a dime.

yeah, Alabama has similar laws.

Have you looked into a dealer swap? Shouldn't be too tough to negotiate.

That is what I am hoping my dealer can arrange with someone in their network. Put some pressure on them today. Will see what shakes out.

Yes, LA is one of...those...states. Weird laws.

You can just transfer one to a local dealer, I'm in the SW and I looked into a transfer from the NE and it was 1500. Ended up finding one local but I'm just saying 1500 < 3500 if you're in a rush.

Is this a LA thing? I traded my 350Z in for my Corvette in MA, I was able to get the tax credit even though I was out of state.

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It is how the bank explained it to me.

Honestly import, all this time I told you that it will be best to order. I went through a very similar storry as you and if I had to do it all over again I would have just ordered my car. I didn't go through it once, I went through it twice... and I was way more flexible than you. The only thing I was sure of was auto sport. I had 3 different colors. Base or touring was up in the air pending on how a dealer deals. I personally feel navs have no place in sports cars so I didn't want one...
You would think my flexibility would have gotten me a Z fairly quick. Its an agonizing experience. And from experience I'm telling you... living in this deep south 5 state hellhole of car purchasing... ORDER! You will be so much happier.

Good advice