my Z got f***** during shipment
 

so I placed an order for a brand new 2014 GM base/sport that arrived dec 10. I got a surprise phone call telling me the Z came loose during the shipment and hit a car on both sides. needless to say my Z is DAMAGED :mad:

meanwhile, I found a 2011 GM nismo listed for 31.5k with 11k miles and extended warranty at another dealership 50 miles out. I'm leaning towards this nismo because of the great deal.

HOWEVER, here's the real twist. I went back to the original dealership that ordered my car and haggled with them to replace the front and rear with nismo bumpers and paint it at no charge. well after a few days they called me back this morning to tell me they will custom order the bumpers and install at no charge :happydance:

I haven't seen anyone on this forum that got nismo bumpers put on as a factory option so question is: which Z would you choose in my position? a used nismo for 34k OTD or a new base/sport with nismo kit no spoiler for 35k OTD ?

IMO I would take the new one.

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other than it being a new car, I'm more or less worried about the new owner depreciation hit. if you wanted the nismo look wouldn't you just end up getting a nismo instead ?

New.

My vote is to be legit and get an actual Nismo.

Nothing more disappointing to come close to a car and find out its not what you thought it was.

But again thats jus me :ugh2:

I wouldn't want a new car that's been repainted before I ever took delivery.


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well hold on...did you see the damage yet? I would want to see how hard they hurt the Z

New!!! Better resale value!

I feel the same way about tits...

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agreed, about the first part, well the second too I suppose but I wouldn't want my brand new car to have a scratch on it, let alone major repairs done like new bumpers etc.

Didn't get a chance to snap pics because when I went to look at it my phone was dead from not charging it last night. Fail i know :shakes head: but rear bumper is completely dented near the plates and the front is dented in pretty bad, too.

I'll actually go and snap a few pics within the next few days while it's still sunny out and when they're not closed.

I would check the aluminum crash bars and all the goodies behind the bumpers first. Dealership might be laughing at you thinking you're getting a good deal on"aftermarket" bumpers when in actuality the damage is much more severe behind the scenes...

Getting a wind tunnel tuned body kit is a good idea. However, I would check the damage behind the bumpers first then go from there.

I would tell them to order you another new fuc*** car!!! For one you are paying for a new car, not a car that was by all tents and purposes in a "accident" and if you choose to keep that car (don't know why you would) I would have them fix the car with original OEM bumpers and renegotiate a price because your now buying a vehicle that was wrecked. And if you want a Nismo then get a Nismo not a regular Z (no one likes a poser) just my $0.02


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Part of the draw...scratch that all of the draw of having a nismo is in the little serial number attached to it. I dont think too many people would disagree with the fact that the body kit looks way better but even if you got the new one it would still depreciate a ton because im almost certain the dealership is going to have to report a carfax due to the damage during shipping plus the added 10% drop driving off the lot. Get the nismo you already have the upgraded suspension side skirts and everything else you would have to replace for your car to truly look like a nismo anyways.

:iagree: you got a good point.

It is what it is, dealers are prepared for this kinda thing, they will take out an insurance claim on the vehicle being damaged and then try to sell you the car. They make out like a bandit and are laughing all the way to the bank, and leave you shafted...


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I would say show me the Carfax before you sign lol

Yeah I would make sure there no real damage, I think the nismo idea is good plus if u want to change it up you can sale it here ( they don't go cheap either)

Good luck

out of curiosity, if i were to go with the new base/sport with Nismo bumpers, where would i source the side skirts?

Refuse to take delivery of it. You ordered a new car, you get a new car. It's as simple as that. Or you can cancel and get the Nismo!

It's my understanding that under federal law, a new vehicle can not be sold in the U.S. if it's anything other than cosmetic damage. Nissan would have to destroy the car. When the car transport rolled off of Alaska, Mitsubishi had to destroy 1400 vehicles.

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Hey now, that's fundamentally exactly what I'm doing. :eek:

Contact z1 motor sports they have the full kit for 3600 they may sell you just the side skirts....oh and the nismo kit looks hideous without the wing. that over 2k by itself and paint and install for the wing itself will be ~1000 by itself or more if you go to a repuatable body shop (I speak from experience) side skirt paint shoulnt be more than 300 i wouldnt think.....Seriously tho dont buy that car. Your gonna lose so much value. Buy used the engines last a long time and eventually somethings gonna go wrong with the car like the csc will fail or somethin stupid anyways and your gonna have to fix it thats just more money. Buy the used nismo youll be glad you did with the extra performance.

I got the wing covered from a fellow forum member. ;)

:iagree: definitely outside the scope of the sale.

get the used nismo or a new 370z... they already damaged it, why would u want to buy a damaged car when u paid for a brand new one. plus nismo one is legit.

Please don't take delivery of the 'damaged' new car. I agree get a brand new car, as its not hard to get one, and if the dealership is being jerks about it...just find another dealer. You dont owe them anything and you certainly dont have to help them out of their screw up.

thanks everyone for their input. as promised here are pics of the car.

the bottom part is cracked near the fangs and the bumper is scuffed up
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the rear took the most damage with a big @$$ dent.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...216_122923.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...216_122917.jpg

with dings on the outer license plate area
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:eek2::eek::facepalm: What did you tell them and what did they say??

and no i didnt take the damaged car. after more haggling the manager who've i've been dealing with for the past few weeks (mind you i wasn't very patient with him at first and even less since the shipment) he decided to work some magic and give me an amazing deal on the Nismo that's been sitting on the showroom floor for 4+ months. moral of the story is i got the beast for $800 under invoice with only 6 miles on the odometer!

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...216_130659.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...216_130647.jpg
Christmas came early :tup:
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Driving off the showroom floor
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Driving home
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:yum::drool::drool::rock: Oh hell ya!! Good deal you will be very very happy with that. Im glad it worked out for you...:tup:

After all of that, congratulations my friend! :tup:

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Welcome, oofficially!!!

we have a winner... :rock:

Nice!

And that's how it's done! :tup:

NICE! Glad to see it all work out fo you.

Congrats on the new Z. Enjoy!