Enough lurking from me, finally got one.

cossie1600 · 03-26-2010, 12:25 AM

I put a deposit down on a base/sport in blue last week. I originally tried to obtain the car I want at the dealership that the car was shipped to. After talking to their managers, I knew the deal wasn't going to happen as they wouldn't give me what I was looking for in my trade (about $1300 less). After leaving that dealership, I went around to different places looking for the car. Unfortunately that was the only sport/base in the area, so I really though I was going to strike out again on my search for a Z (I was going to buy one last July, ended up with a new Prius

) or end up paying extra for a touring with sport. As my luck would have it, I ended up finding a dealership near my house that would offer me $500 more than what I was looking for in the trade. On top of that, I was able to use my B plan discount (thanks Robert) and Toyota rebate to complete this transaction. The only question was will the original dealer release the vehicle as they knew I was somewhat interested in it. It turned out they did release the car. The vehicle showed up on the lot two days after I left my deposit. After some haggling over financing, I finally signed the paperwork for delivery next week. It will suck to pay for a $30K car again, but at least I won't get passed due to a lack of HP at the track!!!

I am still torn between the yellow vs the blue. I really have no problem with either one. I guess blue was my original first choice, I really should stick to it. The MSRP was $33985 (I need that trunk mat!!!), I think I got it for around $29400 or so.

By the way, they offered me $1200 for the platinum (or whatever the highest one is) on a 6 year extended warranty. I wonder if I should have gotten it. Of course one of the thing I hate about Nissan is that their service is so $hitty that they will try to not do any warranty work! I think I am better off sticking to the original warranty and save money to fix the car myself. With my history, I will probably buy something else after 3 years....

Thanks everyone, especially Robert and Lou

Mike · 03-26-2010, 08:11 AM

congrats! I never go for the extended warranty. I either get rid of the car before it expires, or void it in short order anyways with mods.

BoostAddict · 03-26-2010, 08:12 AM

Congrats!!

Show us some pics when you finally take delivery.

BTW: What part of NY are you from?

Zaggeron · 03-26-2010, 08:22 AM

Congrats. The blue is sharp. I'm sure you'll be happy with it.

FuszNissan · 03-26-2010, 09:16 AM

Congrats Cossie! Glad it all worked out. Now start the mods....lol

cossie1600 · 03-26-2010, 09:18 AM

i live in ct now. i will pick up the car tuesday after work. i have a celtics game to go to friday. funeral sat and ny meetings monday. oh well, dont need the car unless i am racing anyway thanks guys

FuszNissan · 03-26-2010, 09:28 AM

You have a busy week!

cossie1600 · 03-26-2010, 11:28 AM

beats not working and have n o money

03-26-2010, 12:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Enough lurking from me, finally got one. I put a deposit down on a base/sport in blue last week. I originally tried to obtain the car I want at the dealership that the car was shipped to. After talking to their managers, I knew the deal wasn't going to happen as they wouldn't give me what I was looking for in my trade (about $1300 less). After leaving that dealership, I went around to different places looking for the car. Unfortunately that was the only sport/base in the area, so I really though I was going to strike out again on my search for a Z (I was going to buy one last July, ended up with a new Prius ) or end up paying extra for a touring with sport. As my luck would have it, I ended up finding a dealership near my house that would offer me $500 more than what I was looking for in the trade. On top of that, I was able to use my B plan discount (thanks Robert) and Toyota rebate to complete this transaction. The only question was will the original dealer release the vehicle as they knew I was somewhat interested in it. It turned out they did release the car. The vehicle showed up on the lot two days after I left my deposit. After some haggling over financing, I finally signed the paperwork for delivery next week. It will suck to pay for a $30K car again, but at least I won't get passed due to a lack of HP at the track!!! I am still torn between the yellow vs the blue. I really have no problem with either one. I guess blue was my original first choice, I really should stick to it. The MSRP was $33985 (I need that trunk mat!!!), I think I got it for around $29400 or so. By the way, they offered me $1200 for the platinum (or whatever the highest one is) on a 6 year extended warranty. I wonder if I should have gotten it. Of course one of the thing I hate about Nissan is that their service is so $hitty that they will try to not do any warranty work! I think I am better off sticking to the original warranty and save money to fix the car myself. With my history, I will probably buy something else after 3 years.... Thanks everyone, especially Robert and Lou

03-26-2010, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	congrats! I never go for the extended warranty. I either get rid of the car before it expires, or void it in short order anyways with mods. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-26-2010, 08:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	Congrats. The blue is sharp. I'm sure you'll be happy with it. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

03-26-2010, 09:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Congrats Cossie! Glad it all worked out. Now start the mods....lol __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-26-2010, 09:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	You have a busy week! __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-26-2010, 08:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
BoostAddict Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 144 Drives: 40th Anni 370Z Rep Power: 15	Congrats!! Show us some pics when you finally take delivery. BTW: What part of NY are you from?

03-26-2010, 09:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	i live in ct now. i will pick up the car tuesday after work. i have a celtics game to go to friday. funeral sat and ny meetings monday. oh well, dont need the car unless i am racing anyway thanks guys

03-26-2010, 11:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	beats not working and have n o money

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