When can we order?

labk888 · 12-11-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Dealers rarely know whats going on. I take their info and advice with a huge grain of salt.

I am certain, Dealers are quite aware of the fact that the 370z is coming out soon. The reason they are playing "dumb" is the fact that they now have a "lame duck" model on their lots right now with the 350z.

They still have to sell through all of their 350z stock before they want to hype up the new model. A customer looking for a new car will probably not want the "old" model if a new shiny better version is right around the corner. So rather than losing a potential sale or having to sell a car on their lot for much cheaper than msrp they just play "dumb."

That's my story... and I am sticking to it.

370z · 12-11-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by labk888

I am certain, Dealers are quite aware of the fact that the 370z is coming out soon. The reason they are playing "dumb" is the fact that they now have a "lame duck" model on their lots right now with the 350z.

They still have to sell through all of their 350z stock before they want to hype up the new model. A customer looking for a new car will probably not want the "old" model if a new shiny better version is right around the corner. So rather than losing a potential sale or having to sell a car on their lot for much cheaper than msrp they just play "dumb."

That's my story... and I am sticking to it.

i concur.
same sh*t happened to me & my bro, we went to mitsu dealer back in 07, knowing that the evo x was coming out. they were still listing then 1 yr old eco ix above msrp.... and talking bs about how evo ix will be a rare item...this and that.. so he just ended not not buying that....
few months ago he got an X!

msl82 · 12-11-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by labk888

I am certain, Dealers are quite aware of the fact that the 370z is coming out soon. The reason they are playing "dumb" is the fact that they now have a "lame duck" model on their lots right now with the 350z.

They still have to sell through all of their 350z stock before they want to hype up the new model. A customer looking for a new car will probably not want the "old" model if a new shiny better version is right around the corner. So rather than losing a potential sale or having to sell a car on their lot for much cheaper than msrp they just play "dumb."

That's my story... and I am sticking to it.

Wow, what a great insight!

Did you think of this, if not, where and whom did you hear it from..

labk888 · 12-14-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by msl82

Wow, what a great insight!

Did you think of this, if not, where and whom did you hear it from..

Well its my theory, and because that is what I would do if I was in the business of selling vehicles. Keep in mind that these people want to make money. Telling you everything about the new product is not in their best interest currently because they still have old inventory. They want to make money and lots of it. The longer they have the "old" model on their lots the more money they will lose because they cannot charge full msrp for the cars.

This is only temporary, however. As soon as all of their 350z inventory is gone or close to it, they will change their tune. Then, all of a sudden they will be experts about the new model.

Car Dealers are also not the only ones that behave this way. Pretty much everyone in sales that gets commission kick backs from a sale of a product will tell you whatever necessary so it benefits "them" and not you. Unless they are a close personal friend or a family member, don't be naive to think that they EVER have your best interest at heart.

CrownR426 · 01-02-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by labk888

Well its my theory, and because that is what I would do if I was in the business of selling vehicles. Keep in mind that these people want to make money. Telling you everything about the new product is not in their best interest currently because they still have old inventory. They want to make money and lots of it. The longer they have the "old" model on their lots the more money they will lose because they cannot charge full msrp for the cars.

This is only temporary, however. As soon as all of their 350z inventory is gone or close to it, they will change their tune. Then, all of a sudden they will be experts about the new model.

Car Dealers are also not the only ones that behave this way. Pretty much everyone in sales that gets commission kick backs from a sale of a product will tell you whatever necessary so it benefits "them" and not you. Unless they are a close personal friend or a family member, don't be naive to think that they EVER have your best interest at heart.

I agree with the Lab Theory!