New '11 370z Advice

ZGr8 · 07-04-2012, 12:42 PM

I was hoping to get advice on what I should offer on a new '11 370z, Touring with Sport Package - MSRP 41,685

It doesn't come with the nav. package and is on the dealer's "storage" lot. Currently, it only has 17 miles on it....so it's brand new, except that it is an '11.

I got an e-quote at 36,651 which seems like it would be alright if it was a 12, but I am kind of balking at that since it is an 11 (doesn't bother me).

I am switching from an '05 Xterra and was hoping some fellow z owner's could give me some advice/perspective. Thanks!

koeppelnissan · 07-04-2012, 01:11 PM

They are offering it at cost (below invoice), but if they have a new 11, they should be will ing to take a hit on it. Offer 3500 less and see if they will split it. The car is over a year old. Make sure the rotors aren't warped, tires aren't flat and the battery is good before you take it since it's been sitting so long!

DLSTR · 07-04-2012, 01:32 PM

Given what the Nissan dealer posted here...try looking for a 12 if you can. If you are buying new, get it new.

ZGr8 · 07-04-2012, 05:13 PM

Thanks for the advice on both fronts...I'll probably swing by or call later this week and let you know how it goes.

Cheers and happy 4th!

LakeShow · 07-05-2012, 01:34 AM

Congrats and welcome!!

ZGr8 · 07-06-2012, 01:46 AM

The Sales Manager came back with $35,151 on the 2011 Touring, that's rougly, 6500 off MSRP.

I'm on the fence if I want to take this deal or not right now, as it was my second color choice (Brilliant Silver). I may list my X privately, and keep shopping given everyone's input. I realize I may pay a little more, but would have peace of mind and hopefully be able to find a black cherry '12.

Given this information, would you agree with my thoughts or is this a crazy good deal to walk away from? Thanks again!

batboyvaj · 07-06-2012, 06:54 AM

I think they can do better than that. I bought my black 11 with touring and sport (no nav) for 35,500 in May of 11. The car is technically 1 year old now so make them go lower or just go for a 12.

SmallermouseZ · 07-06-2012, 01:18 PM

2011 models have steering lock problem?

ZGr8 · 07-06-2012, 02:02 PM

I want to thank Koeppelnissan on the negotiation piece and the rest of the forum members for their advice.

I am going to keep shopping and get the Z in the exact color/model I want even if it's a couple thousand more, it's really not that much when I'm already paying 35+ to get it exactly how I want it, and the merits of this deal certainly do not override the other factors.

Cheers everyone, you've been awesome and I will touch base once I have my own Z and join the club for real!

snizzle · 07-06-2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmallermouseZ

2011 models have steering lock problem?

i believe this was fixed on the 2010's if i remember right, leaving only the 2009 to be affected by the steering wheel lock issue..

gomer_110 · 07-06-2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmallermouseZ

2011 models have steering lock problem?

Some late 2011's actually don't even have the steering lock. Mine for example doesn't have one. (thank god)

jabrother · 07-07-2012, 10:48 AM

It couldn't hurt to low ball them and see if they nibble. Offer 32k and see if they'll come down any more. They're probably losing money on it already but what the hell! If they won't come down any more than I agree with you just spend a little more and get the color you like and the little stock oil cooler! Good luck

Sagi · 07-07-2012, 10:53 AM

I think they should go lower? Bought my new '11 last year in August with sport/touring/brilliant silver for $34,98X + tax

ZGr8 · 07-07-2012, 12:46 PM

Your anecdotes along with the koeppel's advice on a starting point more than reinforce this decision. I got the feeling they were playing games. Had they bit on his advice for 32,151 it would have been an immediate sale, but it went from no we can't go any lower to well maybe we could do 35,151...between the deal and the game like approach I decided to take my business elsewhere.

I could have used the money to add aftermarket sound and nav, which sounds appealing...chances are I'll still do it anyways even if I pay more. I understand it's a business and if it doesn't work on either side, that doesn't hurt my feelings, but I CANNOT stand games.

Anyways, I will def. touch base when I pick up my Z...you guys are amazing! :cheers:

Z_ealot · 07-07-2012, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

Some late 2011's actually don't even have the steering lock. Mine for example doesn't have one. (thank god)

confirmed on my 2011 too, no steering lock at all, build date 06/11....am able to turn the steering wheel with some effort with the car off and not have it lock

07-04-2012, 12:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZGr8 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 6 Drives: 05 Xterra Rep Power: 12	New '11 370z Advice I was hoping to get advice on what I should offer on a new '11 370z, Touring with Sport Package - MSRP 41,685 It doesn't come with the nav. package and is on the dealer's "storage" lot. Currently, it only has 17 miles on it....so it's brand new, except that it is an '11. I got an e-quote at 36,651 which seems like it would be alright if it was a 12, but I am kind of balking at that since it is an 11 (doesn't bother me). I am switching from an '05 Xterra and was hoping some fellow z owner's could give me some advice/perspective. Thanks!

07-05-2012, 01:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Congrats and welcome!! __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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07-04-2012, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
koeppelnissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: queens Posts: 859 Drives: 14 6MT Trng Spt Nav Rep Power: 16	They are offering it at cost (below invoice), but if they have a new 11, they should be will ing to take a hit on it. Offer 3500 less and see if they will split it. The car is over a year old. Make sure the rotors aren't warped, tires aren't flat and the battery is good before you take it since it's been sitting so long!

07-04-2012, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21267	Given what the Nissan dealer posted here...try looking for a 12 if you can. If you are buying new, get it new.

07-04-2012, 05:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZGr8 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 6 Drives: 05 Xterra Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the advice on both fronts...I'll probably swing by or call later this week and let you know how it goes. Cheers and happy 4th!

07-06-2012, 01:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
ZGr8 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 6 Drives: 05 Xterra Rep Power: 12	The Sales Manager came back with $35,151 on the 2011 Touring, that's rougly, 6500 off MSRP. I'm on the fence if I want to take this deal or not right now, as it was my second color choice (Brilliant Silver). I may list my X privately, and keep shopping given everyone's input. I realize I may pay a little more, but would have peace of mind and hopefully be able to find a black cherry '12. Given this information, would you agree with my thoughts or is this a crazy good deal to walk away from? Thanks again!

07-06-2012, 06:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
batboyvaj Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mn Posts: 111 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	I think they can do better than that. I bought my black 11 with touring and sport (no nav) for 35,500 in May of 11. The car is technically 1 year old now so make them go lower or just go for a 12.

07-06-2012, 01:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
SmallermouseZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 368 Drives: 2012pw 6mt sport/nav Rep Power: 13	2011 models have steering lock problem?

07-06-2012, 02:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZGr8 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 6 Drives: 05 Xterra Rep Power: 12	I want to thank Koeppelnissan on the negotiation piece and the rest of the forum members for their advice. I am going to keep shopping and get the Z in the exact color/model I want even if it's a couple thousand more, it's really not that much when I'm already paying 35+ to get it exactly how I want it, and the merits of this deal certainly do not override the other factors. Cheers everyone, you've been awesome and I will touch base once I have my own Z and join the club for real!

07-07-2012, 10:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
jabrother Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: san joaquin valley, ca Posts: 27 Drives: 08 g37 6mt Rep Power: 14	It couldn't hurt to low ball them and see if they nibble. Offer 32k and see if they'll come down any more. They're probably losing money on it already but what the hell! If they won't come down any more than I agree with you just spend a little more and get the color you like and the little stock oil cooler! Good luck

07-07-2012, 10:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sagi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 61 Drives: '11 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	I think they should go lower? Bought my new '11 last year in August with sport/touring/brilliant silver for $34,98X + tax

07-07-2012, 12:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
ZGr8 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 6 Drives: 05 Xterra Rep Power: 12	Your anecdotes along with the koeppel's advice on a starting point more than reinforce this decision. I got the feeling they were playing games. Had they bit on his advice for 32,151 it would have been an immediate sale, but it went from no we can't go any lower to well maybe we could do 35,151...between the deal and the game like approach I decided to take my business elsewhere. I could have used the money to add aftermarket sound and nav, which sounds appealing...chances are I'll still do it anyways even if I pay more. I understand it's a business and if it doesn't work on either side, that doesn't hurt my feelings, but I CANNOT stand games. Anyways, I will def. touch base when I pick up my Z...you guys are amazing! :cheers: