2014 Zs are up online

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2013, 08:53 AM

Chuck, you know I love you... But...

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I doubt they'll do anything. You paid what you thought was a good price at the time. The current prices changed due mainly to the Yen weakening vs the dollar. Do you expect some kind of refund?

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Originally Posted by italy3541

Yes I do want some type of refund. Maybe not the whole amount but something. Think if the people who bought their cars just a week ago it's kinda bulllshit. I paid what I thought was a good price for a $37000 car not a $33000 car. Iv only had my car a couple if months and only have 600 miles on it now its worth $4000 less just because they lowered the price on the new ones. Add that to normal depreciation and my car has crap value...

I really can't believe they lowered the prices here in the US. As I said before, the Americans are crazy, they'll go with pitchforks and rifles to corporate and start hell if they were just told that their car lost resale value overnight

enkei2k · 07-26-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I really can't believe they lowered the prices here in the US. As I said before, the Americans are crazy, they'll go with pitchforks and rifles to corporate and start hell if they were just told that their car lost resale value overnight

This is why I love 'Murica!

I'd have to agree with Chuck in this whole agreement. When you bought your 2013 a few months ago, of course 2014 models were due to arrive soon. Should have played the waiting game and see what happened. That's what I did when I got my 2012. Waited to see what changes were in store for the 2013 and if I liked the changes, I get a 2013, if I didn't like the changes, get a 2012.

But you signed the contract agreeing to the price what you thought was fair for a 2013 model.

Lots of companies lower prices for newer models (think maybe like $500 bucks or so, never seen a $4k reduction)

Chuck33079 · 07-26-2013, 08:52 AM

Good luck with that. I'd be shocked if you get a dime from Nissan. They have no control over monetary policy in Japan.

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Good luck with that. I'd be shocked if you get a dime from Nissan. They have no control over monetary policy in Japan.

And if they pay devaluation when you get an engine replacement, I don't see why not paying devaluation now

italy3541 · 07-26-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Good luck with that. I'd be shocked if you get a dime from Nissan. They have no control over monetary policy in Japan.

Trust me I'm not holding my breath for the refund either. But I have to try. If they don't do something tho I will leave Nissan and go to a different brand. Iv bought 6 brand new nissans in the last 2 years I'm not gonna lose my azz on my car cause they wanna move a few more. I'd rather just take my business to someone else. They screw me out of value ill just give my business to someone else.

Chuck33079 · 07-26-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by italy3541

Trust me I'm not holding my breath for the refund either. But I have to try. If they don't do something tho I will leave Nissan and go to a different brand. Iv bought 6 brand new nissans in the last 2 years I'm not gonna lose my azz on my car cause they wanna move a few more. I'd rather just take my business to someone else. They screw me out of value ill just give my business to someone else.

So would you sell your car in that case, or just not buy any more Nissans? Selling the car would be making matters worse, since you'd eat the depreciation, the new cut in resale value and sell it this early into the note?

It's worth asking for some kind of restitution, I just doubt they're going to do anything. Especially considering you paid less than the new MSRP.

italy3541 · 07-26-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

So would you sell your car in that case, or just not buy any more Nissans? Selling the car would be making matters worse, since you'd eat the depreciation, the new cut in resale value and sell it this early into the note?

It's worth asking for some kind of restitution, I just doubt they're going to do anything. Especially considering you paid less than the new MSRP.

I haven't decided what I will do with my car yet if they don't do something. More than likely ill trade out of it. I sit good in it even with the added deprecation but I will not get another Nissan.

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by italy3541

I haven't decided what I will do with my car yet if they don't do something. More than likely ill trade out of it. I sit good in it even with the added deprecation but I will not get another Nissan.

Bravo! If I had any sort of expendable income where I could eat the depriciation on my recently purchased Nissans, I would... But I can't... ;-(

cheshirecat · 07-26-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Good luck with that. I'd be shocked if you get a dime from Nissan. They have no control over monetary policy in Japan.

While the devaluation of the Yen does definitely play into it, the cut is also part of Nissan's strategy to break 10% total market share in the US.

It's tough to swallow these kinds of price breaks when you've just made the purchase, but sometimes things like this happen.

For those saying they've just lost $4k, no, you haven't. Your eventual difference in resale once you get rid of the vehicle isn't going to come anywhere close to that number.

I understand the frustration, but lets at least try to be realistic here.

I'm hoping Nissan offers some kind of free maintenance plan to help compensate 2013 owners.

Chuck33079 · 07-26-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I'm hoping Nissan offers some kind of free maintenance plan to help compensate 2013 owners.

That's about what I would expect if they get anything.

Chuck33079 · 07-26-2013, 08:57 AM

This reminds me of the class action suit someone tried to start against Apple when they cut the price for the iPhone a few years back. Same argument. "I just bought mine at the old price, and the new price is cheaper". The case didn't hold up. I'm not arguing that it doesn't suck, I'm just pointing out there's very little chance of there being any kind of restitution.

italy3541 · 07-26-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

This reminds me of the class action suit someone tried to start against Apple when they cut the price for the iPhone a few years back. Same argument. "I just bought mine at the old price, and the new price is cheaper". The case didn't hold up. I'm not arguing that it doesn't suck, I'm just pointing out there's very little chance of there being any kind of restitution.

True but big difference between a few hundred and $4000.

Chuck33079 · 07-26-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by italy3541

True but big difference between a few hundred and $4000.

Same legal principle, though.

Nissan likely looked at the decision to alienate the few who bought a 2013 and cut the price to try to get sales up, or let the Z continue to be a very poorly selling car. If I were a shareholder or in a decision making capacity at Nissan, I'd make the same call, especially considering what's been happening with the Yen.

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

This reminds me of the class action suit someone tried to start against Apple when they cut the price for the iPhone a few years back. Same argument. "I just bought mine at the old price, and the new price is cheaper". The case didn't hold up. I'm not arguing that it doesn't suck, I'm just pointing out there's very little chance of there being any kind of restitution.

... Case didn't hold up? Apple gave away... $200 (if memory serves me right) of store credit to every iPhone owner.

Chuck33079 · 07-26-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

... Case didn't hold up? Apple gave away... $200 (if memory serves me right) of store credit to every iPhone owner.

Really? I've seen them get a case crammed up their *** several times, but not that one. I don't see it listed here- Apple Inc. litigation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nothing popped up on a quick Google, but you may be correct. It's also possible they settled it before it went to court.

07-26-2013, 08:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Good luck with that. I'd be shocked if you get a dime from Nissan. They have no control over monetary policy in Japan. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-26-2013, 08:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	This reminds me of the class action suit someone tried to start against Apple when they cut the price for the iPhone a few years back. Same argument. "I just bought mine at the old price, and the new price is cheaper". The case didn't hold up. I'm not arguing that it doesn't suck, I'm just pointing out there's very little chance of there being any kind of restitution. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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