Reasonable dealers NY/NJ

kielbasa16 · 03-10-2010, 01:33 PM

Speaking with Smithtown Nissan, they say there are no Base - Spt Pkg Z's on Long Island but they could swap for one that is in Pennsylvania. They want to run a credit check (not worried about this) and need a $500 deposit (refundable if I am unhappy with the car when it comes in). I feel a bit uneasy about this, any comments?

On a side note, the salesman I am dealing with, though very nice knows nothing about Z's, makes me feel even more uncomfortable...

waaaasabi · 03-10-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kielbasa16

Speaking with Smithtown Nissan, they say there are no Base - Spt Pkg Z's on Long Island but they could swap for one that is in Pennsylvania. They want to run a credit check (not worried about this) and need a $500 deposit (refundable if I am unhappy with the car when it comes in). I feel a bit uneasy about this, any comments?

On a side note, the salesman I am dealing with, though very nice knows nothing about Z's, makes me feel even more uncomfortable...

Don't do it. You'll have to: 1. wait for car to arrive 2. battle either the credit card company and/or the dealership for your deposit refund 3. deal with a salesman who doesn't know anything about his product (WTF?)

When I was shopping for a Z, I had left a deposit (more than $500) at a dealer in the city so that they could bring one in from Jersey. Two weeks later, with no car, no word and no money, I just went to a Jersey dealer myself and picked up the car for less than MSRP; the first dealer couldn't negotiate on the pricing because they would be bringing it in from another dealer. Getting the refund took about another two weeks of dealing with the credit card company.

If it doesn't feel right, then it probably isn't...

kielbasa16 · 03-10-2010, 08:46 PM

Thanks guys I agree. Making a trip to Koeppel in the next couple of days and I hope that this will be a better experience.

Just some insight on the salesman I have been working with: He tries hard but told me upon our original conversation that there is no such thing as a Base + Sport Package option (!?!?!) and had to double check with a manager when I told him he is wrong. He later asked ME what the MSRP is on the base model, touring model, spt pkg. I am like dude, you work at Nissan! He and his manager also claimed they will get me the best possible interest rate, turns out to be 5%... Like I said, hes been nice, helpful, gets back to me quickly, but I dont want to buy my first new car that knows nothing about it.

Love this site though, my dad listened in on my last conversation with the salesman, and afterwards he laughs and says "**** Pat, you are tough!"

koeppelnissan · 03-13-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kielbasa16

Thanks guys I agree. Making a trip to Koeppel in the next couple of days and I hope that this will be a better experience.

Just some insight on the salesman I have been working with: He tries hard but told me upon our original conversation that there is no such thing as a Base + Sport Package option (!?!?!) and had to double check with a manager when I told him he is wrong. He later asked ME what the MSRP is on the base model, touring model, spt pkg. I am like dude, you work at Nissan! He and his manager also claimed they will get me the best possible interest rate, turns out to be 5%... Like I said, hes been nice, helpful, gets back to me quickly, but I dont want to buy my first new car that knows nothing about it.

Love this site though, my dad listened in on my last conversation with the salesman, and afterwards he laughs and says "**** Pat, you are tough!"

When should we be expecting you?

03-10-2010, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 18	Thanks guys I agree. Making a trip to Koeppel in the next couple of days and I hope that this will be a better experience. Just some insight on the salesman I have been working with: He tries hard but told me upon our original conversation that there is no such thing as a Base + Sport Package option (!?!?!) and had to double check with a manager when I told him he is wrong. He later asked ME what the MSRP is on the base model, touring model, spt pkg. I am like dude, you work at Nissan! He and his manager also claimed they will get me the best possible interest rate, turns out to be 5%... Like I said, hes been nice, helpful, gets back to me quickly, but I dont want to buy my first new car that knows nothing about it. Love this site though, my dad listened in on my last conversation with the salesman, and afterwards he laughs and says "**** Pat, you are tough!" Last edited by kielbasa16; 03-10-2010 at 08:53 PM.

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03-10-2010, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 18	Speaking with Smithtown Nissan, they say there are no Base - Spt Pkg Z's on Long Island but they could swap for one that is in Pennsylvania. They want to run a credit check (not worried about this) and need a $500 deposit (refundable if I am unhappy with the car when it comes in). I feel a bit uneasy about this, any comments? On a side note, the salesman I am dealing with, though very nice knows nothing about Z's, makes me feel even more uncomfortable...