Reasonable dealers NY/NJ

kielbasa16 · 02-22-2010, 08:05 AM

His name was Brian Klein. He didnt make a great first impression to be honest, told me the BASE I test drove had an MSRP of 35,xxx. I politely told him that price was way too high after which he corrected himself and told me the model I drove was a touring (non-sport) it just didnt have the navi, but included heated seats, XM radio, etc. In any case, he seemed to be a pretty nice guy.

Justin1686 · 02-23-2010, 12:20 PM

hm, i do not recognize that name. good luck tho.

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...

fullmonty · 03-10-2010, 02:41 PM

Sometimes its best to go with your gut and might be worth taking a ride to some dealers off the island. Find out how the Z will be brought to the dealer, driven or on a roll back. Check the Nissan website and search for the dealer inventories. I can't blame you for being uneasy about buying a car from a guy who doesn't know anything about them or about having it trucked in from some place in PA.

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?

370Zsteve · 03-13-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by koeppelnissan

Steve- you're sending a NY customer to CT?! J/K I know Bruce Bennett is a great dealership.

Whenever you are ready, come to Koeppel. I have autos and sticks for immediate test drive, just ask for myself and I will make sure you are taken care of!

BTW- my name is joe clem

Haha, no way Joe! Just trying to broaden the scope of the thread. Anyone in NYC, go straight to Joe!

Justin1686 · 03-13-2010, 07:59 PM

yeah, check to see how the Z will be delivered. Mine was trucked in from upstate NY. at first it was going to be driven from DC, but i almost refused the miles on the car. and i eventually got the shipping cost ate by the dealer. I didnt mind waiting for the car, i had waited 3 months, another 3-5 days for shipping was nothing.

kielbasa16 · 03-13-2010, 09:05 PM

Just to put it to rest, I pulled the trigger on a good deal from a dealer in PA, RothRock and the salesman was Tom Russell. I was extremely pleased with the entire transaction. Thank you all for your help, Mr Clem, I appreciate your professionality but Ive got my Z!

littlephilly · 04-29-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kielbasa16

Reasonable dealers, NY/NJ:
1- Koeppel - Queens NY
2- Ramsey - Rt 17 NJ
3- Hasbrouck Heights Nissan - NJ
4- Pine Belt Nissan - Keyport* NJ
5- Flemington Nissan - 202 Flemington NJ
6- Acme Nissan in South Brunswick, NJ.
7- Conicelli Nissan in PA.
*8- Bruce Bennett Nissan - Rte 7 Wilton, CT (maybe)

Went to Habberstad today, just because they are the nearest dealer to me, and test drove a Monterey Blue Manual Touring. I was disappointed that I didnt get a chance to test the synchro-rev in a sports package, but it was still incredibly fun. As soon as I pulled out onto Jericho Tpke, an STi pulls up next to me and wants to run! Obviously I didnt go for the bait, but thought it was interesting how much attention the car demands. Anyway, I told them I was looking to buy in early April and they didnt jump down my throat or anything, was in and out of there in just 30 minutes so I was pleased. I am sure I will visit there next month when I am ready to buy. Thanks all for the contributions and such, if theres more info to share I would love it, can never be too informed when entering the shark tank!

New here, 1st post.. I think I bought that Monterey Blue Touring you drove at Habberstad. Black interior with light grey seats, right?

kielbasa16 · 04-29-2010, 01:19 PM

Yeah I think thats right, congratulations on the car how do you like it? Do you have any plans for it?

littlephilly · 04-30-2010, 03:36 PM

Thanks, I think its a great car.. Im using it as a daily driver so i've got nothing in mind right now, but lurking around here i may soon be saying otherwise.

Soon · 04-30-2010, 07:02 PM

got mine at ramsey nissan

Justin1686 · 04-30-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by littlephilly

New here, 1st post.. I think I bought that Monterey Blue Touring you drove at Habberstad. Black interior with light grey seats, right?

u've gotta be the MB, that i see randomly. i saw u yesterday i think on wantagh ave, and a week or 2 ago on the 135?

03-10-2010, 02:41 PM	#34 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Sometimes its best to go with your gut and might be worth taking a ride to some dealers off the island. Find out how the Z will be brought to the dealer, driven or on a roll back. Check the Nissan website and search for the dealer inventories. I can't blame you for being uneasy about buying a car from a guy who doesn't know anything about them or about having it trucked in from some place in PA. __________________

03-10-2010, 08:46 PM	#36 (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.

04-30-2010, 07:02 PM	#44 (permalink)
Soon Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rockland NY Posts: 240 Drives: 2008 Cherokee SRT8 Rep Power: 16	got mine at ramsey nissan __________________ 2009 blk 370z=SOLD Now drives... SRT!!

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02-22-2010, 08:05 AM	#31 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 18	His name was Brian Klein. He didnt make a great first impression to be honest, told me the BASE I test drove had an MSRP of 35,xxx. I politely told him that price was way too high after which he corrected himself and told me the model I drove was a touring (non-sport) it just didnt have the navi, but included heated seats, XM radio, etc. In any case, he seemed to be a pretty nice guy.

02-23-2010, 12:20 PM	#32 (permalink)
Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 39 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 18	hm, i do not recognize that name. good luck tho.

03-10-2010, 01:33 PM	#33 (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...

03-13-2010, 07:59 PM	#39 (permalink)
Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 39 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 18	yeah, check to see how the Z will be delivered. Mine was trucked in from upstate NY. at first it was going to be driven from DC, but i almost refused the miles on the car. and i eventually got the shipping cost ate by the dealer. I didnt mind waiting for the car, i had waited 3 months, another 3-5 days for shipping was nothing.

03-13-2010, 09:05 PM	#40 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 18	Just to put it to rest, I pulled the trigger on a good deal from a dealer in PA, RothRock and the salesman was Tom Russell. I was extremely pleased with the entire transaction. Thank you all for your help, Mr Clem, I appreciate your professionality but Ive got my Z!

04-29-2010, 01:19 PM	#42 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 18	Yeah I think thats right, congratulations on the car how do you like it? Do you have any plans for it?

04-30-2010, 03:36 PM	#43 (permalink)
littlephilly Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY Posts: 31 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Touring Rep Power: 16	Thanks, I think its a great car.. Im using it as a daily driver so i've got nothing in mind right now, but lurking around here i may soon be saying otherwise.