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Nissan 350Z Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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I bet they're closer to 35,000 by year end than 25,000.
http://nissannews.com/
Most dealers around me have 4-5 on the lot, maintaining some exclusivity, certainly more than the RX8 which must have had 30 at my local dealer.
Love the car. sorry to hear about the tire and paint problems, hope nissan steps up and makes things right.
I wound up paying about $2500 off of MSRP. They had originally quoted me just under invoice in an email from their Internet manager. They claimed it was an error, and they don't sell the car for under invoice, as there were no incentives on it.
Well, I was more than a little peeved about them not honoring their original quote, which got me down to their dealership in the first place, but overall I feel like I still got a pretty good deal on the car.
By the way, I have about 4300 miles on the car and so far (knock on wood) the tires are not exhibiting any "feathering," or uneven wear, but I do have a few tiny chips in the paint. I really only notice them when I'm washing or waxing the car. Otherwise, it's an awesome car!
Actually, I consider this good news. Nissan dealers should deal. In my area, $1,500+ "market adjustment" stickers are still out there but yesterday I got a $1,100 off MSRP email quote from a local dealer for a $29,300 (list) Enthusiast model. A couple hundred lower than the edmunds.com total market value for my zip. No great bargain but a fair offer, IMHO.
What is worrying me less than the monthly payments is the cost of ownership after reading the forum on 350Z problems. I'm not looking forward to replacing the crappy audio system and yearly (or more frequent) replacement of high-priced performance tires.
Looks like they've currently sold (thru June, 6 months) 16,839 this year and 19,503 in the same 6 months in 2003.
The prices are coming down (check CarMax.com) with prices anywhere from $1,800 to $2,400 off MSRP which equates to as little as $240 over invoice.
It will be interesting to see what the new Mustang offers and what the fianl pricing will be when it hits the dealers.
Dealer orders for new Zs starting earlier this month are for the '05s. So you could order one today. 60-90 days delivery.
Thx in advance.
The car was in storage still wrapped in plastic at Universal City Nissan
The salesman asked me to drive it back to the dealership. I knew right then that this car was mine. When we got back to the dealership all the salepeople kept looking at the car saying they had never seen a Z like that one.
Anyway I got a Touring Z with navigation and auto for $36,000. Edmonds had recommended a price of $35,700 and the dealer wanted $37,000 for the longest time. I've never been so excited about a new car!!!
That is amazing, I guess they are discounting on the roadsters now. Back in December of last year you were lucky to get one at MSRP.
Good luck!
I am currently looking for a Z and try to work hard to get a great deal.
Thanks,
Ian
I ordered mine from Power Nissan of El Monte. The only problem is that most dealers don't have much inventory in roadsters if you want a 6 speed. If you haven't already, try the Nissanusa.com website and search their inventory.
Good luck!
What a drag! The dealer was totally understanding and offered to fix the damage, but in my book "new" means undamaged. Now I'm back to hunting for a deal...
Do you think this is good or I should wait for 2005?
-I plan on getting a 350Z Enthusiast (preferably blue).
-I am selling my old car instead of trading it in.
-I should have 1000-2000 cash for down payment.
-I am getting a loan at my local credit union (I have done much business with them before).
-I intend to search the three local dealer web sites and locate an Enthusiast that fits my needs.
-I plan on printing out Edmunds TMV and a similar CarMax asking price.
-I plan on going in to the dealership with the vehicle that most closely resembles what I want.
-The first salesman that walks up to me will hear -I will buy this car right now cash if you can sell it for 27,500 (a bit below TMV counting no options... like floormats)".
-I plan on entertaining no more than 2 other offers, and if its more than 28,000 I am walking to the other dealers.
Does this sound like a good plan? I am not typically a rude/confrontoation person, but looking at sticker prices, the dealerships here are crazy. 2000 for a *protection package*?
I work hard for my money, and I don't want to get taken. Does this sound like a fair offer and a method that will work?
is this STILL a significant issue?
My 2004.5 has no feathering yet *knock on wood* at 9000+ miles. So far I am happy, I hope to reach 15k before I have to replace the fronts.
When posting, be careful when using the "2004.5" designation at the main "Nissan 350Z" form. A guy over there is arguing with me about using that.
I posted about feathering and he knocks me for using 2004.5 LOL.
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Goodluck.
Trick is my credit union offered me 4.45% but only up to wholsale!
So I have to cover TTL and any amount over invoice.
I have 2500 cash to put down.
Found a Blue Enthusiast 6spd, Edmunds and KBB show invoice at 27212.
So the most I can pay out the door is 27212 + 2500 = 29712.
In TX, does this sound like something the dealer will accept?
He'd better if he wants to sell it hehe.
But whats is the best way to negotiate? Should I try and focus on the OTD price or should I try and negotiate on the vehicle price (I believe 27700 or so should put me at around my limit).
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1. With what I've read about some quality problems on this board and elsewhere, particularly the tire feathering problems, would you recommend this car? Are these major issues/problems or relatively minor nuisances that can be resolved?
2. What is some of the latest lease pricing you've experienced? Looking at a 36 or 48 month lease with 10k or 12k miles and as little cap reduction as possible.
Any input you have would be greatly appreciated as I will likely make my decision imminently.
Thanks!
Happy customer...
painless experience at Douglas Nissan, Orange, CA.
p.s. don't use buying services. you can do much better on your own.
Loving the car!!!
Forgive me if this is the wrong place to ask, mods feel free to delete if thats the case.
Im in the market for a 05 350z, but im in las vegas and if you dont know already, all nissan and pretty much every car dealer here is a major joke.
So im going around to all the different nissan boards asking, if any of you can recommend a Socal nissan dealer/internet sales guy?, thats reputable, with no BS? Yeah I know wishful thinking, but heck no alternative. links to other boards to will be helpful also.
Thanks
Hopefully you'll get some good Nissan dealership recs, though!
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