I ADDED NAV - and another dealer story
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I ADDED NAV - and another dealer story
Called my dealer today because I decided what the hell... add the nav.
Before he would even let me tell him why I called he assumed I was trying to get status or something.
He said "I have some good news... it's not for sure but it looks like the cars are coming two weeks earlier".
I skeptically asked, "Two weeks earlier than when?"
He basically said that they were getting a lot of the cars in the end of July and I would probably get mine in August. (I just ordered 2 weeks ago)
He said that they were building my car right now. Of course this is all contrary to the speculation going on here, and I assume he does not frequent the boards.
Its funny when he said they were already building my car I said "Well I guess I can't change anything." and he said "No, it's too late". I think he assumed I was going to remove options or change the color or something but when I told him that I wanted to add the 2k Nav system he became very attentive and then told me he would call me back.
Called me back and hour later and said "Great news... your getting the nav!"
I don't think he is intentionally lying to me but I do know that he is young (around my age) and had only been working there 7 months or so. I think he goes and asks the old-school dealers and they tell him what to tell me.
Time will tell...
Before he would even let me tell him why I called he assumed I was trying to get status or something.
He said "I have some good news... it's not for sure but it looks like the cars are coming two weeks earlier".
I skeptically asked, "Two weeks earlier than when?"
He basically said that they were getting a lot of the cars in the end of July and I would probably get mine in August. (I just ordered 2 weeks ago)
He said that they were building my car right now. Of course this is all contrary to the speculation going on here, and I assume he does not frequent the boards.
Its funny when he said they were already building my car I said "Well I guess I can't change anything." and he said "No, it's too late". I think he assumed I was going to remove options or change the color or something but when I told him that I wanted to add the 2k Nav system he became very attentive and then told me he would call me back.
Called me back and hour later and said "Great news... your getting the nav!"
I don't think he is intentionally lying to me but I do know that he is young (around my age) and had only been working there 7 months or so. I think he goes and asks the old-school dealers and they tell him what to tell me.
Time will tell...
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funny you mention that. Several months ago, I thought about deleting nav. My dealer said I couldn't, but I didn't mind, because I was looking for a reason to keep it. 2 weeks later, when I said I wanted to change from touring to track he was more than happy to look into it, because in his words "Gee, you want to spend MORE money?"
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I pre-ordered in mid April, and my dealer told me that only a few people were getting the car in June, but I would get mine in July for sure.
Don't they know they don't have to like to us, we are going to buy the car.
Don't they know they don't have to like to us, we are going to buy the car.
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hard to believe, I'm jealous if true
Wow, that is really amazing.
I hope your dealer isnt giving you BS, because I contacted my dealer AND Nissan North America a few days ago about adding Nav and received the same answer from both: "Your order was submitted a long time ago, too late to add Nav."
I pestered and pestered but both said nothing could be done other than aftermarket. Damn, wish I thought of this earlier.
Just to note, I tried doin this on June 14, which I admit, was late in the game. Thats why I find it amazing that you were able to do it. (I got mine from a Chicago dealership too)
RaymanZ
I hope your dealer isnt giving you BS, because I contacted my dealer AND Nissan North America a few days ago about adding Nav and received the same answer from both: "Your order was submitted a long time ago, too late to add Nav."
I pestered and pestered but both said nothing could be done other than aftermarket. Damn, wish I thought of this earlier.
Just to note, I tried doin this on June 14, which I admit, was late in the game. Thats why I find it amazing that you were able to do it. (I got mine from a Chicago dealership too)
RaymanZ
#9
who knows raymanZ
it was an hour before he called me back and said he could add it. He then faxed my order form over to me and had me initial where they checked off "Navigation" on the order form. For their records he said.
Keep in mind, I pre-ordered June 5th (less than 2 weeks ago). Maybe it is because they are not even close to building my car yet.
it was an hour before he called me back and said he could add it. He then faxed my order form over to me and had me initial where they checked off "Navigation" on the order form. For their records he said.
Keep in mind, I pre-ordered June 5th (less than 2 weeks ago). Maybe it is because they are not even close to building my car yet.
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My dealer contacted me last week. I was #15 on their allocation (ordered on 2-15-02). Apparently my Z will be in the first lot for their allocation, to be delivered between August 15 and Sept 15. He even has a VIN# for my car.
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This is getting out of hand
People, please, don't be fooled!
I just read a post up there saying he has a chance (or something like that) of getting the car in June/July. How can I put this in the simplest way? NO YOU'RE NOT. I think we're all getting hyped up about the arrival of our new cars, but people you're getting way too ahead of yourselves!
It will be an aberration for ANYONE to be getting their cars in August, in my humble opinion. And for your dealer to tell you (chicagoZ) that you're car is being built, then calling you back and saying, "Good news! You got the NAV added!" He is 100% full of ****! Don't let the excitement fool you, it'll be quite some time until the first of us receive any Zs.
I just read a post up there saying he has a chance (or something like that) of getting the car in June/July. How can I put this in the simplest way? NO YOU'RE NOT. I think we're all getting hyped up about the arrival of our new cars, but people you're getting way too ahead of yourselves!
It will be an aberration for ANYONE to be getting their cars in August, in my humble opinion. And for your dealer to tell you (chicagoZ) that you're car is being built, then calling you back and saying, "Good news! You got the NAV added!" He is 100% full of ****! Don't let the excitement fool you, it'll be quite some time until the first of us receive any Zs.
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I think your right ChicagoZ
I think you have a point. I ordered back in Jan, so the final details on my order have probably already been sent to the factory. Whereas if you ordered in June, that probably has not been done yet by NNA so thats why you could add the Nav. Makes sense.
I'm pretty much convinced that I cannot change my order. There's always aftermarket I guess. Or I might just be so preoccupied driving this baby that I forget that i don't have it!
RaymanZ
I'm pretty much convinced that I cannot change my order. There's always aftermarket I guess. Or I might just be so preoccupied driving this baby that I forget that i don't have it!
RaymanZ
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THanks Krazy for your concern.
I think if you read all the posts here you would notice that we are all quite aware that the dealer(s) are full of it.
I know my car is not being built and I don't think anyone here is getting out of hand. Just musings on the stories we are told by our dealers.
I fully expect to be one of the last people to get my car and I also suspect that it could very well be LATER than October.
I'm generally an "I'll believe it when I see it" kind of person. Even when I do get a delivery date I'll pretty much believe them as I'm driving my Z off the lot.
I think if you read all the posts here you would notice that we are all quite aware that the dealer(s) are full of it.
I know my car is not being built and I don't think anyone here is getting out of hand. Just musings on the stories we are told by our dealers.
I fully expect to be one of the last people to get my car and I also suspect that it could very well be LATER than October.
I'm generally an "I'll believe it when I see it" kind of person. Even when I do get a delivery date I'll pretty much believe them as I'm driving my Z off the lot.
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Please don't take my post the wrong way guys. Sorry if I used a bit of strong language to get the point across. I have a feeling that we all truly know the delivery process isn't going to be as smooth and easy and timely as most dealers say.
Let me tell you ChicagoZ, you're stoked that you could add the NAV! You'll be soooo happy that you did. I just recently added it (last week) to my order. I called him Thursday of last week and requested my NAV. He said, "Well, I'll see what I can do, it may be too late", and promised to call me back. I got a call by day's end and he said, "Great, I was able to add that to your order w/out delivery delays."
Well, "without delays" means that I won't be getting my car until at least September (I think into Oct.) because the production order hadn't been sent out yet (luckily to add NAV). I ordered my Z on 3/27/02. That gives you guys a little perspective on your orders, I hope.
The thing I like about my dealer is that he's not trying to blow sunshine up my butt, ya know? He tells it like it is, as he knows it while admitting that he cartainly doesn't know specifics, but will contact me accordingly. No BS, a straight shooter. I can respect that and then hope for the best...
Let me tell you ChicagoZ, you're stoked that you could add the NAV! You'll be soooo happy that you did. I just recently added it (last week) to my order. I called him Thursday of last week and requested my NAV. He said, "Well, I'll see what I can do, it may be too late", and promised to call me back. I got a call by day's end and he said, "Great, I was able to add that to your order w/out delivery delays."
Well, "without delays" means that I won't be getting my car until at least September (I think into Oct.) because the production order hadn't been sent out yet (luckily to add NAV). I ordered my Z on 3/27/02. That gives you guys a little perspective on your orders, I hope.
The thing I like about my dealer is that he's not trying to blow sunshine up my butt, ya know? He tells it like it is, as he knows it while admitting that he cartainly doesn't know specifics, but will contact me accordingly. No BS, a straight shooter. I can respect that and then hope for the best...