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Old 02-23-2004, 03:47 PM
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Question How does locating a car in another dealership work?

I will most likely be forced to locate a Z through another dealership since there are none in the area that I'm looking for.

I'm guessing it's more expensive to locate one than to buy through the original dealership....Just wondering how both sides can get commission from the car...is it split up? or do they make the car more expensive to compensate?

If so, Ill just drive the extra 50 miles or so...
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Dealers trades are sop but if you don't know the local dealer I'd go direct to be sure of getting best deal.

My last two cars came from 150 & 300 miles away but I use a car broker.
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Some dealerships charge, some don't.
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Go to the official Nissan website and click on 350Z-Roadster or Coupe. There you can put in the color and trim levels that you want and do a dealer search for up to 100 miles from any zipcode. They will list all dealers with inventory by model color & trim including location phone numbers and often contact name. I found mine that way.
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Originally posted by Zeenut
Go to the official Nissan website and click on 350Z-Roadster or Coupe. There you can put in the color and trim levels that you want and do a dealer search for up to 100 miles from any zipcode. They will list all dealers with inventory by model color & trim including location phone numbers and often contact name. I found mine that way.
You have to be careful with that though. I looked up the inventory at my dealer on a Friday night (after closing). It said they had about a dozen in stock. When I went at 11:30 the next morning, they only had 6. I know that my dealer didn't move 6 Z's in the first 2 or so hours since the salesmen arrived. When you find a dealer with what you're looking for, be sure to give them a call before you drive out of your way only to find they don't really have it.
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Originally posted by Zeenut
Go to the official Nissan website and click on 350Z-Roadster or Coupe. There you can put in the color and trim levels that you want and do a dealer search for up to 100 miles from any zipcode. They will list all dealers with inventory by model color & trim including location phone numbers and often contact name. I found mine that way.
I built the car I wanted on the Nissan website and began my search. After about two - three weeks found a 100% match. Delt with dealer via e-mail and phone. Got a better deal than I could get locally. Got picked up at the airport. Airline ticket refunded. The best part was driving the car from Phoenix to Albuquerque. Sure did cut into those break-in miles. Good Luck!
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It seems that I have to search each dealer's inventory seperately. How do I make it list only the car I'm interested in?

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if nissans dealer locator wasnt so whack i could do the search for you.
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Originally posted by jackie chan
if nissans dealer locator wasnt so whack i could do the search for you.
It has been a year, but if my memory serves me right, once you pick the Zip Code, a list of dealers comes up and the # of "Z's" he has. After choosing a dealer a list of "Z's" in his inventory comes up with the % each matches against what you built on the Nissan website. You will even know the VIN. I found it a great tool. Don't know what you are looking for, but I can tell you that Reliable Nissan here in Albuquerque has 7-10 in his inventory, both coupe and roadster.
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You have to be careful with that though. I looked up the inventory at my dealer on a Friday night (after closing). It said they had about a dozen in stock. When I went at 11:30 the next morning, they only had 6. I know that my dealer didn't move 6 Z's in the first 2 or so hours since the salesmen arrived
The cars in inventory from the official Nissan site is controlled by Nissan. They put the cars in inventory when they have a bill of lading to ship the car to the dealer, so they will appear as being in inventory a few days before they actually arrive.
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Originally posted by Richardew
The cars in inventory from the official Nissan site is controlled by Nissan. They put the cars in inventory when they have a bill of lading to ship the car to the dealer, so they will appear as being in inventory a few days before they actually arrive.
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Ah ha! I did not know that. Thanks for the info.

meeno, where in Jersey are you looking?
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Central Jersey (mercer/middlesex county)

Looking for an enthus. 6MT...only one (CS) in the area
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You have to be careful with that though. I looked up the inventory at my dealer on a Friday night (after closing). It said they had about a dozen in stock. When I went at 11:30 the next morning, they only had 6. I know that my dealer didn't move 6 Z's in the first 2 or so hours since the salesmen arrived
The cars in inventory from the official Nissan site is controlled by Nissan. They put the cars in inventory when they have a bill of lading to ship the car to the dealer, so they will appear as being in inventory a few days before they actually arrive.
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also cars have to be reported as sold by the dealer for the website to remove them. which sometimes takes the dealer a few days depending on how quickly the deal is finalized.
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You may actually know when the car is coming before the local sales rep. I got a call from my sales person who said "guess what just arrived?" I not only told him the color and trim but I also gave him the VIN number! He couldn't believe it. Suggested that he check the Nissan website occasionally.
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Originally posted by Zeenut
You may actually know when the car is coming before the local sales rep. I got a call from my sales person who said "guess what just arrived?" I not only told him the color and trim but I also gave him the VIN number! He couldn't believe it. Suggested that he check the Nissan website occasionally.
Nice dude, that's even better than the salesman from my dealership [note, not the one I talked to] who called me two weeks after I got my Z (coupe) and said "I saw you were inquiring about Zs and I just wanted to let you know we just got a few roadsters in if you're still interested in getting a Z."
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Default Re: How does locating a car in another dealership work?

Originally posted by meeno
I will most likely be forced to locate a Z through another dealership since there are none in the area that I'm looking for.

I'm guessing it's more expensive to locate one than to buy through the original dealership....Just wondering how both sides can get commission from the car...is it split up? or do they make the car more expensive to compensate?

If so, Ill just drive the extra 50 miles or so...
im a sales manager at a dealership in va....tell me what you are looking for and ill do into nissans DEALER vehicle locating system

i can tell you in 10 minutes what is available from maine to floridia
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im printing a list of every enthusist z on the east coast along with options msrp and invoice pricing.....it will take me several posts so be patient
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Click on "AVR" to purchase a vehicle from AVR or click on the DEALER to trade for a vehicle.
Click on the STATUS for vehicle details.



Back to Vehicle Locator

Dealer Model Color/Trim Packages/Options MSRP/Invoice Status ETA/Invoice Date
3423 -MIKE SHAD NISSAN/JACKSONV 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD KY0-G
CHROME SILVER, CHARCOAL EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,190 / $27,000 DLR INVENTORY 02/09/04
3490 -CELEBRATION NISSAN, INC. 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD WV2-G
SILVERSTONE, CHARCOAL AER AERODYNAMICS PKG
AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SAB SAB
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$30,450 / $28,004 DLR INVENTORY 02/04/04
3532 -GASTONIA NISSAN, INC. 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD QX1-G
PIKES PEAK WHIT, CHARCOAL AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
FLO FLOOR MATS
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,340 / $27,120 DLR INVENTORY 11/26/03
3546 -BILL NEWTON NISSAN, INC. 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD QX1-G
PIKES PEAK WHIT, CHARCOAL AER AERODYNAMICS PKG
AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,880 / $27,510 DLR INVENTORY 02/04/04
3567 -CHAPMAN FORD L/M NISSAN 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD B17-G
DAYTONA BLUE, CHARCOAL AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
FLO FLOOR MATS
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,260 / $27,069 DLR INVENTORY 09/11/03
3576 -CROWN NISSAN 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD KH3-G
SUPER BLACK, CHARCOAL AER AERODYNAMICS PKG
AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SAB SAB
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$30,370 / $27,953 DLR INVENTORY 02/03/04
3576 -CROWN NISSAN 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD QX1-G
PIKES PEAK WHIT, CHARCOAL AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
FLO FLOOR MATS
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,340 / $27,120 DLR INVENTORY 11/25/03
3580 -TRI-CITIES NISSAN, INC. 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD KY0-G
CHROME SILVER, CHARCOAL AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
FLO FLOOR MATS
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,340 / $27,120 DLR INVENTORY 11/25/03
3580 -TRI-CITIES NISSAN, INC. 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD WV2-G
SILVERSTONE, CHARCOAL AER AERODYNAMICS PKG
AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SAB SAB
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$30,350 / $27,953 DLR INVENTORY 01/12/04
3606 -MAROONE NISSAN OF KENDALL 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD B17-G
DAYTONA BLUE, CHARCOAL AER AERODYNAMICS PKG
AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,880 / $27,510 DLR INVENTORY 01/23/04
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Click on "AVR" to purchase a vehicle from AVR or click on the DEALER to trade for a vehicle.
Click on the STATUS for vehicle details.



Back to Vehicle Locator

Dealer Model Color/Trim Packages/Options MSRP/Invoice Status ETA/Invoice Date
3615 -LLOYD NISSAN 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD AX6-G
REDLINE, CHARCOAL AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SAB SAB
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,910 / $27,614 DLR INVENTORY 12/29/03
3619 -CARMAX NISSAN/WHITE MARSH 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD WV2-G
SILVERSTONE, CHARCOAL AER AERODYNAMICS PKG
AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SAB SAB
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$30,450 / $28,004 DLR INVENTORY 01/29/04
3627 -NORTHSIDE NISSAN 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD QX1-G
PIKES PEAK WHIT, CHARCOAL AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,360 / $27,120 DLR INVENTORY 01/21/04
3638 -POMOCO NISSAN OF HAMPTON 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD AX6-G
REDLINE, CHARCOAL AER AERODYNAMICS PKG
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,490 / $27,228 DLR INVENTORY 01/12/04
3664 -NISSAN OF NORWICH 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD A17-G
LE MANS SUNSET, CHARCOAL AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
FLO FLOOR MATS
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,260 / $27,069 DLR INVENTORY 12/02/03
3681 -PORTER NISSAN 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD B17-G
DAYTONA BLUE, CHARCOAL AER AERODYNAMICS PKG
AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SAB SAB
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$30,450 / $28,004 DLR INVENTORY 01/27/04
3682 -GOLDEN ISLES NISSAN 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD AX6-G
REDLINE, CHARCOAL EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$28,890 / $26,779 DLR INVENTORY 01/16/04
3710 -HALL NISSAN-NEWPORT NEWS 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD WV2-G
SILVERSTONE, CHARCOAL AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,340 / $27,120 DLR INVENTORY 01/07/04
3717 -NISSAN OF GARDEN CITY 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD KH3-G
SUPER BLACK, CHARCOAL CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$29,270 / $27,051 DLR INVENTORY 02/19/04
3731 -BROWN'S STERLING NISSAN 56164
2004 350Z Enthusiast 2DR 6-SPD WV2-G
SILVERSTONE, CHARCOAL AER AERODYNAMICS PKG
AKP ALUMINUM KICK PLA
CGO CARGO CONVEN PKG
EMU EMISSIONS UPGRADE
FLO FLOOR MATS
SAB SAB
SGD SPLASH GUARDS
TMA TMA
50S 50 STATE EMISSION
$30,450 / $28,004 DLR INVENTORY 02/05/04
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