If not the 350Z...
05-13-2004, 02:24 PM
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If not the 350Z...
If not the 350Z, then...what?
I am really frustrated that my dealer has been unable to deliver the 350Z I ordered in January. As of now the delivery date is slated to be June 26. My lease runs out in 2 weeks and my dealer has yet to arrange a solution. I am thinking of bailing and buying something else. Trouble is, I don't know of any other car with the same combination of performance and value. So, let's play devil's advocate:
S2000? Great handling, sexy car. Maybe, but it's small and a bit pricey.
STi or Evo? Cool cars but I don't think I could stand the look.
RX8- no way.
My brain hurts. I can't think of any other fun daily driver I could use as a weekend track car.
Of course if I cancel my order, I would have to sell my brand new Stoptech kit, y-pipe, RT cats.
I am really frustrated that my dealer has been unable to deliver the 350Z I ordered in January. As of now the delivery date is slated to be June 26. My lease runs out in 2 weeks and my dealer has yet to arrange a solution. I am thinking of bailing and buying something else. Trouble is, I don't know of any other car with the same combination of performance and value. So, let's play devil's advocate:
S2000? Great handling, sexy car. Maybe, but it's small and a bit pricey.
STi or Evo? Cool cars but I don't think I could stand the look.
RX8- no way.
My brain hurts. I can't think of any other fun daily driver I could use as a weekend track car.
Of course if I cancel my order, I would have to sell my brand new Stoptech kit, y-pipe, RT cats.
05-13-2004, 02:33 PM
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Originally posted by ElBombastico
i would keep waiting, especially with your Stoptechs and RT cats already ordered.
i would keep waiting, especially with your Stoptechs and RT cats already ordered.
I dunno, maybe I'm being impulsive, I'm freaking pissed. Maybe I'll start poking around at used cars too...I have been thinking about another Z32...
05-13-2004, 04:28 PM
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I feel your pain. I went and looked at an S2k today, and it really is too small for me. It's not that i'm a huge guy, I just don't like feeling too confined. There aren't many cars that fit the bill like a Z does.
If I didn't have this car, I'd probably be in a used Z06 or E36 M3.
If I didn't have this car, I'd probably be in a used Z06 or E36 M3.
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05-13-2004, 05:20 PM
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Get on a plane if you have to, go somewhere far away, buy a 350 already on a lot somewhere, and have a beautiful ride home while you get your break-in miles out of the way. I was in for service the other day and there were 8 Z's on the lot, four of them roadsters.
05-13-2004, 07:52 PM
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If I were in your position, I would start looking around at other dealerships.. even out of state. I'm sure some dealership would be willing to pay for your airfare if you bought the car from them.
I would even settle for another color (if that's what's holding things up). When I got my car, I had 3-4 colors in mind which I would have been very happy with. I find it hard to believe there are no dealerships in your area that don't have anything close to what you're looking for.
I would even settle for another color (if that's what's holding things up). When I got my car, I had 3-4 colors in mind which I would have been very happy with. I find it hard to believe there are no dealerships in your area that don't have anything close to what you're looking for.
05-13-2004, 08:04 PM
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There are plenty of Z's availible now, go get one. Heck, i got one when they were really in demand in fall of 2002 for list price by doing some footwork which was hard to do at that point in time. I actually got one from Wi. and I was in Ca. Got it here for free. If you want one, you can find it, go for it.
Good luck, Jeff
Good luck, Jeff
05-13-2004, 10:27 PM
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just wait it out, i had to wait 4 months, it was hell but was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
worth it
worth it
even though a 10+ year old nsx is similar in price to a new z, those nsx owners really baby their cars. its not hard to find an early/mid 90s nsx w/ less than 10k miles.
05-14-2004, 08:26 AM
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hmm i dont understand this.. takes this long for the car to come in.. when i went to buy my z it took about 3 days lol for it to come in daytona blue base model...there are plenty out there in dealers..
05-14-2004, 08:49 AM
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Have you tried the online car sites? Edmunds, Vehix, Carpoint, etc. They will do searches for the car you want and even give you online quotes when they find a dealer or seller.
05-14-2004, 09:00 AM
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Part of the problem is I got a smoking deal, I am friendly with the salesguy. It has to be a 6MT Enthusiast. I have checked with several dealerships locally and they can't touch the price. And I refuse to pay more than that. So I guess I'm SOL.
