Well, after much research and test driving several cars I finally pulled the trigger. I test drove the 370Z, Evo X, 335i Coupe and the Genesis Coupe before making my decision. Even though I really liked the Genesis Coupe (my review of it here: https://my350z.com/forum/6974494-post102.html) in the end I figured the Z was just a better deal for what I want to do with the car.

What I decided on was very specific: 370Z Base, 6-spd manual, Sport Package and in white. Apparently at this time there are only 5 cars with those specs that exist in the states. Unfortunately all 5 are on the east coast, so dealer trades are out of the question. Rather than wait for something to arrive locally I decided to order my Z with the specs I wanted. I contacted every Nissan dealership in AZ and bargained prices with them. Playing the phone game can be very rewarding - I went from being quoted $500 over MSRP to invoice pricing. It wasn't easy, but playing the dealerships against each other works magic and can save you thousands. One dealership offered me $500 over invoice and to leave a $2500 deposit, which seemed unreasonably high. I ended up paying invoice and depositing $500 at a different place.

Now comes the unbearable wait of 3 months...

 

3 months?! How will you kill time my friend? I would pull my pubes out in agony to make the time go by faster.

 

Yeah, it'll definitely keep me anxious during the entire wait process. In the meantime I have to return my Z back to stock and hopefully sell off the aftermarket parts. I think the anticipation will be worth the wait though.

 

Is it here yet? How 'bout now? Now? Is it here? How 'bout now?

Sounds like you got a good deal. Congrats.

 

I ordered mine on Feb 2nd - same specs but in silver. Don't be surprised if you are forced to take floor mats and splash guards - I was. Nissan would not build the car "my way" on this build cycle.

 

That Genesis looks awesome...To think that even Koreans are manufacturing better cars than Detroit is s-h-a-m-e-f-u-l! Then they turn around and ask for a billionaire bail-out! Give me a break!!!

 

I actually ordered the floor mats (no the trunk mat) and the illuminated door sills. I was told the splash guards won't be on there.

 

What did you think of the Genesis coupe?

 

good choice...i have a 335i coupe and im looking into getting a 370Z

 

How do your intakes work? I have an 08 Nismo and im curious if the fujita intakes work well? If you sell them, how much do you think you will sell them for? Just wondering.

 

Are you planning to keep your 335i or trade in for the 370Z?

 

rite now i have a car and a bike...so i have to trade one of them for the 370 so idk yet

 

Must be an expensive bike.

 

its just way too much fun to not have...and its nice to have something that can beat most of the cars out there

and its not a straight trade bike for 370 lol...i just cant be insured for 3 vehicles

 

tough choice. All good cars but Im sure the 370z will be ****.

 

The intakes actually work very well. I got them mostly for the sound but the butt dyno does feel like they added a little bit of power. I listed them in the for sale section for $240 + shipping - let me know if you're interested. I would put a link here but I'm on my iPhone so I can't copy paste.