Having a hard time getting an '06
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So I've been emailing the closest dealer to me back and forth trying to get an '06 Black 350Z Enthusiast. He says there's only 1 coming withing a 3 state region in November! So I jump at it, he sends me the options list and my enthusiasm turns to sorrow as I read "Z{ ENTHUSIAST 2DR AUTO"...
I tell him I need a manual, no way I'm buying an auto. He then emails me back saying there's only 1 black manual in a 5 state region coming in November, in Minnesota out of all places which is a 7 hour drive from Chicago. And that if I wanted to specially order one, it'd take over 90 days to get it done.
Why is it so hard to get one? I'm almost tempted to say screw it and take a different color although black is really what I want...
I tell him I need a manual, no way I'm buying an auto. He then emails me back saying there's only 1 black manual in a 5 state region coming in November, in Minnesota out of all places which is a 7 hour drive from Chicago. And that if I wanted to specially order one, it'd take over 90 days to get it done.
Why is it so hard to get one? I'm almost tempted to say screw it and take a different color although black is really what I want...
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Why not check nissanusa.com and see what inventory dealers have around you. I'm in Cincinnati and for some reason I was thinking dealers in Indianapolis had some '06s. Not sure though. Check and see. Should be closer to you than a 7 hour drive....maybe 3 or 4?
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Why not check nissanusa.com and see what inventory dealers have around you. I'm in Cincinnati and for some reason I was thinking dealers in Indianapolis had some '06s. Not sure though. Check and see. Should be closer to you than a 7 hour drive....maybe 3 or 4?
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That's a shame because last i read, the Enthusiast model was their most popular trim...i want the Enthusiast because I refuse to pay for substandard "premium" Bose stereo equipment (I know Bose coming from an RX-8 but I hear the 350Z Bose is even worse)...i definitely want the leather and I'm going to ask if I can order it with leather but definitely not Bose
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Originally Posted by Rasengan
That's a shame because last i read, the Enthusiast model was their most popular trim...i want the Enthusiast because I refuse to pay for substandard "premium" Bose stereo equipment (I know Bose coming from an RX-8 but I hear the 350Z Bose is even worse)...i definitely want the leather and I'm going to ask if I can order it with leather but definitely not Bose
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I spent almost a month looking for an 05 6sp, the way I WANTED IT. Finally had to order one. Took 90 days. I'm soooo glad I had the patience to wait. After you get the car, exactly the way you want it, it will have been worth the wait. If you buy something NOW, when the 90 days go by, you will be so pissed at yourself for not having had the patience.
My brother has an 05 Auto. He didn't wait. I know he is pissed at himself about that. He won't even drive mine (he so wanted a 6 sp)
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My brother has an 05 Auto. He didn't wait. I know he is pissed at himself about that. He won't even drive mine (he so wanted a 6 sp)
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I would try talking to more than one dealer; I contacted around 15 and got a different helping of B.S. from the majority of them. I'm from Chicago as well, and I preordered an '06 a couple of weeks ago which should come in at the end of November. I don't know how long you want to wait, but if you preorder now, I think you will get it around January -- but it will be exactly how you want it. I got mine for invoice, and my dealer said they would give that same price to anyone else who wants it -- PM me if you're interested, someone else from the site also recently ordered at the same place. Either way, good luck.
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Originally Posted by Zeromus
I would try talking to more than one dealer; I contacted around 15 and got a different helping of B.S. from the majority of them. I'm from Chicago as well, and I preordered an '06 a couple of weeks ago which should come in at the end of November. I don't know how long you want to wait, but if you preorder now, I think you will get it around January -- but it will be exactly how you want it. I got mine for invoice, and my dealer said they would give that same price to anyone else who wants it -- PM me if you're interested, someone else from the site also recently ordered at the same place. Either way, good luck.
he did inform me that since the HIDs and 18" rims are available for the Base, that's what most dealers will be purchasing...he also did mention that there are rumors that the silver may be a new color that almost resembles chrome by adding more metallics to the paint...he didn't know if it was the silver alloy or a special edition color coming late 2006
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The most popular model is the Touring.
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i seriously doubt it's another special color since they already have interlagos fire as the "special" color (more expensive) this year, it's probably just silver alloy. though if you can get the exact car you want through a dealer trade, that's awesome -- waiting for my '06 to come in is HELL!
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Blue 6 speed this Friday. My salesman had to locate one in SC and have it flatbedded in. The cost of the truck was almost as high as the discount he took off the MSRP. But I get the car in the color and trim that I want so I guess I won't be crying too much.
By the way, my dealer here in Birmingham has several 06 models and a couple are black. Need me to drive one up?
By the way, my dealer here in Birmingham has several 06 models and a couple are black. Need me to drive one up?
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Originally Posted by Damn Yankee
Blue 6 speed this Friday. My salesman had to locate one in SC and have it flatbedded in. The cost of the truck was almost as high as the discount he took off the MSRP. But I get the car in the color and trim that I want so I guess I won't be crying too much.
By the way, my dealer here in Birmingham has several 06 models and a couple are black. Need me to drive one up?![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
By the way, my dealer here in Birmingham has several 06 models and a couple are black. Need me to drive one up?
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btw, they're going to do leatherwork on it, it's going to cost me $1,590 for it. Not sure if that's a good deal or not. Anyone know?
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That price seems kind of high for adding leather. But, its still cheaper than buying a Touring. Do you need power seats, Bose, and VCD?? If not, then its a pretty good deal. I would check around at some other places and get a quote. One place that I keep hearing good things about is classicsofttrim.com. I remember hearing someone paid around 600-800 to have it installed (dont quote me on that). But the leather there is top notch, and you can get any color(s) you want also. When I get my DB Z, I may add the black leather w/ blue trim. I think that would be a nice combo.
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Make sure you get all the facts straight because there is no way the dealer will not charge you for transporting, especially if its being flatbedded. You will be paying for it one way or another....anything less than $500 over invoice is a great price if you ask me. You all just need to be patient. The Z is a mass produced car and will start arriving at your local dealerships in a few weeks here. Just be patient....
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Originally Posted by camaro194
That price seems kind of high for adding leather. But, its still cheaper than buying a Touring. Do you need power seats, Bose, and VCD?? If not, then its a pretty good deal. I would check around at some other places and get a quote. One place that I keep hearing good things about is classicsofttrim.com. I remember hearing someone paid around 600-800 to have it installed (dont quote me on that). But the leather there is top notch, and you can get any color(s) you want also. When I get my DB Z, I may add the black leather w/ blue trim. I think that would be a nice combo.
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Glad you won't have to wait long to get your car. We will be getting the Enthusiast in Daytona Blue and will have to wait.
FWIW, I saw the silver in the '06 and it didn't look like chrome to me... also saw the Interlagos Fire and it changes from a purple to a brown depending on the light you are in. Since I don't like brown, I wouldn't get it....
FWIW, I saw the silver in the '06 and it didn't look like chrome to me... also saw the Interlagos Fire and it changes from a purple to a brown depending on the light you are in. Since I don't like brown, I wouldn't get it....
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