PotentialZOwner

I'm looking for a 2006 Z Enthusiast, Silverstone, in west Texas. I live 200 miles away from the nearest Nissan dealership, so it will be a journey no matter when I buy. I was in San Angelo visiting my mother a few weeks ago, and thought I had arranged to factory order a Z from the dealership there. We had already agreed on price. However it now seems their next allocation is in January, which they claim is the next time they can factory order a Z. I'm not sure if that's BS or not, but they don't seem to have any reason to lie at this point. They only have one 06 Z now, but it's the wrong color, and base model, and I must have cruise control.

I've checked dealers in all major TX cities within reasonable driving distance (it's a big, red state), not including the Dallas metroplex, and to my knowledge right now, nobody has a Silverstone Enthusiast. I would rather buy in state and not have a bazillion miles to drive home in a fresh-from-the-dealer car.

So...how difficult is it to find a Z in general, and are dealer allocations down? When I bought my S2000 back in November 1999 (kept it a little over a year; too small interior), I didn't have to wait as long as I'm now being asked to, considering they won't factory order me one until January. Plus it's no telling how long it will take to arrive. I prefer to factory order a Z that hasn't been driven, as long as I can order SOON.

Am I being too optimistic?

Thanks...Kevin

Diesel350

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Your gonna have trouble finding the Enthusiast. They didn't have one in my whole state. Closest one they could find was in South Florida and they would not give me a good deal on it so I just went ahead and bought the base one for $3000 less than the Enthusiast.

PotentialZOwner

...that I've been lurking on the site for a while, and have only become more convinced that the Z is the right next car. Thanks for all the great posts and experiences. I had initial reservations about the Z from a reliability standpoint, but through improvements Nissan has made and your real world experiences, I now am ready to have one soon.

-Kevin

jackie chan

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pm me and i will try to locate one for you tomorrow...no problem

jackie chan

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there are autos in Austin/angleton/mckinney

and a 6spd in abilene

and those are the only SS enthusiasts that will hit the ground in TX in November(unless somehow some end up on groundstock)

I had a minute before i left work

PotentialZOwner

Diesel350, I saw your post after I posted mine...sorry. I would be mostly happy with base, but I must have the cruise. I live out in the mountain sticks (the grocery store is a 90 mile round tip), with 4-8 hour trips every 2 months or so at least on long, straight rodes. Cruise is an absolute requirement, and strong plusses for me are the LCD, Traction Control, Illuminated Wheel Controls since I do a lot of night driving, sometimes in poor conditions.

I drove a Base, the only one on their lot when I was there...it was hot! Without revving too high, I could tell a large difference over the S2000, and the Z was so much more comfortable and well appointed inside. I love Hondas, but I think I can take a rest for a while.

I'll continue looking, and also try to pin down this dealer on a definite order in January. They say anticipation is a good thing, right?

Diesel350

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I hear ya. If cruise is a must then Enthusiast is the one unless your willing to spend more money and go with a Touring. For some reason it's very hard do come by the Enthusiast you want. At least it was for me.

davidv

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Well I suppose that it is difficult to find a 2006 350Z. I mean its only November 3. Geeeze.

PotentialZOwner

Oops! I meant LSD, not LCD in the prior post. Also, I do know how to spell "roads". I guess my frustration with finding the right Z for me is more stressful than I thought!

davidv

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Did you find a 350Z in Texas? I mean it’s a huge damn state.

jackie chan

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i am pretty sure he did, i located it for him and he said he was buying it

texmex517

I understand our friend's problem. I ordered my LeMans Sunset 06 Touring with Nav and XM because I could not find one with 6MT. Now I have to wait until the middle of January before it comes in!!!

davidv

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I quess not.