Does anyone know a reason for this?


[source: nissannews.com]
Nissan Announces Price Increases on Select 2004 Models [May 28, 04]

GARDENA, Calif. (May 28, 2004) – Nissan North America, Inc., today announced an interim price increase on select 2004 models. The new prices, which are effective immediately, have been increased $50 on all trim levels of the Maxima, and $100 on all trim levels of the 350Z Coupe, Xterra, Pathfinder, Murano, Frontier and Titan Crew Cab.

Some optional equipment has also increased in price. A $50 increase is applied on 350Z Coupe Side Air Bags; Titan Tow Packages and Utility Bed; and $100 on the Armada DVD entertainment system.

Complete pricing and option packages are available in each vehicle’s pricing section.

In North America, Nissan’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan vehicles can be found online at www.nissanusa.com or contact the corporate media line at 310-771-5631.

 

I'm asking because mine is on order with expected delivery in early August. So I'm sure I will be affected.

 

whats 100 dollars over 30k+ ? whats the big deal..you can normally talk price down

 

Probably due to popularity and inflation. But like wick says, you can always negotiate, so just remind them what prices were when you ordered.

-D'oh!

 

There can be many reasons for price increases, one could be exchange rate between US $ and yen.

If you signed a contract with the dealer and put down a deposit when you ordered the Z, the price increase has no effect on you. In fact, in such a case you should be laughing.

 

No big deal.Still at great buy.

 

Look on the bright side. You could've been hit with this:

Infiniti Announces Price Increases on 2004 FX and G35 [May 14, 04]


GARDENA, Calif. (May 14, 2004) – Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today announced an interim price increase on the 2004 Infiniti FX crossover sport utility vehicle, G35 sport coupe and G35 sport sedan. The new prices, which are effective immediately, have been increased $200 on the FX35 and G35 sedan, $250 on the G35 coupe and $300 on the FX45.

Pricing now starts from a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $28,150 for the base G35 sedan, $29,500 for the base G35 Coupe, $34,550 for the FX35 (2WD) and $44,675 for the FX45.

Complete pricing and option packages are available in each vehicle’s pricing section.

For more information on the complete line of Infiniti luxury vehicles and the Total Ownership Experience (TOE) philosophy, visit Infiniti online at www.infiniti.com or contact the corporate media line at 310-771-5631.

 

"is this a hint to the fact that they arnt making any major changes?"

Don't think so, price change is for 04, not 05.

 

I know it's only $100, but it's still pretty lame. I negotiated a discount off MSRP, and signed a contract with a deposit down. You're probably right "ohw". I should get the price before the $100 add on, but I'll have to make sure. I just don't want to pay an extra $100 to get one that's already about as late as possible in the model year.

 

You will pay the agreed price as per your contract. The Law is on your side on this one.

 

yeah... don't worry since you've got it written on a piece of paper

 

Exactly. Your agreed to price is on a signed contract when you ordered. This price increase will not effect you or I (waiting for my Z to be delivered also). You're safe

 

I noticed you're also waiting for your Z to be delivered too...where in NJ are you and what dealer did you go to?

I'm in Passaic...ordered a 2004 Daytona Blue 6-speed touring from Hilltop Nissan in East Hanover...peace all

 

The reason is that they want to make more money....

The company is on the re-bound...time to start charging more.

Don't they sell like 2,000 Z's a month? There's 200k right there. Nice little bonus for someone!

 

thats well under inflation. 100$ on 30k is .3%. inflation averages 2% a year (not sure of exact current rates). so if it really did inflate according to that it should have gone up 1200$ since its been 2 years since it was introduced.

Id say their being nice.

 

Or... you think it would offset the cost of the tranny and tire replacements and lemon buybacks...?

Michael.

 

>> Or... you think it would offset the cost of the tranny and tire replacements and lemon buybacks...?

Sadly this is probably the right idea.

Nissan won't make any significant changes to the pricing until they significantly change the car. But I'm sure they're feeling the hurt from a handful of rather costly TSB's...

I wouldn't be surprised in the future if they killed off one of the trim levels entirely, like possibly the Performance, just to save even more on their releases and configurations.

 

I just bought my z yesterday and one of the dealerships I was at mentioned the price increase. He said that Nissan is cutting production of the Z by 2,000 units for the '05 model. But as soon as I went to another dealer he did not mention a price increase and I got my car at the same price I had negotiated for about two weeks ago at $500 over invoice without any problems. So I'm not sure when it will go into effect, but it did not efffect my purchase this weekend.

 

I agree this is the more likely cause. I don't keep track of this sort of thing normally, but it seems odd that there would be a price increase this late in the model year.