Anyone had any luck getting a Z in FL?

[OtownZ]

I've been doing a lot of looking in FL for a good combination of price, low deposit, and decent delivery date. Has anyone had any memorable experiences in FL worth sharing? Specifically in the Orlando or Tampa area.

[RedRocket]

If I were you I would try Lakeland Nissan, they used to be owned by a terrible dealer that was run out of town by his reputation, they are now owned by the same dealer as Brandon Mitsubishi and I know they are working hard to cahnge the reputation of the former dealer. I would also try Hill Olds Nissan in Winter Haven, Tim Hill and his dad run that store and Tim is a pretty reasonable guy. One other on to try is Parker Nissan in St Augustime, the dealer there came from the golf industry not tha automotive industry and he is trying to do things a little different. Good Luck

[Tracie]

I went to every dealer in O-town and got the run around.. Unhappy with one dealer who doesn't want to give me my 1000.00 check back (even though we didn't agree on anything.. it was a good faith to put me on the list.. )

Anyway, I picked up my Redline Touring 6sp in Mobile, AL this weekend. My dad was in the right place at the right time, delivering another vehicle there when lo and behold, there sat my beautiful Z. It was a backed out pre-order. 2 days later, she's home in my garage.

I went through NissanDriven.com and searched every dealer within 500 mi, and called every one that had a car listed on the site. Nada. If you are interested in a Silverstone Touring, the dealer I bought mine from in Mobile, AL will have one arriving 10/11. Chris Myers Automall - ask for Brett and tell him Tracie sent ya. Good luck friend!

[OtownZ]

Tracie--

Which dealer in Orlando was it that you had trouble with?

[Sz28r]

I ordered a CS Performance at Ferman Nissan in Tampa - MSRP
w/ no extras - very good experience, so far.
Order goes in Oct. 10, delivery 60 days later (Ferman only orders 5-7 a
month, I guess to assure realistic delivery dates. ??


Brandon Nissan was bumping MSRP $4000 - greedy

Good Luck - I'm going crazy waiting already - - - -

[Tracie]

I don't think it was the dealer as a whole as much as the dumbarse sales guy I dealt with. He didn't have a clue. He kept me waiting for over 30 minutes while he laughed and joked with his buddies, then told me "Um, you'll have to come back when the business office is open - but I think the deposits are non-refundable." The dealership has not cashed my check yet (they've had it for over a month), and the only paperwork I filled out at the time was an authorization to run my credit.... So if they cash it, that's when I'll pitch a fit.

When I have time, I'll go back down there and talk with the manager.

2 dealers I wouldn't by from in Orlando - so as not to flame them, I"ll post their initials and you can figure it out.

U.N. - Dumbarse sales guy mentioned above.
C.N. - Told me MSRP on the first visit (to reserve one of the cars coming in in December), when I came back the next day to put money down, it became 5% over MSRP since I'd never purchased a vehicle there before. Sleaze.

Other notes:
R.N - Has one sitting in their showroom that the OWNER bought, wants "best offer".. heh

So to make a long story short, I didn't have "perfect" experiences with these guys. But who normally does? I DID have a perfect experience with the dealer I ended up buying from, Chris Myers in Mobile, AL. Just had to drive 500 miles each way

T

[OtownZ]

Tracie-

I know exactly who you are speaking. Those dealerships you mentioned in Orlando were the ones that prompted me to start this thread. I just recently tried contacting a dealer in Merritt Island and one in Titusville and Melbourne. So far the one in Merritt Island seems pretty straight up.

So far the Tampa dealers seem pretty shady. I need to give the one in Lakeland a try.

[Tracie]

The dealer I bought from has a Silverstone Touring available still..

[OtownZ]

I saw someone driving around by Waterford Lakes today on my way home from work in a White (maybe Silvverstone) 350Z. This is only the second one I've seen in Orlando. The other one I saw was definitely white and near UCF.

Man I want to order mine already! Probably won't happen until first of Nov though. Some of you think the waiting for the order to come in is bad---waiting to order isn't much easier!

[Tracie]

Maybe this will help you a little OTownZ

http://www.freewebs.com/zcar/z.htm

[OtownZ]

Now why you have to go and show me that? <sigh> Less than a month till I get to place my order. A lot of you might be saying "why don't you just order NOW?!" Well, I'm getting married at the end of the month and financially that is a little higher on the list. Some couples get houses after they get married-- we already have that so we are getting a Z

[Piehole4]

I've seen a Z at Beck Nissan in Palatka. I'm suppose to get my pre-ordered Z at the end of this month at Parker Nissan in St. Augustine. It is one of four to be delivered to the dealer. I put down the deposit last June. I get it a MSRP.

[haliaz]

Got my 350Z Track model in Tampa at Courtesy Nissan. Paid below sticker also. The dealer had so many pre-orders, Nissan allocated some extras. I got the one Track model. There was 2 remaining on Sunday, both silver Touring models.

[OtownZ]

How much below sticker are we talking about? I

had spoken with someone from Courtesy and got terrible service. I've just placed my deposit down with Bill Ray in Orlando and so far they have been great.

[haliaz]

Basically there is the MSRP + the area markup it is called if I remember. Basically I got the area markup cut. So it put it right around MSRP. As far as service goes....they are not letting anyone drive the new Z's until you work up the numbers and agree. I kind of like that because mine only had 7 miles on it. The Touring is nice but once I saw the Track it was a easy decision. I love this car. Never had anything like it and so far it is worth every penny spent. The only downside is everyone..I mean everyone stares at the car and everyone wants to see it or ride in it.