Hands Up all the Aussies

[West Aussie]

Sad news this morning,
Called my dealer because I didn't get a call as suggested I would, last week.

My dealer is a B1 dealer and still won't be getting any cars this year. Build date Jan 2023, with expected delivery Feb.

I said, "are you sure I'm even getting a Proto with a build date that late?" He said "yes definitely a Proto"

I guess I'll keep saving my money then....

Dealer said things could change, but that is the current status.

How can that be….@muds dealer says the rest of the outstanding Protos are on the boat …I can’t see a proto being built Jan 2023, that dosent make sense especially as they are only making 140 for our market. Why would they only do half?
This is all very strange, and makes me very sceptical about getting a coupe this year

 

[khoi242]

Alot of assumptions, but my guess is that Nissan are allocating Protos to dealers, and your dealer got their order in to Nissan late.

I'm still of the view Nissan have to do everything through dealers, so for any 'expectation gap' it's most likely because of this. I feel like dealers are fighting for inventory, just like customers.

However, given people are cancelling proto orders, you never know mate.

 

[jezzza]

My dealer is a B1 dealer and still won't be getting any cars this year. Build date Jan 2023, with expected delivery Feb. I said, "are you sure I'm even getting a Proto with a build date that late?" He said "yes definitely a Proto"

Something doesn't add up here, what you've been told contradicts everything else that we've heard so far.

I hope we're not all about to learn that our upcoming Aussie rollout is a big charade and retail cars ain't on their way..

 

[jdm-rhd]

the roll-out drama in this thread is insane. does aus not have a regional director or someone like dan passe that can clear up some of the confusion? at least a person dealerships can go to for accurate information...

 

[Tassie Matt]

I rarely contribute but follow along most days ? this roller-coaster is insane ?

 

[jezzza]

the roll-out drama in this thread is insane. does aus mot have a regional director or someone like dan passe that can clear up some of the confusion? at least a person dealerships can go to for accurate information...

There is, we have both a Director of Sales and a few District Sales Managers but they seem to be under a gag order. I genuinely believe that dealerships are in the dark and also playing the guessing game.

My best guess is the Z hasn't 'officially' been released here yet and there'll be some transparency next month.

 

[Mud]

Something doesn't add up here, what you've been told contradicts everything else that we've heard so far.

I hope we're not all about to learn that our upcoming Aussie rollout is a big charade and retail cars ain't on their way..

I agree.

I smell a big steaming load of BS from the dealer. (disclaimer, very happy for you if I'm proven wrong)

Why would Nissan manufacture any other cars for any market unless their halo cars (Protos) were all made.
We've seen US Performance/Sport Trim, Aus, Japanese and demos in various trims. It would make no sense.


Unless they ran out of yellow paint, yellow stitching or bronze wheel paint?

 

[dangero]

No real news, but I just received an email directly from Nissan and copied into my dealer confirming my proto allocation. For those that have not seen the letter I have attached it below.

I was told by my dealer that the car I ordered was in the country and it is likely only a few weeks away.

Nice to have something official from Nissan as I have only had dealer confirmation till this date.

Has everyone else received an email such as this for those that have confirmed proto allocations?

 

[Beard]

Not seeing a VIN number or confirmation that it's even in the country / off the production line, in that email.
(I was also told my car was weeks away, until this morning)
What a shit show.

EDIT: I have the same email as of a few minutes ago.

 

[jezzza]

Unless they ran out of yellow paint, yellow stitching or bronze wheel paint?

Speaking of.. what is this "Ishizuka Yellow" they speak of? Sloppy.

 

[Ballast Scorcher]

Yeah got the same email, plus details on my vehicle. Not currently on the water, but expected delivery mid-september.

Good news, got the manual! ?

 

[Fontana]

Yeah got the same email, plus details on my vehicle. Not currently on the water, but expected delivery mid-september.

Good news, got the manual! ?

Great news mate! How did you manage to get the manual?

 

[jezzza]

Good news, got the manual!

Congrats man! So glad that you'll get the manual you were after.

I didn't want to go on about it but settling for an automatic through no fault of your own was crappy.

 

[Ballast Scorcher]

Great news mate! How did you manage to get the manual?

Just a bit whinging ?

Congrats man! So glad that you'll get the manual you were after.

I didn't want to go on about it but settling for an automatic through no fault of your own was crappy.

Cheers mate, it was a compromise, no doubt. The infotainment was one thing, the transmission quite another. But in all seriousness, I was honesty coming around to the idea of an auto just because I am looking at relocating to Perth in a few years.

 

[Ballast Scorcher]

Great news mate! How did you manage to get the manual?

But seriously, I think the orders are so up in the air still with people bailing out that anything is up for grabs. I'd call your dude - or simply put it to them when they call you. You might get a nice surprise ?