So out of the blue I get a call today... "Hi, it's xxxx from Ringwood Nissan, just calling about your new car!"
I reply - "Actually, I cancelled the order ages ago, because of the total lack of communication despite leaving a deposit, returning contracts, submitting my interest on your website...
Given the abysmal ordering clusterf#ck that I've gone through, I'm not buying a Z anymore.
I called Ringwood Nissan on launch day in August to throw them money for a deposit on a car that had no ETA, no price, no specifications. Got a contract with a bunch of incorrect details which I requested...
Well... a 911 is around $100k USD, and about $250,000 AUD so... :oops:. Same with the C8 Corvette, 60K USD vs 160K AUD. Don't we love living in the lucky country. US pricing has very little to do with Aussie pricing - like any sensible business, Nissan Australia will assess the local market...
On my S15, the aftermarket oil pressure gauge has saved the engine a few times (blocked oil pickup causing low pressure at idle). But if the digital dash can show oil pressure, I'm fine with that.
So I called my local dealer (in Melbourne) day after launch, gave them my CC details, received a contract via email... but no actual money has been taken from my card.
Keen as anything for a Z in yellow or blue, but may be tempted by an AMG or M car in the meantime - trying to hold out for a...