Will Dealers Markup The Z?

[takemorepills]

I guess it’s ok cause we got free health care

Pffft...I've got Dr. Google!

 

[Donalex]

The thing about most people is they like to put their hands on the car, drive it, smell it...

The way to fix this "negative experience" is for dealerships to become ethical, which mostly won't happen. I've worked for and dealt with both extremes.

Manufacturers and dealers have a delicate dance. They rely on the stores to sell product and the stores rely on production. They need service centers and parts (two huge profit centers). Dealers are major campaign contributors so most enjoy statewide bans on direct manufacturer sales. Plus, changing this symbiotic relationship would be incredibly expensive and stupid for the manufacturers.

What can the consumer do? Educate, educate, educate on product. Then, buy with your feet.

One tip: call and ask for new car sales manager (after viewing staff page online) and express your desire to be served by a salesperson strong in product knowledge about the Z. Even though you may know more, you'll probably get a real professional who takes pride in his job. They usually have been there awhile and will enjoy some latitude to avoid engaging in procedures and tactics which are meant to beat down a buyer.

Also, increasingly, manufacturers use customer survey results to determine the level of perks, inventory availability, and dealer cash programs (they get $*** per particular model sold).

 

[Lin626]

 

[NissanFreak2021]

That doesn't surprise me and they will sale every single one they markup as there will always be people willing to pay it to be the first.

 

[maxdriver]

I bought a 370z years ago for a huge discount. The car was not popular and it was easy to get a great deal. The dealer wanted to move the vehicle and the sale was a loser for the dealership.

For all the reasons mentioned we could see dealers marking the new Z up, at least initially. More power to them as it's good old fashioned capitalism. If I decide to buy, I will wait for a reasonable deal.

 

[trackratZ]

Don't want to be a downer on this but no matter what we do in 'talks' with dealers we're at their mercy for these first allocations, ADM for sure and no guarantees with any deposits. The later ordering after the mad rush is a better bet on getting what you want at closer to MSRP.

 

[takemorepills]

My biggest gripe against ADM is that I also pay tax on it. 11%...

 

[therumblewagon]

Do we really think a dealer would admit that? C'mon now. Guaranteed way to chase away business.

 

[ceric]

My biggest gripe against ADM is that I also pay tax on it. 11%...

We pay 10.25% sale tax after July 1st, and I thought it has to be the highest in USA.
Now I know.

 

[bboypuertoroc]

My biggest gripe against ADM is that I also pay tax on it. 11%...

That is fucked up. Then again, par for the course in Seattle (lived in Oly for almost 8 years).

I don't think the Z is special enough for any kind of crazy markup. I guess it really depends on the production numbers. If it's anything like the previous two Z cars they'll be everywhere.

 

[West Aussie]

I’m just going to sit back and feel sorry for you all…finally a good thing coming out of buying a car in Aus over the US…0 mark up

 

[maxdriver]

I don't think the Z is special enough for any kind of crazy markup. I guess it really depends on the production numbers. If it's anything like the previous two Z cars they'll be everywhere.

I rarely see one on the road. Sales numbers were lacking, at best.

 

[West Aussie]

Not that many in Aus…far far far more 86s on the road

 

[bboypuertoroc]

I rarely see one on the road. Sales numbers were lacking, at best.

I see them daily down here.

 

[takemorepills]

I’m just going to sit back and feel sorry for you all…finally a good thing coming out of buying a car in Aus over the US…0 mark up

I think Canadia has a similar regulation against markups....