Kentin Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hi guys... I'm a newbie! Just bought a 350z convertible today. Loving it already. HOWEVER... It was advertised as having cruise control. It is a jap import and obviously it doesnt! I didnt check this in my excitement! lol I Feel a little annoyed and wondered if I should go back to the garage and take this up with them and negotiate a discount due to false advertising. Anyone have any views? Be nice... I'm new to this club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I'd defo be wanting something back......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hi and I would go back and see what you can negotiate - a free service maybe! Where abouts are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hey mate welcome to the forum! Where abouts u from? Most defo dude get back to them and say about the false advertising and see if you can blag something from them! Defo worth a shot IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Welcome to the forum bud another roadster. Definately worth a little prod to see what you can get for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbie Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Excellent, another memeber and another roadster. On your legal issue - if it was advertised as having cruise then you certainly have a claim. If it is a brand new car then obviously the value of the cruise control can be worked out pretty easily by just looking what Nissan charge for it as an optional extra on their range. If it's second hand then it becomes more difficult to ascertain the value of cruise. Basically you have to work out how much more a car with cruise is worth over a car that hasn't got it, the difference being the claim. It'll be a few hundred quid so worth claiming. Obviously going to court's a pain so have a reasonable chat and see where it goes. You could always settle for free servcing etc so that his actual outlay is reduced but the value to you is still there - just an idea. Can you tell my wife's a partner in a law firm ? Hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentin Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Thanks guys.. I shall get onto it tomorrow and see what I can get. It is due a timing belt change. Its a 53 plate with only 17k on clock but service says at 5 years change belt... Would this be a good trade? Thanks Kentin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sunset350z Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Thanks guys.. I shall get onto it tomorrow and see what I can get. It is due a timing belt change. Its a 53 plate with only 17k on clock but service says at 5 years change belt... Would this be a good trade? Thanks Kentin They use a timing chain and it shouldn`t need replacing. If you wanted cruise i`d return the car and ask for your money back, otherwise i`d be asking for at least £300 back if not more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Welcome to the forum!! Good luck, and definitely go and hit the dealer up as the others have suggested. By the way, what's the deal over there now with false advertising?? Maybe you can use that to push the matter. By the way, you didn't tell us what colour it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentin Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Welcome to the forum!! Good luck, and definitely go and hit the dealer up as the others have suggested. By the way, what's the deal over there now with false advertising?? Maybe you can use that to push the matter. By the way, you didn't tell us what colour it is. My new baby is a 53 plate GM Grey with the funky orange seats. I'm loving it. Had a funny incident yesterday. First day out in it, gorgeous day driving between Warrington and Bradford.... loving the sunshine on my head and the wind in my hair. It was a scorcher of a day. 28c on the read out... was way too hot and was sweating like a fat lass in clingfilm. Yes you guessed it... I had leaned on the seat heat switch! Felt a little silly. Will post later with update on response from garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Yes you guessed it... I had leaned on the seat heat switch! Felt a little silly. Bet your arse did not feel to clever either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Welcome to the forum!! Good luck, and definitely go and hit the dealer up as the others have suggested. By the way, what's the deal over there now with false advertising?? Maybe you can use that to push the matter. By the way, you didn't tell us what colour it is. My new baby is a 53 plate GM Grey with the funky orange seats. I'm loving it. Had a funny incident yesterday. First day out in it, gorgeous day driving between Warrington and Bradford.... loving the sunshine on my head and the wind in my hair. It was a scorcher of a day. 28c on the read out... was way too hot and was sweating like a fat lass in clingfilm. Yes you guessed it... I had leaned on the seat heat switch! Felt a little silly. Will post later with update on response from garage. Yeah easily done, not the best place to have a switch. Did the same thing yesterday so i blamed the misses my arse was all hot and sweaty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zummertor Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Welcome, Definitely worth a return trip and you should get something reasonably substantial, let them do the proposing on how to resolve it. Enjoy the car, especially on yet another sunny blue sky day as today ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisL Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Gotta be careful with these import centres i was looking @ a jdm import before i bought my uk spec! it was advertised as having the 313hp engine on a 54 plate which it clearly wouldnt of had! but i was blissfully unaware until the chaps here set things straight for me! deffo worth a try to get something back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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