Non-refundable Deposits after 5/07/08

[supraman]

Originally Posted by dwreid

Definitely wouldn't marry her based on your comparison Noodler. We've all seen the photos, beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that and can decide for ourself whether she's a thing of beauty or f'ugly But when every one that's experienced her so far thinks her performance is outstanding, particularly given her weight, I'd be a bit concerned whether I'd survive the wedding night

Brilliant!

[JFE GT-R]

Originally Posted by supracat

does seem a bit off given all the issues we've faced recently - perhaps they've had a wave of cancellations so far and are looking to tie the rest of us down before any more PR disasters occur??
I've not received anything yet regarding order signing.

Deposits becoming 'non refundable' 30 days from 30th March, has always been communicated to pre-order VIP's, this is not a last minute change!

[paulc]

Originally Posted by JFE GT-R

Deposits becoming 'non refundable' 30 days from 30th March, has always been communicated to pre-order VIP's, this is not a last minute change!

JFE GT-R - are you quoting Q1 2010 for your new orders and has there been a communication from Nissan about this? - I'm a bit pissed about talk of dealers offering cars to new customers from those cancellations. This should not be. This does little to help my concerns about residuals and Nissans ability to look after their customer base.

[JFE GT-R]

Originally Posted by paulc

JFE GT-R - are you quoting Q1 2010 for your new orders and has there been a communication from Nissan about this? - I'm a bit pissed about talk of dealers offering cars to new customers from those cancellations. This should not be. This does little to help my concerns about residuals and Nissans ability to look after their customer base.

New orders are currently being quoted as Q1 2010, even a few of the existing pre-orders have been unfortunate enough to fall into Q1 2010, but if there are any cancellations, all existing orders move up the list one - it is impossible to 'queue jump', if your are new or an existing customer.
There was a brief option to look at converting cars with Navigation to 'non nav orders' if anyone expressed the interest (i think you guys discussed this in another thread??), but this is no longer an option.

[JFE GT-R]

Originally Posted by paulc

JFE GT-R - are you quoting Q1 2010 for your new orders and has there been a communication from Nissan about this? - I'm a bit pissed about talk of dealers offering cars to new customers from those cancellations. This should not be. This does little to help my concerns about residuals and Nissans ability to look after their customer base.

There are unfortunately a lot of speculations about what is and isn't being offered at the minute, but I can assure you that what you have outlined above is certainly not the case, and isn't going to happen.

[paulc]

Thankyou for the info.
I know a number of people have it in for Middlehursts, but did annoy me on another thread when someone mentioned a friend being a new customer and being offered an April car from a cancellation. Assumed was all because it might be easier to fill this way than move people up a list (as some might not be able to afford or want sooner).
Given that we have to sign on the dotted line, things like this make me waver slightly.
For those of us relying on reasonably solid residuals, given that the customer base is possiblly shrinking with the 'credit crunch' we need everything we can to keep this car exclusive - offering one of the first cars to somebody nearly 3mths after order books open doesnt really help.

[JFE GT-R]

no worries, always glad to help if I can!

[paulc]

Originally Posted by JFE GT-R

There are unfortunately a lot of speculations about what is and isn't being offered at the minute, but I can assure you that what you have outlined above is certainly not the case, and isn't going to happen.

Forums offer a wealth of information but sometimes too much info can be a bad thing. I remember previous orders for new cars with other dealers (X5, BM convertible etc) and was always told you are x place in queue and we will let you know when the car is arriving. Was quite happy with the whole experience and loved the cars.
This time, have gotten into a stew over quite small things and find myself trawling pages for latest info. (sad I know)
If I was to base the whole experience on the dealer then it would be A1 - suppose it is the knowledge of how others have been affected that taints things.
Wont stop me coming back for my daily fix though!

[supracat]

this forum is always good for a daily fix!! you just never know what nissan are going to do next..

[BigNige]

This forums brilliant, I've found out answers to everything even the dealers didn't originally know, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BigNige]

Thanks for the advice Hope4Sun, wish I would have realised sooner, I've phoned middlehurst and I'm going to see the car on saturday! maybe friday if I can get there in time. can't wait to actually see the car and sit in it before I sign for it (paperwork is meant to be arriving tomorrow too).

[Noodler]

Originally Posted by JFE GT-R

Deposits becoming 'non refundable' 30 days from 30th March, has always been communicated to pre-order VIP's, this is not a last minute change!

So are you saing this 5th July is not true and deposits are already non refundable?

[JFE GT-R]

no, because 30 days have not passed!

[GTaaaaaarrrrrr!]

Am I missing the point here (or being stupid) but surely 30 days after 30th March was the end of April or 7 weeks ago??

[axolotl]

i think they mean 30th of May...i.e. 30 days from then would be 29th of June if they are right....but i think some dealers are waiting till they get their demo car around early august so people get the chance to see the car before finally signing on the dotted line