Just wondering...03 M45 at Peoria Nissan in AZ

[dmeak]

Just wondering if it was one of the fellow forum members who picked up the 2003 M45 at Peoria Nissan in AZ; my brother saw it posted online this evening so we rushed over to check it out. He has become a fan since I purchased my 04 a few months ago. Alas, someone beat him to it!

Congrats to whomever it was that purchased it, and hope to see you around!

Danhttp://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...d=176#

[phunk311]

Hey Dan,

I bought the car Saturday afternoon. From what I hear, there were quite a few people interested in it. I've been a fan of the M for years now and finally was able to pick one up. I haven't been able to drive it much since it was towed back to Peoria Nissan an hour or so after I bought it. I drove it off the lot with what I thought was a half tank of gas and almost made it to my East Mesa home before it died on the 202. Turns out the fuel sending unit is bad and caused the gas gauge to report bogus levels. I'm picking it up tomorrow hopefully fixed and with a full tank of gas!

Anthony

[M45Caliber]

what color is it? I have an '03 Pearl White with the Chrome Wheel package and live in Tempe, so I might see you around someday.

Also -- curius as to miles on it and how much they were asking for it at the time -- see below for why I am asking.

Almost traded it in last week @ Scottsdale Infiniti --- UNTIL they gave me the quote on what MY M45 is worth, which was $8,500 -- no s_ _ t.

Now this is a 2 owner, clean carfax, 38K miles original Cali car, with ALL Infiniti dealer service every 3K miles since it was new. the FULL 30K services performed, almost new Yokohama Avids, etc. Looks showroom new, and they offer me $8K?

I told the GM that I would give him $10K for any M45's he found in the same condition as mine so I could sell them to my NICO friends. Instant $1500 profit to him and no reconditioning. He just smiled and I just drove away. Bought my extended warranty yesterday, so I'll be driving her for a couple more years.

[M45Caliber]

nevermind -- just found it on Autotrader; Black, 45K miles and $13K. Prices have come down fast in a year. Hell of a good buy, amigo. Read the thread on the Infiniti Extended Warranty and go buy one. Repairs on these are expensive. Steep discounts are available. Good luck with your M.

[M45Caliber]

re: the fuel gauge --I doubt it's only the sending unit -- read the thread on here about the '03 M45 fuel/gas gauge and you will come to the realization that the entire gauge cluster will need to be replaced.

Of ALL the Infiniti dealers in the Phx area, I've found Superstition Springs to be the easiest to deal with and their rates are a little lower than other dealers. SInce you are East Mesa, that should be something good to know.

They replace my Gauge cluster last month, and covered it, even though I was out of warranty at the time. Good service manager there.

[phunk311]

I tried to explain that to the service guys, but they just gave me the same old "Yeah, uh huh, etc." They have no desire to replace the cluster. I made the mistake of purchasing a 3yr/36k "Extended Warranty" from Peoria Nissan for 2k, but it is not the Infiniti Elite. I'm going to cancel it soon and purchase the Elite. I was quoted $1902 for 3yr from Infiniti of Scottsdale. I also own a '02 I35 that I purchased the Infiniti Elite warranty from Superstition Springs in '05 for $1605. Definately the most comprehensive warranty money can buy and no hassle when it comes time to make a claim.

[M45Caliber]

Cancel it quickly -- two of the Infiniti dealerships in Phx (Pinnacle and Peoria) are "Van Tuyl" owned and Scottsdale is 49% owned by the same group. This is a mega-dealer out of Kansas. I made the mistake of buying two cars from them and the customer experience absolutely sucked in both instances, (mainly when with the F&I guys) and the dealer adds they expect you to pay for is beyond rediculous (come-on... $3,000 is adds? Nitrogen in the tires for $200?...)

So we bought our EX35 (wifes ride) at Pinnacle in Feb. as the EX just came out and there was zero selection at any of the dealers, and they wouldn't dealer trade. They were the only dealer that had the exact color and option packages she HAD to have. Since I can buy Nissan products via the VPP program, pricing is never an issue (until the ADDS reared their ugly head the next day, in the F&I offices - a whole 'nother post for another day).

When we walked in, I didn't even think to ask if they were a Van Tuyl dealer, as I knew Peoria was, and I figured owning one Infiniti store in a city was sufficient (wrong - their motto must be: lets screw ALL the people in Phoenix - not just those on the west side...).

I asked about the Infiniti Elite warranty and they told me that they don't even offer it; they ONLY sell their own. I have a neighbor that was an F&I manager for one of their Nissan stores and he told me to stay FAR away from that warranty - stick with Infiniti. So that's what I did. It took an hour to convince them I would NOT be buying their warranty. It took THREE hours to get out of the dealer, and this was AFTER our car was prepped and waiting (we selected it the day before) AND it was a CASH deal with NO financing. Insane. I would have walked except for my wife.

Infiniti of Superstition Springs is NOT a Van Tuyl dealer, and the GM at Scottsdale has maintained majority ownership and HE will not offer the Van Tuyl warranty, even though that group owns a substantial chunk of the dealership. I applaud him for that. So get your warranty from either place.

Bottomline - I will buy a horse or a 15 year old used Kia from an illegal immigrant on a street corner in South Phoenix before I will walk into a Van Tuyl owned dealership again.

[M45Caliber]

Take it to Superstition Springs (once you buy the Elite warranty - so there are no surprises) and talk with the service manager - Mark Szendzielorz (just ask for Mark S. - they'll know who!).

Tell him you are having the fuel gauge issue and he will take care of you. He knew immediately what I was talking about. It was fixed, with new parts in less than 24 hours. No cost. Good Luck!

[AD1787]

I have to agree that I like the Superstition Springs group more than Scottsdale. Scottsdale has dropped me during a call transfer 3 times on 3 seperate calls. They lost business each and ever time because I call Superstition Spings and they fix me right up.

I call Scottsdale because it's closer but they just dont seem to want my business.

[gcfiend]

I have to agree that I like the Superstition Springs group more than Scottsdale. Scottsdale has dropped me during a call transfer 3 times on 3 seperate calls. They lost business each and ever time because I call Superstition Spings and they fix me right up.

I call Scottsdale because it's closer but they just dont seem to want my business.

Yup. Just had my M35 serviced there. Marks a good guy.

Just bought my M and pleased to see some Arizonians on the forum. I dont see many Ms on the road so its kind of cool to see if I'll see one you out there on the road I'm hooked on my M!!

[M45Caliber]

Well, looks like we have the East Valley covered: Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert and Chandler! Where are our North Phoenix and West Phoenix brethren?

[phunk311]

So they replaced the sending unit on Tuesday and delivered the car to my office in Downtown Mesa. The gauge was above full! I gave them the benefit of the doubt and drove it for two days. The gauge never moved. On the way home on Wednesday I stopped for gas. It took 12 gallons! I called them again and explained the problem. They said they wanted the car back again to diagnose the problem. I told them to order the cluster first and I would bring the car in when the part was in. They refused. They thought they could "calibrate" the gauge. Anyway, they picked the vehicle up from me yesterday and dropped off a loaner. No word from them today until I called around 5pm. They are ordering another fuel sending unit. They want to make absolutely sure that it is the cluster before ordering it. I am stuck with a crappy loaner till late next week.

On another note, when they showed up with the loaner they had a full packet of paperwork for me to sign. Everything I signed at the dealership was reprinted due to emissions not being done?? I told them I wasn't signing anything until the vehicle was fixed and I could compare my original contract to the "new" one. This has been the worst car buying experience ever.

[AD1787]

Isn't there a rescision clause on contracts like these in AZ? Seems like on certain purchase contracts you have 7 days to walk away, no harm no foul.

[Boon]

If you would like to show that ****ty dealer the problem just print out the posts below. Also add yourself to it please as it helps the battle against this obvious known issue that infiniti won't address............... Boon

[SHREVE66]

Whats the word on the fuel problem?

[phunk311]

Called up the service mgr today. Neither fuel sending unit made a difference. They ordered the new instrument cluster today and were supposedly overnighting it. Should be in tomorrow or Wednesday. I asked them to replace this part last week when they had it, but they were so sure of themselves. I did get a free window tint job out of the whole deal so I guess I can't complain. Now, let's hope they didn't screw up the fuel sending units so bad that the new cluster doesn't work properly. Wouldn't that be my luck!

[M45Caliber]

Well do yourself a favor and back out of that Van Tuyl Extended Warranty ASAP - this might be easy to do if they are making you sign all new paperwork (something sounds VERY fishy about this, BTW). You are correct in comparing the numbers and all of the fine print; something is up here...

Tell them you want the Infiniti Elite warranty or "fogetaboudit". Also, if they somehow say they will sell you the Elite FACTORY Infiniti warranty, call Scottsdale Infiniti to get a quote (see other post here on extended warranties for name and phone number). That way you will not over pay - they will have to MATCH Scottsdale or just buy it there. Good Luck!

[phunk311]

I started a new thread about the lovely gasoline smell inside the cabin. I should have known they would screw something up by attempting to fix the original problem.

zer...71973

[DjsY34]

I saw the same car and was pissed to see the exact car I want with low miles at such a good price.. Only pissed because I dont have my bonus in hand yet and know the car would go quick. I ran a carfax on it when i was looking at it and it showed the Fuel pump was replaced by the dealer when they got it.. that sucks such a nice car with low miles is already giving you problems, but congrats on the sweet car.. Can i ask what kind of deal you got on it.. Im assuming you didnt pay asking price.

[dmeak]

Well, looks like we have the East Valley covered: Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert and Chandler! Where are our North Phoenix and West Phoenix brethren?

I have actually been pleased with the service department at Peoria Infiniti; Josh has always been prompt and comprehensive with any question I've had, and the couple of times I've had it in, it was always ready when promised.

Granted, I've been fortunate not to have had any real issues or problems, only in service for maintenance items, but I will continue to go back and work with Josh.

[phunk311]

Peoria NISSAN has been doing the work. God forbid they bring it next door for the experts at INFINITI to work on it.

[phunk311]

I saw the same car and was pissed to see the exact car I want with low miles at such a good price.. Only pissed because I dont have my bonus in hand yet and know the car would go quick. I ran a carfax on it when i was looking at it and it showed the Fuel pump was replaced by the dealer when they got it.. that sucks such a nice car with low miles is already giving you problems, but congrats on the sweet car.. Can i ask what kind of deal you got on it.. Im assuming you didnt pay asking price.

No deal, I paid internet price $12968. They had other salesmen working deals on it and I knew if I tried to push them, they would tell me to walk.