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Big Box? Nissan Note the First-Ever Car You Can 'Buy' On Amazon

Posted by timothy on from the ok-but-put-the-other-packages-in-there-too dept.

cartechboy writes "You knew the day was coming when they started selling diapers. Amazon is now dipping its toe into car sales by selling a single car: the 2014 Nissan Versa Note. Amazon users hit a real live Versa Note product page, but instead of "Add to cart" you provide your ZIP code so Amazon can connect you with a nearby Nissan dealer. The first 100 Versa Note customers whose car purchases are initiated through Amazon receive $1,000 Amazon gift cards. Best part: Customers who end up actually buying the Note *will* receive them via boxed home delivery. Now, that's a big box." (The linked article says that "some" customers will get their Versa boxed; maybe this is only if you specify gift wrapping.)

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  1. That's nice and all, but... by ButchDeLoria · · Score: 5, Funny

    How long until we can download that car?

    1. Re:That's nice and all, but... by norriefc · · Score: 5, Funny

      You wouldn't download a car

  2. Warehouse Deals by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Let me know when it's available through Warehouse Deals. I'm ok with "Used - Like New" with a few scratches.

  3. Finally by Dachannien · · Score: 4, Funny

    Finally, a package that the delivery guy will really, really regret drop-kicking off the back of the truck.

    1. Re:Finally by femtobyte · · Score: 5, Funny

      The trick to proper delivery by forklift is to find a long approach path, so you can get up to full rolling speed in advance. Then, coordinate tipping down the forklift blades with slamming on the brakes, and you should be able to toss the package over the recipient's fence with ease. Bonus points for lifting the package by skewering the forklift blades through it, instead of coming from underneath.