Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Possibly trading in the Z, have some Questions

Guard Dad · 01-20-2012, 02:14 PM

In my experience the dealer will be reluctant to pay more than a $1000.00 BELOW book value.

If you do sell to a dealer pull the all the mods (a nice, low key, audio system might be OK to leave in place) that can be seen or heard and resell them. Mods are a red flag for most dealers. Mods suggest abusive driving to many potential buyers.

Don't forget the cost of changing ownership (taxes, license and assorted fees) can really cut into the cash that you can recover from the Z and then dump into a new vehicle.

The best place to sell would be private party to someone who might appreciate your mods and be willing to pay for them.

The economics suggest that you keep the Z and buy a truck when you can afford it, sometimes we just have to wait to achieve our goals.

The advice about deciding what is your first love, cars or bikes, is spot on. Only you can decide.

I've pulled 1200 pound trailers (for work, five days a week) with a 99 Camaro SS M6 and a 2004 GTO M6. Why? Because life is too short to drive boring trucks when cool cars are everywhere.

01-20-2012, 02:14 PM	#27 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 14	In my experience the dealer will be reluctant to pay more than a $1000.00 BELOW book value. If you do sell to a dealer pull the all the mods (a nice, low key, audio system might be OK to leave in place) that can be seen or heard and resell them. Mods are a red flag for most dealers. Mods suggest abusive driving to many potential buyers. Don't forget the cost of changing ownership (taxes, license and assorted fees) can really cut into the cash that you can recover from the Z and then dump into a new vehicle. The best place to sell would be private party to someone who might appreciate your mods and be willing to pay for them. The economics suggest that you keep the Z and buy a truck when you can afford it, sometimes we just have to wait to achieve our goals. The advice about deciding what is your first love, cars or bikes, is spot on. Only you can decide. I've pulled 1200 pound trailers (for work, five days a week) with a 99 Camaro SS M6 and a 2004 GTO M6. Why? Because life is too short to drive boring trucks when cool cars are everywhere. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff.