Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Sad story, different car and moving on...

ZeeBabar · 02-08-2016, 08:14 PM

Wife wanted to trade her 2010 Prius with 80k miles for a new car. She preferred a Mazda 6 but because a local Honda dealer was getting rid of new 2015 Civics, got her one, saved about $3k. She pretended to like it but I could tell she was disappointed.

A couple of weeks later, had driven down to Tunica in my 2013 sports packet with about 33k miles. A night of gambling where I lost a couple of thousand dollars, driving back home at 9:00 a.m. after a night where I did not sleep, thinking about the wonderful wife, I pulled into the local Mazda dealer. Did not make a very good deal, traded even with a 2016 Mazda 6.

The wife was delighted that I got her a Mazda 6, but did not feel it right that I was now going to drive a Civic. A week later, she insisted I give the Civic to my daughter, take her 2008 Yaris (128k miles) and trade it in for a car that I liked.

I went back to the Mazda dealer where my 370Z was on sale for $23.5k. I told the dealer I had traded it for a 2016 Mazda 6 that was for under $20k, that I would pay him $20.5k or $19.5 and the Yaris. The ******* refused, did not want the Yaris, wanted $23k for my car.

I was upset but could not find a 2013 370z sports or touring in the area. Luckily, I saw an add for a 2013 Genesis Couple, R-Spec, bright red with red leather seat and 26k miles for $19.9k. I was able to get it for $16050 plus my Yaris.

I liked the 370Z but now, having driven the Genesis Coupe R Spec, I am quite happy. I dont know about performance comparisons but as a daily driver for a guy that is 6'4", it is more spacious and comfortable, the stock radio is of better quality, the back seat and trunk helps and the performance as a daily driver is better. The 6 speed turned out to be better than I thought.

I like the looks of the 370Z more but the bright red and the red leather seats also attract as much attention as my old gun metal 370Z.

I dont want to get into a discussion bashing one or the other car. I think they are both great and the 2013 370Z has the better re-sale value.

I also like this forum better than the Gencoupe forum that does not have as much activity going daily. Its been fun being on this forum the past year. Warm regards.

02-08-2016, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Sad story, different car and moving on... Wife wanted to trade her 2010 Prius with 80k miles for a new car. She preferred a Mazda 6 but because a local Honda dealer was getting rid of new 2015 Civics, got her one, saved about $3k. She pretended to like it but I could tell she was disappointed. A couple of weeks later, had driven down to Tunica in my 2013 sports packet with about 33k miles. A night of gambling where I lost a couple of thousand dollars, driving back home at 9:00 a.m. after a night where I did not sleep, thinking about the wonderful wife, I pulled into the local Mazda dealer. Did not make a very good deal, traded even with a 2016 Mazda 6. The wife was delighted that I got her a Mazda 6, but did not feel it right that I was now going to drive a Civic. A week later, she insisted I give the Civic to my daughter, take her 2008 Yaris (128k miles) and trade it in for a car that I liked. I went back to the Mazda dealer where my 370Z was on sale for $23.5k. I told the dealer I had traded it for a 2016 Mazda 6 that was for under $20k, that I would pay him $20.5k or $19.5 and the Yaris. The ******* refused, did not want the Yaris, wanted $23k for my car. I was upset but could not find a 2013 370z sports or touring in the area. Luckily, I saw an add for a 2013 Genesis Couple, R-Spec, bright red with red leather seat and 26k miles for $19.9k. I was able to get it for $16050 plus my Yaris. I liked the 370Z but now, having driven the Genesis Coupe R Spec, I am quite happy. I dont know about performance comparisons but as a daily driver for a guy that is 6'4", it is more spacious and comfortable, the stock radio is of better quality, the back seat and trunk helps and the performance as a daily driver is better. The 6 speed turned out to be better than I thought. I like the looks of the 370Z more but the bright red and the red leather seats also attract as much attention as my old gun metal 370Z. I dont want to get into a discussion bashing one or the other car. I think they are both great and the 2013 370Z has the better re-sale value. I also like this forum better than the Gencoupe forum that does not have as much activity going daily. Its been fun being on this forum the past year. Warm regards.