Selling my '13 Subaru BRZ to Get a 370Z

Nut_N_Much · 10-03-2012, 07:17 PM

Welcome, hope all goes well finding what you want.

c41006 · 10-03-2012, 07:20 PM

Welcome

Kingbaby · 10-03-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Nice man! If you go for a 350z get the 350z HR which I believe is the 2007 and 2008 models. Now for a 370 you can't go wrong any way as long as you get a sport package which is very useful. You'll love the Z cars, can't go wrong with them and very mod friendly.

+1

Very good unbias answer!

07-08 350Z or 370Z

03-06 have their issues....but a well maintain/modded Z regardless the year is alwasy good!

jcosta79 · 10-04-2012, 10:28 AM

This guy is looking to buy a BRZ automatic for his wife: Anyone have an FRS/86/BRZ

You're welcome.

bdavis89 · 10-04-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Achpoques

Welcome!

ImportConvert · 10-05-2012, 06:54 AM

That car is way to sexy for sub $30K. I like 'em, GLWS!

Japanjay · 10-12-2012, 05:16 PM

I was expecting this to happen. PPL get one then get disappointed at how slow they are even with bolt ons. Only way to go is FI and then you put yourself in the position of getting a brand new car with zero warranty.... Good looking car though with potential, I will be tossing the idea of getting one a couple years old for $10k less and around 10k miles left on the warranty to make sure everything from the previous owner has time to come to a head if damage was done.

Jordo! · 10-12-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Achpoques

There's a couple reasons to my decision.

The BRZ, manual or not, is still slower in the straights than the 350. However, I'm thinking they'd be close in autocross events.

With that said, BRZ's are now sold out until the 2014's around my area. With winter coming up, I don't count the ones coming over the cold months. That, and I like the idea of getting a lightly used 370Z for around the same price as the manual BRZ...but this gives me time over the winter to get a downpayment saved to have much lower payments than I'm suffering right now.

I love the look of the BRZ, but now that I've owned one, I'm craving some more power for straights (even though I autocross) and want something different. I've always loved the look of the 350/370's.

Sell it. In every way, shape, and form, the 370Z will blow it away. Braking, handling, acceleration. Only in the "flickablity" factor might the BRZ win, but it's not as if the 370Z is a numb turd (and it is leaps and bounds ahead of the 350Z).

And the hell of it is, it will do all that for about the same cost on a used one.

You can pick up a used 2010 sport package with reasonable miles on it now for upper 20's. I just bought a loaded 2011 (auto, sport, touring, nav) with low miles from a private seller for under 32K.

Actually, depending on your budget, you can almost definitely get a 2012 below invoice now that the 2013's are out.

Maybe eventually the twins will be offered with more power -- you can always go back some time in the future. They are great cars with tremendous potential.

But right now, the 370Z is a far better sports car which can be gotten for about the same money if you don't mind one that's a not brand new.

binary0x01 · 10-12-2012, 11:29 PM

It is true what they say, patience comes with age

binary0x01 · 10-12-2012, 11:37 PM

On a side note, I'm intesrested to know if you'd still be selling the BRZ had it been a manual?

Achpoques · 10-18-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by binary0x01

On a side note, I'm intesrested to know if you'd still be selling the BRZ had it been a manual?

To be honest, most likely not. It's the power that's really got me hardcore into wanting to sell. I want to shift! That's the reason I even consider parting with it (because I really love it, and it's my first new car). I guess I got the young "I want it now" syndrome. Granted, I'm 22 so whatever.

The whole point is, if I'm going manual for about the same price, I may as well pick up a car with more power that I've loved since I was younger (Z's were always my thing). The looks and idea of the FR-S/BRZ sold me on it in the first place.

It was my first RWD car, so the lower power was probably a good idea. But now it's time to step up a little bit. In my defense, the payment is also a factor. I'll actually have a down payment on the 370z, unlike buying the BRZ with only $1800 down and still having a near $500/month payment. My target is ~350/month and I'll put down whatever it takes to get that on a Sport 2010+ Z.

Jordo! · 10-18-2012, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Achpoques

To be honest, most likely not. It's the power that's really got me hardcore into wanting to sell. I want to shift! That's the reason I even consider parting with it (because I really love it, and it's my first new car). I guess I got the young "I want it now" syndrome. Granted, I'm 22 so whatever.

The whole point is, if I'm going manual for about the same price, I may as well pick up a car with more power that I've loved since I was younger (Z's were always my thing). The looks and idea of the FR-S/BRZ sold me on it in the first place.

It was my first RWD car, so the lower power was probably a good idea. But now it's time to step up a little bit. In my defense, the payment is also a factor. I'll actually have a down payment on the 370z, unlike buying the BRZ with only $1800 down and still having a near $500/month payment. My target is ~350/month and I'll put down whatever it takes to get that on a Sport 2010+ Z.

You will love it! Good luck!

my2004Z · 10-18-2012, 01:45 PM

Welcome!

Some words of advice - Stepping into a 370Z will be like a rite of passage into car-manhood. You can't go around acting all crazy and $hit because your Z is so bad arse. This type of behavior makes us all look bad. You also have to learn to deal with the droves of super models throwing themselves at you on a daily basis. Most of the members here can offer up advice on how they cope with this one. Finally, wait a year or three before trying to go FI on your new Z as its power will surprise and sometimes scare even the most experienced drivers.
Best of luck!

Kingbaby · 10-18-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Achpoques

To be honest, most likely not. It's the power that's really got me hardcore into wanting to sell. I want to shift! That's the reason I even consider parting with it (because I really love it, and it's my first new car). I guess I got the young "I want it now" syndrome. Granted, I'm 22 so whatever.

The whole point is, if I'm going manual for about the same price, I may as well pick up a car with more power that I've loved since I was younger (Z's were always my thing). The looks and idea of the FR-S/BRZ sold me on it in the first place.

It was my first RWD car, so the lower power was probably a good idea. But now it's time to step up a little bit. In my defense, the payment is also a factor. I'll actually have a down payment on the 370z, unlike buying the BRZ with only $1800 down and still having a near $500/month payment. My target is ~350/month and I'll put down whatever it takes to get that on a Sport 2010+ Z.

easily achievable

Achpoques · 10-18-2012, 02:44 PM

We'll have to see what happens. Got my planning out for the next 8 months (when interest hit #2 happens) and hoping to get a 2010 Z around the 24K mark with decent mileage...and sport package of course. If that's the case, I'll have one right around the April/May time.

We'll have to see!

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10-04-2012, 10:28 AM	#19 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 14	This guy is looking to buy a BRZ automatic for his wife: Anyone have an FRS/86/BRZ You're welcome. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

10-12-2012, 11:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	It is true what they say, patience comes with age __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

10-12-2012, 11:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	On a side note, I'm intesrested to know if you'd still be selling the BRZ had it been a manual? __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

10-05-2012, 06:54 AM	#21 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7626	That car is way to sexy for sub $30K. I like 'em, GLWS!

10-12-2012, 05:16 PM	#22 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	I was expecting this to happen. PPL get one then get disappointed at how slow they are even with bolt ons. Only way to go is FI and then you put yourself in the position of getting a brand new car with zero warranty.... Good looking car though with potential, I will be tossing the idea of getting one a couple years old for $10k less and around 10k miles left on the warranty to make sure everything from the previous owner has time to come to a head if damage was done.

10-18-2012, 01:45 PM	#28 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	Welcome! Some words of advice - Stepping into a 370Z will be like a rite of passage into car-manhood. You can't go around acting all crazy and $hit because your Z is so bad arse. This type of behavior makes us all look bad. You also have to learn to deal with the droves of super models throwing themselves at you on a daily basis. Most of the members here can offer up advice on how they cope with this one. Finally, wait a year or three before trying to go FI on your new Z as its power will surprise and sometimes scare even the most experienced drivers. Best of luck!

10-18-2012, 02:44 PM	#30 (permalink)
Achpoques Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 5 Drives: 13 Subaru BRZ DGM Rep Power: 12	We'll have to see what happens. Got my planning out for the next 8 months (when interest hit #2 happens) and hoping to get a 2010 Z around the 24K mark with decent mileage...and sport package of course. If that's the case, I'll have one right around the April/May time. We'll have to see!

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