Need advice on 370z shopping

mishuko

my experience is... dont' limit to just 1 colour option.

if you see a black/black for lets say 25k but then also a like model that's white/permesian thats 24k, would that be a deal breaker to save the 1k for the color difference?

also as 370zseth said, how far are you willing to travel?

here's my anecdote: when i was shopping for a z i saw one listed for 33.5k, 35k km, 2010... went to see it and wasn't impressed with how it looked. not clean, beaten, used, little scruffs etc etc.

literally the day i booked to go in to test drive i saw another Z that was on the opposite side of town. 2012, 15k km, 2012 for... 31.5 listed. the first was red this one black. i wanted white > black >red but in terms of colour so it was still my pick.

needless to say, i went with the newer, cheaper model that was also in better condition. each dealer is different and depends on your bargaining skills. i managed to talk them down a bit as well so that was a double win for me.

tl;dr - keep an open mind, don't rush, and you're probably going to have a flush of cars onto the market now that spring is around the corner so your selection will be greater.




WELCOME!

kuruzero

I'm in the same boat with you TS. Also been looking for months for a used 13+ w/ sports pack or even a Nismo. TBH there seems to be really slim pickings out there unless you're willing to greatly settle or pay whatever and just want to get in a Z period. Searching up to 600 mi out and I still have a hard time even finding cars to make an offer on. Even fewer choices bc I'm looking for a manual.

Talking with dealers I can see many will have to take a hit to give a really good deal and if they dont the cars are hard to sell bc at the price most are selling the consumers might as well spend a few grand more and buy new. Hence many of these cars are sitting on lots 4-8+ months or just being recycled at dealer auctions.

You can def see that Nissan didnt sell many of these, which in a way is good I guess. Good luck with your search. Hopefully it wont take us too much longer.

TexasChuck

Yeah, CarMax is a little pricy and no wiggle room. I believe they have a 3 day return policy. I like buying new, some people never buy new. New, if they will sell it for 10 plus % of sticker, you are good. DO NOT go for the expensive glass etching of VIN numbers, or that BS paint and fabric protection.
Clear Lake Nissan (Houston ) were super straight with me. I don't know where in Texas you are, but..and you'll get a better interest rate (if you let em know your shopping rates) than CarMax or any used rate.
PM me if I can be of any help.
TxCh
Trade in reduces the sales tax amount on the new one.