Flipping z's

jpkirk · 06-05-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oh... i bought mine when my Z had 3 or 5miles on the odo all plastic wrapped. i doubt it had a previous owner!!!

Oh ... but it did ... Nissan.

Jordo! · 06-05-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

I thought it was about crazy drivers turning over their Zs only to find out it was about multiple change in ownership and reasons behind it.

That was my first thought too -- ha ha ha

I came here for a graphic crash video, dang it

mishuko · 06-05-2015, 08:24 AM

i got mine with 15000km on it (2012 model purchased in 2014) so it had maybe 3 years of driving at most prior to... he 'had a family' and needed to get a 'family car'.

this seems to happen a lot. impulse buy on a sports car (2 seater at that) and then they realize they need 1.. 2.. or maybe 3 extra seats for the little buggers.

in my opinion, it's great because you get a deal on a gently (relatively) used car.

JARblue · 06-05-2015, 08:59 AM

We bought ours new and put 68K miles on it in four years of ownership so far

I will never understand people that buy cars on impulse (I expect that is the majority of Z owners that dump it quickly). But it could be a good opportunity to pick up a new-to-you Z in like new condition for a decent price since it has already depreciated a fair amount.

mishuko · 06-05-2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

We bought ours new and put 68K miles on it in four years of ownership so far

I will never understand people that buy cars on impulse (I expect that is the majority of Z owners that dump it quickly). But it could be a good opportunity to pick up a new-to-you Z in like new condition for a decent price since it has already depreciated a fair amount.

yep they lost the biggest chunk of 'equity' in the first year and second.

Push370zzz · 06-05-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dalouie2

After researching nissan z cars , is it me or there seems to be alot of three four owner cars . Is the the norm? or seems unusual ? Im wondering if owners get tired of their z cars fast . A bunch i was following first owners bailed in under 5 k miles whats with that . ? Makes you wonder at best . Any thoughts from readers, owners etc ? im still looking for the right one for me.

It's a relatively cheap sports car, so a lot of people can afford to buy one. The slightest life change may render the car horribly impractical. Loss of job, pregnancy, need to buy house, changing jobs with longer commute, insurance rates, etc... Also this car typically has younger buyers that are generally more impulsive.

90 ST · 06-05-2015, 12:04 PM

I'm second owner on mine, Nissan had it first, but I put on all the mileage...lol

jpkirk · 06-05-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

I'm second owner on mine, Nissan had it first, but I put on all the mileage...lol

Cr@p, ya beat me to it

MagmaRed370z · 06-05-2015, 01:09 PM

Its probably people buying the 370z for impulse then they can't afford it and they let it go. I enjoyed my Z and will be keeping it for a long time.

kenchan · 06-05-2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

Its probably people buying the 370z for impulse then they can't afford it and they let it go. I enjoyed my Z and will be keeping it for a long time.

some folks get anxious trying to keep the Z all nice and clean all the time and they burn out.

amatures!!

Exhaust · 06-05-2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

some folks get anxious trying to keep the Z all nice and clean all the time and they burn out.

amatures!!

I'm def anal about keeping the car clean.I see it as a time to bond with the lines of the car. You just appreciate it more.... Yeah, pretty sure I have a problem.

kenchan · 06-05-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhaust

I'm def anal about keeping the car clean.I see it as a time to bond with the lines of the car. You just appreciate it more.... Yeah, pretty sure I have a problem.

it's a good problem to have.

dalouie2 · 06-05-2015, 06:30 PM

This was about the 370z my bad for not indicating , yeah im gonna find one for me , all good followup replies from readers no one real reason of course ..... Thx d

Leingod · 06-05-2015, 02:25 PM

I just rolled mine....

zae757 · 06-05-2015, 02:43 PM

Funny because I purchased my Z with 5900 miles on it. I was questioning and wondering why it had such low mileage. I was guessing that it was because the person couldn't afford but I don't think that's a valid reasoning for a lot of people...

06-05-2015, 08:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	We bought ours new and put 68K miles on it in four years of ownership so far I will never understand people that buy cars on impulse (I expect that is the majority of Z owners that dump it quickly). But it could be a good opportunity to pick up a new-to-you Z in like new condition for a decent price since it has already depreciated a fair amount. mayday813 and mishuko like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-05-2015, 12:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 423	I'm second owner on mine, Nissan had it first, but I put on all the mileage...lol onzedge, JARblue, jpkirk and 1 others like this.

06-05-2015, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 14	Its probably people buying the 370z for impulse then they can't afford it and they let it go. I enjoyed my Z and will be keeping it for a long time. kenchan likes this.

06-05-2015, 02:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,065 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684398	I just rolled mine.... __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

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