Flipping z's

binary0x01 · 06-05-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhaust

I'm wondering what your criteria is for searching. I'm imagining cheaper prices, more owners. Bailing under 5k miles could be an impulse buy or they jumped ship for something else. I know someone who bailed after having it for 1 year for the mustang 5.0. As an owner, I thoroughly enjoy the car and will most likely be keeping it for a long time considering the only thing I could consider worth the money\upgrade would be a porsche.

I'm with you on that.

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.

sp911 · 06-05-2015, 02:13 PM

I think a lot of people trade it in after their first winter with the car, or the fact it isn't everyone's cup of tea. if i'm asked about my z I say "the ride is rough, it has huge blind spots, no cargo room, it's hard to get in and out, and totally sucks in the winter. I wouldn't trade it for anything."

BC416 · 06-05-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sp911

I think a lot of people trade it in after their first winter with the car, or the fact it isn't everyone's cup of tea. if i'm asked about my z I say "the ride is rough, it has huge blind spots, no cargo room, it's hard to get in and out, and totally sucks in the winter. I wouldn't trade it for anything."

The car isn't that bad with a dedicated set of winter tires/rims. I went through the entire winter without losing traction at all. Ground clearance becomes the biggest problem as the sport chin spoiler becomes a plow after 5" of snow.

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!!

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...

kenchan · 06-05-2015, 03:18 PM

yep, my z has 17k miles and 6yrs old, single owner. i put roughly 3-4k miles each year at most.

i only take her out when i feel like it.

mishuko · 06-05-2015, 03:42 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!!

this year i've decided to become more anal about detailing... great for Alina (my car's name) bad for my gf

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yep, my z has 17k miles and 6yrs old, single owner. i put roughly 3-4k miles each year at most.

i only take her out when i feel like it.

but to be fair you have too many toys that all need attention

kenchan · 06-05-2015, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

this year i've decided to become more anal about detailing... great for Alina (my car's name) bad for my gf

but to be fair you have too many toys that all need attention

yah, my wife gets jelly if i spend too much time in the garage too, but okay if i spend a lot of time inside the house with my rc cars.

not sure why that is.

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.

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

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.

90 ST · 06-05-2015, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yep, my z has 17k miles and 6yrs old, single owner. i put roughly 3-4k miles each year at most.

i only take her out when i feel like it.

Well if you need I can drive yours for a summer, get the cobwebs out of the engine for you?

kenchan · 06-05-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

Well if you need I can drive yours for a summer, get the cobwebs out of the engine for you?

no thanks... my car will expire

06-05-2015, 01:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	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, 02:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 11	I think a lot of people trade it in after their first winter with the car, or the fact it isn't everyone's cup of tea. if i'm asked about my z I say "the ride is rough, it has huge blind spots, no cargo room, it's hard to get in and out, and totally sucks in the winter. I wouldn't trade it for anything." kenchan, JARblue, Duc_Z09 and 3 others like this.

06-05-2015, 02:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,053 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684396	I just rolled mine.... __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

06-05-2015, 03:18 PM	#23 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yep, my z has 17k miles and 6yrs old, single owner. i put roughly 3-4k miles each year at most. i only take her out when i feel like it. Streetlife and 90 ST like this.

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