Rapidly decreasing value?

AV8rZ

That's too bad, I don't know what I'd do without this forum. I have learned so much and gotten so many ideas that there is no way I could've had without this forum.

kenchan

i wouldnt post here if i was going to sell my Z. why would i? itd be easier just selling it to carmax or trade her in. no strings attached.

mishuko

exactly... most people that are 'selling' the car will just trade it in. eat a crap load from the dealer bite the bullet and buy the newer car.

Duc_Z09

Just for fun I went to Carmax and asked them what they'd give me for my 2009. It was approximately what I still owe on it. Never really planned to get rid of it anyway, so I'm not too concerned.

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2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot)
2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc)
2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

Bad Boy

Which was how much exactly? Ive been thinking of trading up. I also have an 09, about 60K on it, my daily driver.

JARblue

You should probably expect around $12K trade in value. Could be more or less depending on location, condition, and season

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Duc_Z09

$17,500. 60k miles, good condition.

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2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot)
2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc)
2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

MacCool

I suspect that the vast majority of Z drivers have never even heard of this internet forum.

AV8rZ

All these are great points! This is why I posted this up. I bought my car off of this site. It wasn't advertised anywhere else. I did pay a little more than I probably should have just because it was a 40th with 8000 miles on it. All I know is I love driving my Z and am thankful for this forum to go along with owning it. And unless something drastic happens where I need cash fast I plan on having mine for many years to come. Thanks for all your valuable input gents!

Nixin

No one 'normal' person buys a Z, or any sports car for that matter, as an investment. Put it in gear, step on the gas and enjoy the drive and the view.

RonRizz

Personally, I could care less what they say my car is worth. I haven't traded a car in in so long........ I just buy the next one, and keep 'em till the wheels come off.

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Larso1

In my vast experience (hey, I'm 65!) the dealer won't give you crap for your trade-in. I always get the best price for it on Craiglist. That's how I sold my '94 Teggie LS 5-spd HB. The dealer wanted to give me squat for it on the Z. My email was on fire with all the requests to see it on CList. Got close to the price I wanted.

s2krazyyy

Z34s are pretty cheap right now. One of the reasons I went for a Z is cause I got a great deal on a 40th

AV8rZ

With all that is said on this topic, I just want to chime in and say that my Z is priceless, along with every other Z out there, and this car is iconic! I love my Z and have always loved every other Z out there. It is a poor mans Porsche and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm frugal by nature and and am thankful the Z is the most underrated sports car out there.. For me, my 370Z is the icing on the cake! I am a loyal person in general, will always be loyal to the Z, and am loyal to this forum and its members. Semper Fi!!!

ayrton88

I plan on keeping mine for quite a few more years. What I am concerned about is that there will be even fewer people that will know how to drive a stick by then. I can just hear the dealer if I wanted to trade, "well we can't give you very much because nobody can drive a stick". I already had that happen when I was trading my BMW for the Z. That was in 2012. Maybe it will be different with a sports car. Most Bimmer drivers are kind of wussy and can't be bothered shifting for themselves.