Why retail on 2016 NISMO so low?

[veejayy]

Hey Guys- so bought and sold used Z since I last posted.
Anyway miss the car so test drove 2017 NISMO and just wow!!
Understand some of you feel overpriced and that you can buy base and build a "better " car but for my middle aged bones not something I do anymore.

So this is not about what to buy but rather a curiosity question.

Why with a car this fantastic to drive are the one year old NISMOs (2016) retailed like from $29K- mid $30K? Which means the wholesale price on either what the dealer paid these guys when they traded in or the auction price was like $25k-ish. I mean I have seen Porsches drop like rockets (base Caymans/Boxsters) but not this much in a year.

Anyway to repeat any thoughts on this?

Thanks.

[Jayhovah]

The resale value on Z's is terrible, which is great news for those of us who shop for used cars. Break out the pocket book and go for it... not much risk in buying a car with 2 years of warranty remaining! =)

[babyzilla]

It's pretty simple when you think about why the resale value for a Z is terrible. Look at the market and see who the competitors are. Mustangs..Camaros..etc
Everything is going towards more tech, lighter weight, more power, turbos/hybrids all for a similar or sometimes smaller price tag...the Z is none of that...but that's why we love them so much! For the pure rawness of the vehicle. It's an enthusiast car AKA only a small majority understand the value behind the Z. This is just my opinion or at least how I make sense of it.

[ramoszx12r]

Is not just the Z is all cars.

[mattleegee]

Seems like a good deal @ $30k for 2016 Nismo
Lowest priced 2015/2016 Nismo is a 2015 $35.5k private party in my area (6200 miles)

While on the lot a new 2017 Nismo is $40.8k