Purchasing Used Cars

RumbleFish · 05-16-2018, 02:57 PM

Mainly cosmetic differences between the years. I believe they started putting in oil coolers around 2012...If you drive this car the way it was meant to be driven, you're going to want an oil cooler.
I purchased my 2010 used BUT, I was only willing to buy a CPO (Certified Pre Owned) from a dealer. That way you have a warranty. I'm glad I did as the warranty paid for a brand new tranny when the 4/5 gear syncros went out...as these things are known to do.

Good luck in your search. They're an awesome car!

J0HNNYUS · 05-16-2018, 07:26 PM

So it’s best to get a 370z from 2012 and up correct so then my car wouldnt overheat and etc correct??

SouthArk370Z · 05-16-2018, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by J0HNNYUS

So it’s best to get a 370z from 2012 and up correct so then my car wouldnt overheat and etc correct??

That's a good rule of thumb - but it doesn't cover every situation perfectly.

The ESCL problem on early years is just pulling a fuse to fix.

If you aren't interested in nav, then the fluky early system don't matter.

The external oil cooler is not that big of a deal - most DDs don't really require one and they are fairly easy to retrofit if the car doesn't already have one. If you're going to be driving the car hard, you'll probably want a larger 3rd-party cooler anyway.

DRLs are a matter of personal taste. Personally, not a selling point for me (but not a liability if they're there, either).

Don't pass up a good deal on an early model (unless the points mentioned above are important to you).

AestheticCM1 · 05-18-2018, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RumbleFish

Mainly cosmetic differences between the years. I believe they started putting in oil coolers around 2012...If you drive this car the way it was meant to be driven, you're going to want an oil cooler.
I purchased my 2010 used BUT, I was only willing to buy a CPO (Certified Pre Owned) from a dealer. That way you have a warranty. I'm glad I did as the warranty paid for a brand new tranny when the 4/5 gear syncros went out...as these things are known to do.

Good luck in your search. They're an awesome car!

^This. Went CPO myself, and though I've never needed the warranty, it provides nice peace of mind.

Desert Rat · 05-18-2018, 02:42 PM

Nice little ragtop.

I avoid dealers personally. Selection is reduced when buying private party, but private party sales in Arizona are not subject to sales tax, which is over 8% here at a dealership. that literally can add thousands to the price. Add to that their markup and stupid "Doc Fees".....

I bought my car at 2 years old (2014 model in 2016) private party with 10k miles on the clock for $3500 under KBB. $23k cash and it was in my driveway that day without the dealership BS.

That said, looks like you got a decent deal on that car. Enjoy the ride, my friend.

05-16-2018, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
RumbleFish A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,213 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8241	Mainly cosmetic differences between the years. I believe they started putting in oil coolers around 2012...If you drive this car the way it was meant to be driven, you're going to want an oil cooler. I purchased my 2010 used BUT, I was only willing to buy a CPO (Certified Pre Owned) from a dealer. That way you have a warranty. I'm glad I did as the warranty paid for a brand new tranny when the 4/5 gear syncros went out...as these things are known to do. Good luck in your search. They're an awesome car! __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30

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05-16-2018, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
J0HNNYUS Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 33 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 9	So it’s best to get a 370z from 2012 and up correct so then my car wouldnt overheat and etc correct??

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Desert Rat Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 189 Drives: 2014 370Z M6 Base Rep Power: 3367	Nice little ragtop. I avoid dealers personally. Selection is reduced when buying private party, but private party sales in Arizona are not subject to sales tax, which is over 8% here at a dealership. that literally can add thousands to the price. Add to that their markup and stupid "Doc Fees"..... I bought my car at 2 years old (2014 model in 2016) private party with 10k miles on the clock for $3500 under KBB. $23k cash and it was in my driveway that day without the dealership BS. That said, looks like you got a decent deal on that car. Enjoy the ride, my friend.