Not Planning to Track - Is Sports Package Worth It?

SS66 · 05-15-2012, 10:53 PM

We never use or our cars as trade to dealerships. We have listed and sold all of our cars at dealership pricing. We keep all maintenance records and keep the cars spotless inside and out.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-16-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Look in the black book, the sport package is worth absolutely nothing extra. You can get some car guy to pay you extra for it, but most dealers aren't going to give you extra value.

Wow I must be the only guy that can negotiate blue book for my trade and still buy at invoice??? A couple of my dealers tell me they usually use black book when they are buying from another brand like someone with a chevy trading for a nissan or people with bad credit. People who buy the brand over and sustain good payment history get blue book. Maybe that's just a texas thing??? Actually when I traded my 3.5 altima. I recieved $2000 over blue book.

Interesting.

11Thumper · 05-16-2012, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Wow I must be the only guy that can negotiate blue book for my trade and still buy at invoice??? A couple of my dealers tell me they usually use black book when they are buying from another brand like someone with a chevy trading for a nissan or people with bad credit. People who buy the brand over and sustain good payment history get blue book. Maybe that's just a texas thing??? Actually when I traded my 3.5 altima. I recieved $2000 over blue book.

Interesting.

Some people might pay more to get rid of you? I kid...I kid

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-16-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Some people might pay more to get rid of you? I kid...I kid

Hahahahaaaaa... as long as it pays I'm happy!!!!

cossie1600 · 05-16-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Wow I must be the only guy that can negotiate blue book for my trade and still buy at invoice??? A couple of my dealers tell me they usually use black book when they are buying from another brand like someone with a chevy trading for a nissan or people with bad credit. People who buy the brand over and sustain good payment history get blue book. Maybe that's just a texas thing??? Actually when I traded my 3.5 altima. I recieved $2000 over blue book.

Interesting.

I paid $2000 below invoice. I just happened to get lucky, it's not the norm. I was offered 2K more in trade in than the other dealer I went to too.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-16-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I paid $2000 below invoice. I just happened to get lucky, it's not the norm. I was offered 2K more in trade in than the other dealer I went to too.

Like I said. If you're a recurring customer and have good credit. They give pretty fair deals. If you have poor or fair credit, are crossing brands and are hungry for a car. You will get the "No Gel Special".
I don't know about what people get across america so I can't say its the norm or not. But what I can say is... if you are on this forum? And you are purchasing or trading? Talk to guys that done it first and I'm pretty sure you won't be a No Gel victim @ the stealership. Lots of great advice in here.

And No one should settle for black book. PERIOD. There's always a dealer that is willing to use the blue book. Don't believe the hype and be patient when purchasing. The only flaw people have is they want everything now. Do it with patience and the right info.

You'll be good to go.

SS66 · 05-17-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Like I said. If you're a recurring customer and have good credit. They give pretty fair deals. If you have poor or fair credit, are crossing brands and are hungry for a car. You will get the "No Gel Special".
I don't know about what people get across america so I can't say its the norm or not. But what I can say is... if you are on this forum? And you are purchasing or trading? Talk to guys that done it first and I'm pretty sure you won't be a No Gel victim @ the stealership. Lots of great advice in here.

And No one should settle for black book. PERIOD. There's always a dealer that is willing to use the blue book. Don't believe the hype and be patient when purchasing. The only flaw people have is they want everything now. Do it with patience and the right info.

You'll be good to go.

As long as you keep thinking to yourself they are good deals. Then all all is good and you can be satisfied. I also have spotless credit but understand the dealership needs to make money. It is no different than any other business.

6spd · 02-06-2010, 07:42 PM

srm ftw, enough said.

j/k, but yeah the srm is so awesome, the sound, the smooth feel, its just plain awesome!

PapoZalsa · 02-06-2010, 07:43 PM

Even if you are not going to track the car the price of the Sport Package is worth. You at least will appreciate the brake package.

frost · 02-06-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Even if you are not going to track the car the price of the Sport Package is worth. You at least will appreciate the brake package.

You think your average driver just goosing it on the highway every now and then could tell a difference?

Red370 · 02-06-2010, 07:47 PM

I got a base because I knew the LSD/Brakes/Wheels/Tires would be immediately replaced, kind of a waste if you feel you dont need those things. I can blip a throttle or heel toe, SRM for me was unnecessary. Also didnt hurt that the dealer gave me a hell of a deal on it.

spearfish25 · 02-06-2010, 07:51 PM

Track days aside, there are a few things to think about.

1) Aesthetics of the sport pack. The 19" rims are really nice and look great.

2) SRM. A nice feature, great for smooth downshifts, but you won't miss it if you never experience it.

3) Improved brakes. Probably make no difference for street driving.

4) LSD. If you drive in snow, you'll want this. It's helpful in more places than just the racetrack.

5) Perhaps resale value. People love buying cars that have 'all the options'. SRM is a big ticket item that gets lots of attention. People may look for this in a used 370 down the road.

frost · 02-06-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Track days aside, there are a few things to think about.

1) Aesthetics of the sport pack. The 19" rims are really nice and look great.

2) SRM. A nice feature, great for smooth downshifts, but you won't miss it if you never experience it.

3) Improved brakes. Probably make no difference for street driving.

4) LSD. If you drive in snow, you'll want this. It's helpful in more places than just the racetrack.

5) Perhaps resale value. People love buying cars that have 'all the options'. SRM is a big ticket item that gets lots of attention. People may look for this in a used 370 down the road.

All that san antonio snow?

Red370 · 02-06-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

All that san antonio snow?

corner3garage · 02-06-2010, 08:08 PM

You will definately have better pad selection with the sport package. Hey you never know if you will ever track later in the future so id say get it!

02-06-2010, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 26	srm ftw, enough said. j/k, but yeah the srm is so awesome, the sound, the smooth feel, its just plain awesome! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

02-06-2010, 07:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Even if you are not going to track the car the price of the Sport Package is worth. You at least will appreciate the brake package. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

02-06-2010, 07:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	I got a base because I knew the LSD/Brakes/Wheels/Tires would be immediately replaced, kind of a waste if you feel you dont need those things. I can blip a throttle or heel toe, SRM for me was unnecessary. Also didnt hurt that the dealer gave me a hell of a deal on it. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

02-06-2010, 07:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Track days aside, there are a few things to think about. 1) Aesthetics of the sport pack. The 19" rims are really nice and look great. 2) SRM. A nice feature, great for smooth downshifts, but you won't miss it if you never experience it. 3) Improved brakes. Probably make no difference for street driving. 4) LSD. If you drive in snow, you'll want this. It's helpful in more places than just the racetrack. 5) Perhaps resale value. People love buying cars that have 'all the options'. SRM is a big ticket item that gets lots of attention. People may look for this in a used 370 down the road. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-06-2010, 08:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	You will definately have better pad selection with the sport package. Hey you never know if you will ever track later in the future so id say get it! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

05-15-2012, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
SS66 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 165 Drives: 2011 370Z SP m6 Rep Power: 15	We never use or our cars as trade to dealerships. We have listed and sold all of our cars at dealership pricing. We keep all maintenance records and keep the cars spotless inside and out.

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