Nissan 370Z Forum - Did anyone cross shop used cars as well?

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Red__Zed

01-23-2011 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 908718)

True, or you could be buying from someone that just likes to switch cars often... You just need to thoroughly inspect the car before you buy.

Yeah, those cars are just a lot more rare. Besides, it's pretty much impossible to give a car a thorough inspection pre-purchase. Too many issues only crop up in certain situations, or relatively infrequently, and things like oil consumption are only noticeable over the longer term.

bleufiend

01-23-2011 09:57 PM

Both Z's that I've bought were low mileage used cars. (05 350z and now 09 370z). I was considering a new G37 along with new 370zs but when I found mine that only had 5500 miles sport touring 6spd for 26500 the decision was pretty clear.

Pushing_Tin

01-23-2011 10:12 PM

I didn't at the time, but traded the Z in for a used car in November. My Jag isn't perfect, but driving a paid off car is nice too. I did spend about $3k going through the car as I plan to keep it for 2-3 years and then buy another high end used car. Parts are expensive though, I just priced struts at $300, each. A rear diff goes for at least $1500 etc.

Red__Zed

04-19-2011 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mawar (Post 1062107)

Well used Nissan in the money package that you are finding is good deal. Nissan is good choice to invest your money

:confused:

Kirkster

04-19-2011 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mawar (Post 1062107)

Well used Nissan in the money package that you are finding is good deal. Nissan is good choice to invest your money

Reported!!!

zmyride

04-19-2011 01:59 PM

I was looking for a Cayman, but decided to go with a new Z.

one more year i might trade my Z for a Cayman.

I called the Porsche dealership. they said major tuneup only costs around $500. even my previous corolla costed more than that for a major tuneup. I guess Porsche maintenance costs are not that high. :)

wilsonp

04-19-2011 05:59 PM

You may be surprised :)

I was looking at a Cayman S but since I wanted a PDK I couldn't justify the price over a new Z, but then a used Z with all the options I wanted became locally available.

Of course, I looked for an NSX before that, but only one I would consider was on sale in the couple of years I was searching autotrader.

ZeeingAround

04-19-2011 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave (Post 908576)

I bought a used Z 6 months ago. 2009 Touring with 4k miles. With 2 kids in college, the new models were not practical right now. I did not consider any other car, as I became obsessed with the Z's styling and performance. I also became obsessed with Carmen Electra, but she wouldn't return my calls.

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I would have to get rid of other cars to get a z06. It would be fun, but I like the variety in the garage.

KillerBee370

04-19-2011 09:40 PM

I've reached the point in my life where it's only new cars for me. I've had more than my share of total beaters to somewhat reliable used cars over the years based on finances but nowadays it's a different story. :tup:

The BlueMax

04-19-2011 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z (Post 908719)

I was not even looking at 370zs before I stumbled upon one by chance at a Mitsubishi dealer. After it became a consideration, I was cross shopping it with:

-2001/2 BMW E39 M5
-2005/6 Pontiac GTO
-used Evos and STIs

Those were the biggies, although I never realistically considered the Evo/STI option. For me, I would have loved an M5 but I could not afford upkeep even though I had found cars that already had the trouble areas fixed such as the weak clutch and VANOS. GTOs were really nice but in the end, I felt the Z had more character, styling, and was more driver focused which I liked and continue to enjoy today.

Yea you were looking along my line too, I considered a 1 owner 2001 M5 a 2006 Vette with a Z51 pkg. and I was looking for a G8 with a GPX pkg. but they only made about 1300 so prices were high, I settled on the Z for similar reasons. Now if it only had a turbo or V8.:rolleyes:

UNKNOWN_370

04-20-2011 10:27 AM

I cross shopped a 2011 370z touring sport auto for 38.5k vs my 09 base/sport auto for 30k out the door with 4800miles. I saved the 10k instead. Besides my build number is 35xx jan 09. I like having an original. :) besides I want to customize my interior and install high end recaros so base sport was more appealing in more than just price.

Ghost

04-20-2011 11:33 AM

I test drove a bunch of cars before getting a 370.

C6 Z06, E92 M3 (nice car), Evo, few others, but 370 suited me the most.

scott982

04-23-2011 01:27 PM

I previously owned a supercharged c5 z06 and was set on buying a used c6 z06. That was before I test drove a new 370z. I bought the 370 that night and have no regrets.

c41006

04-23-2011 01:30 PM

I was set on getting an e46 m3 but decided that the maintenance costs would be too high and I wanted something new after having bad experiences with used cars in the past

ImportConvert

04-24-2011 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cmancha003 (Post 908105)

The 30-40k price range is ripe for all sorts of cars. Did any of you consider a used car while shopping for the Z or only look at new cars? If I was only looking at new cars the Z would win hands down but when looking at cars in the same price range, the options make it quite confusing.

I shopped a used '08-09 Viper.

I set my price point at $60K +- about 15K and looked at every car under the sun in that range. So yes, I did cross-shop a Z with a used car, albeit a totally different sort.

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