Did anyone cross shop used cars as well?

cmancha003 · 01-23-2011, 12:52 PM

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.

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2011, 12:54 PM

I looked at a used Cayman S and even some Z06s but ultimately concluded that i wanted a new car and the 370 fit the bill at the time.

Lemers · 01-23-2011, 01:06 PM

I looked at the '09 Or '10 Audi TT quattro. But still didn't want a hand me down.

Red__Zed · 01-23-2011, 01:27 PM

The problem with most of the nice cars that one might cross shop is they usually aren't the kind of car you want to buy used. If some guy is selling a two year old cayman, chances are good he wailed on it, or has had tons of problems
With it.

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

The problem with most of the nice cars that one might cross shop is they usually aren't the kind of car you want to buy used. If some guy is selling a two year old cayman, chances are good he wailed on it, or has had tons of problems
With it.

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.

Red__Zed · 01-23-2011, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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.

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.

Red__Zed · 04-19-2011, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mawar

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

Kirkster · 04-19-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mawar

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.

Red__Zed · 01-23-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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.

Nitrouz · 01-23-2011, 01:35 PM

many people make the mistake of failing to consider hidden costs.

With a Z, you're paying to maintain a 35k car, and the aftermarket support pricing is in line with that.

With a GTR for example, even if you can buy one for 35k, you're going to be paying to maintain a 80k car, and the aftermarket support pricing is in line with that as well.

There's much more to consider cost-wise than the OTD price.

LunaZ · 01-23-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitrouz

many people make the mistake of failing to consider hidden costs.

With a Z, you're paying to maintain a 35k car, and the aftermarket support pricing is in line with that.

With a GTR for example, even if you can buy one for 35k, you're going to be paying to maintain a 80k car, and the aftermarket support pricing is in line with that as well.

There's much more to consider cost-wise than the OTD price.

What he said.
If I was between a similarly priced Z and a Cayman, I'd choose the Z for the lower long-term cost of ownership.

cmancha003 · 01-23-2011, 01:45 PM

I understand that used cars give a sense of affordablity verses the same car new. This is part of my problem. I should be able to buy a car next May and narrowed the cars down to a Z06, E92 M3, Sti, and the Z. Two new, two used. It is just hard for me to justify some of the aftermarket crap for the M3, i.e. 3k mufflers, or the LS7 blowing up.

RockStarKick · 01-23-2011, 02:44 PM

I recently purchased a 2011 370Z and in the beginning I was looking for a used one. The used choices were very slim, I had to have the sports pkg. Used prices were only about $2000-$2500 cheaper for a quality low mileage vehicle. In the end a new one made more sense, I mean who buy's a sports car and doesn't see how sporty it really is ??

01-23-2011, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
cmancha003 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 60 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo #390 Rep Power: 17	Did anyone cross shop used cars as well? 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.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I looked at a used Cayman S and even some Z06s but ultimately concluded that i wanted a new car and the 370 fit the bill at the time. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	I looked at the '09 Or '10 Audi TT quattro. But still didn't want a hand me down. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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Nitrouz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 934 Drives: 40th Z, GTR, 420z-tt Rep Power: 16	many people make the mistake of failing to consider hidden costs. With a Z, you're paying to maintain a 35k car, and the aftermarket support pricing is in line with that. With a GTR for example, even if you can buy one for 35k, you're going to be paying to maintain a 80k car, and the aftermarket support pricing is in line with that as well. There's much more to consider cost-wise than the OTD price. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary - Anastasia VENACI / AERO JACKET / HKS USA / MXP / NISMO / FALKEN / STILLEN / T1R / MR WORKS / CARBON SIGNAL / EVO-R / BLUE BATMOBILE

01-23-2011, 02:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
RockStarKick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 298 Drives: it like a rental Rep Power: 15	I recently purchased a 2011 370Z and in the beginning I was looking for a used one. The used choices were very slim, I had to have the sports pkg. Used prices were only about $2000-$2500 cheaper for a quality low mileage vehicle. In the end a new one made more sense, I mean who buy's a sports car and doesn't see how sporty it really is ?? __________________ 2013 Mustang GT, 6M, Track Pack & Leather Recaros 2011 Pearl White 6M /Sport Pkg - SOLD

01-23-2011, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	The problem with most of the nice cars that one might cross shop is they usually aren't the kind of car you want to buy used. If some guy is selling a two year old cayman, chances are good he wailed on it, or has had tons of problems With it.

04-19-2011, 09:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 322	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.

04-19-2011, 01:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	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.

01-23-2011, 01:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
cmancha003 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 60 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo #390 Rep Power: 17	I understand that used cars give a sense of affordablity verses the same car new. This is part of my problem. I should be able to buy a car next May and narrowed the cars down to a Z06, E92 M3, Sti, and the Z. Two new, two used. It is just hard for me to justify some of the aftermarket crap for the M3, i.e. 3k mufflers, or the LS7 blowing up.

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