Are people holding onto their Zs?

sonic370 · 01-03-2012, 08:53 PM

does it seem like people are holding on to their Z's longer than normal.
it seems like every used car lot or even new dealerships have known for
sell. while you can find 1 and 2 year old chargers,camaro and mustangs everywhere for sale used. any opinions on this . not trying to stir the pot
just interested if the other owners grew tired of their cars.

onzedge · 01-03-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

does it seem like people are holding on to their Z's longer than normal.
it seems like every used car lot or even new dealerships have known for
sell. while you can find 1 and 2 year old chargers,camaro and mustangs everywhere for sale used. any opinions on this . not trying to stir the pot
just interested if the other owners grew tired of their cars.

I see many 350's but never a 370 in used lots. I also see a '71 next to my garage.

PapoZalsa · 01-03-2012, 09:07 PM

Carmax has a few...

m4a1mustang · 01-03-2012, 09:21 PM

There aren't that many 370s around so you'll see fewer on used lots than other makes. I've only seen a handful over the past year sitting on used car lots.

Nismo89 · 01-03-2012, 09:59 PM

i agree, ive seen in the 2 dealerships ive been to recently with my brother looking for a new car for him, saw six 350z's but no 370s.. BUT the sales person did ask me " so uh... you wanna trade that in? we'll gladly take it!!!" looking at my 370
i looked at him with a disgusted look on my face like "really? you just asked me that?"

bbigby64 · 01-03-2012, 10:27 PM

I found 2 370Z's at a local dealer (Rochester, NY) in the month of December, 2011. One was a Base white Z with MT, and the other was a Base red Z with AT and Sports Package. I bought the red Z of course. I figured that if I waited to look for a Z in the spring, I might not find the same car, because of more competition and all ... so I bought my Z. Both drove nicely. I wonder whether the white Z is still in the lot. Probably not, although my Z was at the dealer for about 6 months according to the car facts; the car was waiting for me.

happytheman · 01-03-2012, 10:33 PM

I agree with with all comments thus far. There are literally next to no used 370s available. It is a curious conundrum, isn't it?

RoadZter · 01-03-2012, 10:44 PM

Well, I can tell you that finding mine was a serious PIA. None of the dealers down here had a black roadster. Specifically, one with ALL the options I wanted. I did find a red one on a showroom floor but that was it. Eventually, I ended up buying one from Virginia! All the Nissan dealership told me that I could order one but it could take up 4-6 months to get it! Forget that! There are a few roadsters on....ahem, (sorry m4a1mustang) EBAY...not that i would buy it from there or anything, but to be frank, the sellers weren't really reputable. I think if you buy a car of this caliber, you're better off waiting for it instead of settling on a color or model you aren't happy with. I did that when I bought my G37. I liked the black one but they didn't have it so I settled on a white one. Everyone thought it was my wife's car!!! I traded that one in REAL quick! The bottom line...

I won't be trading this one in for a LONG time. My 280zx was the only car I kept from the time I got married to the time that it...sniff...passed away. I plan on doing the same thing with my 370z. Sorry for the rant guys, just really passionate about this car!

Alstann · 01-03-2012, 10:49 PM

The no used consensus rings true in FL as well. I was looking around for a bit on used ones, but the few they had were extremely high mileage 1-2 year old ones, and not in the packages I wanted. Might I also add that the used car people wanted almost the same price as a new 2012 one, save 2 or so grand. Granted, this car is by no means a high volume car.

Cmike2780 · 01-03-2012, 10:51 PM

Demand is kind of low, especially for an increasingly conpetative segment, so dealers tend to have a low inventory to begin with. I personally plan to hold on to the Z for a while and a part of me is kind of glad very few are around. Even back in 09 though, finding the one I wanted was a chore. In the end, I compromised and got a touring without the sports package and got the color I wanted.

JrumMusic · 01-03-2012, 10:53 PM

I do like how 370z are pretty rare, only seen 3-4 in my area all year. One nismo, omg i was so jealous when i saw him. lol

Cell · 01-03-2012, 11:09 PM

It is probably due to the fact the the amount of 370z sold is far less than the 350/mustang/camaro/etc...

JrumMusic · 01-03-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

It is probably due to the fact the the amount of 370z sold is far less than the 350/mustang/camaro/etc...

veryyyyyyyy True

mantella87 · 01-03-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

conpetative

How'd that happen? Haha

nmjaxx9 · 01-03-2012, 11:42 PM

There are two used ones sitting at the Nissan lot in my town and they have been there for over 2 months now.

01-03-2012, 08:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	Are people holding onto their Zs? does it seem like people are holding on to their Z's longer than normal. it seems like every used car lot or even new dealerships have known for sell. while you can find 1 and 2 year old chargers,camaro and mustangs everywhere for sale used. any opinions on this . not trying to stir the pot just interested if the other owners grew tired of their cars.

01-03-2012, 09:07 PM	#3 (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	Carmax has a few... __________________ 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

01-03-2012, 09:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	There aren't that many 370s around so you'll see fewer on used lots than other makes. I've only seen a handful over the past year sitting on used car lots. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-03-2012, 09:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 36 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37387	i agree, ive seen in the 2 dealerships ive been to recently with my brother looking for a new car for him, saw six 350z's but no 370s.. BUT the sales person did ask me " so uh... you wanna trade that in? we'll gladly take it!!!" looking at my 370 i looked at him with a disgusted look on my face like "really? you just asked me that?" __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

01-03-2012, 10:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
bbigby64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 389 Drives: 10 370Z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 15	Lucky to find minet I found 2 370Z's at a local dealer (Rochester, NY) in the month of December, 2011. One was a Base white Z with MT, and the other was a Base red Z with AT and Sports Package. I bought the red Z of course. I figured that if I waited to look for a Z in the spring, I might not find the same car, because of more competition and all ... so I bought my Z. Both drove nicely. I wonder whether the white Z is still in the lot. Probably not, although my Z was at the dealer for about 6 months according to the car facts; the car was waiting for me.

01-03-2012, 10:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	I agree with with all comments thus far. There are literally next to no used 370s available. It is a curious conundrum, isn't it? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

01-03-2012, 10:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
RoadZter Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunny South Texas! Posts: 228 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Well, I can tell you that finding mine was a serious PIA. None of the dealers down here had a black roadster. Specifically, one with ALL the options I wanted. I did find a red one on a showroom floor but that was it. Eventually, I ended up buying one from Virginia! All the Nissan dealership told me that I could order one but it could take up 4-6 months to get it! Forget that! There are a few roadsters on....ahem, (sorry m4a1mustang) EBAY...not that i would buy it from there or anything, but to be frank, the sellers weren't really reputable. I think if you buy a car of this caliber, you're better off waiting for it instead of settling on a color or model you aren't happy with. I did that when I bought my G37. I liked the black one but they didn't have it so I settled on a white one. Everyone thought it was my wife's car!!! I traded that one in REAL quick! The bottom line... I won't be trading this one in for a LONG time. My 280zx was the only car I kept from the time I got married to the time that it...sniff...passed away. I plan on doing the same thing with my 370z. Sorry for the rant guys, just really passionate about this car! __________________ 2008 Nissan Titan Crew, 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster 2011 Mercedes GL 450 "Guess who drives the Nissans?"

01-03-2012, 10:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	The no used consensus rings true in FL as well. I was looking around for a bit on used ones, but the few they had were extremely high mileage 1-2 year old ones, and not in the packages I wanted. Might I also add that the used car people wanted almost the same price as a new 2012 one, save 2 or so grand. Granted, this car is by no means a high volume car.

01-03-2012, 10:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	Demand is kind of low, especially for an increasingly conpetative segment, so dealers tend to have a low inventory to begin with. I personally plan to hold on to the Z for a while and a part of me is kind of glad very few are around. Even back in 09 though, finding the one I wanted was a chore. In the end, I compromised and got a touring without the sports package and got the color I wanted. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

01-03-2012, 10:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 15	I do like how 370z are pretty rare, only seen 3-4 in my area all year. One nismo, omg i was so jealous when i saw him. lol __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

01-03-2012, 11:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 22	It is probably due to the fact the the amount of 370z sold is far less than the 350/mustang/camaro/etc...

01-03-2012, 11:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 27	There are two used ones sitting at the Nissan lot in my town and they have been there for over 2 months now.

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