Why is this happening so much? (people selling their Zs)

USINC97 · 01-29-2012, 12:52 PM

Gonna hold on to ours for a while. Only got 4K on the mileage so far. We baby it.

IMWEZL · 01-29-2012, 01:54 PM

I thought about selling my Z for a used CTS-V or a new Charger SRT8 but I'm glad I didn't. Both of those cars are great but I didn't want the headache of the backseats and the rest of the interior getting juice spills, stains and all the other crazy **** kids and spouses do. Hardly anyone rides in the Z and I like that way.

Now if I could only trailer my Harley with the Z...lol

Three7D · 01-29-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

I thought about selling my Z for a used CTS-V or a new Charger SRT8 but I'm glad I didn't. Both of those cars are great but I didn't want the headache of the backseats and the rest of the interior getting juice spills, stains and all the other crazy **** kids and spouses do. Hardly anyone rides in the Z and I like that way.

Now if I could only trailer my Harley with the Z...lol

+1 on the no backseats i've always had 2doors and I never really liked people in the back!!!

There's also a thread about towing if your serious? Which I hope not...

TheGreatOne · 01-29-2012, 02:51 PM

From people I know personally that have sold their Z's, it seems to be because:

- Only car, needed more room (new baby, etc)
- Too much on insurance/payments
- Not a "Z Enthusiast" so moved on

While this is my first Z, I consider myself a "Z enthusiast" or fanboy lol as I've followed the cars for years and have desired one for a decade. I continue to learn about the older models and hope to pick one up a 240Z down the road

I have a 40th so hope to keep it a long time...I just had a baby so could use that excuse to get rid of it, it would be easier on our budget lol but I think I'll just work harder and get a 3rd car so I can continue to enjoy this machine

I also have to think, if u have a car like this on the East Coast, especially where u get bad winters, you aren't driving it for 3-5 months of the year...not everyone can afford that luxury...for some that gets annoying

kenchan · 01-29-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

From people I know personally that have sold their Z's, it seems to be because:

- Only car, needed more room (new baby, etc)
- Too much on insurance/payments
- Not a "Z Enthusiast" so moved on

While this is my first Z, I consider myself a "Z enthusiast" or fanboy lol as I've followed the cars for years and have desired one for a decade. I continue to learn about the older models and hope to pick one up a 240Z down the road

I have a 40th so hope to keep it a long time...I just had a baby so could use that excuse to get rid of it, it would be easier on our budget lol but I think I'll just work harder and get a 3rd car so I can continue to enjoy this machine

I also have to think, if u have a car like this on the East Coast, especially where u get bad winters, you aren't driving it for 3-5 months of the year...not everyone can afford that luxury...for some that gets annoying

that is how im doing it. so

to you.

im not really a Z-fanatic. i just like driving and playing with fun cars. my G and Z are both fun to drive for sure.

Baer383 · 01-29-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

that is how im doing it. so

to you.

im not really a Z-fanatic. i just like driving and playing with fun cars. my G and Z are both fun to drive for sure.

Fvck working harder

m4a1mustang · 01-29-2012, 02:58 PM

I'm definitely a Z enthusiast. Not a fanboy, though.

Baer383 · 01-29-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm definitely a Z enthusiast. Not a fanboy, though.

I think I'm going to get a "Z" tattoo

m4a1mustang · 01-29-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I think I'm going to get a "Z" tattoo

I've seen one of those before. That's dedication.

Super Moderator II · 01-29-2012, 04:14 PM

I don't believe Z owners trade their cars anymore than any other car. In fact, I would bet it happens far less. We are just so unaccustomed to seeing Zs sold that when a handful finally do, it seems like it's a lot.

I was on the lot of a carmax here in cally recently, and they had tons of sports cars. Must have been 8+ bmw coupes, several 350s, and so on. But there was only one 370.

PS: I'm not saying one used car lot is representative of anything. Just an example to illustrate my point.

Red__Zed · 01-29-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Moderator II

I don't believe Z owners trade their cars anymore than any other car. In fact, I would bet it happens far less. We are just so unaccustomed to seeing Zs sold that when a handful finally do, it seems like it's a lot.

I was on the lot of a carmax here in cally recently, and they had tons of sports cars. Must have been 8+ bmw coupes, several 350s, and so on. But there was only one 370.

PS: I'm not saying one used car lot is representative of anything. Just an example to illustrate my point.

there's also nowhere near as many 370Z's sold as other cars. If your numbers were representative of the norm, it would indicate a higher percentage of 370s being sold.

Almost any given model year of the 350z is more prevalent than the 370z as a whole, not to mention the age difference.

kenchan · 01-29-2012, 04:25 PM

baer is too cool.

m4a1mustang · 01-29-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

True true.. I myself tend to like change but I still like the exclusivity that the Z has compared to other cars. If mine was not totaled I would probably still have it.

Rarity, not exclusivity. Exclusive implies barriers to entry... like price. The Z is priced for everyone.

A 458 Italia is exclusive.

gthomas · 01-29-2012, 11:20 PM

I just bought a 2010 base 6m sports pkg and had to go all the way to san diego to pick it up and drove home to s.f area. there was only a few in ca. with the specs I wanted.

01-29-2012, 02:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 48 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 23	From people I know personally that have sold their Z's, it seems to be because: - Only car, needed more room (new baby, etc) - Too much on insurance/payments - Not a "Z Enthusiast" so moved on While this is my first Z, I consider myself a "Z enthusiast" or fanboy lol as I've followed the cars for years and have desired one for a decade. I continue to learn about the older models and hope to pick one up a 240Z down the road I have a 40th so hope to keep it a long time...I just had a baby so could use that excuse to get rid of it, it would be easier on our budget lol but I think I'll just work harder and get a 3rd car so I can continue to enjoy this machine I also have to think, if u have a car like this on the East Coast, especially where u get bad winters, you aren't driving it for 3-5 months of the year...not everyone can afford that luxury...for some that gets annoying __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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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: 6964	I'm definitely a Z enthusiast. Not a fanboy, though. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Super Moderator II Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 379 Drives: a Spaceship Rep Power: 6266	I don't believe Z owners trade their cars anymore than any other car. In fact, I would bet it happens far less. We are just so unaccustomed to seeing Zs sold that when a handful finally do, it seems like it's a lot. I was on the lot of a carmax here in cally recently, and they had tons of sports cars. Must have been 8+ bmw coupes, several 350s, and so on. But there was only one 370. PS: I'm not saying one used car lot is representative of anything. Just an example to illustrate my point. Last edited by Super Moderator II; 01-29-2012 at 04:19 PM.

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01-29-2012, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
USINC97 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 104 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT/09 Cube Rep Power: 16	Gonna hold on to ours for a while. Only got 4K on the mileage so far. We baby it.

01-29-2012, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 19	I thought about selling my Z for a used CTS-V or a new Charger SRT8 but I'm glad I didn't. Both of those cars are great but I didn't want the headache of the backseats and the rest of the interior getting juice spills, stains and all the other crazy **** kids and spouses do. Hardly anyone rides in the Z and I like that way. Now if I could only trailer my Harley with the Z...lol

01-29-2012, 04:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141523	baer is too cool.

01-29-2012, 11:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
gthomas Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nortern california Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 370Z m6 spt pkg Rep Power: 18	I just bought a 2010 base 6m sports pkg and had to go all the way to san diego to pick it up and drove home to s.f area. there was only a few in ca. with the specs I wanted.