New 2012 or Used 2009

cjeezy · 04-24-2012, 11:53 AM

I'm the opposite. I for one would never by a new car. I'd prefer to buy something fully warrantied that's 1-2 years old with a clean Carfax. I like saving thousands and thousands of dollars

but to each their own. It sounds like you won't go wrong with either choice. It's your decision and you have to live with it so get what makes you happiest.

VCuomo · 04-24-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cjeezy

I'm the opposite. I for one would never by a new car. I'd prefer to buy something fully warrantied that's 1-2 years old with a clean Carfax. I like saving thousands and thousands of dollars

but to each their own. It sounds like you won't go wrong with either choice. It's your decision and you have to live with it so get what makes you happiest.

The price difference is more than what the OP listed. The second he drives off of the dealer's lot he's probably lost $5,000 because now it's a used 2012 370Z.

A 2009 with 3,500 miles on it is practically a new car - without a new car price.

Montez · 04-25-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

The price difference is more than what the OP listed. The second he drives off of the dealer's lot he's probably lost $5,000 because now it's a used 2012 370Z.

A 2009 with 3,500 miles on it is practically a new car - without a new car price.

+1, and its probably more loss in value than that. I told myself that from now own I'm buying "new used" and let that other guy take that big hit!

MacLean · 04-25-2012, 04:46 PM

Yes getting a used car is obviously cheaper than buying a new one. Some people may or may not like buying a used car. At the end of the day it is what you feel more comfortable doing & what you really want & it is your money & not any of ours. Everyone is going to have their own opinions, but the question you need to ask yourself is what do you want to-do.

iSteve370 · 04-24-2012, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjeezy

I'm the opposite. I for one would never by a new car. I'd prefer to buy something fully warrantied that's 1-2 years old with a clean Carfax. I like saving thousands and thousands of dollars

but to each their own. It sounds like you won't go wrong with either choice. It's your decision and you have to live with it so get what makes you happiest.

If you're paying cash you're 100% correct if you're financing on the other hand with the 0% available you're not saving as much as you think. If you're looking at 11's you may end up paying more for the used one in the long run.

my2004Z · 04-24-2012, 04:52 PM

Buy the used version if you are a bit of a penny pincher and can accept the fact that someone else shaped the seat before you-. "OR" Buy the new version if you like to spoil yourself and need to know without a doubt that you popped her cherry before anyone else could ever touch her.

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04-24-2012, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
cjeezy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 131 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	I'm the opposite. I for one would never by a new car. I'd prefer to buy something fully warrantied that's 1-2 years old with a clean Carfax. I like saving thousands and thousands of dollars but to each their own. It sounds like you won't go wrong with either choice. It's your decision and you have to live with it so get what makes you happiest.

04-25-2012, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 18	Yes getting a used car is obviously cheaper than buying a new one. Some people may or may not like buying a used car. At the end of the day it is what you feel more comfortable doing & what you really want & it is your money & not any of ours. Everyone is going to have their own opinions, but the question you need to ask yourself is what do you want to-do.

04-24-2012, 04:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 39	Buy the used version if you are a bit of a penny pincher and can accept the fact that someone else shaped the seat before you-. "OR" Buy the new version if you like to spoil yourself and need to know without a doubt that you popped her cherry before anyone else could ever touch her.