Finally saved enough cash!

Redglare · 11-23-2012, 12:19 PM

Deposited my last paycheck and I am now ready to buy a manual 370. (a year of saving and cutting back spending on everything)

The dilemma: went to the nissan dealer, test drove a left over '12 and a '13, decided to wait a few more days to decide and ask you guys which year you would go with, however as I was leaving the dealership the salesman told me to hold out and not buy a Z as the model redesign is around the corner

Then I started browsing different forums and found out the mustang redesign is around the corner as well.

Would you purchase now or hold out for a little longer for the redesign?
common sense is telling me to wait for the next model year, the itch for a sports car making me want to get the '12 base sport.

I hope I don't get flamed too hard for this!

thanks for the input

NickTurnon · 11-23-2012, 12:26 PM

If you are all about having the LATEST & GREATEST then wait it out. New Models are a couple months away..

That being said, I didnt know they were redoing more on the 370z.. I was kind of hoping they would make a 390z or something.

If you love the car, then the year wont really matter as the 09-12's look identical with the exception of a couple things.

Good luck! I bought my '09 370z without doing any research. I wanted a 350z/g35/or a4.. Ended up test driving the 370z and nothing compared. Had to throw down 12k for a down payment instead of buying an entire car.

Now i am making payments. Do i regret it? Eh..sort of. I could be spending my money on better/more responsibile things. But I love the car to death so it makes it worth it.

SS_Firehawk · 11-23-2012, 01:00 PM

If you plan on waiting, just wait till the new G model debuts. It will be a good indicator of what the next Z will have under the hood. Mustang will be based on the same platform but IRS and maybe some minor tweaks to the motor.

Z-Girl 12 · 11-23-2012, 06:55 PM

He wont be able to wait....my money is on him driving a Z by Wednesday!

blackcherry20 · 11-23-2012, 07:13 PM

MMC notorious for bugs.....buy the 12 base sport and get a great deal....imho.

w0rM · 11-23-2012, 07:30 PM

And now, deep thoughts with w0rM....

Waiting... like looking for the perfect woman... you could play that game until the end of time. It all comes back to what's most important to you. I really love my 12 sport. It's not perfect, but don't be fooled. There is no perfect car. If that's what you're looking for, no matter what you buy, you'll be disappointed when it's all said and done.

Follow your heart and never look back once you make your choice.

Now back to your regularly scheduled forum...

madwi · 11-23-2012, 07:31 PM

Well *I* bought a '13 Z...Of course there is about 4 Z's around here...In the end get what makes you happy!

diddy535 · 11-23-2012, 07:53 PM

You've saved so far, if you're really curious about a new model just wait a few more months (save even more) and worst case you could still get a 2012 with a bigger down payment!

Z-Girl 12 · 11-23-2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w0rM

And now, deep thoughts with w0rM....

Waiting... like looking for the perfect woman... you could play that game until the end of time. It all comes back to what's most important to you. I really love my 12 sport. It's not perfect, but don't be fooled. There is no perfect car. If that's what you're looking for, no matter what you buy, you'll be disappointed when it's all said and done.

Follow your heart and never look back once you make your choice.

Now back to your regularly scheduled forum...

forza370z · 11-23-2012, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diddy535

You've saved so far, if you're really curious about a new model just wait a few more months (save even more) and worst case you could still get a 2012 with a bigger down payment!

I can't agree with this more. If you've waited that long to save up the money to buy a z you might as well hold out for a few more monthes to see what's coming up. You got nothing to lose. Saving money is not easy so don't make yourself sorry.

Mt Tam I am · 11-24-2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redglare

Deposited my last paycheck and I am now ready to buy a manual 370. (a year of saving and cutting back spending on everything)
............................
Would you purchase now or hold out for a little longer for the redesign?
common sense is telling me to wait for the next model year, the itch for a sports car making me want to get the '12 base sport.

I hope I don't get flamed too hard for this!

thanks for the input

You've saved and waited for a 370Z not a redesign which may or may not be coming soon. You may need to save longer for a newer car so I'd take the close out deal now.

onzedge · 11-24-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

You've saved and waited for a 370Z not a redesign which may or may not be coming soon. You may need to save longer for a newer car so I'd take the close out deal now.

LakeShow · 11-24-2012, 11:51 AM

Just get it now and cut the sh1t.

You know you want it, you probably already bought it anyways.

FairladyZ · 11-24-2012, 11:55 AM

dude there is always someshit new coming out.

just enjoy yourself now man.

Z-Girl 12 · 11-24-2012, 12:02 PM

I remember when i sold my G35...i was determined to wait for the remodel...well here we r 3 yrs ltr and its not coming out till next summer/spring. So glad i didnt hold my breathe...im totally diggin my Z...

11-23-2012, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Redglare Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: FL Posts: 387 Drives: C172 Skyhawk GIII Rep Power: 174	Finally saved enough cash! Deposited my last paycheck and I am now ready to buy a manual 370. (a year of saving and cutting back spending on everything) The dilemma: went to the nissan dealer, test drove a left over '12 and a '13, decided to wait a few more days to decide and ask you guys which year you would go with, however as I was leaving the dealership the salesman told me to hold out and not buy a Z as the model redesign is around the corner Then I started browsing different forums and found out the mustang redesign is around the corner as well. Would you purchase now or hold out for a little longer for the redesign? common sense is telling me to wait for the next model year, the itch for a sports car making me want to get the '12 base sport. I hope I don't get flamed too hard for this! thanks for the input

11-23-2012, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	If you are all about having the LATEST & GREATEST then wait it out. New Models are a couple months away.. That being said, I didnt know they were redoing more on the 370z.. I was kind of hoping they would make a 390z or something. If you love the car, then the year wont really matter as the 09-12's look identical with the exception of a couple things. Good luck! I bought my '09 370z without doing any research. I wanted a 350z/g35/or a4.. Ended up test driving the 370z and nothing compared. Had to throw down 12k for a down payment instead of buying an entire car. Now i am making payments. Do i regret it? Eh..sort of. I could be spending my money on better/more responsibile things. But I love the car to death so it makes it worth it. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-23-2012, 01:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	If you plan on waiting, just wait till the new G model debuts. It will be a good indicator of what the next Z will have under the hood. Mustang will be based on the same platform but IRS and maybe some minor tweaks to the motor. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

11-23-2012, 06:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	He wont be able to wait....my money is on him driving a Z by Wednesday! LMBmikeZ, dP3NGU1N, DYNAZOR and 2 others like this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

11-23-2012, 07:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	MMC notorious for bugs.....buy the 12 base sport and get a great deal....imho. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

11-23-2012, 07:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	And now, deep thoughts with w0rM.... Waiting... like looking for the perfect woman... you could play that game until the end of time. It all comes back to what's most important to you. I really love my 12 sport. It's not perfect, but don't be fooled. There is no perfect car. If that's what you're looking for, no matter what you buy, you'll be disappointed when it's all said and done. Follow your heart and never look back once you make your choice. Now back to your regularly scheduled forum... blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

11-23-2012, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	Well I bought a '13 Z...Of course there is about 4 Z's around here...In the end get what makes you happy!

11-23-2012, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
diddy535 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 789 Drives: '09 370Z RAE 6MT Rep Power: 14	You've saved so far, if you're really curious about a new model just wait a few more months (save even more) and worst case you could still get a 2012 with a bigger down payment! Redglare likes this. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ys-thread.html

11-24-2012, 11:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Just get it now and cut the sh1t. You know you want it, you probably already bought it anyways. Z-Girl 12 likes this. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

11-24-2012, 11:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	dude there is always someshit new coming out. just enjoy yourself now man. binary0x01 likes this.

11-24-2012, 12:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	I remember when i sold my G35...i was determined to wait for the remodel...well here we r 3 yrs ltr and its not coming out till next summer/spring. So glad i didnt hold my breathe...im totally diggin my Z... __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

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