Just make sure you pull the steering lock fuse right after the purchase.

Only mid-2011's and earlier have a steering lock. '12's and '13's shouldn't have to worry about this.

Good luck OP.

I personally don't like the new bumper, so I'd rather go for the '12. Pretty much identical mechanically and a ton more options should you decide to add a front lip spoiler.

Cold temps in NY, so leave the VDC on for now :)

Get a Car fax and spend $200 and have an independent mechanic check that car out. I can't imagine why anyone would turn in a car with only 1200 miles and I'd want to make sure it wasn't in an accident or flood or is a troubled unit. If all is well, the price sounds okay to me---it's $600 more than what I paid in 2009 for my base with automatic, brand new.

Do it!

I wouldn't buy a sports car living in New York , the driving season is to short you only have 5-6 months to drive the car before it needs to be stored.

It makes more sense to update your daily driver for between $5k-$10k save you hard earned money you saved, pissing it up on a $30k season vehicle isn't worth it, unless you can afford to throw away money.

Also read this thread before buying http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...ht-car-me.html

So the moment you've all been waiting for.... I am a proud new member of the Z club. I love the car! Pics to come.

I do have one question though. The dealer said that Nissan puts some type of special rough coating on a part of the engine. Pic Below. Can you confirm whether this is true?

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I agree. I do prefer the 12 bumper over the 13. I'm definitely happy with my choice.

Your point makes sense. Fortunately, I don't need a dd because I commute by train to work during the week. Also, the winters seem to be more mild compared to prior years in NY.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that you ride a motorcycle. I do too and riding season in NY is even shorter than for a sports car. Recently, I've been thinking about the dangers and consequences of riding. Don't get me wrong, I love my bike and never thought I would ever mention the word "sell" in the same sentence, unless it would be to say "I will never sell my bike." But when you hear about riders breaking their bones, becoming paralyzed or getting killed because someone didn't see them, it really makes you take a hard look and ask if it's really worth it. I would venture out to say that it's probably safer to drive a car than ride a bike especially when you factor in errors made by other cagers. So that was my main justification for getting a sports car. I wanted something that can still give me performance, but also provide me with more safety.

Either way, thanks for looking out and ride safe man.

I did get a Car Fax and everything checked out. My dad also checked out the car - he's been working on them for over 40 years.

My best guess would be that the previous owner had expenses he needed to pay after Sandy and needed cash quick. That's what I gathered from looking at the Car Fax.

This one's easy. It's in anticipation of the insightful posts I'll make on this forum haha

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I just checked my 2009 and it looks rough but feels like it has some sort of smooth coating on it.
Did the dealer say what the coating was for? I'll guess that it's just a clearcoat to prevent oxidation.

Thanks for taking a look! He said exactly what you said - to prevent oxidation. Whenever I speak to dealers, I always have my guard up and am suspicious of everything they say haha.

That puts me at ease though... thanks again :tup:

Do it!!! You'll not regret your first Z. I guarantee when you walk up to it on the lot you'll know its right. Trust me

I had to wait almost 2 years before getting mine because of the crappy economy. It's still not the best but being somewhat old if business isn't yet the best Uncle Sam has my back in the form of Social Security. SS to the rescue! :tiphat:

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Do it!!! Its 100% worth it Imo. You wont regret it!

You have cold feet now, but once you step on the gas pedal, you feet become warm...possibly numb from the awesomeness.

It's only $30k and not like you lose it all if you change your mind and sell it.