High Miles Z a bad idea?

USMCASA · 01-22-2013, 02:09 PM

i guarantee my 100k+ miles Z looks deceptively young. i'm very anal about my maintenance and cleaning of my vehicles.

R0bDC · 01-22-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rawb474

Hi everyone, I've been on the market for a Z for a long time and am finally close to making a purchase. I really want a 40th, but it's hard to find one for less than 28K

I'm a recent grad from Baylor (any Bears out there?) and I want to make sure I'm making a good decision financially. So the question is, do I buy a car for closer to $25-28k with low miles or one for a few thousand less with higher miles. Will I be paying a significantly more on services/maintenance on the high mile Z?

I've come across a couple some other Zs with really high miles at a cheap cost (makes sense).

One, for instance, is at 70,000 miles with sport and touring for less than 22K. I think it's a great deal but realistically, is it a smart buy? What sort of issues do the high mile Zs have? I'm only going to have the car for about 3 years and I don't put more than 10,000 miles on it per year.

Honestly I would just find out if the Slave Cylinder has been replace before, How is the Clutch, and If the car suffered from the Steering Lock. Those are the things I wish I have look at before buying my car, so thats my advice to you.

FPenvy · 01-22-2013, 02:37 PM

if it helps the OP there's a 40th with 5500 miles for sale by my house asking 33k lol

FPenvy · 01-22-2013, 02:52 PM

here's a 2009 lower miles and modded for more your price range you spoke of

Nissan : 370Z Base Coupe 2-Door in Nissan | eBay Motors

Rawb474 · 01-22-2013, 03:02 PM

I really appreciate all the responses. I'm planning on checking out the high mile Z to see what sort of shape it's in today.

I've been test driving/ looking around for about 8 months and I think it's getting to the point where I need to either buy the car or don't. I check out the forums everyday. I feel like I practically own one already.

I know what questions to ask thanks to y'all on the forums. (Have to say, I feel pretty damn proud of myself when I can embarrass the salesmen at dealerships about different Z stats/issues/features and they look at me like "why do you know more about this car than me").

FPenvy · 01-22-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rawb474

I really appreciate all the responses. I'm planning on checking out the high mile Z to see what sort of shape it's in today.

I've been test driving/ looking around for about 8 months and I think it's getting to the point where I need to either buy the car or don't. I check out the forums everyday. I feel like I practically own one already.

I know what questions to ask thanks to y'all on the forums. (Have to say, I feel pretty damn proud of myself when I can embarrass the salesmen at dealerships about different Z stats/issues/features and they look at me like "why do you know more about this car than me").

thats always a good feeling. i did that before summer ended when the local nissan dealer that my uncle works for got a 2013 GT-R. schooled them on all the specs and taught them what launch mode was....probably not my best idea haha

also i was checking my dealer auction sites and a couple 2012 370's went today for cheap. 2012 sport/touring/auto with 7900k miles went for 26,800

see you dont always gotta go high mileage for deals

Rawb474 · 01-22-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

thats always a good feeling. i did that before summer ended when the local nissan dealer that my uncle works for got a 2013 GT-R. schooled them on all the specs and taught them what launch mode was....probably not my best idea haha

also i was checking my dealer auction sites and a couple 2012 370's went today for cheap. 2012 sport/touring/auto with 7900k miles went for 26,800

see you dont always gotta go high mileage for deals

I take it that these "dealer auctions" aren't open to the public?

FPenvy · 01-22-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rawb474

I take it that these "dealer auctions" aren't open to the public?

no they are not. but i can see them

lol

my father is a dealer and I help him when i have time so i have access to all the accounts. i also have access to the insurance/repair auctions too.

kenchan · 01-22-2013, 03:48 PM

just know what you're buying and what you are getting yourself into. no need to school anyone.

NickTurnon · 01-22-2013, 03:56 PM

There was a Nismo 370z with 34k for $27k...

I think thats an awesome buy.

danegrey · 01-22-2013, 05:45 PM

just wait and see what is out there, if you waited 8 months, what is a few more.
When I bought high mileage, low dollar cars (they were beaters to me) kept them for a couple of years and went and found another one. But one thing I did do was have a variable car payment, which is I put money in a fund to pay for anything that need fix/repaired/replaced. last beater was a 91 mustang GT that lasted 6 years. So if you are considering getting rid of it in 3 years, they are a lot of other fun cars for less and you just need a fund, in case of problems.

SAmilitaryman · 01-22-2013, 06:17 PM

Bought my '09 with 51K miles on it for 22k last week. Luckily for me I have a GF who is a certified ASE mechanic so she checked it all out for me before I bought it.

Rawb474 · 01-22-2013, 07:08 PM

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Don't know how those turned out...

I'm at the dealership now. Car looks like it might have 20,000 miles. It was obviously babied. Looks so much better than a Z I test drove a few days ago with 30,000 miles.

Best price they would do was 21,300

DEpointfive0 · 01-22-2013, 07:19 PM

$21.3 is a rip off

Rawb474 · 01-22-2013, 07:58 PM

Ok. So...

That car was incredibly clean. Inside and Out. Almost no wear and tear (at least cosmetically) other than a few tiny paint chips on the front bumper from rocks and a little rubbing on the side where your left arm rests. If you were told this car had 70K miles on it, I don't know if you'd believe it.

With that being said...

Almost everyone here has told me to stay clear of this. I haven't really seen any reasons other than resale value, possible AC issues (which my AC did brake in my Civic which has turned out to be a piece...) I know what to look for in terms of the steering lock. Unfortunately, they are an audi dealership so I doubt they'd be able to tell if it's been replaced.

I really wanted a manual, but all I do is city driving so it doesn't really make much sense to me. Has anyone had issues down the line with an AT?

01-22-2013, 03:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 34 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 19	There was a Nismo 370z with 34k for $27k... I think thats an awesome buy. __________________ 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

01-22-2013, 05:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 72 Posts: 3,194 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	just wait and see what is out there, if you waited 8 months, what is a few more. When I bought high mileage, low dollar cars (they were beaters to me) kept them for a couple of years and went and found another one. But one thing I did do was have a variable car payment, which is I put money in a fund to pay for anything that need fix/repaired/replaced. last beater was a 91 mustang GT that lasted 6 years. So if you are considering getting rid of it in 3 years, they are a lot of other fun cars for less and you just need a fund, in case of problems. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

01-22-2013, 06:17 PM	#27 (permalink)
SAmilitaryman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 168 Drives: 09 Nissan black 370z Rep Power: 13	Bought my '09 with 51K miles on it for 22k last week. Luckily for me I have a GF who is a certified ASE mechanic so she checked it all out for me before I bought it. danegrey likes this.

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USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	i guarantee my 100k+ miles Z looks deceptively young. i'm very anal about my maintenance and cleaning of my vehicles.

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Rawb474 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 18 Drives: '13 Z Tour/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 13	I really appreciate all the responses. I'm planning on checking out the high mile Z to see what sort of shape it's in today. I've been test driving/ looking around for about 8 months and I think it's getting to the point where I need to either buy the car or don't. I check out the forums everyday. I feel like I practically own one already. I know what questions to ask thanks to y'all on the forums. (Have to say, I feel pretty damn proud of myself when I can embarrass the salesmen at dealerships about different Z stats/issues/features and they look at me like "why do you know more about this car than me").

01-22-2013, 03:48 PM	#24 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	just know what you're buying and what you are getting yourself into. no need to school anyone.

01-22-2013, 07:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
Rawb474 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 18 Drives: '13 Z Tour/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 13	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1358901970.286912.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1358901986.801416.jpg Don't know how those turned out... I'm at the dealership now. Car looks like it might have 20,000 miles. It was obviously babied. Looks so much better than a Z I test drove a few days ago with 30,000 miles. Best price they would do was 21,300

01-22-2013, 07:19 PM	#29 (permalink)
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01-22-2013, 07:58 PM	#30 (permalink)
Rawb474 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 18 Drives: '13 Z Tour/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 13	Ok. So... That car was incredibly clean. Inside and Out. Almost no wear and tear (at least cosmetically) other than a few tiny paint chips on the front bumper from rocks and a little rubbing on the side where your left arm rests. If you were told this car had 70K miles on it, I don't know if you'd believe it. With that being said... Almost everyone here has told me to stay clear of this. I haven't really seen any reasons other than resale value, possible AC issues (which my AC did brake in my Civic which has turned out to be a piece...) I know what to look for in terms of the steering lock. Unfortunately, they are an audi dealership so I doubt they'd be able to tell if it's been replaced. I really wanted a manual, but all I do is city driving so it doesn't really make much sense to me. Has anyone had issues down the line with an AT?