Please convince me to buy a Z!

MarkeZ · 11-02-2013, 07:54 AM

If you're worried about getting a better deal on your trade-in, why not go to a Carmax (if you have one in your area) and see what they'll give you for your car. Their offer usually is good for a week. Doing that will give you an idea how much to expect for your trade-in.

As for the Z, I bought mine used in '09 with 7,000 miles for $25k I have a MagBlack Sport Base 7AT. The dealer wanted $31k for it but since I didn't HAVE to buy it but I just really wanted one, I went with a low ball offer. The sales guy laughed at me but we went back and forth until we settled on $25k. Of course I told him a little white lie that another dealer across town was selling me one for $25k but I didn't like the color or some crap like that.
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The point is, make them an offer, you've got nothing to lose. Yeah, they may laugh at you but hey, it's your money. The Z was my DD until April last year, that's when my daughter was born. Now, it's my friday-sunday car. Mon-thursday I drive my beater Hyundai Elentra.

Goodluck with everything.

nhbpcivicsi · 11-02-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkeZ

If you're worried about getting a better deal on your trade-in, why not go to a Carmax (if you have one in your area) and see what they'll give you for your car. Their offer usually is good for a week. Doing that will give you an idea how much to expect for your trade-in.

As for the Z, I bought mine used in '09 with 7,000 miles for $25k I have a MagBlack Sport Base 7AT. The dealer wanted $31k for it but since I didn't HAVE to buy it but I just really wanted one, I went with a low ball offer. The sales guy laughed at me but we went back and forth until we settled on $25k. Of course I told him a little white lie that another dealer across town was selling me one for $25k but I didn't like the color or some crap like that.
,
The point is, make them an offer, you've got nothing to lose. Yeah, they may laugh at you but hey, it's your money. The Z was my DD until April last year, that's when my daughter was born. Now, it's my friday-sunday car. Mon-thursday I drive my beater Hyundai Elentra.

Goodluck with everything.

I just came back from the dealer, he offered me 8k 'allowance' for my Si, i simply laughed.. final price OTD came out to $19k for the Z, told him i wont be able to pay more than $15 OTD. im honestly not in a hurry or anything, i love my Si too much so if i get what im asking for i might consider.. another thing that threw me off is that he told me today that the car is a 'nissan buy back' or something like that, meaning the owner returned it to the dealership because there was an issue with the clutch and the door and the dealership gave him a new one and supposedly fixed this one that im looking at..

Tazicon · 11-02-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

I just came back from the dealer, he offered me 8k 'allowance' for my Si, i simply laughed.. final price OTD came out to $19k for the Z, told him i wont be able to pay more than $15 OTD. im honestly not in a hurry or anything, i love my Si too much so if i get what im asking for i might consider.. another thing that threw me off is that he told me today that the car is a 'nissan buy back' or something like that, meaning the owner returned it to the dealership because there was an issue with the clutch and the door and the dealership gave him a new one and supposedly fixed this one that im looking at..

What year is your Si and how many miles are on it?

andre12031948 · 11-02-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

What year is your Si and how many miles are on it?

So you turned down $8k for a almost 12 year old Honda civic.

Fun thread. THanks.....

Justice97 · 11-02-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by andre12031948

So you turned down $8k for a almost 12 year old Honda civic.

Fun thread. THanks.....

12 years old? Did I sleep a few years away last night?......last time I drink....

nhbpcivicsi · 11-02-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by andre12031948

So you turned down $8k for a almost 12 year old Honda civic.

Fun thread. THanks.....

Strong math skills bro

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Originally Posted by Justice97

12 years old? Did I sleep a few years away last night?......last time I drink....

andre12031948 · 11-02-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

Strong math skills bro

As I started walking, I realized that I was thinking 7 & wrote 12........or drugs

Got a 2.5+ mile brisk walk.

He also gets tax credit for his trade. Many if not most Honda owners like their own mods..Most of the time people's mods deduct the value.

It looks like this guy doesn't want to do the deal. Finding a buyer for a modded older car & getting the price he's looking for can take forever, if ever. He just wants us to beg him to buy a Z. That's how I see this, & I'm sticking to it.

Therefore my msg. to him is still, PLEASE DON'T BUY A Z......

MarkeZ · 11-02-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

I just came back from the dealer, he offered me 8k 'allowance' for my Si, i simply laughed.. final price OTD came out to $19k for the Z, told him i wont be able to pay more than $15 OTD. im honestly not in a hurry or anything, i love my Si too much so if i get what im asking for i might consider.. another thing that threw me off is that he told me today that the car is a 'nissan buy back' or something like that, meaning the owner returned it to the dealership because there was an issue with the clutch and the door and the dealership gave him a new one and supposedly fixed this one that im looking at..

Yeah man, too many signs pointing you not to get that particular Z. I think it would be best to either look at another one somewhere else or hold on to what you got. You said it yourself, you're not in a hurry. Might as well wait until you are happy with everything instead of being dissatisfied with your purchase.

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MarkeZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 135 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Black Rep Power: 17	If you're worried about getting a better deal on your trade-in, why not go to a Carmax (if you have one in your area) and see what they'll give you for your car. Their offer usually is good for a week. Doing that will give you an idea how much to expect for your trade-in. As for the Z, I bought mine used in '09 with 7,000 miles for $25k I have a MagBlack Sport Base 7AT. The dealer wanted $31k for it but since I didn't HAVE to buy it but I just really wanted one, I went with a low ball offer. The sales guy laughed at me but we went back and forth until we settled on $25k. Of course I told him a little white lie that another dealer across town was selling me one for $25k but I didn't like the color or some crap like that. , The point is, make them an offer, you've got nothing to lose. Yeah, they may laugh at you but hey, it's your money. The Z was my DD until April last year, that's when my daughter was born. Now, it's my friday-sunday car. Mon-thursday I drive my beater Hyundai Elentra. Goodluck with everything.