Buy the 2014 370z or wait for the 2015?
 

I'm buying a 2014 370z tomorrow and I'm not the type that needs the latest year for the SAME MODEL. Yet, the 2015 Z is supposed to be completely redesigned. I know there hasn't been an official announcement on the 2015 model, but I don't want an 4 cylinder with turbo or electric or a hybrid.

I'm thinking about just waiting on buying a 2014 and leasing one and waiting for the announcement of the 2015.

What do you guys think? What would you do?

Either way, unless you need to buy a car NOW, I'd wait.

The coming of the Z35, whether better or worse than the current model (but unlikely to be worse...), the Z34 will be significantly cheaper than it is right now.

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As understand it so far in 2015, the Nismo is getting an Automatic, and Maximum is being redesigned. I know there has not been any official release and car critiques are saying Nissan will do something. One thing is true when or if they announce the 15. If u like it u will be in good shape to get it. If not I am sure u can find a 14 Z instead.

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:shakes head: jordo said it best

So are you really buying it tomorrow or no? First sentence sounds like you're dead set on it, but then later you say you're waiting on it.

If it were me, I'd wait and see what happens.

source?

I don't know of or have seen any real information on a new Z in 15...and someone show the source of this? I follow a ton of mags and cars both US and EU....

There's one guy here who claims to work for Nissan. When asked for a link he provided the login screen for the employee lease program. :rolleyes: I'll believe it when I see it as an official release. We've had so many people here who "knew a guy who said" this, that or the other.

Yes - and we have not seen any spyshots, testing shot or vids, etc...and while Nissan is typically good about not leaking those until it's almost production ready - this would be the typical time period when they start surfacing.

In my mind the next change would be a 2016 model year - available sometime in mid to late 2015.

I'm echoing here but I would wait as well, it would be a shame to get the '14, then see the '15 and regretting the purchase you made.

Yes I'm actually buying th car today and yet, the point of this thread is that I'm having second thoughts. One thing I did not take into consideration is the cost of the 2015 model. I'm sure most of us will be its set around $38k before TTL. That's significantly more than I even want to pay for a Z.

Maybe I'll go with a lease? And basically I do need a car now. My Frontier took a crap on me. I think either way I'll regret a decision because of the position I'm in. If I wait for the 2015, I'll be reluctant to pay a significant amount more than my current offer. And if I get the 2014..well we know the regret in that.

Lease or purchase..hmm

I walked into a dealership around 8pm last night. Negotiated the price and agreed. But since I'm a first time buyer, I wasn't instantly approved through Nissan financing. My application required further review from their department. Normally I would say that's dealer BS but I did walk in an hour before closing and I am a first time buyer. I agreed on a down payment and APR that the Instore finance department figured I can obtain.

So after getting home without my new Z, I came onto the forum and saw a post about the 2015...basically it got me thinking. I really want to wait for the 2015 and I still really want the 2014. can't have both and I really do need a car.

Sounds like your decision has been made. As far as leasing vs buying? If it was me, I'd buy. If the new Z turns out to be substantially better, pick it up later.

I know this wasn't an option it the topic but why buy a 2014 model if you want to wait for a new model? Wouldn't it be better to find a low mileage 2011-2013 and save the money compared to the 2014 model so in case you end up wanting the new model you wouldn't suffer such a bad financial damage. Or are they so rare there that you can't find a good used one (don't know how these things go in there)?

But since I'm new with my Z and so far love it I'd say take the 2014 model home if you need a car now. Great cars for the money.

Not sure about the financial aspects but it sounds like a two year lease is your best bet. You'll not want the first year of a new generation anyway. Let them work out the kinks.

i think that's going to be a big waste of money, and also make sure your finances is sound before making the purchase for the current or future models.

the Z is not expensive, but it was never intended for the poor. if you have sufficient income, how about you just wait it out 2yrs, and buy your first car cash? no one said you have to lease or finance a car. and assuming you're still young do you really need a 30K+ burden?

Get the 2014. No confirmend evidence that a brand new 2015 Z model will come out.

It's possible for a new Z in the 2016 model year. Then the smart play is to wait it out for a year to fix any initial bugs or god forbid, just a poorly engineered Z.

The 2014 with it's price decrease is a proven, dependable & fun sports car.

This. I'd be amazed if a new Z came out before the 2016 model year. And even if it does, it's a toss-up as to whether or not it will be better. The whole forum fantasizes about some factory turbo version coming out but I think that's a pipe dream.

Get the 2014. When you're ready for the latest Z, you'll be ready after it's been out long enough to uncover and fix the steering lock/CSC/crappy tires/oil consumption problems.

I heard the world was ending in 2015.

I'd buy a 14, great car all of the bugs worked out - enjoy for many years to come.

Even if a 15' is an upgrade, when they come out the prices will be absurdly high for the first model year (think of brand new corvette release)

So I say get a 14' now, enjoy, if new car doesn't disappoint - trade up years later.

Nissan continues to be under its GT-R hypnosis. As a result ,these are probably the last days of the ANALOG Z. Look at all the other manufacturers. The new Z will probably follow the trend of less weight, smaller turbocharged engine,and electronic steering. Additionally, a number of other new electronic convenience gadgets will find their way in to what is probably the last of the real driver's sports cars. The current Z34 will be the collector car of the future.
Do you want an analog Z or a digital Z?

I bought the 2014. I'll post pics in a bit.

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k, that was quick...

OP- similar position here. Love to have a Z, love the current one, but am curious about the new one. My thought is, as another poster suggested, to get an '11 or '12, which has already taken the first big deprecation hit, drive it for the year or two that it will take for the new one to come out. If I love the new one, then I'd be selling the 11 or 12 model still under warranty and before it takes its next big depreciation hit, when the warranty expires. But, if I don't like the new one enough to get it, and if I still wanted a brand new current model Z for the long haul, then I could still get a new "left over" current model before they're all gone, and at a time when they'll probably be discounted even more to make room for the new model. May not make sense for everyone but that's my strategy, for what it's worth.
Good luck with the decision.

Congratulations OP- let us know what you got!

i think he got the 2014

Congrats Supermade :tup:

Awesome, I'll see you around, hope to see you at the SoCal Monthly Z meet

http://www.the370z.com/southern-cali...thly-meet.html

So I ended up buying the 2014 370z MT base+ sport package in pearl white. Man, I am not regretting in one bit except for my initial plan not going as planned. I was supposed to sell my truck for a fat down payment but since my truck took a **** on me, I have a higher monthly payment.

I ended up buying the Z from Fontana Nissan. I am a first time buyer so all the loans I was approved for we're around 11%-12% APR'(I don't have bad credit, just not established). So when Fontana Nissan was able to get my financing through NISSAN, I was stoked! The APR wasn't ideal, but a whole lot better than 12% (refinancing in 6 months).

I'm loving the Z and everything about it. I know I made the right choice. Thanks a lot to all fellow Z owners for input. I'll try to get some pics up as soon as I have a chance!

I'll see if I can make it. Just depends on my schedule. I haven't been to a car meet since my RX-7 days lol.

I would lease a '14 nismo and see what the Z35 looks like when the details come out in 6-12months time.

Congrats on the PW 14':tup:
11-12% interest:eek: That's nuts:icon14:
hopefully in the 6 month you can bring that down to at least under 5%

I'm curious as to why you'd recommend he buy a car cash when it's obvious that (assuming he'd be able to get approved) a lease would be in his best interest. If he ends up wanting a Z35 instead in a few years, a lease allows him the easiest way out of his Z34 given that our cars don't exactly retain their value very well.

I realize that this is all moot given that the OP appears to have financed a car, but your comment just came across as a "leasing is bad" generalization I hear all too often from customers who simply don't understand how they work.

As for the OP, congrats on the purchase. Wish I had read this thread earlier as I'm always happy to help a fellow forum member out with a new vehicle purchase.

6.5% through Nissan which was a deal for me. Definitely refinancing in 3-6 months. I don't mind paying my "dues" to build excellent credit, but it'll only be for 3-6 months.

If the Z35 was going to be released as a MY 2015 car, then it would be revealed by now. As some other ppl said we're looking at 2016 by the earliest.

this is his first car, no money, limited monthly budget, and was still wondering wat he wanted at the time. my recommendation to anyone in that state is not to get their head stuck in debt so soon, SAVE UP money to make a sound decision before letting selfish dealers like you, push novice customers into getting a new car for your benefit. that's all.

there is no need to buy an impractical sports car like the Z in a rush.

apr of 11-12% ? holy f-king hell. i would never do that.

but to the op- congrats on getting the car. :tup:

im not here to ruin your new car experience nor here to preach to you. :hello:
my comments are more in general sense.

OP, said he bought a new 2014. I don't understand why people always want to rain on someones parade :shakes head:

It's all good. Can't really expect much in the WEBZ. I know I made a great decision and don't regret it . Should I have bought a house instead? Probably. The way I see it, I'm paying my dues for my credit so when it's time to buy a house, I can get a prime loan. None of that 30yr BS. I'm a frequent contributor of MyFico forums.

I'm just happy to be a Z brother. What should be my first mod? Oil cooler? Anything recommended?

I want to get a pair of Bride seats and a Borla/meisterchaft exhaust. That's something that's will be down in 3-6 months though.

Don't need an oil cooler unless you plan on taking your car to a track on a regular basis..oil will usually never go above 200 with everyday driving..

My first mod..well was to upgrade the stereo system..other than driving the car..the radio will get the most use..

2nd) was the exhaust. Almost a must-have..stock is far to quiet for a sports car

3/4th ) is going to be a cf lip and duckbill spoiler that will be delivered by late next week.

5th) Save

6th) Up in the air right now..possibly a CF rear diffuser.. or CF sideskirts...Cold air Intake (probably the best choice) or save some more for a new set of wheels.