Jump in on 2009 370z or wait for the 2010?
 

I'm looking at a fully loaded 2009 370z Touring w/Sport/Nav. I'm wondering, what would/should my incentive be for purchasing this car now when the 2010 model is just around the corner? Do you think the 2010 will cost a lot more or have a lot more features/fixes?

Not really in a rush as I'm financing my existing 2006 350z Touring (w/56000 miles). Anxious to get into a new one and don't want my miles to get too high. It will be paid off in January 2011 if I continue payments as scheduled.

Only incentive I can think of to buy an 09 is the few thousand they will knock off to make room for the 10s.

wait for the 2010

Seat coolers on the 2010, as well as heated mirrors and a cabin air filter. Go 2010!

I'd have to say 2010 as well. The newer the car the more improvements it will have. So it's all good. ;)

Does anyone know what the improvements are going to be for the 2010 version? I know that the 2010 has the convertible which I do not like...

I'm in the same situation as the topic creator. I'm a potential 370z buyer (85% sure of it) so I need to know if I should just wait for the 2010 version coupe. :)

Figure out exactly what you want, try to have your dealership find it for you. If they can, buy the '09, if they can't order the '10. Simple as that.

I think you should wait for the 2012 model. It's going to be really sweet.

I heard only 1 color is made new for the 2010 version (black cherry red). I was hoping for a whiter color (not pearl white but actual white white). :(

Have the 2010 versions been finalized and basically a done deal? Or are they still improving/updating with better specifications and parts while taking orders?

Sorry again.

Yeah you're all right... it makes the most sense to wait for the 2010. It's just tough to do so! Been waiting this whole year as it is... but I guess it's better to buy at the end of winter than just before winter. (live in NJ)

I was hoping that maybe Nissan would cook up such a good deal that I could not resist buying now, but I'm not even sure what that deal should be. Is it invoice? Is it below invoice since they need to clear room for the 2010 models? I really have no idea. Is it likely that the 2010 orders will be a few grand more?

There are not many 09 Z's left from what I understand. 2010 sounds like your best bet. Love my late model 09 :)

ONLY convertibles get seat coolers. Heated mirror and cabin air filter IS standard on 2010.

VERY LITTLE has been changed on the 2010 model(and it's a good thing ;)). If you can get a GREAT deal on 09, get it. If not, just wait for the 2010 since it's already September.

Also many of the new improvements that are coming to the 09 the ipod connection changed to usb connection which probably wont be something that can be added to the nav cause im sure software is involved.

Heated mirrors can be added to a 09 and the micro-filter. So in my opinion get the 09.

Not directing this at the OP but there has to be a clump of threads asking this question and Im starting to wonder if people want a 2010 just to say I have a 2010.

Jeez so all 09ers grab you some heated mirrors and head to your loval dealer and get a micro-filter and tell everyone you have a 2010 early. If you don't have nav NO ONE will ever know.

/rant

you think we can add heated mirrors to our Z? i was use to having it with my 05

Yeah I figure the dealers will be mostly out of stock, however, the one I've been going to has a few left... one of which is exactly what I'm looking for. If they can hook me up with something like an extended warranty, etc... I make take the plunge now. If not, I'll just order a 2010 model.

Just not sure why, with the advice with all the others who have posted, you would be so pumped to take the plunge now instead of waiting a mere couple months. It sounds like you had your mind made up but asked our opinions anyway.

:icon17: Knock off a few thousand, for a car that has no planned changes. You've got to be kidding.

AND ..... don't give me heated mirrors as a major change

This car was getting thousands knocked off when it was new. Most of us got our car for a couple hundred over invoice. Obviously they will be selling at bargain basement when it's time for the new ones to roll in. :rolleyes:

Nah... I didn't make up my mind yet. Sounds like the best thing is to wait, however, all I'm saying is if they offer me invoice and/or an extended warranty. I may still consider the 2009. If not, I'll just walk out. Your opinions are helping me decide. It's helpful to know a lot of you were getting thousands knocked off when the car had just come out. This will make it a lot easier for me to walk out of the dealer if the price is not right.

I have my heart set on the 370z but I also took a look at the 2010 Mustang GT. Since I use the car year-round and live in NJ, the Mustang is a bit more attactive than the 370z because it's a lot easier to get a set of rims/snow tires for the car. (like I have been doing for the last 3 years with my 350z) For some reason (size of brakes perhaps) it appears that I may have quite a bit of trouble finding snow tires that will work with the 370z... that is unless I buy 19 inch Blizzaks and mount them on the stock rims. (not a great option) I was hoping 17s would work on the car but it looks like I'm SOL on that plan.

Just remember that with a car with so few options, the perfect one is always right around the corner. No need to rush mate.
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Well I spent some time at 2 Nissan dealerships today and it looks like the best they are willing to do on a 2009 370z Touring is about $800 over invoice. No other incentives whatsoever. Horribe trade-in offer on my 2006 350z. I checked the KBB on it and trade-in was 15k. The first dealer offered me $11,800 and would not budge. The only way he would offer more is if I took MSRP on the new car. The 2nd dealer offered maybe a thousand more, if that. Is this what I can expect for my 350z in this economy? Quite an eye-opener, for sure!

On the flipside, I also stopped to take a look at a 2010 Mustang GT Premium... fully loaded with everything. (nav, glass roof, accessory packages, voice command, etc.) It's a 40k car and Ford is offering to give it to me for zero down plus my trade-in, for $589 a month. (includes tax) Seems like a great deal, but I was hoping to get a similar deal on the 370z. Anyways, that's where I'm at... guess I need to decide what I really want. :icon14:

The new mustang fully loaded can be nice, but did you take the mustang out for a drive? No amount of added features can change how the car drives/handles if it is not what you want/need in a car.

Yeah I took the 5 speed GT out for a spin. The car moves! The interior was kind of cheap feeling compared to the Z though. The glass roof was awesome and the computer/nav was very cool... especially how it was activated by voice. It's also got some really cool illumination effects inside where you can customize the color of all of the interior lights and dash. When it comes down to it though... I love the Z styling and handling! Tough decision... maybe I should just sit on it for a while and make a decision in the spring of next year.

Wait for 2010. N just keep trying till u get a maximum of 500 under invoice or a maximum of 900 over invoice. That's ur range.
Sometimes through special circumstances u can get 2,000 or even 4000 off.
But that's either through employee discounts,dealer offers or govt funding.
Just keep your eyes and ears open. BUT definately go 2010.

Any idea when 2010s will hit the lots?

(new member, nav tips welcome)

Z's..Mustangs..snow tires??A bit confused don't you think?
Maybe a Hummer next?

Well, as much as I would have liked to wait until the 2010s were out... I couldn't get the car out of my head and ended up picking one up. Went with the 370z Touring 7AT w/Sports and Nav. Got it for around $1,000 over invoice. A little higher than I would have liked but I pushed them hard to give me more on my trade-in, so they of course had to make some of it up. Anyways, here are some pics!

http://www.simdesigns.com/screenshot...370z_front.jpg

http://www.simdesigns.com/screenshot.../370z_rear.jpg

http://www.simdesigns.com/screenshot...z_rockwall.jpg

http://www.simdesigns.com/screenshot...370z_trees.jpg

the 2010's base features didnt have anything that i would be interested in so got the 2009...at a great deal.

but if you're looking at the touring with all the bells and whistles, i'd definitely wait. that HD for the headunit + USB sounds nice.

haha. was that a joke

new but subtle features for 2010
 

there was a site on another thread about the 2010 coupe.
yes theres heated mirrors thats a plus.
yes theres cooling seats as well as heated thats a plus.

but the reason why ive been debating myself whether to trade my 09 pw /persimmon for a fully loaded 10 is ...

bluetooth MUSIC!! WOOT no more stupid wires...
plus a new interior color that beats persimmon with pearl white..
something called 40 red. imagine that!!
that would be so sexy.
would remind me of my championship white type R with red recaro seats...
sigh... i should have waited.

Cooled seats are only in the convertible, I have not heard anything about a new red interior, the 2010 convertible has a wine leather which matches the black cherry color.

Apparently Platinum with the red will be the anniversary model..

Really, any pictures of this?

I waited 5 months on the purchase gathering info and test driving the competition when I realized its best to wait for 2010. Then last week Saturday ordered my 2010 370z.
I waited cuz it seems like there's a lot of complaints on the 09. (Though many are seemingly overexaggerated)
I figured with so many complaints, more than I ever seen in a nissan forum. Lol
The 2010 should be built with better attention to detail.
Especially since nissan originally spec'd 30k units then reduced to 10k units.
You can sell 20k or more units of a low cost sports car and it be profitable.
But 10k units for the amount of r&d done for this car is nothing.
I know that nissan will want to sell at minimum 20k units this year.
I would expect higher quality and durabilty on the parts this year though other sorts of changes are minimal. I would expect a lil more incentive toward the purchase of this car.
Not anything great but maybe an extra warranty and/or lower interest than the 6% on the 09.

Did the dealer give you an official delivery date and production number? What was MSRP?

Thanks

I jumped and got the 09 over the 2010 and I can tell you I couldn't be happier. I was worried from all the people on here screaming over this and that and when I got the car I realized it was for the majority alllll over exaggerations. I don't track my car... and I haven't gotten close to limp. I've been keeping an eye on my oil and it hasn't moved. And yes there is clutch clunk..boohoo. And ok.. people complain about the jerkiness of 1st to 2nd on the manual transmission. After you get used to it you can get it just as smooth as the others.


And btw a few days ago I posted some of the pages from the 2010 brochure(I got it at my dealership) So maybe people can go look for that and find any info they're looking for.

picking up my new 2009 today
 

You people on here may think I'm crazy, but I decided to get a new 2009 black 370Z Touring with AT and am picking it up today. Do you think it is really that worth it, at this point, to get a 2010 vs. a 2009? My out the door price is $33,350. I am also trading in my '05 Nissan Altima with V6 for $8k. I was pleased with that figure, because the good condition trade-in value is only like $800 higher than that.

If you don't care about it sitting on the lot or the depreciation compared to a 2010 then just enjoy the car.

qft

There is so little difference between the model years, and she's got it where it counts: looks and go.

It was very dirty when it came in from the dealer's lot it had been sitting on the past however many months, but my dealer cleaned it up and had it waxed and it looks so good now. I am very pleased with it after having only driven it for a 1/2 day now. I am also paying an extra $400 to have that Commodore protection put on it, especially since it is black. Has anyone else paid the extra $$ for that?