Saying So-Long

ParkStr8 · 07-04-2014, 08:34 AM

Well - time came and went. I moved into a new house and now I have a bit of a commute on the 405 Freeway. The Z roadster was just not cutting it for so many reasons.

So - after a year and two months and 6421 miles - she is gone.

Traded her for a 2014 Q50S . We also have a 2012 FX. I truly do love Infiniti. The Q is my 5th Infiniti since 2008.

I got totally raped on the trade in...it was ridiculous how little the Z held it's value. Had it on Auto Trader for 5 months and not a single hit.

I got almost 8k off the Q - so that helped.

It was a great car - but at 50 just not really for me. I am, however, getting a GT-R with my year-end bonus!

Great forum - it was fun while here.

Highway · 07-04-2014, 08:43 AM

I just had a similar issue trading my roadster in a few days ago. I really had to fight to get closer to what I wanted and still not 100% happy.

Ubetit · 07-04-2014, 08:44 AM

So long. Q50 looks like a great car.

Did you buy the roadster new? If it was only a year old and you traded in to the dealer it makes sense you got raped. Also, In most parts of the country roadster/convertible sales plummet in summer. A few cars dealers I had as clients do want convertibles and especially roadsters after May.

mab864 · 07-04-2014, 08:45 AM

Q50's are nice. I'd pick that for a long commute too. I'm sure you considered just keeping the Z for a weekend toy since you got so little in trade. Hope the GTR thing works out for you. Now that would be a blast! Good luck.

ParkStr8 · 07-04-2014, 08:48 AM

I bought it new = but as it was a '12 still on the lot in May of 13 - I got 10k off sticker. Still - sticker was over 50, so the math was never good.

The Infiniti dealer also owns the Nissan dealer next door. Their guy basically apologized but said they can't give Zs away right now, especially roadsters. So it was the best he could do. thought about keeping it - but I really want a GT-R. I realized I'm not a vert guy after all. lol expensive lesson.

oh, well. Overall I don't really care. Love the new ride...so that is all that matters.

quickboat · 07-04-2014, 08:49 AM

Perfectly understandable decision. I have a couple of cars a truck and my Z. This gives me options if I need more than a two seater. A few of these guys have a Z as a DD because it is a fun car to drive but not really the most practicle for DD duty. I use mine as a DD because I love to drive sporty cars and the Z is very nice on the highway. What worries me is why these cars dont sell well. I seems the market must be saturated for them.

zmanelite · 07-04-2014, 08:50 AM

Already so soon ??
I do like that Infinity tho

JARblue · 07-04-2014, 08:54 AM

Sorry to hear you had to get rid of your Z

Feel free to stick around the forum. I'd love to hear some details of how you're liking the Q50S and see more pics

My buddy just got the Q50S Hybrid and raves about it.

cv129 · 07-04-2014, 09:14 AM

My wife drives a G37s. I've grown to like the performance of the sedan, I have no doubt the Q will grow on you. I would love a Q50. Have fun!

cigarclifford · 07-04-2014, 09:23 AM

Great choice in picking a Infiniti Q50 Sport version. A lot of car for a great
price. enjoy your nice new car and stay around and visit with all of us in
the future. GL...

DEpointfive0 · 07-04-2014, 09:31 AM

They raped you, huh?
You're huge, you should've raped them back, lol

Nice to meet you, hope you stick around, I can't imagine the platform has changed that much

Got_Z · 07-04-2014, 09:43 AM

Sucks to see the Z go. But congrats on the new Infiniti!

-M-

Redglare · 07-04-2014, 09:56 AM

Sucks man, enjoy the q50 it is a sweet ride

How bad was the rape on the Z??, curious minds with verts want to know the rape that may come their way.

Mt Tam I am · 07-04-2014, 10:03 AM

5 months without a hit. That stinks too.

onzedge · 07-04-2014, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParkStr8

Well - time came and went. I moved into a new house and now I have a bit of a commute on the 405 Freeway. The Z roadster was just not cutting it for so many reasons.

So - after a year and two months and 6421 miles - she is gone.

Traded her for a 2014 Q50S . We also have a 2012 FX. I truly do love Infiniti. The Q is my 5th Infiniti since 2008.

I got totally raped on the trade in...it was ridiculous how little the Z held it's value. Had it on Auto Trader for 5 months and not a single hit.

I got almost 8k off the Q - so that helped.

It was a great car - but at 50 just not really for me. I am, however, getting a GT-R with my year-end bonus!

Great forum - it was fun while here.

The Q50 seems like a decent enough car. 50 you are? Just a pup...

07-04-2014, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Highway Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 394 Drives: Offroad Rep Power: 14	I just had a similar issue trading my roadster in a few days ago. I really had to fight to get closer to what I wanted and still not 100% happy. ParkStr8 likes this.

07-04-2014, 08:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 13	So long. Q50 looks like a great car. Did you buy the roadster new? If it was only a year old and you traded in to the dealer it makes sense you got raped. Also, In most parts of the country roadster/convertible sales plummet in summer. A few cars dealers I had as clients do want convertibles and especially roadsters after May. Last edited by Ubetit; 07-04-2014 at 08:47 AM.

07-04-2014, 08:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 11	Q50's are nice. I'd pick that for a long commute too. I'm sure you considered just keeping the Z for a weekend toy since you got so little in trade. Hope the GTR thing works out for you. Now that would be a blast! Good luck. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

07-04-2014, 08:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 36	Already so soon ?? I do like that Infinity tho __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

07-04-2014, 08:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Sorry to hear you had to get rid of your Z Feel free to stick around the forum. I'd love to hear some details of how you're liking the Q50S and see more pics My buddy just got the Q50S Hybrid and raves about it. ParkStr8 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-04-2014, 08:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
ParkStr8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 361 Drives: 2015 370z Sport Tech Rep Power: 16	I bought it new = but as it was a '12 still on the lot in May of 13 - I got 10k off sticker. Still - sticker was over 50, so the math was never good. The Infiniti dealer also owns the Nissan dealer next door. Their guy basically apologized but said they can't give Zs away right now, especially roadsters. So it was the best he could do. thought about keeping it - but I really want a GT-R. I realized I'm not a vert guy after all. lol expensive lesson. oh, well. Overall I don't really care. Love the new ride...so that is all that matters.

07-04-2014, 08:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
quickboat Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: ohio Posts: 65 Drives: '14 370Z TSN M6 Rep Power: 10	Perfectly understandable decision. I have a couple of cars a truck and my Z. This gives me options if I need more than a two seater. A few of these guys have a Z as a DD because it is a fun car to drive but not really the most practicle for DD duty. I use mine as a DD because I love to drive sporty cars and the Z is very nice on the highway. What worries me is why these cars dont sell well. I seems the market must be saturated for them.

07-04-2014, 09:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	My wife drives a G37s. I've grown to like the performance of the sedan, I have no doubt the Q will grow on you. I would love a Q50. Have fun! __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

07-04-2014, 09:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	Great choice in picking a Infiniti Q50 Sport version. A lot of car for a great price. enjoy your nice new car and stay around and visit with all of us in the future. GL... ParkStr8 likes this.

07-04-2014, 09:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	They raped you, huh? You're huge, you should've raped them back, lol Nice to meet you, hope you stick around, I can't imagine the platform has changed that much ParkStr8 likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

07-04-2014, 09:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Got_Z Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 582 Drives: 11 Sport/Touring 6MT Rep Power: 12	Sucks to see the Z go. But congrats on the new Infiniti! -M- __________________ Insta: www.instagram.com/mb4393/

07-04-2014, 09:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
Redglare Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: FL Posts: 387 Drives: C172 Skyhawk GIII Rep Power: 174	Sucks man, enjoy the q50 it is a sweet ride How bad was the rape on the Z??, curious minds with verts want to know the rape that may come their way.

07-04-2014, 10:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	5 months without a hit. That stinks too. ParkStr8 likes this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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