Still struggling to justify a new 2014 370Z
 

I have a 2010 base coupe, black with 41k miles. Ever since the local dealer offered a new 2014 black base coupe plus $9000 difference, I am tempted to buy a new one since all my previous few cars were bought used.

I posted for the opinions here a month or so ago and it was sort of unanimous that it was silly to pay $9000 for an identical car, except for very minor exterior changes.

A few days ago, the dealer called, said he would sell me a sports package car for the same $9000 difference, maybe a $1000 less if I would bring my car over, that someone was ready to buy my car. I guess the young man could not get financing so the deal fell through and the sports package requires a $10000 difference.

I should be happy with my car but I still keep looking for deals to get into a new one, that $9k is not so bad. There seem to be some doctors on this list, can you help me??

Forget what anyone says. Do what you want, you want a new one ? Do it.

I would wait for the new design coming out in 16 if it does happen. Then pick up a 15 at year end. This will give you some time to knock down some negative equity and then the choice of either.

Just do it. You've been wanting someone in here to talk you into it and if it's the car you want get it. I had a 2011 silver sport touring but wish I had black. I just recently upgraded to a 2014 black sport touring.
You drive the thing every day it should be what you really want.

Ah, positive feedback. Thanks!!!!

Really???
 

A new design with a V6 coming out??? Moreover, I simply think that there are other cars, from the Porche to the Vette to the FRS and such but I happen to like the exterior styling of the 370Z better than any other car.

The 370z has the best butt of any car in the market!!!!

Nope, lost me right there! The car looks good, but lacks a little bit of umph.

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For me, $9000 for some minor cosmetic changes wouldn't be worth it. But add in the Sport package and it sounds a whole lot better. If you've got the $9K to spend, go for it.

Last time you asked, I said buy it! Not going to tell you again.....and by the way.....I'm a real fake doctor!

Just wrap it if it not the color you want or respray. So how does this program work? I got. Email from nissan saying they want my car blah blah. I just have 5k left to pay on my car do the just add the difference to your existing amount owed then finance that or am I missing something?

If you are having doubts about the purchase, just don't do it. It shouldn't take a forum of enthusiasts to convince you one way or the other.

What are the reason(s) stopping you from buying the new car? Something is obviously holding you back.

New cars are terrible investments. I'm not sure why anybody would buy one. Having said that, mine is a 2014.

Follow the gut feeling. That feeling knows best.

Speaking of Gut Feeling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDQrMoksJ4Q

I think you REALLY want to get a new Z.
Just do it. Im sure you will be happy.

Don't fall for the someone waiting to buy your car routine. Wife and I been buying cars from dealers for many years. Funny how about 3-4 years into ownership, someone all of a sudden is dying to buy it, but from the dealer. Odd that if the buyer wanted it and saw it, then didn't make contact with us to ask about it. Friends around here get the same letters and e-mails from local dealers...just another marketing ploy IMHO.:icon14:.

For the safety and security of knowing it wasn't abused before you owned it...sort of like advance insurance. Then again, since my dealer sent someone to pick up my Z of choice from different dealer's lot 150 miles away and DRIVE it back, I'll never know. But at least as new, I've got the full 3 years, 36k miles to make a determination! :eekdance:

His feedback wasn't positive, just what you wanted to hear.

Here's my opinion. The car isn't going to drive any different than the one you drive now. After the initial feeling of satisfaction, it will fade an you'll be $9k poorer. I have an 11, I'm either buying the redesigned Z whenever it comes out, or I'm buying a vette. I'm sure as hell not buying a 2014 or 2015 Z.

Exactly what is holding me back. On the one hand, new car, new car smell, under 100 miles on odometer. On the other hand, my car is running beautifully and is basically the same car though everything inside and out is 4 years old. There are times when I am tempted and then there are times when I would miss those $9000 when I can think of a vacation or something else that I could spend it. Knowing myself, I doubt I would spend on anything else and so it would go in my retirement funds.

Under 100 miles on odometer? If it isn't far under 100, it isn't a new car IMO--it just hasn't been sold to anyone yet.

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For what it's worth...

Good to know what's changing if you're considering a '14 with some trim level and minor changes coming to the '15.

Isn't it almost like paying $9000 for vagina tightening

If this is your second time getting a Z, get the Nismo. I never see those things anymore, I live in socal and am on the streets everyday and I finally saw one last night and before that I saw one, a year and a half ago.

[QUOTE=bruddahmanmatt;2910188]For what it's worth...

Good to know there is a 2015 coming but will the probable higher price for a 2015 make it better than to purchase a 2014?

The answer was in you all along. :tiphat:

Just put that $9000 aside, add to it for a year or two, then see what happens when a new Z model shows up. If it's great, then you can be one of the first to have one. If it sucks, then you've saved up and can look into other options you may not have been able to afford originally.

I agree with this.

I don't see why anyone would by USED in this market. I could barely find a 2-3 year old 370z with 40k+ miles for under $25k where I live. Most of those were base with sport package, touring models were easily $30k+. For reference, my base 370z was $30k OTD.

It's a no-brainer when you get 0% financing on a brand new car and have the piece of mind that nobody has farted in the driver seat aside from yourself :tup:

bottomline, if you're worring about a mere $9K, dont do it.

[QUOTE=ZeeBabar;2910268]Depends. MSRP goes up every year, but then you don't need to jump to a Touring to get BT anymore, and there a few small updates and upgrades that may offset what one would spend on a '14 in order to get the same amount of equipment. Always better to know what's changing, the more info you got the better.

You've already got a Z. Take the 9K (if you have it) and buy a Jeep for the beach or a Motorcycle to cruise out to the canyons/mountains or some other toy. Options you know. Build up a respectable stable...

I wouldn't buy the same thing twice unless the first one was totaled or just super old or something.

Drop a couple g into a super vacation that involves you driving the car somewhere. Then drop a few into an investment account, and the others to your car or wife. Or you know buy a new car and watch it depreciate 10% as soon as you drive off the lot.

Because I found an 11 month old roadster/sport/touring/nav with a $50k sticker price for under $35k at .9% interest.

Well that's a damn good reason :bowrofl: