best time to buy a Z/car

zellsexy · 10-20-2009, 08:34 AM

when would be the best time to actually buy the car for a great deal? sry new to this

. i was thinking xmas?

Matt · 10-20-2009, 10:07 AM

The best time to buy it is when you you feel you're getting a good deal. The longer you wait, the more chance you'll have to settle for a color/transmission/interior that you don't like. Some colors/options are already getting super hard-to-find for the 09's.

If you can get one for 500-1000 less than invoice, go for it.

370Zsteve · 10-20-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

The best time to buy it is when you you feel you're getting a good deal. The longer you wait, the more chance you'll have to settle for a color/transmission/interior that you don't like. Some colors/options are already getting super hard-to-find for the 09's.

If you can get one for 500-1000 less than invoice, go for it.

Agree!

That is pricing I am seeing right now. Forget finding a Persimmon interior, btw.

edeeZee · 10-20-2009, 11:24 AM

But know this:

-whatever 2009's are left over is your selection
-no dealer will dealer trade for you if it's a skinny deal i.e. a steal for you
-good luck, but I'm imagining most 2009's are gone by now with the fact that 2010's should've replaced them

Matt · 10-20-2009, 11:28 AM

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-... but I'm imagining most 2009's are gone by now with the fact that 2010's should've replaced them

In my searches over the last few days, about 1/4 of the dealerships in the entire Southeast have NO 370z on the lot. However, there still seems to be quite a few 2009's out there.

6MT is on the verge of becoming extinct for 2009.

370Zsteve · 10-20-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

But know this:

-whatever 2009's are left over is your selection
-no dealer will dealer trade for you if it's a skinny deal i.e. a steal for you
-good luck, but I'm imagining most 2009's are gone by now with the fact that 2010's should've replaced them

In the Lower CT, NYC, NJ area, there are a sh!tload of Z's on dealer lots. I check the nissanusa.com site daily. 2010's aren't due out for a couple of months, I think. The closer we get to the 2010's, the better deals you will get from the dealers. They do NOT want leftover inventory on their lots, and Nissan will undoubtdly give them incentives to move them. The "skinny deals" you mention don't have as much to do with Invoice as they do to true dealer cost (holdbacks, incentives, etc).

370Zsteve · 10-20-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

In my searches over the last few days, about 1/4 of the dealerships in the entire Southeast have NO 370z on the lot. However, there still seems to be quite a few 2009's out there.

6MT is on the verge of becoming extinct for 2009.

There are a lot of 7AT's out there, for sure. But I still see quite a few 6MT's, at least within 100 miles of my zip code.

FuszNissan · 10-20-2009, 11:45 AM

Now is the best time. 2010 are coming in a few months, and we(dealers) are looking to move 09's

Pheonix · 10-20-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

In my searches over the last few days, about 1/4 of the dealerships in the entire Southeast have NO 370z on the lot. However, there still seems to be quite a few 2009's out there.

6MT is on the verge of becoming extinct for 2009.

I can tell you Memphis (not far from you) does have a few, but the vast majority or Touring, with a handful of Touring + Sport, and a few Base models...and most of those are silver or platinum graphite...and most of THOSE are automatic. If that sparks your interest...

JungleB · 10-20-2009, 05:49 PM

There are a lot in PA too, but I have noticed that Touring+Sport is getting a bit rare.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

In the Lower CT, NYC, NJ area, there are a sh!tload of Z's on dealer lots. I check the nissanusa.com site daily. 2010's aren't due out for a couple of months, I think. The closer we get to the 2010's, the better deals you will get from the dealers. They do NOT want leftover inventory on their lots, and Nissan will undoubtdly give them incentives to move them. The "skinny deals" you mention don't have as much to do with Invoice as they do to true dealer cost (holdbacks, incentives, etc).

zellsexy · 10-20-2009, 07:40 PM

thx guys

appriciate the help

370Zsteve · 10-22-2009, 11:30 PM

$34,993.00 Buy it now price from Dealer

6MT Touring/Sport in Red

20 mi.

JungleB · 10-23-2009, 11:58 AM

Keep in mind that it's not only when, but also where. Some dealers will be more willing to give deals than others, so make sure you contact as many dealers as you can.

And check the mileage on the car, you may find some have been sitting on the lot for awhile and have accumulated a lot of miles. Personally I don't mind a few miles but I did come across one with more miles on it than I put on my car last year.

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Originally Posted by zellsexy

when would be the best time to actually buy the car for a great deal? sry new to this

. i was thinking xmas?

wildkalabaw · 10-23-2009, 04:18 PM

How much below invoice does 09's go for nowadays?

Matt · 10-23-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wildkalabaw

How much below invoice does 09's go for nowadays?

Depends on the location and dealer. Someone with 15 Z's on the lot will be able to go 500 or so below invoice easily. Someone with 1 or 0 may only be willing to go 500 or so above invoice.

Also depends on the models. Nismo is still going for close to sticker, sometimes as low as 0-500 over invoice. On tourings and base/sport, you should have a little more wiggle room.

10-20-2009, 08:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
zellsexy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: la Posts: 152 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	best time to buy a Z/car when would be the best time to actually buy the car for a great deal? sry new to this . i was thinking xmas?

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Now is the best time. 2010 are coming in a few months, and we(dealers) are looking to move 09's __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	Nice eBay price seen today $34,993.00 Buy it now price from Dealer 6MT Touring/Sport in Red 20 mi. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	The best time to buy it is when you you feel you're getting a good deal. The longer you wait, the more chance you'll have to settle for a color/transmission/interior that you don't like. Some colors/options are already getting super hard-to-find for the 09's. If you can get one for 500-1000 less than invoice, go for it.

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edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 265	But know this: -whatever 2009's are left over is your selection -no dealer will dealer trade for you if it's a skinny deal i.e. a steal for you -good luck, but I'm imagining most 2009's are gone by now with the fact that 2010's should've replaced them

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