Used 370z - too good to be true?

Corbitt · 08-13-2010, 12:09 PM

I was looking at ebay for a 370z and I came across this car:

Nissan : 370Z: eBay Motors (item 170526182365 end time Aug-18-10 17:22:34 PDT)

Price seems very good and has very low miles. From the AutoCheck Vehicle History Report, it says it has 2 owners which seems strange. What is everyone's thought on this particular Z? Too good to be true, probably something wrong with it?

Thanks

KaienZ34 · 08-13-2010, 12:24 PM

It's not that strange. I'm the third owner of the PG Z i have for sale, the first owner sold to get a Porsche 911, the second owner sold because he just found out they were having a baby and needed more seats, i purchased with full intent to sell once i swapped parts from one 370 to my other 370 i only put 2k miles on it since i bought it last nov for 33k. But as for the one your looking at i couldn't really say if it's tip top or not. One way or the other good luck i hope you find what your looking for...

Corbitt · 08-13-2010, 12:28 PM

Well to be honest, it's really too far for me to get. I'm in Texas...I wouldn't feel comfortable buying it as its so far away. Also, the color scheme isn't my top choice, but I was blown away by the price. Best price I've seen, by far, for touring + sport + auto.

Crazy8 · 08-13-2010, 12:35 PM

Something has to be wrong with it. Usually when it is to good to be true, it is.

m4a1mustang · 08-13-2010, 12:37 PM

He might just need it gone.

ZedZed · 08-13-2010, 12:38 PM

I'm all for buying stuff on the internet but as far as cars are concerned I wouldn't buy one off Ebay (without seeing it in real life first & test driving it) and the likes. I'd rather pay more to be assured I get the proper deal. That's just me though, do what you want with your $$$.

dad · 08-13-2010, 12:43 PM

It's had "two owners", the car is still brand new! That tells me something is not right!

Corbitt · 08-13-2010, 12:44 PM

All good advice so far...thanks for the comments

Cmike2780 · 08-13-2010, 12:50 PM

looks like he needs to sell it fast.

Caravanshaka · 08-13-2010, 12:52 PM

you aren't far from me, buy mine

check my sig for links

Oh, and you would be welcome to come take a look and a test drive if you wanted

Pirate Zee · 08-13-2010, 12:56 PM

I've been looking at new and used 370's for a couple months (plan on purchasing at the end of the year) and from what I've seen eBay has some of the lowest prices for used. I think when people want it gone in a hurry they're willing to cut 3 or 4K off the price. I don't see anything too fishy about it.

And with the multiple owners: owner 1 may have bought it on a whim, found it too "hard" for his liking or didnt budget for insurance or whatever and may have turned it in with under 100 miles on it. Number two picks it up as a lightly used car... honestly I think if he sells it for the buy it now price he's probably only losing about 3K.

I'd say go for it if you want to make the drive.

cab83_750 · 08-13-2010, 12:58 PM

Too good to be true deals need to be done "in person."

some kid wanted to sell his $45,000.00 fully loaded 1-yr old Supra Turbo for $7,500.00. Yes, $7,500.00. He drove his car to work and the following day, I took it to 2 dealers for a total check (compression, leakdown, mtce needs, frame, turbo, etc). Cost me about $250.00 each.

We met that night at his dad's house. Turned out Dad is a gazillionaire.

Bottom line..... I bought the car on the spot!!!!!

Jeffblue · 08-13-2010, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

Too good to be true deals need to be done "in person."

some kid wanted to sell his $45,000.00 fully loaded 1-yr old Supra Turbo for $7,500.00. Yes, $7,500.00. He drove his car to work and the following day, I took it to 2 dealers for a total check (compression, leakdown, mtce needs, frame, turbo, etc). Cost me about $250.00 each.

We met that night at his dad's house. Turned out Dad is a gazillionaire.

Bottom line..... I bought the car on the spot!!!!!

do you have pics of said supra?, i'd love to see.

Red370 · 08-13-2010, 01:07 PM

whoa. wow. thats not right...

Corbitt · 08-13-2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

you aren't far from me, buy mine

check my sig for links

Oh, and you would be welcome to come take a look and a test drive if you wanted

Haha I've seen your car for sale actually (I think on cars.com???). This car will be my fiancee's car and she wants an auto for the daily commute.

08-13-2010, 12:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Corbitt Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 41 Drives: Everyone Crazy Rep Power: 14	Used 370z - too good to be true? I was looking at ebay for a 370z and I came across this car: Nissan : 370Z: eBay Motors (item 170526182365 end time Aug-18-10 17:22:34 PDT) Price seems very good and has very low miles. From the AutoCheck Vehicle History Report, it says it has 2 owners which seems strange. What is everyone's thought on this particular Z? Too good to be true, probably something wrong with it? Thanks

08-13-2010, 12:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	It's not that strange. I'm the third owner of the PG Z i have for sale, the first owner sold to get a Porsche 911, the second owner sold because he just found out they were having a baby and needed more seats, i purchased with full intent to sell once i swapped parts from one 370 to my other 370 i only put 2k miles on it since i bought it last nov for 33k. But as for the one your looking at i couldn't really say if it's tip top or not. One way or the other good luck i hope you find what your looking for... __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html Last edited by KaienZ34; 08-13-2010 at 11:05 PM.

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08-13-2010, 12:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Corbitt Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 41 Drives: Everyone Crazy Rep Power: 14	Well to be honest, it's really too far for me to get. I'm in Texas...I wouldn't feel comfortable buying it as its so far away. Also, the color scheme isn't my top choice, but I was blown away by the price. Best price I've seen, by far, for touring + sport + auto.

08-13-2010, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Crazy8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 255 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Something has to be wrong with it. Usually when it is to good to be true, it is.

08-13-2010, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZedZed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 237 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 15	I'm all for buying stuff on the internet but as far as cars are concerned I wouldn't buy one off Ebay (without seeing it in real life first & test driving it) and the likes. I'd rather pay more to be assured I get the proper deal. That's just me though, do what you want with your $$$.

08-13-2010, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Corbitt Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 41 Drives: Everyone Crazy Rep Power: 14	All good advice so far...thanks for the comments

08-13-2010, 12:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	you aren't far from me, buy mine check my sig for links Oh, and you would be welcome to come take a look and a test drive if you wanted __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole. Last edited by Caravanshaka; 08-13-2010 at 01:01 PM.

08-13-2010, 12:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pirate Zee Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 53 Drives: '99 Saturn SC2 M/T Rep Power: 14	I've been looking at new and used 370's for a couple months (plan on purchasing at the end of the year) and from what I've seen eBay has some of the lowest prices for used. I think when people want it gone in a hurry they're willing to cut 3 or 4K off the price. I don't see anything too fishy about it. And with the multiple owners: owner 1 may have bought it on a whim, found it too "hard" for his liking or didnt budget for insurance or whatever and may have turned it in with under 100 miles on it. Number two picks it up as a lightly used car... honestly I think if he sells it for the buy it now price he's probably only losing about 3K. I'd say go for it if you want to make the drive.

08-13-2010, 12:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Too good to be true deals need to be done "in person." some kid wanted to sell his $45,000.00 fully loaded 1-yr old Supra Turbo for $7,500.00. Yes, $7,500.00. He drove his car to work and the following day, I took it to 2 dealers for a total check (compression, leakdown, mtce needs, frame, turbo, etc). Cost me about $250.00 each. We met that night at his dad's house. Turned out Dad is a gazillionaire. Bottom line..... I bought the car on the spot!!!!!

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