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mark_taba85 12-05-2010 10:54 AM

New or used?
 
I was thinking when I get back from deployment the 2010 models will hit the used lot or the new 2010s or 2011s will be cheaper since the 2012 models should be hitting the lot.

I was leaning towards a used 370Z, but my sister told me the idea of having a used car in the long run isn't as great even if you save some money. So I am now leaning towards getting the 2010 or 2011 models that dealers would be getting rid of. Unless there are improvements with the 2011 or 2012.

appreciate the info!

:happydance:

Nikkolai 12-05-2010 11:30 AM

No real improvements. I say get a low mileage used. Let someone else take the depreciation hit. It's not like these cars are Mitsubishi Evolutions or Subaru STi's where all it takes is like a $100 cable to tune and increase boost to go nuts with the car.

mark_taba85 12-05-2010 11:49 AM

hmmm ok...always getting a low mileage vehicle was my pick. I guess we'll see how much of a difference it is between new and used. I saw some near my area and not much of a difference in price.

ProfessorDave 12-05-2010 12:31 PM

I bought my Z with about 4k miles on it, and paid about $7k under what the original sticker was. It had 30 months left on the 36 month warranty.

Why buy new if you can find a Z you want at a good price?

mark_taba85 12-05-2010 02:10 PM

hmm I guess i'll have to try and find one with low miles...

I wonder why some would be on sale used with low miles.

kensin0429 12-05-2010 02:18 PM

They figure they can't keep a high expens car .

christian370z 12-05-2010 06:27 PM

It comes down to whether you trust used cars or not, but I personally would never buy a new car again. You can let the previous owner take that 20-30% hit in lost value after it is driven off the lot, and many low mileage examples are basically for all intents and purposes like new.

frost 12-05-2010 06:32 PM

Buying new cars is constantly listed as one of the biggest financial mistakes a person can make in various financial articles.

sonic370 12-05-2010 06:42 PM

like one member said it's a matter of trust... if you buy new you take the hit.

but if you buy used check out the car good... everyone who's had one has at least kicked on it a few times. the question is how many times??

mark_taba85 12-05-2010 07:11 PM

yeah I did read that when you take the car out the lot is is greatly depriciated.

Did you guys buy your cars used?

Seems like a lot bought it new.

What are the differences between each year models? I am thinking if I come back next year I can look into the 2010 or 2011s since the 2012 will come rolling in.

Nikkolai 12-05-2010 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mark_taba85 (Post 837440)
hmm I guess i'll have to try and find one with low miles...

I wonder why some would be on sale used with low miles.

Could be anything. For one, they could have leased it and decided to get something else when lease was up. Or two, there was buyer's remorse. The test drive was great but maybe they didn't like the stiffness of the ride after a while. I would just spend the extra for a CarFax on used cars to check history. I've seen a couple Lotus Elise around my city that have very low miles even though they are like 4-5 years old being traded in dealerships such as: BMW, Audi, Jaguar, etc. See the pattern? Just find the best deal available to you. I don't think anything was changed from 09 to 10. 11 had a minor change but I can't remember it at the moment.

PapoZalsa 12-05-2010 09:24 PM

I prefer to buy my car brand new, however it is true that once the car is driven out of the dealer you take a hit on depreciation. I have never bought a car as a form of business investment, because 99.9% of the time you will lose money.

However, I always put down a good down payment plus I get a pre approved low rate (APR) loan before shopping or going to the dealer.

steveg78 12-05-2010 10:29 PM

Props for your service bud. I say consider these thoughts:

How long do you intend to keep the car?
Are you going to mod it?
Is i going to be your primary car?
Can you afford to take the hit if you bought new?

If you intend to keep the car for a long time, I would buy new.
If you're looking to mod, and keep for a few yrs, maybe just buy used.
DD - refer to my first question...
If you can afford to buy new, I say do it. Nothing like being the first one to fart in your own seat and especially after your deployment :) All kidding aside, chances are if you buy used it's been beaten a little. And depending on the previous owner it could be a little more than you would think... Just search youtube for 370Z and take a look. Some downright idiots out there beating the piss outta their cars...

Holliday 12-05-2010 10:40 PM

Hey bro,

My Z is the first "Brand New" car I have ever bought. I am stationed in Germany so I special ordered mine. I went on my 3rd deployment and came back to a brand new Z in my garage! I

was always against buying a new car because of the money you loose. But this is a sports car and I know that I am the only one that has ever driven it, (except the people taking it on and off trucks and boats).

If you plan to keep it in mint condition and it be your hobby car then get a new one. If you are going to make it your DD and run the crap out of it then just get a used one.

Good luck with your decision :rock:

PS- USAA has great rates!

ClemsonWill 12-06-2010 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveg78 (Post 838381)
Props for your service bud. I say consider these thoughts:

How long do you intend to keep the car?
Are you going to mod it?
Is i going to be your primary car?
Can you afford to take the hit if you bought new?

If you intend to keep the car for a long time, I would buy new.
If you're looking to mod, and keep for a few yrs, maybe just buy used.
DD - refer to my first question...
If you can afford to buy new, I say do it. Nothing like being the first one to fart in your own seat and especially after your deployment :) All kidding aside, chances are if you buy used it's been beaten a little. And depending on the previous owner it could be a little more than you would think... Just search youtube for 370Z and take a look. Some downright idiots out there beating the piss outta their cars...

Steveg makes great points. I tend to keep my cars for long periods of time and I'm very maticulous when it comes to cleanliness and maintenance. It's all about your personal preference. To some it is worth spending the extra money and to some it is not.

Adeo 12-06-2010 09:49 AM

Something else to consider if you're picky, it'll be more difficult to find a used car with your desired specifications.

mark_taba85 12-06-2010 10:22 AM

hmmm....thanks for all the great info guys!

I am married but my wife hasn't really moved out with me yet due to me just hitting my first duty station and then getting deployed. I just have a fully paid off vehicle. When I move to another duty station she'll move out with me and she is going to school so she'll drive my current car and i'd use the Z as my daily drive.

I do not do any mods. If I were to do any mods, i'd just add some rims, but I like how the stock rims look. Plus I am looking at getting the AT Touring/Sports package since it pretty much has everything.

So yes it'll be my daily driver and depending on the day, i might let the wife use it. I could afford to take the hit if I get a new car. I am a filipino so I am cheap! hahaha
I do intend to keep it for awhile. I am not the type to buy and then trade it in...but it'll all depend on what else comes out, but that's why I am doing extensive research and seems like a lot of people love the car. My brother also has a 350Z that he has had for awhile.

I guess depending when I get back and what they have available will determine if I get new or used.

I did read that the 2011 models has the rear camera.

I'd go with USAA also. I do not think getting a good rate would be a problem since my FICO score is over 750 :D

mark_taba85 12-06-2010 10:26 AM

sorry but I also have another thread that I first started

http://www.the370z.com/introduction/...ted-buyer.html

EazyD 12-06-2010 10:36 AM

Bought mine used with 1055 miles on it and saved a lot of money. It also helped the seller get a little more money than a trade-in would have given them. I purchased from a forum member that I ended up trusting and he took great care of the car. Reason for selling was a newer, more expensive car next year.

nicknick 12-06-2010 03:49 PM

I bought my MX5 new and I would buy my 370Z new. Why? Because at least I know that it has not been abused by a previous owner and that I can look after it like I want from the very start. I see too many people who buy cars and treat them like crap then get rid of them after only 1 year, imagine what kind of life that car had???

Holliday 12-06-2010 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknick (Post 839254)
I bought my MX5 new and I would buy my 370Z new. Why? Because at least I know that it has not been abused by a previous owner and that I can look after it like I want from the very start. I see too many people who buy cars and treat them like crap then get rid of them after only 1 year, imagine what kind of life that car had???

Perfect example of why I bought mine new :icon18:

I knew a guy who took a brand new 350Z home (years ago) and drove the living shiet out of it from day one. The dealer had let him take it before they finished the financing and he took it back 2 days later and told them he didn't want it anymore. He ruined that car and now you know some poor guy.girl came along and thought they were getting a great deal got robbed!

ok, so the moral of the story is, trust whoever you are getting a used car from and find a reputable dealership no matter what!

Good luck :tup:

Nikkolai 12-07-2010 10:38 AM

I've bought mine used with low miles. I'm going to track the car anyways so I don't mind if (more likely) has been ran hard. Most "new" cars have mileage in them anyway and who knows what's been done on those few miles.

mark_taba85 12-07-2010 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holliday (Post 840030)
Perfect example of why I bought mine new :icon18:

I knew a guy who took a brand new 350Z home (years ago) and drove the living shiet out of it from day one. The dealer had let him take it before they finished the financing and he took it back 2 days later and told them he didn't want it anymore. He ruined that car and now you know some poor guy.girl came along and thought they were getting a great deal got robbed!

ok, so the moral of the story is, trust whoever you are getting a used car from and find a reputable dealership no matter what!

Good luck :tup:

man, that is F'ed up! lol

Holliday 12-12-2010 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_taba85 (Post 840630)
man, that is F'ed up! lol

YUP! HAHA! :bowrofl: Even though it was a stealership, it was still wrong!

PS~ what have you decided to do so far??

mark_taba85 12-13-2010 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holliday (Post 848379)
YUP! HAHA! :bowrofl: Even though it was a stealership, it was still wrong!

PS~ what have you decided to do so far??

well from the looks of it so far there isn't much a different between new and used so for now my decision is new...I am looking at Base/touring or sports/touring. I'll see what deals they have when I get back. I still have about 8 months left in the sand box.

so I have a lot of time left! lol:ughdance:

Holliday 12-14-2010 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_taba85 (Post 849283)
well from the looks of it so far there isn't much a different between new and used so for now my decision is new...I am looking at Base/touring or sports/touring. I'll see what deals they have when I get back. I still have about 8 months left in the sand box.

so I have a lot of time left! lol:ughdance:

Good choice. You would be crazy to not get the sport package. I think you will be happy with buying a brand new Z. I know you loose $$ but what you loose in cash, you will gain in pure pleasure! My Z still has that "new" car smell and I love it! Good luck and be safe

mark_taba85 12-14-2010 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holliday (Post 850197)
Good choice. You would be cray to not get the sport package. I think you will be happy with buying a brand new Z. I know you loose $$ but what you loose in cash, you will gain in pure pleasure! My Z still has that "new" car smell and I love it! Good luck and be safe


oops I meant...sports package on either the base or touring model.

I was planned on getting a car for my wife. She wanted a mustang, but I've been around asian vehicles all my life and my brother has a 350z. Somehow I became hooked on the 370z. Plus, I read mustangs do not great head turning points compared to a Z.

Basically, she is happy with whatever decision I make...woohoo!!!

370Z it is! But I am definitely leaning towards a virgin Z ;) lol

What additional options did you get?

Dreezy562 12-14-2010 06:59 PM

new

Jamaica 12-14-2010 11:54 PM

you can get excellent deals for used.

Holliday 12-15-2010 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_taba85 (Post 850867)
oops I meant...sports package on either the base or touring model.

I was planned on getting a car for my wife. She wanted a mustang, but I've been around asian vehicles all my life and my brother has a 350z. Somehow I became hooked on the 370z. Plus, I read mustangs do not great head turning points compared to a Z.

Basically, she is happy with whatever decision I make...woohoo!!!

370Z it is! But I am definitely leaning towards a virgin Z ;) lol

What additional options did you get?

I got a 2010 base with sport package and got floor mats and illuminated kick plates with mine. I ended up getting a trunk mat after delivery so you might as well get that from the factory if you can.

If you get a 2011 you can get the backup rear view mirror with it. It is pricey but pretty cool. :icon17:

mark_taba85 12-15-2010 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holliday (Post 851759)
I got a 2010 base with sport package and got floor mats and illuminated kick plates with mine. I ended up getting a trunk mat after delivery so you might as well get that from the factory if you can.

If you get a 2011 you can get the backup rear view mirror with it. It is pricey but pretty cool. :icon17:

Yeah seems like a lot got the same package with splash guards but not too much of the kick plates. What's amazing about that? Adds any cool factor? worth it? Why get the trunk mat?

Yeah if I get back the new 2012s will be popping up which will make the 2011s cheap. How much is the backup rear mirror and why is it cool?

Mt Tam I am 12-15-2010 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holliday (Post 851759)
I got a 2010 base with sport package and got floor mats and illuminated kick plates with mine. I ended up getting a trunk mat after delivery so you might as well get that from the factory if you can.

If you get a 2011 you can get the backup rear view mirror with it. It is pricey but pretty cool. :icon17:

We just did a group buy on a Nav tool back up harness to go with existing NAV. This is a much cheaper way to go on a new 2010 model.

Holliday 12-15-2010 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_taba85 (Post 851959)
Yeah seems like a lot got the same package with splash guards but not too much of the kick plates. What's amazing about that? Adds any cool factor? worth it? Why get the trunk mat?

Yeah if I get back the new 2012s will be popping up which will make the 2011s cheap. How much is the backup rear mirror and why is it cool?

If you get a pearl white with splash guards you may find that they don't match. I would make sure they do before you leave the dealership. As for the kick plates, I just liked the way they looked. They add a nice touch IMO. The trunk mat is nice in that you can take it out and vacuum it easily. Plus it has a Z logo on it ;)

Here is the backup mirror:
http://www.nissanusa.com/img/vehicle...arview-mon.jpg

You can find more info here: Nissan USA - Buying a New Nissan - Choose Options

mark_taba85 12-15-2010 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 851968)
We just did a group buy on a Nav tool back up harness to go with existing NAV. This is a much cheaper way to go on a new 2010 model.

Which one did you buy? never done any modes. did you install them yourself?

Holliday 12-15-2010 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 851968)
We just did a group buy on a Nav tool back up harness to go with existing NAV. This is a much cheaper way to go on a new 2010 model.

Great info :tup:

wilsonp 12-15-2010 05:14 PM

Bought mine used, bought talked to the previous owner. Was looking for a particular setup and one very close was traded in a week later to the dealer that sold it originally.

Bought my last NSX used from the second owner, found out the car history.

I think used is fine with warranty, or a good car history. Depends on how long you keep cars as well, I tend to keep mine a long time, so buying new is ok too.


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