Close to pulling the trigger! Opinion needed!
 

So I'm pretty close on pulling the trigger on this 40 anniversary Z. The Z is imaculate and it only has 5k on the odometer, barley broken into. The car was a trade in so it's not CPO. Im also a first time buyer with "baby" credit. I'm putting close to half down. 30k OTD, 16k financed at 4%. Is this a good deal. Other 40th in the area are going for almost 34k with almost 3 times as much miles on the odometer? Should I go ahead and make my dreams come true! Haha

And advice is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

-z

Car also checks out through Carfax and another car history report company. Passed also a full inspection through the dealership with paper work to prove it.

Thanks again.

Sounds good, I mean if you can push for another 500 or 1000 you can try but if they really bite back then I would agree with you saying that is low and to take it if you can! And, making payments on a car is a great way to build your credit,my dad had to cosign the first car I bought at 17 to help build mine.

Is the dealer selling it as Certified with warranty? Sounds like a good deal!

Do it.

I would buy new theres a 0% interest deal going on you will pay less for a new car than you will for this one

That seems like a good deal to me. I was looking at a 40th before getting a '12 at the dealer. Best I could do was $32K (before tax,fees, etc) but I didn't try haggling with them and it had I think some where around 6K on the odo. It was through a wholesaler and I felt they wouldnt be able to give me what I wanted on my truck for trade in. So $30K out the door with low miles I say go for it :tup:

id go for it

Hey thanks for the input guys.

I was really thinking of buying new, but I really want a 40th. The 0% interest sounds really good but this being my first financed car and with my credit? you think I would get approved for it? Plus the price is 30k OTD for a 40th? brand new base sport goes for 34k before taxes?

I know 4% is not the best, but do you guys think I will get any better? I was thinking building credit for about two years and then refinance? or is that a bad idea?

-z

youll never pull 0% with new credit, that will be for people with a high credit score. Just get that lightly used 40th and start building up that credit, remember NEVER make a payment late!!

thanks niche, ill be on that loan like white on rice!

Ok sounds like a plan then! just gotta hope this baby still there till monday!!

thanks guys for the advice! ill have an update if I got the car.

sadly to say the car is gone guys! got sold halfway through my drive there! real disapointed on this one.

if anyone is selling a 40th, im interested. PM me.

back to searching =(

Here's one for you guys, for a 40th Z for 26.7! But here's the kicker it has 40k on the odo! This is the one thing that's really killing me about this car. So far it checks out on the history report, and car is very clean. The dealer has had the vehicle since January and it seems like they can get pushed over with the price. If I can significantly get the price down, should I go for it. Or should I once again play the patience game and hope fr another 40th to come around? It's seems like everytime a 40th comes, someone has to beat me to it.

Thanks again in advance

-Z

if it's 40k miles with one owner and a clean carfax that seems like a good deal, does it have extended warranty attached?

thats not a bad deal.

I went to the dealership today to take a look at the car. So no warranty, a few slight scratches, that weren't too noticeable. There was this one ding on the front bumper that had me look more around the fender. I felt under the wheel well and saw a portion of the inner fender liner gone?!? I could see the back of the headlight and other wiring? It makes me think that the car had ran over something? So of course I pointed this out and they said they would be willing to fix this. I just feel even if the price might be fair, the car is not worth the hassle?

What do you guys think?

def not!

I would pass

yeah had to walk out on it...

at least I got to take a test drive haha... back to the search.

keep searchin' man! Don't let them fool you with all that jumble. Find the best Z and negotiate the best you can. In the end, at least you got a Z with no problems for at least a "fair" or "decent" price.

Thanks brotha. I'm getting desperate, this is my 4th z that I've looked at.

I wonder if this is a good deal. 16k miles. 30k.

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i was really looking at this one. I would have get approved for a loan. I contacted that seller already. He said when ever I have a chance to take a look at it

would you guys consider buying private?

I don't see why not.. Only thing is some prefer buying from dealer because of warranty. So you may want to account for maintenance cost out of your pocket. Also, supposedly, cars sold at dealers are in "excellent" condition.

If the car is still under factory 3 year 36k mile warranty you will be able to purchase an extended warranty yourself

Ok new deal to the mix. I checked out another 40th this weekend, car is going for 30k with 19k miles, very clean and unmolested. The car is through a personal seller. I am approved for 17k financed at 2.99%. Im placing the rest down. Should I jump on this and make my dreams come true? What do you guys think?!? The thing that concerns me is that it is a private seller vehicle? Is it a good Idea to buy private?

How much does having the 40th matter to you?

Unless you plan on keeping it as a collector, basically it's a regular Z with a few nice amenities...

No offense intended to anyone who bought one or anything, but, seriously, do you want a 370Z or a 40th only?

Sounds like a good deal. If your concerned perhaps have an inspection company look at it. Probably worth the $100

Jordo, does make a very good point here. The deal seems all right.

You could possibly get a newer 370Z ('12) for 5-8k more with 0% (up to 60months) or 2.99 % (for 72 months), but you would have to fork out more money out of your pocket since you are only getting 17K.

I know that the 40th is basically a touring base sport model. I've looked at other z's already and they don't seem as unique to me. I love the z and I'm planning to own this car for a long time.

I don't want to buy new because that's asking me to go over my budget. I dont want more than 30k, and I'm sticking to it. If I wanted new I would have had one already.

I think you are getting a pretty good deal man. I personally wouldn't worry too much about mileage on these cars. They have good, solid engines. It's all personal preference. Some want a low mileage car to be able to easily sell later on. Or some want low mileage because technically is a "newer" car (debatable). Seems to me like you want a good deal for a used Z. And if you going to be keeping this car for a while then you should get exactly what you want.

Thanks for your response. Yeah I was going to just settle, but it didn't seem right to me. There is always that "what if?"

Another way to think of it depends on your financials. If you have a good job you can settle with a "fair" deal and not waste your valuable time searching for a better deal. It's a lot of hassle to drive to different places and talk with people if you don't have the time.

If you want my advice; squeeze, don't pull.

you should never feel pressured into a sale , take your time and do your homework....sure it may be your 4th Z but you know what? thats not your fault. you know what you want, dont settle for something less. its their fault for not checking the car over with a fine tooth and comb to make sure everything was A ok.

My Z, my dealership drove up from Virginia and as a result, had scratches all over the front bumper and back end, so it spent a week and a half in the paint shop getting re painted and to the satisfcation of what i wanted.

Good things come to those who wait my friend. i think something good is coming your way. get what you want.

definitely squeeze haha...

thanks, im hoping that this deal with the private seller goes through waiting for his response back.

Good luck! I wish I had a non-damaged 40th to sell you.

[QUOTE=shika805;1683429]definitely squeeze haha...



:iagree: should definitely squeeze.......

Pull the trigger=Salesman shot=Free car. :tup: