2012 vs. 2013 buying Q's

coltrain · 10-01-2012, 04:23 PM

I'll soon be in the market for a 370Z. With 2012 Z's becoming a MUST sell for most dealerships...what are your opinions on trying to get a good deal on a 2012 and drive it off the lot, versus buying a 2013 with slightly higher MSRP.

I love the new front bumper redesign on the 2013, but would most owners here just opt for the cheaper 2012? It's essentially the same car in the end correct?

Pappy1 · 10-01-2012, 04:32 PM

I bought mine a few weeks ago, Started out looking at a 2012 and ended up with a 2013...when I asked why ...he told me they could work a better deal on the 2013..which was fine with me because I liked the color better...Still don't know the reason behind it...

1st · 10-01-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pappy1

I bought mine a few weeks ago, Started out looking at a 2012 and ended up with a 2013...when I asked why ...he told me they could work a better deal on the 2013..which was fine with me because I liked the color better...Still don't know the reason behind it...

See this is odd I thought it was the other way around. I guess it depends on whos willing to work with you.

c41006 · 10-01-2012, 05:02 PM

I would probably go with the 2012 but it depends on what you really want.

NewtoZ's5 · 10-01-2012, 05:05 PM

I picked up my 2012 about 6 weeks ago. I purposely wanted a '12 over a '13 based on looks. A bonus was they were offering 0% financing on 2012's

LakeShow · 10-01-2012, 05:24 PM

Cant go wrong either way. Whatever is a better deal is a better deal. I like the 13' look a bit better but if its not financially sound then forget it.

Mt Tam I am · 10-01-2012, 05:27 PM

Get a 2012 with everything you want, then haggle as I did. My 2009 in 2010 was $32,900 and fully loaded. That was $7400 off sticker. I have used the NAV twice for real. I did not pay for it so who cares.

stretcho · 10-01-2012, 05:37 PM

Get exactly what you want.

Magic Bus · 10-01-2012, 07:41 PM

coltrain, I got the 13 because I could get exactly what I want. The dealers had a couple of 12's but not with the right color or options.

Could I have gotten one of those 12's cheaper? Yes; but would I have been satisfied with my purchase? The answer for me would be no.

Like you, I preferred the front bumper of the 13 and was 50/50 on the rims (I got the spt pkg), but now I prefer the 13 GM colored rims also (plus red clipers are sweet). When you're alongside 09-12's, yours will stand out (in a good way)!

Whether you buy a 12 or 13, you'll be spending a lot of money either way, so get what you want. There has not been a single day since I bought my car where I regretted buying a 13. But I know there would have been regret, if I paid well over $30K for a car I didn't really want just to save a few bucks.

Other than looks, the 13 does have the euro tuned suspension on the sport pkg.

Good luck on your decision.

Telephone · 10-01-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stretcho

Get exactly what you want.

6MT · 10-01-2012, 08:15 PM

Money's never been an issue for me when buying a car. If I want a "new" car, I'll usually order exactly what I want.

JungleZ · 10-01-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

coltrain, I got the 13 because I could get exactly what I want. The dealers had a couple of 12's but not with the right color or options.

Could I have gotten one of those 12's cheaper? Yes; but would I have been satisfied with my purchase? The answer for me would be no.

Like you, I preferred the front bumper of the 13 and was 50/50 on the rims (I got the spt pkg), but now I prefer the 13 GM colored rims also (plus red clipers are sweet). When you're alongside 09-12's, yours will stand out (in a good way)!
Whether you buy a 12 or 13, you'll be spending a lot of money either way, so get what you want. There has not been a single day since I bought my car where I regretted buying a 13. But I know there would have been regret, if I paid well over $30K for a car I didn't really want just to save a few bucks.

Other than looks, the 13 does have the euro tuned suspension on the sport pkg.

Good luck on your decision.

Sorry but 2013 looks terrible with those wannabe stunna LEDS and giant gaping manta ray mouth.

It stands out in a worse way

6MT · 10-01-2012, 08:34 PM

Jasonle · 10-01-2012, 08:44 PM

I agree with everyone on here... get what you want! I personally like the fangs. But if you like the new 2013s front... get what you like.

w0rM · 10-01-2012, 08:53 PM

I did opt for the 2012 but I'm not a huge fan of the new bumper. I say if you're really high on the design changes, go for the 2013. If you're just middle of the road, save yourself a few grand and pickup the 2012. You can find some killer deals right now and there's still plenty of stock. If your local dealer doesn't have what you want, see if they're willing to ship something to them. That's what mine did. I found the one I wanted in another city and had my dealer ship it here for me. It only cost me $300 (I paid invoice on the car) and I got exactly what I wanted.

View Poll Results: 2012 vs. 2013
2012 : Cheaper MSRP / Drive off the lot / More room to haggle prices	39	63.93%
2013 : Higher MSRP / Order exactly what I want	22	36.07%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

10-01-2012, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
coltrain Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 111 Drives: Prospective buyer Rep Power: 14	2012 vs. 2013 buying Q's I'll soon be in the market for a 370Z. With 2012 Z's becoming a MUST sell for most dealerships...what are your opinions on trying to get a good deal on a 2012 and drive it off the lot, versus buying a 2013 with slightly higher MSRP. I love the new front bumper redesign on the 2013, but would most owners here just opt for the cheaper 2012? It's essentially the same car in the end correct?

10-01-2012, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pappy1 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 39 Drives: 2013 Z/Gun Metallic Rep Power: 12	2013 I bought mine a few weeks ago, Started out looking at a 2012 and ended up with a 2013...when I asked why ...he told me they could work a better deal on the 2013..which was fine with me because I liked the color better...Still don't know the reason behind it... __________________ *"Auto racing began 5 minutes after the second car was built." Henry Ford*

10-01-2012, 05:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 113	I would probably go with the 2012 but it depends on what you really want. __________________ The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room

10-01-2012, 05:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
NewtoZ's5 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sachse, Texas Age: 49 Posts: 128 Drives: 12 GM T/S/Navi Rep Power: 12	I picked up my 2012 about 6 weeks ago. I purposely wanted a '12 over a '13 based on looks. A bonus was they were offering 0% financing on 2012's __________________ 2012 GM 370Z Touring/Sport- Swift Spec-R, 20mm spacers, K&N Typoons, Z1 HFC's, Invidia Gemini, Kinetix camber, SPC toe, UpRev 310WHP/256TQ 2004 RYP S2000- Enkei RPF1's(blK)w/Dunlop Star Specs, Swift Spec-R, I/H/HFC

10-01-2012, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Cant go wrong either way. Whatever is a better deal is a better deal. I like the 13' look a bit better but if its not financially sound then forget it. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

10-01-2012, 05:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	Get a 2012 with everything you want, then haggle as I did. My 2009 in 2010 was $32,900 and fully loaded. That was $7400 off sticker. I have used the NAV twice for real. I did not pay for it so who cares. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber Last edited by Mt Tam I am; 10-01-2012 at 09:35 PM.

10-01-2012, 05:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
stretcho Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SLC Posts: 20 Drives: 2012 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 12	Get exactly what you want.

10-01-2012, 07:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18753	coltrain, I got the 13 because I could get exactly what I want. The dealers had a couple of 12's but not with the right color or options. Could I have gotten one of those 12's cheaper? Yes; but would I have been satisfied with my purchase? The answer for me would be no. Like you, I preferred the front bumper of the 13 and was 50/50 on the rims (I got the spt pkg), but now I prefer the 13 GM colored rims also (plus red clipers are sweet). When you're alongside 09-12's, yours will stand out (in a good way)! Whether you buy a 12 or 13, you'll be spending a lot of money either way, so get what you want. There has not been a single day since I bought my car where I regretted buying a 13. But I know there would have been regret, if I paid well over $30K for a car I didn't really want just to save a few bucks. Other than looks, the 13 does have the euro tuned suspension on the sport pkg. Good luck on your decision.

10-01-2012, 08:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	Money's never been an issue for me when buying a car. If I want a "new" car, I'll usually order exactly what I want. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

10-01-2012, 08:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	__________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

10-01-2012, 08:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	I agree with everyone on here... get what you want! I personally like the fangs. But if you like the new 2013s front... get what you like. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

10-01-2012, 08:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 35	I did opt for the 2012 but I'm not a huge fan of the new bumper. I say if you're really high on the design changes, go for the 2013. If you're just middle of the road, save yourself a few grand and pickup the 2012. You can find some killer deals right now and there's still plenty of stock. If your local dealer doesn't have what you want, see if they're willing to ship something to them. That's what mine did. I found the one I wanted in another city and had my dealer ship it here for me. It only cost me $300 (I paid invoice on the car) and I got exactly what I wanted. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

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