2012 vs. 2013 buying Q's

Magic Bus · 10-02-2012, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

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

It stands out in a worse way

JungleZ, It's cool with me if you prefer the 12 to the 13 as we're all entitled to our opinions. But can we stay on topic and try to give the OP some constructive advice and not speak negatively of other Z enthusiasts cars?

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-02-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

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.

That's the way I was in my G37s. Nav was useless to me. I always know where i'm going. lol Music box was kool, but redundant when you have an ipod or iphone where you can stream. If Tx offered discounts like that on Z's I may have said Fk it and went fully loaded. Here, only G's get discounts and not as deep as when I bought mine. Z's you negotiate from MSRP or slightly over and hope you can negotiate your own discount. Which I was successful.

ImportConvert · 10-02-2012, 11:57 AM

I wish I had held out for the '13 so I could get the color combo I wanted with the persimmon interior. Also, so I could whine about not holding out for the '14...

ImportConvert · 10-02-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

That's the way I was in my G37s. Nav was useless to me. I always know where i'm going. lol Music box was kool, but redundant when you have an ipod or iphone where you can stream. If Tx offered discounts like that on Z's I may have said Fk it and went fully loaded. Here, only G's get discounts and not as deep as when I bought mine. Z's you negotiate from MSRP or slightly over and hope you can negotiate your own discount. Which I was successful.

I've never used my NAV, but it looks completely pimp sitting there, and I'll own it---this car is about want, not need. Same as my Z06 before it. I wanted what I want and screw anything else. Get it if you want it, don't if you don't. Rationalize it with want not dollars. You forget the money as soon as you're off the lot, anyway.

coltrain · 10-02-2012, 01:28 PM

If I'm spending ~$35K or more...I might as well just get what I want. Good advice.

I think the only 2009-2012 370Z I'd get would be the 40th anniversary edition. The red leather can't be beat...unless I get a 2013 with Persimmon

yum...

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

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

It stands out in a worse way

How are the LED's wannabe? Nissan wants to be who?

And the bull dog teeth are more attractive?

SurfDog · 10-02-2012, 02:43 PM

What do they say about opinions being like butt holes?

Nevertheless here is mine.

I like the fangs. The new front end is super sexy, and even reminds me a bit of an Austen Martin (especially in silver), but I like the quirkiness of the fangs. They are a bit oddball and to my mind that makes them kind of "retro cool".

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-02-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I've never used my NAV, but it looks completely pimp sitting there, and I'll own it---this car is about want, not need. Same as my Z06 before it. I wanted what I want and screw anything else. Get it if you want it, don't if you don't. Rationalize it with want not dollars. You forget the money as soon as you're off the lot, anyway.

Kewl

I generally don't buy shyt I don't use though. Even if there is an inherent pimp factor to having it. The extra $7k can be better used in mods or going on vacation or home improvement.

OldGuy · 10-02-2012, 05:15 PM

I bought my '09 brand new at end of November '09 for $700 under invoice as I figured it. I was fortunate because it was exactly the car I wanted and same car as the 2010's. I used the savings to buy a Katzskins leather interior and ClearBra. I guess it's all in the timing. Just be sure you're thrilled with the car you buy. You don't want to do this over again in a year. You'd really take a financial beating if you did that.

HamZ · 10-22-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NewtoZ's5

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

Hmmm.. wonder if there is the 0% financing anywhere near Ohio..

JDMFairlady21 · 10-23-2012, 01:48 PM

i just saw a few leftover '12s at Koeppel nissan... as well as a dark blue and a red '13 370s... check with Joe @ Koeppel nissan and see if he can help you out. i know he's super motivated to get rid of the '12 inventory

omm370z · 10-23-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by c41006

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

but if you going to make mods get 2012 specially if you going to change the bumper etc.

HamZ · 10-23-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JDMFairlady21

i just saw a few leftover '12s at Koeppel nissan... as well as a dark blue and a red '13 370s... check with Joe @ Koeppel nissan and see if he can help you out. i know he's super motivated to get rid of the '12 inventory

He's in NY right?

Out of 6 dealerships within 25-50 miles of me, there seems to be only 2 2012s left and both are roadsters..

dang370z · 10-23-2012, 09:39 PM

I think your idea of this is a bit wrong. I manage to get my 2013 with everything I wanted for invoice. For 2012 you may not get what you want but it can be hassled lower then invoice I think. Also the are quite a few differences from the 12 n 13 so you may want to look over that.

LakeShow · 10-23-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HamZ

He's in NY right?

Out of 6 dealerships within 25-50 miles of me, there seems to be only 2 2012s left and both are roadsters..

I believe he has 2 2012 coupes left. Check their inventory or just give him a phone call.

HamZ · 10-23-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

I believe he has 2 2012 coupes left. Check their inventory or just give him a phone call.

Sent him a PM.. the one coupe I want in Mont Blue is a 2009 Touring auto priced at 29k with 21K miles.. not sure if thats really that good of a deal or not.. gut is telling me its a tad high - but I'm still new at the Z pricing so any help would be great.

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

10-02-2012, 02:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
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OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	I bought my '09 brand new at end of November '09 for $700 under invoice as I figured it. I was fortunate because it was exactly the car I wanted and same car as the 2010's. I used the savings to buy a Katzskins leather interior and ClearBra. I guess it's all in the timing. Just be sure you're thrilled with the car you buy. You don't want to do this over again in a year. You'd really take a financial beating if you did that.

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dang370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NoLA Posts: 242 Drives: 2013 MBlack Rep Power: 16	I think your idea of this is a bit wrong. I manage to get my 2013 with everything I wanted for invoice. For 2012 you may not get what you want but it can be hassled lower then invoice I think. Also the are quite a few differences from the 12 n 13 so you may want to look over that.