Opinions please-best time of year to buy a Z?

ajc1884 · 05-21-2014, 07:25 AM

So i've decided it's time to trade in my 09' Z for a newer model. What is everyone's opinions on when the best time of the year it is to buy a Z?
Right before new model year is released? Right after new model year is released? End of summer? what do you think??

JARblue · 05-21-2014, 08:00 AM

They usually have 0% financing sometime in Spring if that's useful to you. Winter would be a good time to buy one from a dealer in the north as the demand will be low. If you're patient, you might find a dealer with a bunch of old models still on the lot late in the year. They will likely be ready to dump them and be a lot more flexible in financial negotiations.

kenchan · 05-21-2014, 09:58 AM

i usually buy my cars in august at end of model year... and shop around for available stock at the dealers.

those you get the best deals. i got my z at invoice. my other cars only like $100-150 over invoice.

FuTuRe is Z · 05-25-2014, 01:41 AM

Talk to Joe Clem at Koeppel Nissan in NY, they can get you a great price on a Z, they're also a supporting vendor.

Remember you can even barter dealership fees and pricing, also if you purchase now you get 1000 cash back (must be purchased by 5/26) and 0% financing for 60 months.

Also another thing to note the 2015 Nismo Z comes out this July, if you can wait and want a Nismo the '14 models will sell for STEEP discounts!

falconfixer · 05-25-2014, 08:27 AM

End of fiscal in March is a good time. End of calander year seems to work out well for me as well.

axmea? · 05-26-2014, 03:57 AM

Find a dealership with a good number of '14 Nismos in June/July. Beat them up for deep discounts or incentives.

koeppelnissan · 05-28-2014, 06:12 PM

OP - PM me info on trade - VIN miles options and mods as well as what you are looking for and I will help you get the best deal!! I can let you know who has what and what they should sell for and what the btrade should be worth!

Jordo! · 05-28-2014, 06:23 PM

End or just after end of model year. If you live in a region that routinely sees harsh winters, it's probably easier to strike a sweet deal on a RWD sports car than it would be in the summer.

Invest in the Black Book for a clearer indication of the car's value vs. invoice or MSPR pricing, and bring it with you when negotiating to undercut any and all arguments they will make about why you are expecting too much for too little.

If you don't arrive at a workable price, walk out. It is extremely likely they will call you back.

Or, skip all that, and see if you can find a private seller with a late model, well maintained, low mileage car.

05-21-2014, 07:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 12	Opinions please-best time of year to buy a Z? So i've decided it's time to trade in my 09' Z for a newer model. What is everyone's opinions on when the best time of the year it is to buy a Z? Right before new model year is released? Right after new model year is released? End of summer? what do you think??

05-21-2014, 08:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	They usually have 0% financing sometime in Spring if that's useful to you. Winter would be a good time to buy one from a dealer in the north as the demand will be low. If you're patient, you might find a dealer with a bunch of old models still on the lot late in the year. They will likely be ready to dump them and be a lot more flexible in financial negotiations. ajc1884 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-21-2014, 09:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i usually buy my cars in august at end of model year... and shop around for available stock at the dealers. those you get the best deals. i got my z at invoice. my other cars only like $100-150 over invoice. ajc1884 likes this.

05-25-2014, 08:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	End of fiscal in March is a good time. End of calander year seems to work out well for me as well. __________________ Bitch ex wife's scumbag lawyer made sure this went away.

05-26-2014, 03:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Find a dealership with a good number of '14 Nismos in June/July. Beat them up for deep discounts or incentives. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

05-25-2014, 01:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
FuTuRe is Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Posts: 263 Drives: 2014 370z Rep Power: 11	Talk to Joe Clem at Koeppel Nissan in NY, they can get you a great price on a Z, they're also a supporting vendor. Remember you can even barter dealership fees and pricing, also if you purchase now you get 1000 cash back (must be purchased by 5/26) and 0% financing for 60 months. Also another thing to note the 2015 Nismo Z comes out this July, if you can wait and want a Nismo the '14 models will sell for STEEP discounts!

05-28-2014, 06:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
koeppelnissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: queens Posts: 859 Drives: 14 6MT Trng Spt Nav Rep Power: 16	OP - PM me info on trade - VIN miles options and mods as well as what you are looking for and I will help you get the best deal!! I can let you know who has what and what they should sell for and what the btrade should be worth!

05-28-2014, 06:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	End or just after end of model year. If you live in a region that routinely sees harsh winters, it's probably easier to strike a sweet deal on a RWD sports car than it would be in the summer. Invest in the Black Book for a clearer indication of the car's value vs. invoice or MSPR pricing, and bring it with you when negotiating to undercut any and all arguments they will make about why you are expecting too much for too little. If you don't arrive at a workable price, walk out. It is extremely likely they will call you back. Or, skip all that, and see if you can find a private seller with a late model, well maintained, low mileage car. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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