People, even on this forum still fail to see that the value of the 370Z is not based on it's competitors, but the market it's self. Sales have been steady in the midst of Mustangs, Camaro's, Genesis's, Evo's, and STI's. Everyone wants a little bit of what makes another car great in their own car, then lose sight as to what makes the Z great. As a sports car, it is damn good at doing everything except carry more than two people! The Z works fine as a DD. The maintenance is not bad, it's very intimate and makes a great date car. Sports cars are like tits, everyone loves them. Might as well get one that actually looks like a sports car
Look into Nissans VPP pricing to get an idea of what kind of deal you can get. And if you do purchase a Z, it's imperative you buy it with a sport package, don't consider it an option. Expect to pay a lot for replacement tires and oil changes using good oil (I stick with Nissans Ester & Redline).