New 370Z owner with questions

dirtrat · 12-25-2010, 04:19 PM

Just bought myself an early Christmas present 2 days ago. I am a first time Nissan owner. I purchased the 2011 370Z (Brilliant Silver) with Touring/Sport package, Nav, Automatic Transmission, Carpeted floor/trunk mats and Illuminated kick plates. So far I love this car!

My questions are:

I paid $38,600 for this car and was able to get 2.99% for 5 years. Does this seem like a good price?

Also is it worth it to get an extended warranty with this car? When I had my Camry I was able to get my Toyota warranty from out of state dealers and was able to save lots of money. Are there cheaper places to get a warranty for this car?

My local dealer offered me a deal for $1450 and this covered all of the scheduled maintenace for 3 years. I didn't seem like a good deal but I welcome other opinions. He told me there price for an oil change was $99 for the 370Z. Are oil changes really that expensive for this car?

TreeSemdyZee · 12-25-2010, 10:29 PM

I did one Ester change at my dealer and it cost me $92. That's why I only did it once.

Nissan "recommends" the Ester oil, but personally I think it's a snake oil sale. There are other oils that have Ester in them (Mobil 1 and others) that are a whole lot cheaper than the $14/qt that my dealer charged.
If you drive a gazillion miles and they actually cover it for 36 months without a mileage limit, it's probably a good deal. If not, I don't know that I'd waste the money. The best way to tell is figure out what all services they do along with the prices of said services, then compare to the contract.
Trust me, they sell those to make money, but if you drive a lot, you'll beat 'em.

Matthew · 12-25-2010, 10:38 PM

I have free oil changes for life. Who cares what u pay as long as you are happy. Enjoy the Z and welcome.

TreeSemdyZee · 12-25-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

I have free oil changes for life. Who cares what u pay as long as you are happy. Enjoy the Z and welcome.

Dang. How'd you swing that?

Trips · 12-25-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Dang. How'd you swing that?

He's 89 yrs old?

TreeSemdyZee · 12-25-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

He's 89 yrs old?

Matthew · 12-25-2010, 10:59 PM

Part of negotiating. And I am 16 they think I'm gonna wreck it.

TreeSemdyZee · 12-25-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Part of negotiating. And I am 16 they think I'm gonna wreck it.

Drive it 'til the wheels fall off. That'd show 'em.

fullmonty · 12-25-2010, 11:41 PM

Welcome man! You'll enjoy it!

Dark Sarcasm · 12-27-2010, 09:40 PM

i think that is a good price. i paid $2k less but i dont have nav. the interest rate is awesome. good job

vividracing · 12-27-2010, 10:48 PM

awesome christmas present! congrats and be safe!

wilsonp · 12-28-2010, 01:19 AM

I got the extended warranty because the engine is incredibly complicated on this car, but I got the dealer to include it on my used purchase. You can estimate the value of the maintenance (I'd check to make sure the are including a Nissan ester oil change) based on your yearly mileage, but it sounds like the Nissan Maintenance plus plan to me, which is just service, and not an extended warranty.

If you tend to keep your cars, I would get a true extended warranty like a 7/70 plan instead.

12-25-2010, 04:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirtrat Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sacramento Posts: 170 Drives: 2011 370Z/Touring/Sp Rep Power: 15	New 370Z owner with questions Just bought myself an early Christmas present 2 days ago. I am a first time Nissan owner. I purchased the 2011 370Z (Brilliant Silver) with Touring/Sport package, Nav, Automatic Transmission, Carpeted floor/trunk mats and Illuminated kick plates. So far I love this car! My questions are: I paid $38,600 for this car and was able to get 2.99% for 5 years. Does this seem like a good price? Also is it worth it to get an extended warranty with this car? When I had my Camry I was able to get my Toyota warranty from out of state dealers and was able to save lots of money. Are there cheaper places to get a warranty for this car? My local dealer offered me a deal for $1450 and this covered all of the scheduled maintenace for 3 years. I didn't seem like a good deal but I welcome other opinions. He told me there price for an oil change was $99 for the 370Z. Are oil changes really that expensive for this car? Last edited by dirtrat; 12-25-2010 at 10:46 PM.

12-25-2010, 11:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Welcome man! You'll enjoy it! __________________

12-27-2010, 09:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 16	i think that is a good price. i paid $2k less but i dont have nav. the interest rate is awesome. good job __________________ wax

12-27-2010, 10:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	awesome christmas present! congrats and be safe! __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

12-28-2010, 01:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	I got the extended warranty because the engine is incredibly complicated on this car, but I got the dealer to include it on my used purchase. You can estimate the value of the maintenance (I'd check to make sure the are including a Nissan ester oil change) based on your yearly mileage, but it sounds like the Nissan Maintenance plus plan to me, which is just service, and not an extended warranty. If you tend to keep your cars, I would get a true extended warranty like a 7/70 plan instead. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

12-25-2010, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,886 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	I did one Ester change at my dealer and it cost me $92. That's why I only did it once. Nissan "recommends" the Ester oil, but personally I think it's a snake oil sale. There are other oils that have Ester in them (Mobil 1 and others) that are a whole lot cheaper than the $14/qt that my dealer charged. If you drive a gazillion miles and they actually cover it for 36 months without a mileage limit, it's probably a good deal. If not, I don't know that I'd waste the money. The best way to tell is figure out what all services they do along with the prices of said services, then compare to the contract. Trust me, they sell those to make money, but if you drive a lot, you'll beat 'em.

12-25-2010, 10:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 16	I have free oil changes for life. Who cares what u pay as long as you are happy. Enjoy the Z and welcome.

12-25-2010, 10:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 16	Part of negotiating. And I am 16 they think I'm gonna wreck it.

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