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[BoneZ]

Originally Posted by SwissCheese

The Sports Package!

I'm also not wanting to spend more than $25,000 on my Z.

[Zoren 370]

Dont make that mistake of not getting the sports package, you'll regret it once you get the base in the long run.

[BoneZ]

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Dont make that mistake of not getting the sports package, you'll regret it once you get the base in the long run.

I have to ask myself if I want to be committed to having to afford those 19" tires. They are spicier than 18's, however the sport wheels are sweet.

[Memphis370Z]

Originally Posted by BoneZ

I could roll in this. Thoughts?

2009 Nissan 370Z Touring in Sanford, FL- 11741059 at carmax.com

VIN: JN1AZ44E69M403402
Region: US
Model Year: 2009
Production Month: 1208 - December 2008
Series: Z34
Model: GLSALWLZ34EUA---A-
Color: RAE - Monterey Blue
Interior: G - Black
Body: Coupe
Grade: Touring w/Sport
Engine: VQ37VHR
Transmission: 7AT
Navigation: Y
Destination: LOS
Manufacturing Plant: M - Tochigi

So, anything that says "w/ Sport" is going to have all those goodies?

Looks good. Mileage is about the same as the one I posted that's just down the road from you, but is a couple of thousand dollars more. Also, keep in mind, for good or for bad, CarMax doesn't haggle on the price, plus you'll have to add a little to have the car shipped to you through their network. It's not much though.

Originally Posted by BoneZ

I have to ask myself if I want to be committed to having to afford those 19" tires. They are spicier than 18's, however the sport wheels are sweet.

While I agree with Zoren about the upgrades that come with the Sport package, I got the Base with Touring because I knew that I would ultimately replace the springs and brakes, and probably stick with the 18" wheels, since, generally, the tires are less expensive. Yes, it would be nice to have a better differential, but I can live with what I have. The spoiler looks good, but I kind of like the clean look without one.

I guess I say all that to say, think about what you might do with the car once you have it, so that you don't spend more than you need to upfront, if you end up replacing some/most of the parts that you bought the Sports package for anyway. No matter what you choose, it's a great, fun car!

[BoneZ]

Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

LCarMax doesn't haggle on the price, plus you'll have to add a little to have the car shipped to you through their network. It's not much though.

I bought my current ride there and had to pay $500 to transfer. They still ended up applying that $500 to my down payment when I bought the car. Hope they still do that.

[SwissCheese]

Originally Posted by BoneZ

I bought my current ride there and had to pay $500 to transfer. They still ended up applying that $500 to my down payment when I bought the car. Hope they still do that.

I also paid $500 to transfer my Z through Carmax. They ended up refunding it when the sales lady ran over and got stuck on a cement parking block when she was pulling the car around for me to test drive. They put it on a lift and let me inspect it to make sure everything was okay (and it was), so I went ahead with the sale.

[Memphis370Z]

Originally Posted by SwissCheese

I also paid $500 to transfer my Z through Carmax. They ended up refunding it when the sales lady ran over and got stuck on a cement parking block when she was pulling the car around for me to test drive. They put it on a lift and let me inspect it to make sure everything was okay (and it was), so I went ahead with the sale.

Oh, Lord...

[Memphis370Z]

2009 Nissan 370Z , $21,359 - Cars.com

[BoneZ]

Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

2009 Nissan 370Z , $21,359 - Cars.com

That's just a base model, correct?

[Memphis370Z]

Originally Posted by BoneZ

That's just a base model, correct?

VIN: JN1AZ44E69M407109
Region: US
Model Year: 2009
Production Month: 0409 - April 2009
Series: Z34
Model: GLSALTYZ34EUA-----
Color: K51 - Platinum Graphite
Interior: G - Black
Body: Coupe
Grade: Base w/Sport
Engine: VQ37VHR
Transmission: 6MT
Navigation: N
Destination: ELZ
Manufacturing Plant: M - Tochigi
Series Region Year Color Interior Body Grade Trans Navi Count
Z34 US 2009 Platinum Graphite (K51) Black (G) Coupe Base w/Sport 6MT N 236
Total 236

[BoneZ]

Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

VIN: JN1AZ44E69M407109
Region: US
Model Year: 2009
Production Month: 0409 - April 2009
Series: Z34
Model: GLSALTYZ34EUA-----
Color: K51 - Platinum Graphite
Interior: G - Black
Body: Coupe
Grade: Base w/Sport
Engine: VQ37VHR
Transmission: 6MT
Navigation: N
Destination: ELZ
Manufacturing Plant: M - Tochigi
Series Region Year Color Interior Body Grade Trans Navi Count
Z34 US 2009 Platinum Graphite (K51) Black (G) Coupe Base w/Sport 6MT N 236
Total 236

Where did you get this info? Is there a VIN decoder link 'round here?

[Memphis370Z]

Originally Posted by BoneZ

Where did you get this info? Is there a VIN decoder link 'round here?

Yep. A user named Vince posted it several years ago. Here's the link to the thread. It only goes through the 2014 model year though.

370Z US Production Statistics

[BoneZ]

Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Yep. A user named Vince posted it several years ago. Here's the link to the thread.

370Z US Production Statistics

[Zoren 370]

Originally Posted by BoneZ

That's just a base model, correct?

Looks like a sports package. But you can search for lower mileage.