Rapidly decreasing value?

AV8rZ · 04-10-2016, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

That may be an exaggeration. But the number of Z's I see on a weekly basis that I'm 90% sure are not on this forum has risen dramatically in the past year. At one time there was a black Nismo and a white sport model literally within 5 houses on either side of me and another one a few streets over. None of them are on the forum and none were even interested in it when I spoke with them.

That's too bad, I don't know what I'd do without this forum. I have learned so much and gotten so many ideas that there is no way I could've had without this forum.

labrador · 04-10-2016, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RobV

I got a nice discount on my new left over 2014 back in September. I don't plan on ever replacing it or selling it so resale doesn't really matter to me. Honestly 40th Anniv. doesn't really matter much either. Harley's actually do a lot of Anniv. editions that it's way over done. Really if it isn't a 25th or 50th or 100th it really doesn't matter.

Come on man, my 43rd edition Fatboy was the built to look like the 25th edition circa 4th quarter. Its classic!

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-10-2016, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AV8rZ

Not worried at all about the reality of a car losing value, I'm not stupid enough to believe it was an investment. I'm just a little surprised how many people are dumping the car. I don't plan on getting rid of mine for a long time, it's paid for, but just noticing a trend and wanted to see if it's just me or does anyone else feel differently, that's all.

The new camaro has turned many heads. They'll get dumped even faster when the Corvette GS gets into the mix.

Nixin · 04-10-2016, 05:23 PM

No one 'normal' person buys a Z, or any sports car for that matter, as an investment. Put it in gear, step on the gas and enjoy the drive and the view.

RonRizz · 04-10-2016, 05:44 PM

Personally, I could care less what they say my car is worth. I haven't traded a car in in so long........ I just buy the next one, and keep 'em till the wheels come off.

Larso1 · 04-10-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

Personally, I could care less what they say my car is worth. I haven't traded a car in in so long........ I just buy the next one, and keep 'em till the wheels come off.

In my vast experience (hey, I'm 65!) the dealer won't give you crap for your trade-in. I always get the best price for it on Craiglist. That's how I sold my '94 Teggie LS 5-spd HB. The dealer wanted to give me squat for it on the Z. My email was on fire with all the requests to see it on CList. Got close to the price I wanted.

s2krazyyy · 04-10-2016, 10:31 PM

Z34s are pretty cheap right now. One of the reasons I went for a Z is cause I got a great deal on a 40th

AV8rZ · 04-10-2016, 10:41 PM

With all that is said on this topic, I just want to chime in and say that my Z is priceless, along with every other Z out there, and this car is iconic! I love my Z and have always loved every other Z out there. It is a poor mans Porsche and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm frugal by nature and and am thankful the Z is the most underrated sports car out there.. For me, my 370Z is the icing on the cake! I am a loyal person in general, will always be loyal to the Z, and am loyal to this forum and its members. Semper Fi!!!

ayrton88 · 04-11-2016, 10:25 AM

I plan on keeping mine for quite a few more years. What I am concerned about is that there will be even fewer people that will know how to drive a stick by then. I can just hear the dealer if I wanted to trade, "well we can't give you very much because nobody can drive a stick". I already had that happen when I was trading my BMW for the Z. That was in 2012. Maybe it will be different with a sports car. Most Bimmer drivers are kind of wussy and can't be bothered shifting for themselves.

Zoren 370 · 04-11-2016, 10:49 AM

^ speaking of manual shifter is going to be obsolete.
Nissan had it again with its innovation...the prototype IDS coming out 2020 making driving skills a thing of the past.
Keep your Z for the next 30 years most people would not even know how to drive it.

OldGuyFla · 04-11-2016, 10:53 AM

Lots of Zs on the market means a buyers market which is good for all of us that want one. This will be the last car I will ever buy unless it is wrecked, then it's no good anymore.

Duc_Z09 · 04-11-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i wouldnt post here if i was going to sell my Z. why would i? itd be easier just selling it to carmax or trade her in. no strings attached.

Just for fun I went to Carmax and asked them what they'd give me for my 2009. It was approximately what I still owe on it. Never really planned to get rid of it anyway, so I'm not too concerned.

onzedge · 04-11-2016, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

if ure worried about depreciation, u should've sold the car before the 4th or 5th year.

Bad Boy · 04-11-2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Just for fun I went to Carmax and asked them what they'd give me for my 2009. It was approximately what I still owe on it. Never really planned to get rid of it anyway, so I'm not too concerned.

Which was how much exactly? Ive been thinking of trading up. I also have an 09, about 60K on it, my daily driver.

JARblue · 04-11-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy

Which was how much exactly? Ive been thinking of trading up. I also have an 09, about 60K on it, my daily driver.

You should probably expect around $12K trade in value. Could be more or less depending on location, condition, and season

04-10-2016, 05:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	No one 'normal' person buys a Z, or any sports car for that matter, as an investment. Put it in gear, step on the gas and enjoy the drive and the view. AV8rZ likes this.

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RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	Personally, I could care less what they say my car is worth. I haven't traded a car in in so long........ I just buy the next one, and keep 'em till the wheels come off. DarkJak, AV8rZ and DeliriousClam like this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

04-10-2016, 10:41 PM	#23 (permalink)
AV8rZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: The other LA Posts: 192 Drives: 40th Build#374 Rep Power: 10	With all that is said on this topic, I just want to chime in and say that my Z is priceless, along with every other Z out there, and this car is iconic! I love my Z and have always loved every other Z out there. It is a poor mans Porsche and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm frugal by nature and and am thankful the Z is the most underrated sports car out there.. For me, my 370Z is the icing on the cake! I am a loyal person in general, will always be loyal to the Z, and am loyal to this forum and its members. Semper Fi!!! DarkJak, Zoren 370 and Kzonts like this.

04-11-2016, 10:25 AM	#24 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	I plan on keeping mine for quite a few more years. What I am concerned about is that there will be even fewer people that will know how to drive a stick by then. I can just hear the dealer if I wanted to trade, "well we can't give you very much because nobody can drive a stick". I already had that happen when I was trading my BMW for the Z. That was in 2012. Maybe it will be different with a sports car. Most Bimmer drivers are kind of wussy and can't be bothered shifting for themselves. DarkJak, Zoren 370 and AV8rZ like this.

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