Future 370z owner with questions

Jinro · 10-29-2016, 08:03 AM

Hi,

I'm looking to purchase a 370z and came across one that I'm interested in. Since the wife and I will be driving it, it has to be a 7AT factory (no mods) and a backup camera is a must. I've been doing a lot of research (thanks to this forum and all it's members for the valuable info) but this one one seems different from the norm.

1. Are those stock exhaust pipes or has this been modded
2. I believe this is the sports model (since it has paddle shifters and red brakes), but why does it have the 18" rims and not the 19?
3. Anything else that sticks out?

I understand that this is a high price. Looking to negotiate it down to 17.5-18. Since a fully loaded 7AT is very hard to come by, should I just purchase for the list price?

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

2012 Nissan 370Z In Moonachie NJ - Bergen County Auto Group LLC

greenlawnraci · 10-29-2016, 02:41 PM

There are experts here that will be far more helpful than myself. In fact you probably should just ignore my post, but I'm flying home and bored.

I bought a 2014 in April after a YEAR of research so I feel like I know a little bit, but not about your year and trim. But, let me take a stab:

I'm fairly certain that is stock exhaust. A quick look underneath or listening to it would tell you for sure.

On a manual, the tell tale sign of sport package is the rev match. Not sure about auto, but I'm sure someone else would know. If it is a sport then the prior owner did a wheel swap. Not bad by an means, but makes you wonder a little and certainly impacts the value.

I was surprised that the price is in line with NADA. However depending on your budget, and urgency I'd try to get one with lower miles.

Chuck33079 · 10-29-2016, 03:12 PM

Not a sports package. Those are the non sport brakes painted red. Keep looking until you find one with a spotless package.

BboyZ · 10-29-2016, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Not a sports package. Those are the non sport brakes painted red. Keep looking until you find one with a spotless package.

shop around for sports package. also, search in the forum you might find something that you will like.

jchammond · 10-29-2016, 03:24 PM

Looks like a base/touring model that someone painted the caliper's on....with that milage;i'd check to see if the tranny has been serviced...and getting close to a set of plugs too.
All else looks norm from the outside.

ssmoked · 10-29-2016, 03:29 PM

My 2011 is very similar to that vehicle. Auto, non sport, no leather, about 33k sticker new. Had a lot of fun with it and the paddle shifters. 12.9 1/4 mile best time bone stock. The good memories...

Sold it for $16k with 70k miles private party 8 month ago

God-Speed · 10-29-2016, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Not a sports package. Those are the non sport brakes painted red. Keep looking until you find one with a spotless package.

with Chuck, take your time and get what you want. There are plenty of cars out there.

Jimbo370 · 10-29-2016, 04:18 PM

I was blessed to get mine safely on craigslist. 1 anal retentive owner that did not modify anything.

central NJ cars & trucks "nissan 370z" - craigslist

shirokenkami · 10-29-2016, 06:06 PM

Take your time searching, I spent over 6 months researching information and data(much of which on this very forum) before I finally bit the bullet so to speak. The split spoke wheels are the first, but NOT only, indicator for a sport package. Red calipers that say "NISSAN" on the side are sport package calipers so as mentioned above, this is not a Sport. Plus, you'd know those rotors if you saw them because they're actually quite BIG at I believe around 14". I know that 2013 and newer Touring have a back up camera but in all honesty a camera can be installed aftermarket for very little money so you shouldn't consider that a deal breaker.

shirokenkami · 10-29-2016, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo370

I was blessed to get mine safely on craigslist. 1 anal retentive owner that did not modify anything.

central NJ cars & trucks "nissan 370z" - craigslist

I'm the second owner of mine. She was a lease car, got her from Nissan corporate. With all 4 wheels curbed....

jchammond · 10-29-2016, 06:11 PM

I Love my Base/Touring & with a couple mod's....You're running at the front of the pack!

old guy · 10-30-2016, 01:32 AM

If or when you buy, keep in mind winter is just weeks away, and most likely if you don't buy it, it will be on the lot all winter... That being said negotiate, negotiate! I think you can get a better price!

DOOMMONKEY777 · 10-30-2016, 02:44 AM

kenchan · 10-30-2016, 08:12 AM

If ur going to buy used, atleast get a better trim aka with Sports Package

Jinro · 10-30-2016, 08:16 AM

Thanks everyone. Knowing that they have been painted over vs being the factory, I'm going to continue my search. Def agree with everyone that I feel I have more negotiating power once winter rolls around.

I've been searching for a z for a little over a month now but the search continues....hope everyone enjoys their Halloween

10-29-2016, 08:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jinro Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 9	Future 370z owner with questions Hi, I'm looking to purchase a 370z and came across one that I'm interested in. Since the wife and I will be driving it, it has to be a 7AT factory (no mods) and a backup camera is a must. I've been doing a lot of research (thanks to this forum and all it's members for the valuable info) but this one one seems different from the norm. 1. Are those stock exhaust pipes or has this been modded 2. I believe this is the sports model (since it has paddle shifters and red brakes), but why does it have the 18" rims and not the 19? 3. Anything else that sticks out? I understand that this is a high price. Looking to negotiate it down to 17.5-18. Since a fully loaded 7AT is very hard to come by, should I just purchase for the list price? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! 2012 Nissan 370Z In Moonachie NJ - Bergen County Auto Group LLC breitwbo likes this.

10-29-2016, 03:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Not a sports package. Those are the non sport brakes painted red. Keep looking until you find one with a spotless package. shirokenkami likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-29-2016, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Looks like a base/touring model that someone painted the caliper's on....with that milage;i'd check to see if the tranny has been serviced...and getting close to a set of plugs too. All else looks norm from the outside. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

10-29-2016, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jimbo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Drives: 09 black 370z MT Rep Power: 11	I was blessed to get mine safely on craigslist. 1 anal retentive owner that did not modify anything. central NJ cars & trucks "nissan 370z" - craigslist shirokenkami likes this.

10-29-2016, 06:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
shirokenkami Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Middle Tennessee Age: 38 Posts: 232 Drives: 2013 Z Tour Spt 6mt Rep Power: 23	Take your time searching, I spent over 6 months researching information and data(much of which on this very forum) before I finally bit the bullet so to speak. The split spoke wheels are the first, but NOT only, indicator for a sport package. Red calipers that say "NISSAN" on the side are sport package calipers so as mentioned above, this is not a Sport. Plus, you'd know those rotors if you saw them because they're actually quite BIG at I believe around 14". I know that 2013 and newer Touring have a back up camera but in all honesty a camera can be installed aftermarket for very little money so you shouldn't consider that a deal breaker. __________________ “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”- Edmund Burke

10-29-2016, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
greenlawnraci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Memphis Posts: 80 Drives: Cervelo Rep Power: 10	There are experts here that will be far more helpful than myself. In fact you probably should just ignore my post, but I'm flying home and bored. I bought a 2014 in April after a YEAR of research so I feel like I know a little bit, but not about your year and trim. But, let me take a stab: I'm fairly certain that is stock exhaust. A quick look underneath or listening to it would tell you for sure. On a manual, the tell tale sign of sport package is the rev match. Not sure about auto, but I'm sure someone else would know. If it is a sport then the prior owner did a wheel swap. Not bad by an means, but makes you wonder a little and certainly impacts the value. I was surprised that the price is in line with NADA. However depending on your budget, and urgency I'd try to get one with lower miles.

10-29-2016, 03:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
ssmoked Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 487 Drives: Charger Hellcat Rep Power: 14	My 2011 is very similar to that vehicle. Auto, non sport, no leather, about 33k sticker new. Had a lot of fun with it and the paddle shifters. 12.9 1/4 mile best time bone stock. The good memories... Sold it for $16k with 70k miles private party 8 month ago

10-29-2016, 06:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	I Love my Base/Touring & with a couple mod's....You're running at the front of the pack! __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

10-30-2016, 01:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,710 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	If or when you buy, keep in mind winter is just weeks away, and most likely if you don't buy it, it will be on the lot all winter... That being said negotiate, negotiate! I think you can get a better price!

10-30-2016, 02:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	__________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

10-30-2016, 08:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	If ur going to buy used, atleast get a better trim aka with Sports Package shirokenkami likes this.

10-30-2016, 08:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jinro Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 9	Thanks everyone. Knowing that they have been painted over vs being the factory, I'm going to continue my search. Def agree with everyone that I feel I have more negotiating power once winter rolls around. I've been searching for a z for a little over a month now but the search continues....hope everyone enjoys their Halloween

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