Considering trading my '15 base model auto for a heavily modified '09 sport trim manu

CMadison · 04-16-2019, 06:34 PM

First, before making an offer I would ask him why he's selling. After that get your mechanic to do a thorough inspection of everything he can. THEN make an offer based on the condition of the car. If everything's still in great condition and you can work out a fair price, I'd probably do it.

All in all, you're going to be super excited to be switching to a manual with lots of mods vs. your base model... just don't let that blind you into a bad deal.

CRiZO · 04-16-2019, 06:43 PM

Mods aren't worth anything and nothing on that car is special. You're considering trading a still basically new car for a heavily used and modified decade old car.

BettyZ · 04-16-2019, 07:29 PM

"Saving up for a house" is not really an answer to why he's selling that Z. I'd ask him again. And like CMadison said, dont let the mods blind you.

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Spooler · 04-16-2019, 08:53 PM

Just say "NO". 2009 370z's had oil burning issues. It probably also needs galley gaskets, etc. You will be in for a motor refresh soon. Keep yours and play it safe.

Ian B · 04-17-2019, 01:08 AM

Consider this, if the car gets totalled in a wreck, you will not get $20-25k for it from the insurance company.

Ian B

BettyZ · 04-17-2019, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian B

Consider this, if the car gets totalled in a wreck, you will not get $20-25k for it from the insurance company.

Ian B

Unless you're smart and get a rider policy that insures aftermarket parts.

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CRiZO · 04-17-2019, 10:30 AM

Aftermarket replacements are usually worth less than factory parts. If there were additions such as forced induction or something, sure.

chowtoo · 04-17-2019, 11:12 AM

You are going the wrong way in many ways, as mentioned above by many forum members. Keep thinking about it until the mind clears up, which may take a long time.

JARblue · 04-17-2019, 11:28 AM

Looks like forum member Wiggins' old car. He put a lot of work into that car and did it right.

But in it's current state, I haven't heard one good reason why you should buy it...

NorthStyle · 04-17-2019, 12:04 PM

I thought Wiggins' Z had overfenders?

JARblue · 04-17-2019, 12:06 PM

I'm pretty sure you're right but I know he did a major part out before selling it. So that might have been one thing to go. The fact that the engine bay is custom painted is what I thought gave it away. Don't know of anyone else that did a custom purple paint job like that and pulled the engine to paint the engine bay.

SPDKING · 04-17-2019, 12:33 PM

Personally I hate that stance crap because it ruins the performance and handling and wears out other components that you'll be paying for in the future. Also, your buying someone else's vision of what they wanted their car to look like, not yours. Also, it's not really a good idea to buy someone else's modified car because you don't know if things were done right or a chimp with a screwdriver installed everything. A lightly modified car I would maybe say yes, this is a hard pass in my opinion, especially if he wants over 20k for it. Keep your stock auto and look out for a stock stick that isn't modified.

sp911 · 04-17-2019, 03:16 PM

i wouldn't even consider it, but that's just me.

TheWolfe · 04-17-2019, 10:16 PM

Yeah, thanks for the help everyone. After all your help and consideration, I think it's too impractical to sell my car for his. I know it'd save me a lot of headaches with my build because of what's already done, but the fact that my car is only 4 years old and has 30k miles should be reason enough to hang onto it.

With that, though, I'll also be keeping my auto... Unfortunately

haha

BettyZ · 04-17-2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWolfe

Yeah, thanks for the help everyone. After all your help and consideration, I think it's too impractical to sell my car for his. I know it'd save me a lot of headaches with my build because of what's already done, but the fact that my car is only 4 years old and has 30k miles should be reason enough to hang onto it.

With that, though, I'll also be keeping my auto... Unfortunately

haha

Good idea. You appreciate something more after you've bled and sweated all over it during an install.

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04-16-2019, 06:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
CMadison Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 226 Drives: '12 PW T/S 6MT Rep Power: 12	First, before making an offer I would ask him why he's selling. After that get your mechanic to do a thorough inspection of everything he can. THEN make an offer based on the condition of the car. If everything's still in great condition and you can work out a fair price, I'd probably do it. All in all, you're going to be super excited to be switching to a manual with lots of mods vs. your base model... just don't let that blind you into a bad deal. __________________ *Berk CBE \| Berk HFC \| Stillen G3 CAI \| Uprev \| Fujimura \| 322 whp*

04-16-2019, 07:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	"Saving up for a house" is not really an answer to why he's selling that Z. I'd ask him again. And like CMadison said, dont let the mods blind you. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

04-16-2019, 08:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,832 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Just say "NO". 2009 370z's had oil burning issues. It probably also needs galley gaskets, etc. You will be in for a motor refresh soon. Keep yours and play it safe. JARblue and Chuck33079 like this.

04-17-2019, 11:28 AM	#24 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Looks like forum member Wiggins' old car. He put a lot of work into that car and did it right. But in it's current state, I haven't heard one good reason why you should buy it... __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-17-2019, 12:06 PM	#26 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I'm pretty sure you're right but I know he did a major part out before selling it. So that might have been one thing to go. The fact that the engine bay is custom painted is what I thought gave it away. Don't know of anyone else that did a custom purple paint job like that and pulled the engine to paint the engine bay. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-16-2019, 06:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	Mods aren't worth anything and nothing on that car is special. You're considering trading a still basically new car for a heavily used and modified decade old car.

04-17-2019, 01:08 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137465	Consider this, if the car gets totalled in a wreck, you will not get $20-25k for it from the insurance company. Ian B

04-17-2019, 10:30 AM	#22 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	Aftermarket replacements are usually worth less than factory parts. If there were additions such as forced induction or something, sure.

04-17-2019, 11:12 AM	#23 (permalink)
chowtoo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: S. E. MI Posts: 153 Drives: Red2018 M6, 2019 A7 Rep Power: 4596	You are going the wrong way in many ways, as mentioned above by many forum members. Keep thinking about it until the mind clears up, which may take a long time.

04-17-2019, 12:04 PM	#25 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,259 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	I thought Wiggins' Z had overfenders?

04-17-2019, 12:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
SPDKING Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 204 Drives: 14' Nissan 370Z SP Rep Power: 1999	Personally I hate that stance crap because it ruins the performance and handling and wears out other components that you'll be paying for in the future. Also, your buying someone else's vision of what they wanted their car to look like, not yours. Also, it's not really a good idea to buy someone else's modified car because you don't know if things were done right or a chimp with a screwdriver installed everything. A lightly modified car I would maybe say yes, this is a hard pass in my opinion, especially if he wants over 20k for it. Keep your stock auto and look out for a stock stick that isn't modified. __________________ Stillen front and rear sway bars/Continental Extreme Tires/Annex Suspension Coilovers/Z1 Oil Cooler/Borla Catback Exhaust/K&N Drop in filters/SPL Last edited by SPDKING; 04-17-2019 at 12:39 PM.

04-17-2019, 03:16 PM	#28 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 11	i wouldn't even consider it, but that's just me. SPDKING likes this.

04-17-2019, 10:16 PM	#29 (permalink)
TheWolfe Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 28 Posts: 520 Drives: like a maniac Rep Power: 47870	Yeah, thanks for the help everyone. After all your help and consideration, I think it's too impractical to sell my car for his. I know it'd save me a lot of headaches with my build because of what's already done, but the fact that my car is only 4 years old and has 30k miles should be reason enough to hang onto it. With that, though, I'll also be keeping my auto... Unfortunately haha __________________ // *Jotech Tuned* / UpRev w/ ARC / K&N / Berk / TrackDecals.com

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