is the z affordable?

bossman · 02-13-2009, 12:40 AM

now most of the ppl in this forum can probably afford one.. but i mean is the z really that easy to acquire? would you class it as a lower/middle/upper class car? premium or ordinary?

DIGItonium · 02-13-2009, 12:50 AM

Perspective... People think I'm rich simply because I drive a Z. I don't see anything baller about it. Yea, it's "baller" if you buy a brand new car whereas others can only afford it at "used" prices.

par4bmw · 02-13-2009, 01:07 AM

Do not know how accurate this is but it seems legit: Average new vehicle cost: $28,715, down 3%

So, if the average new car price was ~28K, than the Z is above average but I would not consider on the luxury side.

Affordability is another story since many can only afford a used car or no car at all.

FairmanZ · 02-13-2009, 01:32 AM

I would peg the Z as "middle". But I think for most of the general population, the Z seems "middle-upper". In other words, it looks like it should cost more than it really does.

For the performance and style the Z offers, I'd say it's very affordable. But affordable is a relative term.

sbkim · 02-13-2009, 09:25 AM

Given that even honda accord loaded can creep up past $30k, I say Z is decently priced. But fully loaded Z runs past $40k which would put it in near luxury level car (G37, bare bone A5, etc.).

I guess it's only matter of time that used 370z will be in the <$20's and will become more "affordable".

Lug · 02-13-2009, 09:50 AM

I've noticed with my 350Z that many people over the years think it's a much more expensive car than it actually is. The 370Z is a better value than the 350Z was, IMNSHO.

Gas Hed · 02-13-2009, 10:47 AM

For a true sports car with the features and options, I'd say it should be considered an affordable car. That is, with some saving and / or credit crunching, you can have something that is maybe roughly equivalent (or better?) than a Porsche.

brisk · 02-13-2009, 12:38 PM

affordable i think.
but people probably think that your 'baller' because you can drive a 2 seater sports car when a sedan is more practical...i think

Asheth · 02-13-2009, 01:09 PM

I like this question because it makes you think but it is relative.

I think it depends on what how you view things more I guess. If somebody says BMW automatically you think upper-class If you say Nissan you think maybe Middle-Upper. Just from the name but then you look at the car then it becomes probably Upper once they see the car, the interior and so on.

CSXJoe · 02-13-2009, 11:56 PM

Just wonder How much you guys are paying for insurance on yours??

arcticreaver · 02-14-2009, 12:06 AM

insurance is about 1100 bucks a year. so about 500 bucks every 6 months. i personally know the insurance people so... hook ups are in place.

CSXJoe · 02-14-2009, 12:09 AM

thats not to bad.

Crash · 02-14-2009, 06:32 AM

The way I see it, if the car you're driving is equal to or less than the amount of money you make each year, it's an affordable car. That being said, the average person makes 35K a year, so that would make this car attainable.

But this is just my opinion, although, I see it as true. If a guy making 300K a year wanted to buy a Lamborghini, he could. I won't say what I make a year, but I can tell you that I can certainly afford this car. I'd say that most people that make at least $20/hr@40hrs/wk can afford this car.

frost · 02-14-2009, 11:44 AM

^ as long as you didn't go crazy with credit cards and whatnot. Also depending on the price of your rent/mortgage. I spend a lot on my mortgage, but that's the wife's choice. If it were just me, I'd live in a studio apartment and drive a zr1 ;]

brisk · 02-14-2009, 04:53 PM

true.
i think the Z is a good affordable fun car.
besides a car is a depreciating asset.
i would like to save.

02-13-2009, 12:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	is the z affordable? now most of the ppl in this forum can probably afford one.. but i mean is the z really that easy to acquire? would you class it as a lower/middle/upper class car? premium or ordinary?

02-13-2009, 01:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 445	Do not know how accurate this is but it seems legit: Average new vehicle cost: $28,715, down 3% So, if the average new car price was ~28K, than the Z is above average but I would not consider on the luxury side. Affordability is another story since many can only afford a used car or no car at all. __________________ I tellya what, its got this s-mode thing down here...it moveees so incredibly... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7JsL...e=channel_page

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Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	I've noticed with my 350Z that many people over the years think it's a much more expensive car than it actually is. The 370Z is a better value than the 350Z was, IMNSHO. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

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Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 18	I like this question because it makes you think but it is relative. I think it depends on what how you view things more I guess. If somebody says BMW automatically you think upper-class If you say Nissan you think maybe Middle-Upper. Just from the name but then you look at the car then it becomes probably Upper once they see the car, the interior and so on. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

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Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	The way I see it, if the car you're driving is equal to or less than the amount of money you make each year, it's an affordable car. That being said, the average person makes 35K a year, so that would make this car attainable. But this is just my opinion, although, I see it as true. If a guy making 300K a year wanted to buy a Lamborghini, he could. I won't say what I make a year, but I can tell you that I can certainly afford this car. I'd say that most people that make at least $20/hr@40hrs/wk can afford this car. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-13-2009, 12:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Perspective... People think I'm rich simply because I drive a Z. I don't see anything baller about it. Yea, it's "baller" if you buy a brand new car whereas others can only afford it at "used" prices.

02-13-2009, 01:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
FairmanZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paradise Posts: 133 Drives: Z34 future owner Rep Power: 16	I would peg the Z as "middle". But I think for most of the general population, the Z seems "middle-upper". In other words, it looks like it should cost more than it really does. For the performance and style the Z offers, I'd say it's very affordable. But affordable is a relative term.

02-13-2009, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
sbkim Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 177 Drives: RRSC Rep Power: 16	Given that even honda accord loaded can creep up past $30k, I say Z is decently priced. But fully loaded Z runs past $40k which would put it in near luxury level car (G37, bare bone A5, etc.). I guess it's only matter of time that used 370z will be in the <$20's and will become more "affordable".

02-13-2009, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gas Hed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 12 Drives: 04 G35 Coupe Rep Power: 219	For a true sports car with the features and options, I'd say it should be considered an affordable car. That is, with some saving and / or credit crunching, you can have something that is maybe roughly equivalent (or better?) than a Porsche.

02-13-2009, 12:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	affordable i think. but people probably think that your 'baller' because you can drive a 2 seater sports car when a sedan is more practical...i think

02-13-2009, 11:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
CSXJoe Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TN Posts: 44 Drives: Black 2009 370z Rep Power: 0	Just wonder How much you guys are paying for insurance on yours??

02-14-2009, 12:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	insurance is about 1100 bucks a year. so about 500 bucks every 6 months. i personally know the insurance people so... hook ups are in place.

02-14-2009, 12:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
CSXJoe Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TN Posts: 44 Drives: Black 2009 370z Rep Power: 0	thats not to bad.

02-14-2009, 04:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	true. i think the Z is a good affordable fun car. besides a car is a depreciating asset. i would like to save.