Why so many zs?

ProfessorDave · 08-10-2010, 05:10 PM

When I was looking for a used Z last month I found only about a dozen within a 120 mile radius (a wide net that includes Philly and northern NJ), and most at ridiculous (high) prices. Those priced well had been on dealer lots for 60 or more days, taken as trades. Seems like that would affect resale, at least regionally.

Jordo! · 08-10-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tweba09

I agree. I live in Tampa also and we bought my wife's 370 used. There were maybe 4 for sale in a 100 mile radius and most of the ones for sale were all base models (which i was not looking for).

Hey, speaking of which -- were you on 275 N around 4:30 - 5:00 PM today (Tuesday)? I think I saw you.

You are only the 2nd (or 3rd) Z34 I've seen around here and the surrounding area

98intrigue · 08-10-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Hey, speaking of which -- were you on 275 N around 4:30 - 5:00 PM today (Tuesday)? I think I saw you.

You are only the 2nd (or 3rd) Z34 I've seen around here and the surrounding area

Yeah, I rarely see 370Zs around the Tampa area... I like it that way, haha. Although I see a white 370Z with a big Red Sox sticker on his hatch on my way to work every day because he works at Ice Cold Air on 580/US19.

370zproject · 08-11-2010, 01:38 AM

old gt 500's also cost a ton now

370zproject · 08-11-2010, 01:39 AM

old corvettes...

Montez · 08-11-2010, 06:40 PM

I see quite a few of them roaming around in the DFW area now a days.

specZ · 08-11-2010, 07:15 PM

The resale value will differ with location and options. Just because there are a ton of Z's in one area, does not mean it will be as cheap in another with less stock. Simple case of supply and demand.

sonic370 · 08-11-2010, 08:43 PM

to me resell of a used z or even trade in value can depend on a few things.
how was the car treated by the last owner was it rolled hard and put up wet.
is there a bunch of after market parts added to the car which will not add value to the car at trade or resell. around here most owners of camaros and mustangs
keep em stock. where as z owners will add mods to there cars.

with sports car you got to be careful either they have had tender loving care
or had the -hit kicked out of them.

pauley · 08-11-2010, 09:44 PM

I don't see many 370's on the road in my area. I think many people were impulsive, had to have it and then realized it was not a "practical" car for the $$. I noticed on here many people trading for something cheaper and/or bigger.

Baring a serious accident mine ain't going no where!

areyouin729 · 08-12-2010, 10:22 AM

If you want the car and like it why not just buy it? if you don't take a crap deal and find the deal you want you will be fine

tweba09 · 08-12-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Hey, speaking of which -- were you on 275 N around 4:30 - 5:00 PM today (Tuesday)? I think I saw you.

You are only the 2nd (or 3rd) Z34 I've seen around here and the surrounding area

Yes, probably so, but it would have been my wife.

It is her daily driver and my weekend toy.

I have only seen 1 other PW 370z around here and the owner actually works out at the same gym as we do.....Coincidently.

JDubya · 08-12-2010, 07:30 PM

The 370z definitely has a pretty good resale value, especially in this economy. I know one of my coworkers had to unload his '09 last month for reason #1 on that list and he got 25.5k for it on a trade-in, and it's just a base + sports, for a car he probably paid 32k for. On a 60-72 month loan that leaves what? maybe a grand in negative equity after a year? That's a pretty damn good place to be in when you consider you see people on here saying they paid 45k for an Audi and got 24k for it a year later on a trade-in.

LunaZ · 08-12-2010, 10:55 PM

Weird.
When I was shopping for mine in April, I couldn't find one within 3 hours of my home town!

08-10-2010, 05:10 PM	#31 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	When I was looking for a used Z last month I found only about a dozen within a 120 mile radius (a wide net that includes Philly and northern NJ), and most at ridiculous (high) prices. Those priced well had been on dealer lots for 60 or more days, taken as trades. Seems like that would affect resale, at least regionally. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

08-11-2010, 01:38 AM	#34 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	old gt 500's also cost a ton now __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

08-11-2010, 01:39 AM	#35 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	old corvettes... __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

08-11-2010, 09:44 PM	#39 (permalink)
pauley Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Md Posts: 103 Drives: 09 370Z + 07 G35S Rep Power: 15	I don't see many 370's on the road in my area. I think many people were impulsive, had to have it and then realized it was not a "practical" car for the $$. I noticed on here many people trading for something cheaper and/or bigger. Baring a serious accident mine ain't going no where! __________________ 2009 370Z Blk/Blk Touring/Sport + 2007 G35SModified

08-12-2010, 10:55 PM	#43 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Weird. When I was shopping for mine in April, I couldn't find one within 3 hours of my home town! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

08-11-2010, 06:40 PM	#36 (permalink)
Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 17	I see quite a few of them roaming around in the DFW area now a days.

08-11-2010, 07:15 PM	#37 (permalink)
specZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 336 Drives: On The Weekends Rep Power: 23	The resale value will differ with location and options. Just because there are a ton of Z's in one area, does not mean it will be as cheap in another with less stock. Simple case of supply and demand.

08-11-2010, 08:43 PM	#38 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	to me resell of a used z or even trade in value can depend on a few things. how was the car treated by the last owner was it rolled hard and put up wet. is there a bunch of after market parts added to the car which will not add value to the car at trade or resell. around here most owners of camaros and mustangs keep em stock. where as z owners will add mods to there cars. with sports car you got to be careful either they have had tender loving care or had the -hit kicked out of them.

08-12-2010, 10:22 AM	#40 (permalink)
areyouin729 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Conshohocken Age: 43 Posts: 301 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	If you want the car and like it why not just buy it? if you don't take a crap deal and find the deal you want you will be fine

08-12-2010, 07:30 PM	#42 (permalink)
JDubya Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 94 Drives: '14 Mid. Blue 6MT Rep Power: 15	The 370z definitely has a pretty good resale value, especially in this economy. I know one of my coworkers had to unload his '09 last month for reason #1 on that list and he got 25.5k for it on a trade-in, and it's just a base + sports, for a car he probably paid 32k for. On a 60-72 month loan that leaves what? maybe a grand in negative equity after a year? That's a pretty damn good place to be in when you consider you see people on here saying they paid 45k for an Audi and got 24k for it a year later on a trade-in.