Did anyone cross shop used cars as well?

Red__Zed · 01-23-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

True, or you could be buying from someone that just likes to switch cars often... You just need to thoroughly inspect the car before you buy.

Yeah, those cars are just a lot more rare. Besides, it's pretty much impossible to give a car a thorough inspection pre-purchase. Too many issues only crop up in certain situations, or relatively infrequently, and things like oil consumption are only noticeable over the longer term.

bleufiend · 01-23-2011, 10:57 PM

Both Z's that I've bought were low mileage used cars. (05 350z and now 09 370z). I was considering a new G37 along with new 370zs but when I found mine that only had 5500 miles sport touring 6spd for 26500 the decision was pretty clear.

Pushing_Tin · 01-23-2011, 11:12 PM

I didn't at the time, but traded the Z in for a used car in November. My Jag isn't perfect, but driving a paid off car is nice too. I did spend about $3k going through the car as I plan to keep it for 2-3 years and then buy another high end used car. Parts are expensive though, I just priced struts at $300, each. A rear diff goes for at least $1500 etc.

Red__Zed · 04-19-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mawar

Well used Nissan in the money package that you are finding is good deal. Nissan is good choice to invest your money

Kirkster · 04-19-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mawar

Well used Nissan in the money package that you are finding is good deal. Nissan is good choice to invest your money

Reported!!!

zmyride · 04-19-2011, 02:59 PM

I was looking for a Cayman, but decided to go with a new Z.

one more year i might trade my Z for a Cayman.

I called the Porsche dealership. they said major tuneup only costs around $500. even my previous corolla costed more than that for a major tuneup. I guess Porsche maintenance costs are not that high.

wilsonp · 04-19-2011, 06:59 PM

You may be surprised

I was looking at a Cayman S but since I wanted a PDK I couldn't justify the price over a new Z, but then a used Z with all the options I wanted became locally available.

Of course, I looked for an NSX before that, but only one I would consider was on sale in the couple of years I was searching autotrader.

ZeeingAround · 04-19-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

I bought a used Z 6 months ago. 2009 Touring with 4k miles. With 2 kids in college, the new models were not practical right now. I did not consider any other car, as I became obsessed with the Z's styling and performance. I also became obsessed with Carmen Electra, but she wouldn't return my calls.

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KillerBee370 · 04-19-2011, 10:40 PM

I've reached the point in my life where it's only new cars for me. I've had more than my share of total beaters to somewhat reliable used cars over the years based on finances but nowadays it's a different story.

The BlueMax · 04-19-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

I was not even looking at 370zs before I stumbled upon one by chance at a Mitsubishi dealer. After it became a consideration, I was cross shopping it with:

-2001/2 BMW E39 M5
-2005/6 Pontiac GTO
-used Evos and STIs

Those were the biggies, although I never realistically considered the Evo/STI option. For me, I would have loved an M5 but I could not afford upkeep even though I had found cars that already had the trouble areas fixed such as the weak clutch and VANOS. GTOs were really nice but in the end, I felt the Z had more character, styling, and was more driver focused which I liked and continue to enjoy today.

Yea you were looking along my line too, I considered a 1 owner 2001 M5 a 2006 Vette with a Z51 pkg. and I was looking for a G8 with a GPX pkg. but they only made about 1300 so prices were high, I settled on the Z for similar reasons. Now if it only had a turbo or V8.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-20-2011, 11:27 AM

I cross shopped a 2011 370z touring sport auto for 38.5k vs my 09 base/sport auto for 30k out the door with 4800miles. I saved the 10k instead. Besides my build number is 35xx jan 09. I like having an original.

besides I want to customize my interior and install high end recaros so base sport was more appealing in more than just price.

Ghost · 04-20-2011, 12:33 PM

I test drove a bunch of cars before getting a 370.

C6 Z06, E92 M3 (nice car), Evo, few others, but 370 suited me the most.

scott982 · 04-23-2011, 02:27 PM

I previously owned a supercharged c5 z06 and was set on buying a used c6 z06. That was before I test drove a new 370z. I bought the 370 that night and have no regrets.

c41006 · 04-23-2011, 02:30 PM

I was set on getting an e46 m3 but decided that the maintenance costs would be too high and I wanted something new after having bad experiences with used cars in the past

ImportConvert · 04-24-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cmancha003

The 30-40k price range is ripe for all sorts of cars. Did any of you consider a used car while shopping for the Z or only look at new cars? If I was only looking at new cars the Z would win hands down but when looking at cars in the same price range, the options make it quite confusing.

I shopped a used '08-09 Viper.

I set my price point at $60K +- about 15K and looked at every car under the sun in that range. So yes, I did cross-shop a Z with a used car, albeit a totally different sort.

01-23-2011, 10:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 14	Both Z's that I've bought were low mileage used cars. (05 350z and now 09 370z). I was considering a new G37 along with new 370zs but when I found mine that only had 5500 miles sport touring 6spd for 26500 the decision was pretty clear. __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

04-19-2011, 06:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	You may be surprised I was looking at a Cayman S but since I wanted a PDK I couldn't justify the price over a new Z, but then a used Z with all the options I wanted became locally available. Of course, I looked for an NSX before that, but only one I would consider was on sale in the couple of years I was searching autotrader. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

04-20-2011, 12:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
Ghost Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: oH Posts: 95 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	I test drove a bunch of cars before getting a 370. C6 Z06, E92 M3 (nice car), Evo, few others, but 370 suited me the most. __________________

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Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	I didn't at the time, but traded the Z in for a used car in November. My Jag isn't perfect, but driving a paid off car is nice too. I did spend about $3k going through the car as I plan to keep it for 2-3 years and then buy another high end used car. Parts are expensive though, I just priced struts at $300, each. A rear diff goes for at least $1500 etc.

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zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	I was looking for a Cayman, but decided to go with a new Z. one more year i might trade my Z for a Cayman. I called the Porsche dealership. they said major tuneup only costs around $500. even my previous corolla costed more than that for a major tuneup. I guess Porsche maintenance costs are not that high.

04-19-2011, 10:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	I've reached the point in my life where it's only new cars for me. I've had more than my share of total beaters to somewhat reliable used cars over the years based on finances but nowadays it's a different story.

04-20-2011, 11:27 AM	#26 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I cross shopped a 2011 370z touring sport auto for 38.5k vs my 09 base/sport auto for 30k out the door with 4800miles. I saved the 10k instead. Besides my build number is 35xx jan 09. I like having an original. besides I want to customize my interior and install high end recaros so base sport was more appealing in more than just price.

04-23-2011, 02:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
scott982 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 41 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	I previously owned a supercharged c5 z06 and was set on buying a used c6 z06. That was before I test drove a new 370z. I bought the 370 that night and have no regrets.

04-23-2011, 02:30 PM	#29 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 114	I was set on getting an e46 m3 but decided that the maintenance costs would be too high and I wanted something new after having bad experiences with used cars in the past