Why is this happening so much? (people selling their Zs)

Baer383 · 01-29-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

That is the key part "TROUBLE FREE" for the most part....

LOL

But my version of trouble free is someone else's version of trade it in,b/c I work on cars for a living so it doesn't bother me to do a little work.

tower74 · 01-29-2012, 12:07 PM

Before the Z, I had owned nothing but Fords...2001 Cobra (1 of 256..why I sold this one is beyond me), plenty of GT's but like Snakes709 said I got pissed off at my truck at the time(F150 Lariat) and went to the Nissan dealer and about 3 hours later drove off with a 350z. I fell in love with the brand right away and six months later traded it in for the 370z. I will never trade this car away. This is my baby. Problems are going to happen with any car you buy.

m4a1mustang · 01-29-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

LOL

But my version of trouble free is someone else's version of trade it in,b/c I work on cars for a living so it doesn't bother me to do a little work.

Yeah I'm willing to accept small issues as long as I can fix them!

gr8-wrx · 01-29-2012, 01:48 PM

Another thing, I think a lot of cars that are 2-seaters (like the Corvette) have some folks only holding on to them for a short amount of time...

USINC97 · 01-29-2012, 01:52 PM

Gonna hold on to ours for a while. Only got 4K on the mileage so far. We baby it.

kenchan · 01-29-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

That hurts, man. It really hurts.

Yep, knowing that my replacement lock is also unreliable I rather joke about it than get upset.

I could end up paying for 2 new locks or 1000. Yay

IMWEZL · 01-29-2012, 02:54 PM

I thought about selling my Z for a used CTS-V or a new Charger SRT8 but I'm glad I didn't. Both of those cars are great but I didn't want the headache of the backseats and the rest of the interior getting juice spills, stains and all the other crazy **** kids and spouses do. Hardly anyone rides in the Z and I like that way.

Now if I could only trailer my Harley with the Z...lol

PapoZalsa · 01-29-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yeah I'm willing to accept small issues as long as I can fix them!

That is was I was refering to, I don't think that any car is going to be "trouble free".

I think he was refering to recalls, a lot of TSBs, etc. that some cars have and would spend more time in the dealership or mechanic than driving it...

Baer383 · 01-29-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

That is was I was refering to, I don't think that any car is going to be "trouble free".

I think he was refering to recalls, a lot of TSBs, etc. that some cars have and would spend more time in the dealership or mechanic than driving it...

No what I was refering to was since I'm a Master ASE mech/master I-car Body tech I'm willing to do anything on my car as long as it doesn't cost me a arm and a leg.

TheGreatOne · 01-29-2012, 03:51 PM

From people I know personally that have sold their Z's, it seems to be because:

- Only car, needed more room (new baby, etc)
- Too much on insurance/payments
- Not a "Z Enthusiast" so moved on

While this is my first Z, I consider myself a "Z enthusiast" or fanboy lol as I've followed the cars for years and have desired one for a decade. I continue to learn about the older models and hope to pick one up a 240Z down the road

I have a 40th so hope to keep it a long time...I just had a baby so could use that excuse to get rid of it, it would be easier on our budget lol but I think I'll just work harder and get a 3rd car so I can continue to enjoy this machine

I also have to think, if u have a car like this on the East Coast, especially where u get bad winters, you aren't driving it for 3-5 months of the year...not everyone can afford that luxury...for some that gets annoying

m4a1mustang · 01-29-2012, 03:58 PM

I'm definitely a Z enthusiast. Not a fanboy, though.

Baer383 · 01-29-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm definitely a Z enthusiast. Not a fanboy, though.

I think I'm going to get a "Z" tattoo

BigT · 01-29-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

I was washing my Z last night and it dawned on me... I am keeping this car forever.

I felt the same way yesterday. I love looking at it, sitting in it, driving it, the appeal it gives me, etc... I haven't had a car like this in a while.

m4a1mustang · 01-29-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I think I'm going to get a "Z" tattoo

I've seen one of those before. That's dedication.

kenchan · 01-29-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

From people I know personally that have sold their Z's, it seems to be because:

- Only car, needed more room (new baby, etc)
- Too much on insurance/payments
- Not a "Z Enthusiast" so moved on

While this is my first Z, I consider myself a "Z enthusiast" or fanboy lol as I've followed the cars for years and have desired one for a decade. I continue to learn about the older models and hope to pick one up a 240Z down the road

I have a 40th so hope to keep it a long time...I just had a baby so could use that excuse to get rid of it, it would be easier on our budget lol but I think I'll just work harder and get a 3rd car so I can continue to enjoy this machine

I also have to think, if u have a car like this on the East Coast, especially where u get bad winters, you aren't driving it for 3-5 months of the year...not everyone can afford that luxury...for some that gets annoying

that is how im doing it. so

to you.

im not really a Z-fanatic. i just like driving and playing with fun cars. my G and Z are both fun to drive for sure.

01-29-2012, 01:48 PM	#49 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	Another thing, I think a lot of cars that are 2-seaters (like the Corvette) have some folks only holding on to them for a short amount of time... __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

01-29-2012, 03:51 PM	#55 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	From people I know personally that have sold their Z's, it seems to be because: - Only car, needed more room (new baby, etc) - Too much on insurance/payments - Not a "Z Enthusiast" so moved on While this is my first Z, I consider myself a "Z enthusiast" or fanboy lol as I've followed the cars for years and have desired one for a decade. I continue to learn about the older models and hope to pick one up a 240Z down the road I have a 40th so hope to keep it a long time...I just had a baby so could use that excuse to get rid of it, it would be easier on our budget lol but I think I'll just work harder and get a 3rd car so I can continue to enjoy this machine I also have to think, if u have a car like this on the East Coast, especially where u get bad winters, you aren't driving it for 3-5 months of the year...not everyone can afford that luxury...for some that gets annoying __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

01-29-2012, 03:58 PM	#56 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I'm definitely a Z enthusiast. Not a fanboy, though. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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tower74 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 1,597 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Camaro Rep Power: 370	Before the Z, I had owned nothing but Fords...2001 Cobra (1 of 256..why I sold this one is beyond me), plenty of GT's but like Snakes709 said I got pissed off at my truck at the time(F150 Lariat) and went to the Nissan dealer and about 3 hours later drove off with a 350z. I fell in love with the brand right away and six months later traded it in for the 370z. I will never trade this car away. This is my baby. Problems are going to happen with any car you buy.

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IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	I thought about selling my Z for a used CTS-V or a new Charger SRT8 but I'm glad I didn't. Both of those cars are great but I didn't want the headache of the backseats and the rest of the interior getting juice spills, stains and all the other crazy **** kids and spouses do. Hardly anyone rides in the Z and I like that way. Now if I could only trailer my Harley with the Z...lol