Taking the plunge - But not so fast!

LakeShow · 03-23-2012, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McNasty

Is Nissan still offering that 0% for 60 months or whatever crazy financing option on the 2012s?

Yes till April. There's no other crazy financing than 0% unless they do negative financing and pay you to take the car.

280z/300zx · 03-24-2012, 11:26 AM

I've owned both a touring/sport 6-speed and a Nismo. I've written several comparative posts regarding this; try finding them as I'm not about to do it again. You can search under title or simply search for posts made by me until you find the topic.

Short and sweet of it

1. Love them both but prefer the touring sport
2. the Nismo just feels faster. mag times won't really report much difference but I'm sure if they did a 50-100mph pull or 5-60 or some other kind of rolling test the Nismo would pull on a regular Z.
3. the suspension is much stiffer in the NISMO. Coming from a 1977 280z as a DD that is modded I didn't think I would care much but the NISMO is just really stiff.
4. price, shop around is all I can say. I got my 09 touring sport 6-speed with kick plates and mats and in yellow (500 dollars extra) for 34k and change. This was June 09 when the Z had only been out a few months. The car was also special ordered and yet I still managed a great price. Fast forward to Nov 2010. My poor Z was totaled and needed replacing. No cars similar to my previous could be found, not even in blue (2nd choice color) so rather than wait 3mo for a special order I got a Nismo that was on the lot. Had dealer mark up, tint, window etch, door guards. Stick was 43k and I got it for 35k and change. Only had 50miles on it. Took 3weeks of negotiating.

Basically, test drive both but you can't go wrong with either. Be patient and make sure to get the best price. Don't let the dealers get the best of you.

somaddict · 03-24-2012, 07:36 PM

Thanks so much for the responses guys! I essentially am feeling what everyone is saying.

I'm definitely not getting that original one, so I can put that point to rest. To be fair though, I'm not sure if people are considering that 43k was with all fees, shipping, it's a CPO (starting to believe that isn't what it's cracked up to be), and a 2700 bumper to bumper for 100k/7years (also probably not worth it. I read a stat that said extended warranties pay for themselves apprx 2% of the time!)

I think the touring sport is the way to go. If seasoned modders are saying NISMO is too stiff then I should certainly take that to the bank.

One last favor, please. Advice on this one should flesh out the scope for what I should be looking at for pricing. I just found this classified yesterday, and I live pretty close to the dealer. It seems cherry to me, and the autocheck score is 93. 2010 40th Ann Touring (Sport, I think) with 9,295 miles. Dealer seems to think it makes 350hp though, heh.

They counter-offered with 33k. I'm thinking I won't budge until 30k. What do you think? Looks like it has a lien record. Is that worrisome? Would I want to look at title insurance/protection or something?

The classified ad

KBB price @ $36,216

If you actually read this far I really appreciate it!

sonic370 · 03-24-2012, 08:10 PM

good choice you can find a better deal. as far as the warranty goes.
if you really won't one wait until you reach around 35,000 on your car then
buy one. why pay for something before you need it.

i bought one from nissan bumper to bumper for 975.00 good up to 75,000
because that's when i plan on trading in.......

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03-24-2012, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 273	I've owned both a touring/sport 6-speed and a Nismo. I've written several comparative posts regarding this; try finding them as I'm not about to do it again. You can search under title or simply search for posts made by me until you find the topic. Short and sweet of it 1. Love them both but prefer the touring sport 2. the Nismo just feels faster. mag times won't really report much difference but I'm sure if they did a 50-100mph pull or 5-60 or some other kind of rolling test the Nismo would pull on a regular Z. 3. the suspension is much stiffer in the NISMO. Coming from a 1977 280z as a DD that is modded I didn't think I would care much but the NISMO is just really stiff. 4. price, shop around is all I can say. I got my 09 touring sport 6-speed with kick plates and mats and in yellow (500 dollars extra) for 34k and change. This was June 09 when the Z had only been out a few months. The car was also special ordered and yet I still managed a great price. Fast forward to Nov 2010. My poor Z was totaled and needed replacing. No cars similar to my previous could be found, not even in blue (2nd choice color) so rather than wait 3mo for a special order I got a Nismo that was on the lot. Had dealer mark up, tint, window etch, door guards. Stick was 43k and I got it for 35k and change. Only had 50miles on it. Took 3weeks of negotiating. Basically, test drive both but you can't go wrong with either. Be patient and make sure to get the best price. Don't let the dealers get the best of you.

03-24-2012, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
somaddict Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: new york Posts: 14 Drives: none Rep Power: 14	Thanks so much for the responses guys! I essentially am feeling what everyone is saying. I'm definitely not getting that original one, so I can put that point to rest. To be fair though, I'm not sure if people are considering that 43k was with all fees, shipping, it's a CPO (starting to believe that isn't what it's cracked up to be), and a 2700 bumper to bumper for 100k/7years (also probably not worth it. I read a stat that said extended warranties pay for themselves apprx 2% of the time!) I think the touring sport is the way to go. If seasoned modders are saying NISMO is too stiff then I should certainly take that to the bank. One last favor, please. Advice on this one should flesh out the scope for what I should be looking at for pricing. I just found this classified yesterday, and I live pretty close to the dealer. It seems cherry to me, and the autocheck score is 93. 2010 40th Ann Touring (Sport, I think) with 9,295 miles. Dealer seems to think it makes 350hp though, heh. They counter-offered with 33k. I'm thinking I won't budge until 30k. What do you think? Looks like it has a lien record. Is that worrisome? Would I want to look at title insurance/protection or something? The classified ad KBB price @ $36,216 If you actually read this far I really appreciate it!

03-24-2012, 08:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	good choice you can find a better deal. as far as the warranty goes. if you really won't one wait until you reach around 35,000 on your car then buy one. why pay for something before you need it. i bought one from nissan bumper to bumper for 975.00 good up to 75,000 because that's when i plan on trading in.......