Trade in my Z?

Unrealviet · 07-17-2012, 11:40 PM

Should I trade in my Base 370z Manual 2010 with 22K miles for a Nissan 370z Roadster with Touring & Sport Package (also manual).

Well Long story short. My car about to be 2 year old in 2 weeks. My brother went grocery shopping and accidentally reverse and hit another car. 50/50 fault it has some scratches and a piece of my tail light broke off. Thinking about trading it in to get a nice roadster. Should I?

The dealer asking for 41K, hopefully I could get it for 40K out the door.

What you guys think my trade in value will be with the car, even though there is a little scratch mark to my rear bumper?

frost · 07-17-2012, 11:40 PM

Yes, right now.

Unrealviet · 07-17-2012, 11:45 PM

But should I wait for the 2013, it's coming out soon.

frost · 07-17-2012, 11:46 PM

No, it's ugly.

Unrealviet · 07-17-2012, 11:48 PM

Waiting for dealer to get back to me. Hopefully I get at least 22-24 for my Z now. Probably going to use that to go to down.

nepali · 07-17-2012, 11:48 PM

My honest opinion: "It is your money. Spend it the way you want to."

370Z Purist · 07-18-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

Yes, right now.

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Originally Posted by frost

No, it's ugly.

I love you.

Get what you want. If you want a Roadster, who's stopping you?

TheGreatOne · 07-18-2012, 12:24 AM

You'll really like the upgrade from the base, and if the roadster is something you really want, I say go for it also. I also agree, 2012 not 2013

Get that "new car" feel again

whoady4shoady · 07-18-2012, 01:23 AM

13s are ugly. Do it!

Jimmyusmc · 07-18-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Unrealviet

Waiting for dealer to get back to me. Hopefully I get at least 22-24 for my Z now. Probably going to use that to go to down.

Did you check what the Kelly blue book trade in value? Also when you in tell them that another dealer offered you more for your trade in, they typically meet you in the middle but not always.

Magic Bus · 07-18-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Unrealviet

Should I trade in my Base 370z Manual 2010 with 22K miles for a Nissan 370z Roadster with Touring & Sport Package (also manual).

Well Long story short. My car about to be 2 year old in 2 weeks. My brother went grocery shopping and accidentally reverse and hit another car. 50/50 fault it has some scratches and a piece of my tail light broke off. Thinking about trading it in to get a nice roadster. Should I?

The dealer asking for 41K, hopefully I could get it for 40K out the door.

What you guys think my trade in value will be with the car, even though there is a little scratch mark to my rear bumper?

Wow, forum members calling the 2013Z ugly? Let's take it easy Z enthusiasts

OP's question was "what you think my trade in value will be"? Why don't we address that question?

As a trade in, I think that's what the dealer will give you, 22K tops (they may start lower and will always low ball you, but hey that's their job) and if they give your more for your trade in, the price of the new car, will be higher. I say, sell it on your own, I think you can get 3 grand more even with the scratch.

As for model year 12 or a 13, what appeals to you more? 12s may be in short supply, so getting the color & options you want, may be limited. Also, 13's may have internal upgrades far more pleasing than what the brochures & spec sheets say. Go to the NAGTROC Forum and read all the rave reviews about the 13 GTR's suspension versus the 12. Is it possible they put some of those magic things into the 13Z (Euro tuned)?

As far as looks, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Regarding the sports package Z, it's a beautiful car but the looks have not changed from 2009 to 2012.

For me, I prefer the different look of the 13 better. Immediately a Z enthusiast will look at it and know it's a 13. A non enthusiast will still think it's a Porsche

. Thus I ordered one and have been waiting for two months now.

Either choice, you can't go wrong so enjoy the process and have fun driving your Z

Davey · 07-18-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Wow, forum members calling the 2013Z ugly? Let's take it easy Z enthusiasts

OP's question was "what you think my trade in value will be"? Why don't we address that question?

Well, kbb.com or nadaguides.com would be a better source of information than the forums. Plus, trade-in price varies greatly according to how you negotiate the price of the car - if you pay MSRP for the car you would for example be able to get MUCH more for your trade than if you get $1500 under invoice.

So, OP, my advice to you is to go to KBB.com and value your trade-in and then go to NADAguides.com and value your trade in and work from there.

Plus, he asked if he should wait for the '13, so... That was one opinion. I snapped up a leftover '12 at 0% while I could for the very same reason- I don't know if I'd call the 2013 ugly until I see it in pictures but I'm not a fan of the LED strip or the new wheels thus far.

whoady4shoady · 07-18-2012, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Wow, forum members calling the 2013Z ugly? Let's take it easy Z enthusiasts

OP's question was "what you think my trade in value will be"? Why don't we address that question?

As a trade in, I think that's what the dealer will give you, 22K tops (they may start lower and will always low ball you, but hey that's their job) and if they give your more for your trade in, the price of the new car, will be higher. I say, sell it on your own, I think you can get 3 grand more even with the scratch.

As for model year 12 or a 13, what appeals to you more? 12s may be in short supply, so getting the color & options you want, may be limited. Also, 13's may have internal upgrades far more pleasing than what the brochures & spec sheets say. Go to the NAGTROC Forum and read all the rave reviews about the 13 GTR's suspension versus the 12. Is it possible they put some of those magic things into the 13Z (Euro tuned)?

As far as looks, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Regarding the sports package Z, it's a beautiful car but the looks have not changed from 2009 to 2012.

For me, I prefer the different look of the 13 better. Immediately a Z enthusiast will look at it and know it's a 13. A non enthusiast will still think it's a Porsche

. Thus I ordered one and have been waiting for two months now.

Either choice, you can't go wrong so enjoy the process and have fun driving your Z

Its just my opinion. I have a nismo and many people say it is expensive and bloated. Whatchagonnado?

kenchan · 07-18-2012, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unrealviet

Should I trade in my Base 370z Manual 2010 with 22K miles for a Nissan 370z Roadster with Touring & Sport Package (also manual).

Well Long story short. My car about to be 2 year old in 2 weeks. My brother went grocery shopping and accidentally reverse and hit another car. 50/50 fault it has some scratches and a piece of my tail light broke off. Thinking about trading it in to get a nice roadster. Should I?

The dealer asking for 41K, hopefully I could get it for 40K out the door.

What you guys think my trade in value will be with the car, even though there is a little scratch mark to my rear bumper?

why not? it's quite different going from coupe to canvas top. i say go for it.

make sure you understand the issues the canvas folks are having though in the roaster forum. i read about pinched/torn canvas issues.

FPenvy · 07-18-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

No, it's ugly.

07-17-2012, 11:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Unrealviet Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 29 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z BLK M Rep Power: 14	Trade in my Z? Should I trade in my Base 370z Manual 2010 with 22K miles for a Nissan 370z Roadster with Touring & Sport Package (also manual). Well Long story short. My car about to be 2 year old in 2 weeks. My brother went grocery shopping and accidentally reverse and hit another car. 50/50 fault it has some scratches and a piece of my tail light broke off. Thinking about trading it in to get a nice roadster. Should I? The dealer asking for 41K, hopefully I could get it for 40K out the door. What you guys think my trade in value will be with the car, even though there is a little scratch mark to my rear bumper?

07-17-2012, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 16	My honest opinion: "It is your money. Spend it the way you want to." __________________ '11 SR/6MT/T/S

07-18-2012, 12:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	You'll really like the upgrade from the base, and if the roadster is something you really want, I say go for it also. I also agree, 2012 not 2013 Get that "new car" feel again __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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07-17-2012, 11:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Unrealviet Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 29 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z BLK M Rep Power: 14	But should I wait for the 2013, it's coming out soon.

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