Best 370Z Buy For My $26k?

hey32g · 01-13-2014, 12:28 PM

I really don't want to turn this into a feud of which car is better.

Having said that, from what I'm seeing, for $26k I could get an '09 or '10 Nismo with pretty low miles (will be harder to do, but I think I could find one), a 40th Anniversary, or an '11 or '12 regular Z w/ Sports Pkg with ridiculously low mileage (5,000-15,000 miles).

Honestly, the Nismo would be my top pick, but would it be stupid to pass up a nice Anniversary Edition or a car that's basically brand spankin' new?

Would love to hear thoughts.

Thanks.

MadChemist · 01-13-2014, 12:35 PM

Pass on the Nismo. By the time you do your mods, it is just a bodykit. Also, 40th anniversary editions are cool thing to say you have but other than that fact, whoopied doo. Do with the 12' basic/sports pkg. Just my 5 cents (inflation).

Firebase99 · 01-13-2014, 12:41 PM

Unless you plan on tracking it, Id go with the model with the fewest miles.

DLSTR · 01-13-2014, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey32g

I really don't want to turn this into a feud of which car is better.

Having said that, from what I'm seeing, for $26k I could get an '09 or '10 Nismo with pretty low miles (will be harder to do, but I think I could find one), a 40th Anniversary, or an '11 or '12 regular Z w/ Sports Pkg with ridiculously low mileage (5,000-15,000 miles).

Honestly, the Nismo would be my top pick, but would it be stupid to pass up a nice Anniversary Edition or a car that's basically brand spankin' new?

Would love to hear thoughts.

Thanks.

Low mileage 11-12 base w/sport. Car has been refined, over time and you know it was not in some other not a good driver/enthusiasts hands for too long, and abused. If not, get new considering price has come down with the 14's.

DEpointfive0 · 01-13-2014, 12:47 PM

Get sport package, get one with a warranty or one you can buy a Nissan extended warranty for

No one wants to be stuck with a car that consumes oil

Ghostvette · 01-13-2014, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey32g

I really don't want to turn this into a feud of which car is better.

Having said that, from what I'm seeing, for $26k I could get an '09 or '10 Nismo with pretty low miles (will be harder to do, but I think I could find one), a 40th Anniversary, or an '11 or '12 regular Z w/ Sports Pkg with ridiculously low mileage (5,000-15,000 miles).

Honestly, the Nismo would be my top pick, but would it be stupid to pass up a nice Anniversary Edition or a car that's basically brand spankin' new?

Would love to hear thoughts.

Thanks.

That's about what I paid for my 2012 base with 1600 miles from CarMax. I got it in August 2013, so I have basically a brand new car without the depreciation hit. Personally, get one with the lowest mileage.

dtul · 01-13-2014, 01:13 PM

I'd pass on the NISMO, but I think it would be hard to pass up a 40th. If it's a car you want to keep for a long time I would get the 40th, but if it's just your next car that you'll have 2-3 years I'd get the 2011 or 2012.

Bking · 01-13-2014, 01:19 PM

40th. Because they are the best.

Riptide67 · 01-13-2014, 02:23 PM

sport pkg and low mileage...pass on the nismo. /thread

Redglare · 01-13-2014, 02:32 PM

26k will get you into a 2011+ with sub 5k miles w/ sport

Just look for the best deal out there.

you could also jump into a sub 10k mile 09 sport for about 5-6k less

hey32g · 01-13-2014, 03:02 PM

Most of you seem to have the same opinion. Thanks for the input.

Another question I have is that I see some of the best buys in the Northeast (New Jersey, New York, Pa, etc..). I'm in Texas and don't mind going wherever to buy a car. My wife and I would fly up and enjoy the ride home in it. But should I be worried about these cars being exposed to Hurricane Sandy? Would that show up on a CarFax? I know if it's bad enough they would have a flood damage title. Just curious because my wife's best friend lives in Philadelphia and mentioned to my wife that she and her husband were looking for a nice, but used car, and couldn't believe how many had some kind of history due to that storm.

Thanks.

Ghostvette · 01-13-2014, 03:37 PM

Research is your friend. I think you would have a better chance getting a decent car if you checked locally. My Z was a local car, but I was also checking out cars in Texas. I've read too many stories about cars from Sandy showing up for sale when they should have been scrapped.

hey32g · 01-13-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Research is your friend. I think you would have a better chance getting a decent car if you checked locally. My Z was a local car, but I was also checking out cars in Texas. I've read too many stories about cars from Sandy showing up for sale when they should have been scrapped.

Yeah, that's my fear. But I'm in San Antonio, and cars are always more expensive here. For no good reason, it's pretty much a blue collar town, it doesn't make sense. The dealerships here think they can ask top dollar for everything. I almost always go to Houston or Dallas to buy cars. But I have bought out of state before.

Redglare · 01-13-2014, 04:31 PM

You can check on here for free if the car was in hurricane sandy,

(now remember that even carfax is not 100%, so always do a thorough inspection)

FREE Hurricane Sandy Flood Damage Check - CARFAX

hey32g · 01-13-2014, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redglare

You can check on here for free if the car was in hurricane sandy,

(now remember that even carfax is not 100%, so always do a thorough inspection)

FREE Hurricane Sandy Flood Damage Check - CARFAX

Thanks!

01-13-2014, 12:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
hey32g Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: ‘14 370Z, Black, 7AT Rep Power: 6726	Best 370Z Buy For My $26k? I really don't want to turn this into a feud of which car is better. Having said that, from what I'm seeing, for $26k I could get an '09 or '10 Nismo with pretty low miles (will be harder to do, but I think I could find one), a 40th Anniversary, or an '11 or '12 regular Z w/ Sports Pkg with ridiculously low mileage (5,000-15,000 miles). Honestly, the Nismo would be my top pick, but would it be stupid to pass up a nice Anniversary Edition or a car that's basically brand spankin' new? Would love to hear thoughts. Thanks.

01-13-2014, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 13	Pass on the Nismo. By the time you do your mods, it is just a bodykit. Also, 40th anniversary editions are cool thing to say you have but other than that fact, whoopied doo. Do with the 12' basic/sports pkg. Just my 5 cents (inflation). cooltoy likes this.

01-13-2014, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Get sport package, get one with a warranty or one you can buy a Nissan extended warranty for No one wants to be stuck with a car that consumes oil __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

01-13-2014, 01:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
dtul Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 191 Drives: n/a Rep Power: 12	I'd pass on the NISMO, but I think it would be hard to pass up a 40th. If it's a car you want to keep for a long time I would get the 40th, but if it's just your next car that you'll have 2-3 years I'd get the 2011 or 2012. TheGreatOne and Zbrah like this.

01-13-2014, 02:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	sport pkg and low mileage...pass on the nismo. /thread __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-13-2014, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	Unless you plan on tracking it, Id go with the model with the fewest miles.

01-13-2014, 01:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 14	40th. Because they are the best.

01-13-2014, 02:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Redglare Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: FL Posts: 387 Drives: C172 Skyhawk GIII Rep Power: 175	26k will get you into a 2011+ with sub 5k miles w/ sport Just look for the best deal out there. you could also jump into a sub 10k mile 09 sport for about 5-6k less

01-13-2014, 03:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
hey32g Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: ‘14 370Z, Black, 7AT Rep Power: 6726	Most of you seem to have the same opinion. Thanks for the input. Another question I have is that I see some of the best buys in the Northeast (New Jersey, New York, Pa, etc..). I'm in Texas and don't mind going wherever to buy a car. My wife and I would fly up and enjoy the ride home in it. But should I be worried about these cars being exposed to Hurricane Sandy? Would that show up on a CarFax? I know if it's bad enough they would have a flood damage title. Just curious because my wife's best friend lives in Philadelphia and mentioned to my wife that she and her husband were looking for a nice, but used car, and couldn't believe how many had some kind of history due to that storm. Thanks.

01-13-2014, 03:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	Research is your friend. I think you would have a better chance getting a decent car if you checked locally. My Z was a local car, but I was also checking out cars in Texas. I've read too many stories about cars from Sandy showing up for sale when they should have been scrapped. Roddy1 likes this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

01-13-2014, 04:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Redglare Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: FL Posts: 387 Drives: C172 Skyhawk GIII Rep Power: 175	You can check on here for free if the car was in hurricane sandy, (now remember that even carfax is not 100%, so always do a thorough inspection) FREE Hurricane Sandy Flood Damage Check - CARFAX