Well - time came and went. I moved into a new house and now I have a bit of a commute on the 405 Freeway. The Z roadster was just
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07-04-2014, 09:34 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Saying So-Long
Well - time came and went. I moved into a new house and now I have a bit of a commute on the 405 Freeway. The Z roadster was just not cutting it for so many reasons.
So - after a year and two months and 6421 miles - she is gone. Traded her for a 2014 Q50S . We also have a 2012 FX. I truly do love Infiniti. The Q is my 5th Infiniti since 2008. I got totally raped on the trade in...it was ridiculous how little the Z held it's value. Had it on Auto Trader for 5 months and not a single hit. I got almost 8k off the Q - so that helped. It was a great car - but at 50 just not really for me. I am, however, getting a GT-R with my year-end bonus! Great forum - it was fun while here. |
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So long. Q50 looks like a great car.
Did you buy the roadster new? If it was only a year old and you traded in to the dealer it makes sense you got raped. Also, In most parts of the country roadster/convertible sales plummet in summer. A few cars dealers I had as clients do want convertibles and especially roadsters after May. Last edited by Ubetit; 07-04-2014 at 09:47 AM. |
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Q50's are nice. I'd pick that for a long commute too. I'm sure you considered just keeping the Z for a weekend toy since you got so little in trade. Hope the GTR thing works out for you. Now that would be a blast! Good luck.
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I bought it new = but as it was a '12 still on the lot in May of 13 - I got 10k off sticker. Still - sticker was over 50, so the math was never good.
The Infiniti dealer also owns the Nissan dealer next door. Their guy basically apologized but said they can't give Zs away right now, especially roadsters. So it was the best he could do. thought about keeping it - but I really want a GT-R. I realized I'm not a vert guy after all. lol expensive lesson. oh, well. Overall I don't really care. Love the new ride...so that is all that matters. |
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Perfectly understandable decision. I have a couple of cars a truck and my Z. This gives me options if I need more than a two seater. A few of these guys have a Z as a DD because it is a fun car to drive but not really the most practicle for DD duty. I use mine as a DD because I love to drive sporty cars and the Z is very nice on the highway. What worries me is why these cars dont sell well. I seems the market must be saturated for them.
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Sorry to hear you had to get rid of your Z
Feel free to stick around the forum. I'd love to hear some details of how you're liking the Q50S and see more pics My buddy just got the Q50S Hybrid and raves about it.
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07-04-2014, 10:14 AM | #9 (permalink) |
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My wife drives a G37s. I've grown to like the performance of the sedan, I have no doubt the Q will grow on you. I would love a Q50. Have fun!
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Great choice in picking a Infiniti Q50 Sport version. A lot of car for a great
price. enjoy your nice new car and stay around and visit with all of us in the future. GL... |
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They raped you, huh?
You're huge, you should've raped them back, lol Nice to meet you, hope you stick around, I can't imagine the platform has changed that much
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Sucks to see the Z go. But congrats on the new Infiniti!
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5 months without a hit. That stinks too.
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