Is trade worth it?

jpkirk · 07-23-2014, 02:29 PM

SRM was what kept me coming back to the Z. I looked at Camaro SS and Mustang GT with all that 400+ HP. And I like the looks/performance of the Camaro SS with 1LE package. SRM kept pulling me back. Thank God it did, I'd have to kill myself for joining the masses of Camaro's on the road.

Z=unique

I guess the question for the OP is if you think you are missing anything without the sport package. Are you interested in the performance improvements? Are you autocrossing, tracking, or some such? Then I could really see the desire to have the sport package. If not, take that $9K and go on some driving tours. Yellowstone, Glacier, Acadia, Grand Canyon. Some cool stuff to see.

cigarclifford · 07-23-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

I have a Black base 2010 with 41K miles on it. The local dealer has a Black base 2014 370z with the sports package that he might trade for mine for a $9000 difference.

Earlier he had offered a $9000 difference on a base black 2014 370z and lots of folks here had discouraged me from that trade, saying it is essentially the same car. The sports package comes with the synchromesh,larger wheels and brakes and the spoiler.

My problem is that I am 66, do not have any more sports cars in my future and no other new cars in my money range appeal to me, not the Genesis nor the FRS/Subaru and I do not go for the General Motors or Ford cars, period.

I should just stay put with my car but another year or two and its too late to buy sports cars.

Not a problem.. You are not 66... In todays world your 56..... Than again I'm not a real doctor....

kenchan · 07-23-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

Not a problem.. You are not 66... In todays world your 56..... Than again I'm not a real doctor....

nor are you a good english teacher?

Minsu · 07-23-2014, 02:43 PM

Id say go for it, if its just 9k total, might as well live vicariously but then again what do i know...im only a nurse.

Malm · 07-23-2014, 02:49 PM

id do it, or go nismo.

cigarclifford · 07-23-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Minsu

Id say go for it, if its just 9k total, might as well live vicariously but then again what do i know...im only a nurse.

Greeting's Minsu, click your heels together and repeat this phrase. I am
a real man, I am a real man, I am a man... Than again I'm not a real doctor...

kenchan · 07-23-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

Greeting's Minsu, click your heels together and repeat this phrase. I am
a real man, I am a real man, I am a man... Than again I'm not a real doctor...

cigarclifford · 07-23-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Kenchan, Your issues are very small in comparison to others.... Than again I'm not a real doctor....LOL

kenchan · 07-23-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

Kenchan, Your issues are very small in comparison to others.... Than again I'm not a real doctor....LOL

i know i have issues. i hate faux and dumbarses... but then this aint my blog thread. LOL

Fuzzzy · 07-23-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

Yup, it gets tougher. You get old, the women do not want you (as you are not rich enough), you are burn't out at the job but cannot afford to retire,

Then, in the same paragraph:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

Since 2008, in order, I have traded in a 2003 Toyota Celica GTS for a 2004 Mazda RX8 and then traded it (maintenance issues) in for a 350Z which I traded for a 2009 Mazda RX8 (too low gas mileage, small gas tank, filling up every other day) and that for a 2010 Mazda Miata PRHT and finally my current car which I like the best of all. So, the only trade left for my last is for a newer better version of the 370Z.

Just saying.

Good luck in your decision!

Magic Bus · 07-23-2014, 03:26 PM

OP, I'd do it. If you love the Z and plan on keeping it for a long time, why not? A $9,000 depreciation on a 4 year old car with 41k miles, plus getting an upgraded new version, sounds like a win to me. Good luck on your decision!

kenchan · 07-23-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

OP, I'd do it. If you love the Z and plan on keeping it for a long time, why not? A $9,000 depreciation on a 4 year old car with 41k miles, plus getting an upgraded new version, sounds like a win to me. Good luck on your decision!

^^ says the guy that lives in paradise island and LOL'ing at everyone here..

Davey · 07-23-2014, 04:50 PM

I wouldn't do it. If anything I'd wait for the redesigned Z. I'm kind of in the same boat (though not as old) as far a what I'm willing to pay for a "toy" car and though I've tried a few others, the Z just seems to suit me pretty well.

TexasChuck · 07-23-2014, 05:43 PM

Hey ZeeBabar, I just did it and I'm 67. Traded my 2012 roadster, for a 2014 black cherry coupe, base w/ sport pkg. AND I'm real happy!
Do it!
Cheers,

cigarclifford · 07-23-2014, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

Hey ZeeBabar, I just did it and I'm 67. Traded my 2012 roadster, for a 2014 black cherry coupe, base w/ sport pkg. AND I'm real happy!
Do it!
Cheers,

Your thought pattern at 57 is perfect... Great color choice as the Black
Cherry paint color is awesome........... Than again I'm not a real doctor.....

07-23-2014, 02:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	SRM was what kept me coming back to the Z. I looked at Camaro SS and Mustang GT with all that 400+ HP. And I like the looks/performance of the Camaro SS with 1LE package. SRM kept pulling me back. Thank God it did, I'd have to kill myself for joining the masses of Camaro's on the road. Z=unique I guess the question for the OP is if you think you are missing anything without the sport package. Are you interested in the performance improvements? Are you autocrossing, tracking, or some such? Then I could really see the desire to have the sport package. If not, take that $9K and go on some driving tours. Yellowstone, Glacier, Acadia, Grand Canyon. Some cool stuff to see. ajm216 likes this. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction Last edited by jpkirk; 07-23-2014 at 02:45 PM.

07-23-2014, 02:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Id say go for it, if its just 9k total, might as well live vicariously but then again what do i know...im only a nurse. cigarclifford likes this. __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

07-23-2014, 02:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
Malm Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 706 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z bs a7 Rep Power: 12	id do it, or go nismo. __________________ 2011 370 Z Ark - Seibon - Aerojacket - Pioneer - Evo-R - Stance

07-23-2014, 04:50 PM	#28 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	I wouldn't do it. If anything I'd wait for the redesigned Z. I'm kind of in the same boat (though not as old) as far a what I'm willing to pay for a "toy" car and though I've tried a few others, the Z just seems to suit me pretty well. stopher likes this.

07-23-2014, 05:43 PM	#29 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Another Old Guy Response! Hey ZeeBabar, I just did it and I'm 67. Traded my 2012 roadster, for a 2014 black cherry coupe, base w/ sport pkg. AND I'm real happy! Do it! Cheers, cigarclifford and ajm216 like this.

07-23-2014, 03:26 PM	#26 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	OP, I'd do it. If you love the Z and plan on keeping it for a long time, why not? A $9,000 depreciation on a 4 year old car with 41k miles, plus getting an upgraded new version, sounds like a win to me. Good luck on your decision!

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