New or used?

j.arnaldo · 01-08-2010, 11:34 AM

New cars depreciate sharply in the first 2-3 years of ownership. When you buy used, you're getting a reliable, already-depreciated vehicle at a much better price. According to CR, Zs are "Much Better Than Average" (both 350s and 370s). Take every factor into consideration, my friend. Good luck!

StealthZ · 01-12-2010, 05:56 PM

well after I went and looked, had the whole dealer number thing change a little and frustration rise, I sat there ad had both cars side by side. I for one loved white and own a few white vehicles, but same time owned silver and love silver sport cars. Making mistakes before on purchasing used I told myself I would not. I was able to get carfax, and the owners info on how and why the used car ended up getting traded it. short story DC traffic and was the extra vehicle. (I soon found out this is not exactly perfectly suited for DC traffic later on with moving 5 miles in over an hour) I looked over the used on as meticulous as I could looking for anything any type of defect, paint scratch/chip, interior scratch etc...
After doing many upon many professional detailing jobs and seeing about all I could, I found only one 3mm long rock chip in the front bumper. I couldn't beleive how clean it was, not even scratches on the driver side kickplates.
With only having 807 miles on it, and possibility to save 3,000 (make wife happier) I sold myself on the Used one. They even already changed oil and did the 1200 mile maintenance. saving me the thought of extra material build up during break it etc. as that was my biggest worry. I finally got it over 1200 miles and for the first time let her rip myself. Man, completely different then my 350 Z.
Now I'm compiling my plans for mods for hitting VIR this year if I'm still around.
Pictures soon to follow.

01-08-2010, 11:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	New cars depreciate sharply in the first 2-3 years of ownership. When you buy used, you're getting a reliable, already-depreciated vehicle at a much better price. According to CR, Zs are "Much Better Than Average" (both 350s and 370s). Take every factor into consideration, my friend. Good luck!

01-12-2010, 05:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 17	well after I went and looked, had the whole dealer number thing change a little and frustration rise, I sat there ad had both cars side by side. I for one loved white and own a few white vehicles, but same time owned silver and love silver sport cars. Making mistakes before on purchasing used I told myself I would not. I was able to get carfax, and the owners info on how and why the used car ended up getting traded it. short story DC traffic and was the extra vehicle. (I soon found out this is not exactly perfectly suited for DC traffic later on with moving 5 miles in over an hour) I looked over the used on as meticulous as I could looking for anything any type of defect, paint scratch/chip, interior scratch etc... After doing many upon many professional detailing jobs and seeing about all I could, I found only one 3mm long rock chip in the front bumper. I couldn't beleive how clean it was, not even scratches on the driver side kickplates. With only having 807 miles on it, and possibility to save 3,000 (make wife happier) I sold myself on the Used one. They even already changed oil and did the 1200 mile maintenance. saving me the thought of extra material build up during break it etc. as that was my biggest worry. I finally got it over 1200 miles and for the first time let her rip myself. Man, completely different then my 350 Z. Now I'm compiling my plans for mods for hitting VIR this year if I'm still around. Pictures soon to follow.