Buying a dealer "demo 370z," yah or nah?

Chriz · 04-27-2010, 01:52 PM

who knows what previous drivers did with the car. Must have had one hell of a break in period

atl370z · 04-27-2010, 02:36 PM

i guess i should just walk away from this one,,,

j.arnaldo · 04-27-2010, 03:05 PM

According to CR, our monZters are "Much Better Than Average". 2k is nuthin', man! I got my 350 with 13k on her in '08 and, so far, NO problemo! Go for it!

370Zsteve · 04-27-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by atl370z

i guess i should just walk away from this one,,,

Why not drop your price accordingly

Mize · 04-27-2010, 04:01 PM

My only concern is the alignment. A car at 2k miles with an alignment issue was not treated well.

Push370zzz · 04-28-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Because it's a loaded T/S with Nav, and it qualifies for the new car financing rates. (and the 36k warranty starts at the date of purchase).

Mine was a T/S as well, and the rates will not make a big difference. I agree that his vehicle should be more than what I paid, but navigation, 6 extra months of warranty, and a few hundred in financing should not bring the price up to where it is at. Over $28k is a ripoff in my opinion.

m4a1mustang · 04-28-2010, 07:29 AM

Well you got a hell of a deal on your car, then... well below the norm.

atl370z · 04-28-2010, 07:59 AM

Yeah, the dealer told me if the car was new it will cost 42k but they are giving me a smoking deal on it at a price of 32k.
Btw, i love everything about that car except the orange leather seat

fullmonty · 04-28-2010, 08:25 AM

My Z had some miles but for the most part sat in the show room next to a GTR. It was at the dealer from January (or There bouts') of 09 to November of 09. I've had no problems and was able to get a better deal for it. So what if I wasn't the first person to fart in it, I'll get over it. Like with most things in life go with your gut.

atl370z · 04-30-2010, 03:15 PM

so, yesterday I called the dealer and ask about the demo 370z again.
The same sales guy who gave me the price of $32,800 last Friday denial about telling me that price. He told me that the car is selling for $34,800 now. What kinda of crap was that?

FuszNissan · 04-30-2010, 03:21 PM

Walk away

Vegitto-kun · 04-30-2010, 03:35 PM

My 370 is a demo car.

I have no problems. looked like it was brand spanking new.

I know that they first break in the engine before people can drive it so I doubt that they broke the thing.

The 350Z I tested was scary the dealership's son takes part in drift competitions and races.

I sure noticed when he drove the 350

kenchan · 04-30-2010, 03:42 PM

in the US, demo cars are broken in by the potential buyer and dealer sales guys, etc...
so not always sound.

but ive bought a demo in the past with 3k miles on the odo. ran perfect.

shadoquad · 05-02-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by atl370z

so, yesterday I called the dealer and ask about the demo 370z again.
The same sales guy who gave me the price of $32,800 last Friday denial about telling me that price. He told me that the car is selling for $34,800 now. What kinda of crap was that?

Bait and switch. Apparently car dealers just get away with it, too. Before buying my Z, I took a look at an '09 Subaru WRX. Between the time I walked onto the lot and the time I entered salesguy's office, the price went up from 21k (a steal for a new WRX) to 26k (just about invoice). I would never buy from a dealer that did something that shady.

fullmonty · 05-02-2010, 01:22 PM

Pass it up man, they'll be other Zs

04-27-2010, 01:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
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04-28-2010, 07:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
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04-28-2010, 08:25 AM	#24 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	My Z had some miles but for the most part sat in the show room next to a GTR. It was at the dealer from January (or There bouts') of 09 to November of 09. I've had no problems and was able to get a better deal for it. So what if I wasn't the first person to fart in it, I'll get over it. Like with most things in life go with your gut. __________________

04-30-2010, 03:21 PM	#26 (permalink)
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05-02-2010, 01:22 PM	#30 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Pass it up man, they'll be other Zs __________________

04-27-2010, 02:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
atl370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 282 Drives: Maxima Rep Power: 15	i guess i should just walk away from this one,,,

04-27-2010, 03:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	According to CR, our monZters are "Much Better Than Average". 2k is nuthin', man! I got my 350 with 13k on her in '08 and, so far, NO problemo! Go for it!

04-27-2010, 04:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mize Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 144 Drives: '10 370zr rg tsn m6 Rep Power: 15	My only concern is the alignment. A car at 2k miles with an alignment issue was not treated well.

04-28-2010, 07:59 AM	#23 (permalink)
atl370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 282 Drives: Maxima Rep Power: 15	Yeah, the dealer told me if the car was new it will cost 42k but they are giving me a smoking deal on it at a price of 32k. Btw, i love everything about that car except the orange leather seat

04-30-2010, 03:15 PM	#25 (permalink)
atl370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 282 Drives: Maxima Rep Power: 15	so, yesterday I called the dealer and ask about the demo 370z again. The same sales guy who gave me the price of $32,800 last Friday denial about telling me that price. He told me that the car is selling for $34,800 now. What kinda of crap was that?

04-30-2010, 03:35 PM	#27 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	My 370 is a demo car. I have no problems. looked like it was brand spanking new. I know that they first break in the engine before people can drive it so I doubt that they broke the thing. The 350Z I tested was scary the dealership's son takes part in drift competitions and races. I sure noticed when he drove the 350

04-30-2010, 03:42 PM	#28 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	in the US, demo cars are broken in by the potential buyer and dealer sales guys, etc... so not always sound. but ive bought a demo in the past with 3k miles on the odo. ran perfect.

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