2009 vs 2010 Pricing

CaptainSlow · 05-11-2010, 12:11 PM

I'm in the market for a new 370Z. Right now the 2010s with Sport have a sticker of roughly $43000 + Freight/PDI ($1550) + Tax. I've found a few 2009s for $40000 (Freight/PDI included) + Tax. Of course these are all Canadian prices.

From what I understand there are only really three differences between 2009 and 2010 with them being heated side mirrors, interior air filter, and the cargo cover. What would you price these at? Is it worth it to go with a 2010 or save the money (which would be more than $3000 as I'd imagine the dealer would want to get the car off their lot sooner rather than later)? I live in a colder climate (Calgary) and the winters are cold so, though not imperative, heated side mirrors would be handy. I'm not sure if I would miss an interior air filter and a cargo cover.

Also, are there any issues or problems that appear in the 2009 model of the car as apposed to the 2010? I know there is a noise issue but has Nissan tried to fix it between the model years?

Again, I'm just trying to gauge whether it's worth the extra money to go with the 2010 or try and get a good deal on a 2009. Thanks for any help!

shadoquad · 05-11-2010, 12:30 PM

The price difference, as far as I know, is that an '09 adds a year of depreciation, which effects resale, and that '09 models that are stuck on lots this late into '10 have probably been test driven hard and have a lot of miles on them. Also, not that it matters much, but you can only get Yellow in '09, and you can only get Anniv. trim, Roadsters, and Black Cherry in '10.

I passed on a $27k silver '09 Z coupe to buy my '10 Black Cherry Z coupe for $30k. I didn't like the color as much, but more importantly, when I drove that ridiculously low priced '09, I noticed it had been thrown around like a rag doll and needed a new clutch. I drove my '10 Z right off the truck. I've put every mile on it, and it drives like a dream.

Personal preferences may vary.

05-11-2010, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
CaptainSlow Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 47 Drives: 02 VW Jetta Rep Power: 15	2009 vs 2010 Pricing I'm in the market for a new 370Z. Right now the 2010s with Sport have a sticker of roughly $43000 + Freight/PDI ($1550) + Tax. I've found a few 2009s for $40000 (Freight/PDI included) + Tax. Of course these are all Canadian prices. From what I understand there are only really three differences between 2009 and 2010 with them being heated side mirrors, interior air filter, and the cargo cover. What would you price these at? Is it worth it to go with a 2010 or save the money (which would be more than $3000 as I'd imagine the dealer would want to get the car off their lot sooner rather than later)? I live in a colder climate (Calgary) and the winters are cold so, though not imperative, heated side mirrors would be handy. I'm not sure if I would miss an interior air filter and a cargo cover. Also, are there any issues or problems that appear in the 2009 model of the car as apposed to the 2010? I know there is a noise issue but has Nissan tried to fix it between the model years? Again, I'm just trying to gauge whether it's worth the extra money to go with the 2010 or try and get a good deal on a 2009. Thanks for any help!

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05-11-2010, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	The price difference, as far as I know, is that an '09 adds a year of depreciation, which effects resale, and that '09 models that are stuck on lots this late into '10 have probably been test driven hard and have a lot of miles on them. Also, not that it matters much, but you can only get Yellow in '09, and you can only get Anniv. trim, Roadsters, and Black Cherry in '10. I passed on a $27k silver '09 Z coupe to buy my '10 Black Cherry Z coupe for $30k. I didn't like the color as much, but more importantly, when I drove that ridiculously low priced '09, I noticed it had been thrown around like a rag doll and needed a new clutch. I drove my '10 Z right off the truck. I've put every mile on it, and it drives like a dream. Personal preferences may vary.