New Nismo vs Base?

Footloose301 · 10-12-2010, 12:14 PM

I just recently totaled by 370Z, luckily I have GAP. I'm looking at replacing it with another 370Z. I was thinking about another base+sport with floor mats $30k or else I've got a dealer that just called me and said he just got two silver Nismos in and he can get me one for $38.5k and can't go lower because of their availability as Nismos. I was paying $625/mo for 5 years on my past Z. I have $1000 to put down now. I could possibly get a Nismo for $680 if I stretched it to a 6 year loan..... Which I could fit in my budget but I can't see myself paying 6 years when I get bored with a car after 4yrs or so.

Also, my Z was only 7.9% because I only put $500 down and I'm 24 and don't have much credit. I'd imagine I'd get a better interest rate now which could potentially get the base+sport for just $580/mo or lower.

Also, almost forgot but the $30k base+sport comes with 2yr free maintenance and lifetime powertrain warranty.

What are your ideas? Should I just say screw it and get the Nismo? Or stick with the cheaper base+sport?

OR....(flame suit).... I'm considering 2011 WRX fully loaded for $27k.

View Poll Results: Nismo or Base
Nismo at $38.5k, $640/mo at 6yrs	11	30.56%
Base + Sport pkg, $625/mo at 5yrs	25	69.44%
2011 WRX fully loaded limited $27k	0	0%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

10-12-2010, 12:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 22	New Nismo vs Base? I just recently totaled by 370Z, luckily I have GAP. I'm looking at replacing it with another 370Z. I was thinking about another base+sport with floor mats $30k or else I've got a dealer that just called me and said he just got two silver Nismos in and he can get me one for $38.5k and can't go lower because of their availability as Nismos. I was paying $625/mo for 5 years on my past Z. I have $1000 to put down now. I could possibly get a Nismo for $680 if I stretched it to a 6 year loan..... Which I could fit in my budget but I can't see myself paying 6 years when I get bored with a car after 4yrs or so. Also, my Z was only 7.9% because I only put $500 down and I'm 24 and don't have much credit. I'd imagine I'd get a better interest rate now which could potentially get the base+sport for just $580/mo or lower. Also, almost forgot but the $30k base+sport comes with 2yr free maintenance and lifetime powertrain warranty. What are your ideas? Should I just say screw it and get the Nismo? Or stick with the cheaper base+sport? OR....(flame suit).... I'm considering 2011 WRX fully loaded for $27k. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z Last edited by Footloose301; 10-12-2010 at 01:07 PM. Reason: Adding info

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