New or used?

Adeo · 12-06-2010, 10:49 AM

Something else to consider if you're picky, it'll be more difficult to find a used car with your desired specifications.

mark_taba85 · 12-06-2010, 11:22 AM

hmmm....thanks for all the great info guys!

I am married but my wife hasn't really moved out with me yet due to me just hitting my first duty station and then getting deployed. I just have a fully paid off vehicle. When I move to another duty station she'll move out with me and she is going to school so she'll drive my current car and i'd use the Z as my daily drive.

I do not do any mods. If I were to do any mods, i'd just add some rims, but I like how the stock rims look. Plus I am looking at getting the AT Touring/Sports package since it pretty much has everything.

So yes it'll be my daily driver and depending on the day, i might let the wife use it. I could afford to take the hit if I get a new car. I am a filipino so I am cheap! hahaha
I do intend to keep it for awhile. I am not the type to buy and then trade it in...but it'll all depend on what else comes out, but that's why I am doing extensive research and seems like a lot of people love the car. My brother also has a 350Z that he has had for awhile.

I guess depending when I get back and what they have available will determine if I get new or used.

I did read that the 2011 models has the rear camera.

I'd go with USAA also. I do not think getting a good rate would be a problem since my FICO score is over 750

mark_taba85 · 12-06-2010, 11:26 AM

sorry but I also have another thread that I first started

Interested buyer

EazyD · 12-06-2010, 11:36 AM

Bought mine used with 1055 miles on it and saved a lot of money. It also helped the seller get a little more money than a trade-in would have given them. I purchased from a forum member that I ended up trusting and he took great care of the car. Reason for selling was a newer, more expensive car next year.

nicknick · 12-06-2010, 04:49 PM

I bought my MX5 new and I would buy my 370Z new. Why? Because at least I know that it has not been abused by a previous owner and that I can look after it like I want from the very start. I see too many people who buy cars and treat them like crap then get rid of them after only 1 year, imagine what kind of life that car had???

Holliday · 12-06-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

I bought my MX5 new and I would buy my 370Z new. Why? Because at least I know that it has not been abused by a previous owner and that I can look after it like I want from the very start. I see too many people who buy cars and treat them like crap then get rid of them after only 1 year, imagine what kind of life that car had???

Perfect example of why I bought mine new

I knew a guy who took a brand new 350Z home (years ago) and drove the living shiet out of it from day one. The dealer had let him take it before they finished the financing and he took it back 2 days later and told them he didn't want it anymore. He ruined that car and now you know some poor guy.girl came along and thought they were getting a great deal got robbed!

ok, so the moral of the story is, trust whoever you are getting a used car from and find a reputable dealership no matter what!

Good luck

Nikkolai · 12-07-2010, 11:38 AM

I've bought mine used with low miles. I'm going to track the car anyways so I don't mind if (more likely) has been ran hard. Most "new" cars have mileage in them anyway and who knows what's been done on those few miles.

mark_taba85 · 12-07-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Holliday

Perfect example of why I bought mine new

I knew a guy who took a brand new 350Z home (years ago) and drove the living shiet out of it from day one. The dealer had let him take it before they finished the financing and he took it back 2 days later and told them he didn't want it anymore. He ruined that car and now you know some poor guy.girl came along and thought they were getting a great deal got robbed!

ok, so the moral of the story is, trust whoever you are getting a used car from and find a reputable dealership no matter what!

Good luck

man, that is F'ed up! lol

Holliday · 12-12-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mark_taba85

man, that is F'ed up! lol

YUP! HAHA!

Even though it was a stealership, it was still wrong!

PS~ what have you decided to do so far??

mark_taba85 · 12-13-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Holliday

YUP! HAHA!

Even though it was a stealership, it was still wrong!

PS~ what have you decided to do so far??

well from the looks of it so far there isn't much a different between new and used so for now my decision is new...I am looking at Base/touring or sports/touring. I'll see what deals they have when I get back. I still have about 8 months left in the sand box.

so I have a lot of time left! lol

Holliday · 12-14-2010, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mark_taba85

well from the looks of it so far there isn't much a different between new and used so for now my decision is new...I am looking at Base/touring or sports/touring. I'll see what deals they have when I get back. I still have about 8 months left in the sand box.

so I have a lot of time left! lol

Good choice. You would be crazy to not get the sport package. I think you will be happy with buying a brand new Z. I know you loose $$ but what you loose in cash, you will gain in pure pleasure! My Z still has that "new" car smell and I love it! Good luck and be safe

mark_taba85 · 12-14-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Holliday

Good choice. You would be cray to not get the sport package. I think you will be happy with buying a brand new Z. I know you loose $$ but what you loose in cash, you will gain in pure pleasure! My Z still has that "new" car smell and I love it! Good luck and be safe

oops I meant...sports package on either the base or touring model.

I was planned on getting a car for my wife. She wanted a mustang, but I've been around asian vehicles all my life and my brother has a 350z. Somehow I became hooked on the 370z. Plus, I read mustangs do not great head turning points compared to a Z.

Basically, she is happy with whatever decision I make...woohoo!!!

370Z it is! But I am definitely leaning towards a virgin Z

lol

What additional options did you get?

Dreezy562 · 12-14-2010, 07:59 PM

new

Jamaica · 12-15-2010, 12:54 AM

you can get excellent deals for used.

Holliday · 12-15-2010, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mark_taba85

oops I meant...sports package on either the base or touring model.

I was planned on getting a car for my wife. She wanted a mustang, but I've been around asian vehicles all my life and my brother has a 350z. Somehow I became hooked on the 370z. Plus, I read mustangs do not great head turning points compared to a Z.

Basically, she is happy with whatever decision I make...woohoo!!!

370Z it is! But I am definitely leaning towards a virgin Z

lol

What additional options did you get?

I got a 2010 base with sport package and got floor mats and illuminated kick plates with mine. I ended up getting a trunk mat after delivery so you might as well get that from the factory if you can.

If you get a 2011 you can get the backup rear view mirror with it. It is pricey but pretty cool.

12-06-2010, 11:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Bought mine used with 1055 miles on it and saved a lot of money. It also helped the seller get a little more money than a trade-in would have given them. I purchased from a forum member that I ended up trusting and he took great care of the car. Reason for selling was a newer, more expensive car next year. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

12-06-2010, 10:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
Adeo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Age: 38 Posts: 2 Drives: pos Rep Power: 15	Something else to consider if you're picky, it'll be more difficult to find a used car with your desired specifications.

12-06-2010, 11:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
mark_taba85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 197 Drives: future buyer Rep Power: 14	hmmm....thanks for all the great info guys! I am married but my wife hasn't really moved out with me yet due to me just hitting my first duty station and then getting deployed. I just have a fully paid off vehicle. When I move to another duty station she'll move out with me and she is going to school so she'll drive my current car and i'd use the Z as my daily drive. I do not do any mods. If I were to do any mods, i'd just add some rims, but I like how the stock rims look. Plus I am looking at getting the AT Touring/Sports package since it pretty much has everything. So yes it'll be my daily driver and depending on the day, i might let the wife use it. I could afford to take the hit if I get a new car. I am a filipino so I am cheap! hahaha I do intend to keep it for awhile. I am not the type to buy and then trade it in...but it'll all depend on what else comes out, but that's why I am doing extensive research and seems like a lot of people love the car. My brother also has a 350Z that he has had for awhile. I guess depending when I get back and what they have available will determine if I get new or used. I did read that the 2011 models has the rear camera. I'd go with USAA also. I do not think getting a good rate would be a problem since my FICO score is over 750

12-06-2010, 11:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
mark_taba85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 197 Drives: future buyer Rep Power: 14	sorry but I also have another thread that I first started Interested buyer

12-06-2010, 04:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 16	I bought my MX5 new and I would buy my 370Z new. Why? Because at least I know that it has not been abused by a previous owner and that I can look after it like I want from the very start. I see too many people who buy cars and treat them like crap then get rid of them after only 1 year, imagine what kind of life that car had???

12-07-2010, 11:38 AM	#22 (permalink)
Nikkolai Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 238 Drives: Boss 302, Frontier Rep Power: 15	I've bought mine used with low miles. I'm going to track the car anyways so I don't mind if (more likely) has been ran hard. Most "new" cars have mileage in them anyway and who knows what's been done on those few miles.

12-14-2010, 07:59 PM	#28 (permalink)
Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	new

12-15-2010, 12:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	you can get excellent deals for used.