2012 370Z Vs Used

ZKraken22 · 12-16-2011, 03:25 PM

Go new... unless you Fine a fully loaded one like mine for 25k... I simply said thank you ill take that!
Drove hours to get her, then 10 hours back.

Forrest · 12-16-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bvl

Honestly, that little cooler is hardly a deal breaker. Nice to have? Sure. Critical? If you track your car (though if you track it you should be doing other things as well anyway, and aftermarket cooler may be more effective)

Prices are all over due to supply and demand. Its not a high volume car. Patience and flexibility will net you a decent deal, especially in the winter months where the climate is not all that for driving a Z car.

Some dealers will think its covered in gold. Others will see a car on their lot for 60 days and want to move it.

- b

True its not a deal breaker but it still makes me a little upset knowing I dont have it but thats just me. Honestly I still miss my defrosting mirrors and rear view window wipers from the 350z. Guess thats just who I am hehe.

smoke screen · 12-18-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

One thing I would ask is if you change you mind a lot about vehicles you own. If so, I would go used, less loss for when you sell. For me I hold on to things for decades & the fact that my wife wanted new, as opposed to saving about $8700 & having a fresh warranty was not enough to save in going used for us.
Financing also plays a lot into the decision. Used car loans have higher interest rates. Now if you are going to be wrenching & modding your car straight away, I would go low mileage used. You could also save a few dollars finding a 2011 left over, but I would definitely get the color & trim level you want & not settle to save 1-2 grand & be wishing you had got what you really wanted for the rest of your ownership period.

Just some things to think about

I can tell you from experience, don't settle for a color that's not your first choice. The vehicle I bought before my Z was not my first choice for color. I bought it in 2006 and will probably keep it forever, while my Z is staying out of the winter weather. I have to look at this color every day and it disgusts me that I settled on this for a lousy $500. I knew what colorI wanted for a Z, black cherry, and I waited for a 2011 with low mileage, 4200 miles. Glad I waited, with a car like this it should be everything you want.

Pat C. · 12-18-2011, 02:53 PM

When I found my 10' base + Sport package this past August, it wasn't even something I had thought about purchasing. The way the car presented itself was the clincher for me. The previous owner had just installed a K&N intake system along with having paid for a clear bra. Plus, it only had 1600 miles on it!! Probably wound up paying 1 grand too much, but i know when I go out to look at it, that previous point doesn't count much.. And just like many of you are stating, the new ones really aren't that much different. If they had figured out a way to make an extra 30hp. that might sway me to new.
Color and options would be the decision-making factor for me. Have a feeling there are plenty of used ones lying around that owners bought, took great care of and just decided it wasn't a long-term vehicle for them. Heck, if i hadn't stumbled onto the fact that you can deaden the horrible road noise, I'm not sure how long I'd keep mine.
Can't imagine that you can save well over 10 -12 grand purchasing a "nice" used vehicle over the new option. Might want to check and see if one option or the other is better from an insurance cost standpoint also. Have to remember, once you've brought whatever car you chose home, everything past that is purely maintenance costs...
PS. make sure you save enough to be able to afford the "horrible" fuel mileage these cars get.....
Pat

awkwardturtle · 12-18-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

I always vote used from a private seller if 1. you can find what your after and 2. you ensure the car is in proper working order. Plus there in not all that much change in the newer model vs the old with the exception of a oil cooler and from my understanding a aftermarket oil cooler is better and cheaper option. Good luck with your future purchase

Since #2 is impossible to do, does that mean you never vote for buying a used car?

If you buy a used car, you're taking a risk. There's really no way around that. You will never, ever know the true condition of the car.

kellyefields · 12-18-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by awkwardturtle

Since #2 is impossible to do, does that mean you never vote for buying a used car?

If you buy a used car, you're taking a risk. There's really no way around that. You will never, ever know the true condition of the car.

you take the car to a reputable dealer/mechanic and have it checked out. Trust me if you say this to the seller and they know something is wrong you will get the impression when you talk to them or the mechanic will most likely find it. It is the same process when you buy a house you have a inspection done.

awkwardturtle · 12-18-2011, 09:33 PM

No, not really. A lot of aspects of a house can be visually inspected. There's only so much you can inspect on a car without tearing it down to check out parts.

kellyefields · 12-18-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by awkwardturtle

No, not really. A lot of aspects of a house can be visually inspected. There's only so much you can inspect on a car without tearing it down to check out parts.

I think you would argue the sky was purple if I said is was blue. Simple fact is that is how I have always purchased my vehicles and they have outlasted many others that I have know that were purchased new. Either way I own a Z and you own a civic so who has done better here?

N370z I hope you find what you are looking for and no matter what is said on here just trust your gut.

Red__Zed · 12-18-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by awkwardturtle

No, not really. A lot of aspects of a house can be visually inspected. There's only so much you can inspect on a car without tearing it down to check out parts.

I take it you've never bought a house.

awkwardturtle · 12-19-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

I think you would argue the sky was purple if I said is was blue. Simple fact is that is how I have always purchased my vehicles and they have outlasted many others that I have know that were purchased new. Either way I own a Z and you own a civic so who has done better here?

N370z I hope you find what you are looking for and no matter what is said on here just trust your gut.

lawls don't take it so personally dude. I'm sorry your argument was weak, as is your logic. "I've bought a ton of used cars and had no problems, therefore I must be right". Yeah, nice logic. Since YOU'VE never purchased a car that had a problem with it because you had it inspected, surely no one else ever has. /sarcasm

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I take it you've never bought a house.

Yeah, you're right, a lot of parts of a house can't be inspected. You got me AGAIN, dude! Stop winning so much!

But seriously dude, do you really spend a significant amount of your day sitting on car forums trying to prove people wrong? If so, you suck at it. Terribly.

Sibze · 12-19-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by awkwardturtle

Yeah, you're right, a lot of parts of a house can't be inspected. You got me AGAIN, dude! Stop winning so much!

But seriously dude, do you really spend a significant amount of your day sitting on car forums trying to prove people wrong? If so, you suck at it. Terribly.

kellyefields · 12-19-2011, 09:40 AM

HKYStormFront · 12-19-2011, 09:50 AM

IBL

toxik · 12-19-2011, 09:58 AM

can you suck at something terribly? I think that's a double negative. Sucking terribly means you are good at something.

m4a1mustang · 12-19-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by toxik

can you suck at something terribly? I think that's a double negative. Sucking terribly means you are good at something.

12-18-2011, 02:53 PM	#34 (permalink)
Pat C. Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 70 Drives: 10' 370Z coupe M6 Rep Power: 14	When I found my 10' base + Sport package this past August, it wasn't even something I had thought about purchasing. The way the car presented itself was the clincher for me. The previous owner had just installed a K&N intake system along with having paid for a clear bra. Plus, it only had 1600 miles on it!! Probably wound up paying 1 grand too much, but i know when I go out to look at it, that previous point doesn't count much.. And just like many of you are stating, the new ones really aren't that much different. If they had figured out a way to make an extra 30hp. that might sway me to new. Color and options would be the decision-making factor for me. Have a feeling there are plenty of used ones lying around that owners bought, took great care of and just decided it wasn't a long-term vehicle for them. Heck, if i hadn't stumbled onto the fact that you can deaden the horrible road noise, I'm not sure how long I'd keep mine. Can't imagine that you can save well over 10 -12 grand purchasing a "nice" used vehicle over the new option. Might want to check and see if one option or the other is better from an insurance cost standpoint also. Have to remember, once you've brought whatever car you chose home, everything past that is purely maintenance costs... PS. make sure you save enough to be able to afford the "horrible" fuel mileage these cars get..... Pat Last edited by Pat C.; 12-18-2011 at 02:55 PM. Reason: left out info

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awkwardturtle Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: minnesota Posts: 98 Drives: 07 Civic SI Rep Power: 14	No, not really. A lot of aspects of a house can be visually inspected. There's only so much you can inspect on a car without tearing it down to check out parts.