I have been looking into a 370 for a while now, just graduated from college, got a good job yaddi yaddi yadda. I currently drive a 08 Honda Civic worth
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09-10-2012, 12:17 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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09' with 37k miles priced at 24k
I have been looking into a 370 for a while now, just graduated from college, got a good job yaddi yaddi yadda. I currently drive a 08 Honda Civic worth around 10-12k, will be trading in. I found a great looking 370 at a local dealer, premium graphite paint, sports package, HID lights, manual. just what I wanted. I'm worried because I have no idea what to look for when I test drive, not to mention I have little experience with a manual (drove my buddies STI a few times, as well as my other freinds supercharged mustang once). Is the mileage/price good? How long before these cars start needing repairs? It's near the end of it's basic warranty and I probably have the most reliable car ever right now. I don't want to be throwing myself into a money pit...
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09-10-2012, 12:38 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Hard to say that has a lot of miles to me and im anal when it comes to condition. What are the rims like (no curb rash)? Whats the body in (door ding free)? Whats the front bumper in (scratch free)? The tires on this car are expensive so are the oil changes. Your civic is dirt cheap compaired to this car. Money pit what car isnt if your die hard enthusiast?
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09-10-2012, 12:49 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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I got an 09 with sport and touring package and 9k miles for 25,500 about 4 months ago. Hard to say whether or not it's a good deal. I wouldn't say you're getting ripped, but it's not really a deal either. It depends on the condition of the car as 1st said. The tires are about $1600 so make sure they have brand new ones on for you, you're lucky if the tires last 15k-20k miles. Check for paint defects, Nissan's clear coat is very soft and if any bird crap was left on it for longer than a day or so, usually a mark appears from it starting to eat through the paint. Make sure the clutch engagement is good too.
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09-10-2012, 12:54 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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No, just listed price. I would be try to get it down to somewhere in 22's of course though. As far as condition, I'll have to revisit and get a closer look. How much do 4 tires cost for this car? *^^^answered my question
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09-10-2012, 12:57 PM | #6 (permalink) | |
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Maintenance: The maintence is what a lot of people tend to forget in calculating the overall cost. Oil changes run about $100 if you go to the dealer, tires cost about $1200-1600 to replace all 4 (last about 15-20k miles) and other maintainace cost are usually a bit more than the Civic. Also, the fuel cost. It's almost double the fuel cost of your Civic. I have a '12 Civic I use as a DD and can get close to 40mpg on the highway. The Z only takes premium and gets around 20-24mpg of mix driving. I can get it around 28-30mpg highway if I drive conservative, but it kind of takes the fun out of owning a sports car. Be mindful that this car has some upcoming fluid maintance you might want the dealer to take care of before buying (Trans, diff, coolant, etc. etc..). Issues: -The biggest issue with the '09s is that a small number needed their short block replaced. The powertrain is covered for 5 years/60k miles though so I wouldn't worry too much if all the records show a well maintained car and no modifications to the engine. -The steering lock issue that effected a small number of cars which caused the car not to start. No recall, but there are threads on here on what to watch out for and how to replace. -Fuel Sender issue causes inaccurate guage reading. The dots don't light up all the way after filling up. Easy enough to tell when you fill up. There are plenty of threads on this, but some basic things to know if you track or AutoX: -You'll need to install an oil cooler or the car will hit limp mode if the oil temp passes 275 degrees. The '12s and newer come with a factory oil cooler. Not really required for street use unless you drive a lot on the "spirited" side. -Upgrade Brake pads, brake fluid & possibly add a cooling kit.
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I'm sorry, you have so many silly questions that it's impossible to answer them. I'll try with one. Q- "what to look for when I test drive"? A- see if you like it |
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09-10-2012, 01:19 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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wow great response Mike, thank you. Didn't realize maintenance was so pricey for the Z. and Premium gas will be a tough one for the wallet, although, I assumed thats what it used. My biggest fear is I don't know who owned it previously. I would be "spirited" as you said so I assume they were too. Why can't I just find a nice manual 370, owned by a 70 yr old grandma who used it to commute to her bridge club 4 times a week...a man can dream. I'll have to really think about this, going from no car payments and reliability/inexpensive to car payments and expenvice repairs/maintenance/gas would be a tough one. but damn, I miss having a sports car. RIP my turbo IS300
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...and Yes, Premium fuel is required. ...the insurance on this is a bit high, so you should probably account for that also. I'm in NY, over 25, not married, clean history and pay over $1400 a year. ...and then comes the mods. Don't be surprised to see a CBE costing $1,200. GL
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If it's going to be your only car, you'll also have to consider the daily compromises you'd have to make... you'll have to worry about scraping, parking away from people, LOUD tire noises, bumpy ride, lack of basic features (assuming '09 base+sport, there is no ipod integration, no heated mirrors, no bluetooth, no heated seats). However, I do love the loudness, rawness, and sexiness of the car. The excitement I get every time I drive it is awesome. If you're willing to make the sacrifices and think this is a responsible financial decision, then you should get it (find a better deal though...). I'd also like to recommend the GTI as it has more standard features, saves more gas, and is much more practical. Good luck! Edit: this is coming from someone who is one year from graduating college (got a job offer early, so already working full time), bought a new 370 at age 20 -> got into a accident (hit curb) -> leased GTI -> content with DD aspect of the car but is missing the z's stylish look and don't regret the decision since gas is so expensive nowadays.
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