What do you think of this red top?

Tnguyen1310 · 07-31-2013, 11:22 PM

I'm considering this car in Texas right now but after looking at pictures of this red top...I'm hesitating because it appears stained/dirty to me... What do you guys think.. Is this something that would wash out? The dealer claims that the top was wet and its been "dusty and uncleared" but I'm 1000 miles away so I want to be sure before I take the dive.

2010 Nissan 370Z Touring, $30,988 - Cars.com

Akbubba47 · 07-31-2013, 11:45 PM

I think whoever decided to put a red/maroon top on a silver car should be put through water boarding

Tnguyen1310 · 07-31-2013, 11:51 PM

Waterboarding?

frost · 08-01-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Akbubba47

I think whoever decided to put a red/maroon top on a silver car should be put through water boarding

Akbubba47 · 07-31-2013, 11:52 PM

Waterboarding - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I'm just saying my personal opinion is its hideous. And I agree it does look stained but if you are interested in it, go see it in person. Could just be bad pictures.

Akbubba47 · 07-31-2013, 11:53 PM

Oops didn't see the distance. Find something local. Even if you need to wait. Winter is coming and that's the best time to find deals on rwd and verts

Tnguyen1310 · 08-01-2013, 12:03 AM

Haha thanks for the input. I personally like the wine and silver or wine/black cherry look. I have it down to a pretty reasonable price but still iffy about the top...not sure and distance is a killer...

Akbubba47 · 08-01-2013, 12:04 AM

Yea man I don't think I could ever buy a car without physically being able to give it a super look over. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Tnguyen1310 · 08-01-2013, 12:11 AM

I agree with you. It's a tough decision even if the price is right...anyone in the San Antonio area want to take a look at it??? Haha

bvl · 08-01-2013, 06:50 AM

If its a color combo/option combo you want you may have a hard time finding it closer. Not a lot of these cars were made to begin with. Example: I believe based on VIN DB, about 7 of my roadsters exist.

The red is a personal decision (more wine colored really, not red): similar to those who like persimmon interiors its subjective (me, I dislike it in most colors...so I have gray

If its what you like, the price is right, then consider a quick $200 flight to inspect it and work out the details. Perhaps you can wiggle the price down another 100+ to help defer that cost, then drive it home.

Small price to pay on a 30K purchase of something you are going to keep. This isn't a 5K beater.

- b

fonzo179 · 08-01-2013, 06:56 AM

Highway · 08-01-2013, 08:01 PM

If that's the color combo you're looking for then go for it.

I had to have white w/black top and interior...sport and manual. Got lucky and found that exact car and haven't regretted it since.

TripleBlkZ · 08-03-2013, 02:51 PM

If the dealership thinks your serious buyer, the better dealerships would offer to fly you down to look at it. When I was shopping for my "Z" I was also looking at porsche's and found one for ~$40,000 in vegas and the dealership offered to fly me in to take a serious look at it. Would be ~$500 for a round trip flight from here, small price for a dealer that wants to move a car fast.

Side note on a wine top I always hated that color but personal perference on it. If you like it and it's a good deal go for it. And if your dead serious on going there to buy it i would make the dealer cough up the cost to get there....

DEpointfive0 · 08-03-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleBlkZ

If the dealership thinks your serious buyer, the better dealerships would offer to fly you down to look at it. When I was shopping for my "Z" I was also looking at porsche's and found one for ~$40,000 in vegas and the dealership offered to fly me in to take a serious look at it. Would be ~$500 for a round trip flight from here, small price for a dealer that wants to move a car fast.

No Nissan dealer is flying anyone anywhere lol

Porsche might have because it's Porsche, even if it was on a Gayman. You pay for service.

TripleBlkZ · 08-03-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

No Nissan dealer is flying anyone anywhere lol

Porsche might have because it's Porsche, even if it was on a Gayman. You pay for service.

Ha true but doesn't hurt to ask lol

07-31-2013, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tnguyen1310 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 12 Drives: Na Rep Power: 12	What do you think of this red top? I'm considering this car in Texas right now but after looking at pictures of this red top...I'm hesitating because it appears stained/dirty to me... What do you guys think.. Is this something that would wash out? The dealer claims that the top was wet and its been "dusty and uncleared" but I'm 1000 miles away so I want to be sure before I take the dive. 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring, $30,988 - Cars.com

07-31-2013, 11:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Akbubba47 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Lee NJ Posts: 304 Drives: 2009 PW 6sp touring Rep Power: 13	I think whoever decided to put a red/maroon top on a silver car should be put through water boarding __________________ 2009 PW Touring. 6sp, Volk TE37's, MXP catback, and high flow cats.

07-31-2013, 11:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Akbubba47 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Lee NJ Posts: 304 Drives: 2009 PW 6sp touring Rep Power: 13	Waterboarding - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I'm just saying my personal opinion is its hideous. And I agree it does look stained but if you are interested in it, go see it in person. Could just be bad pictures. __________________ 2009 PW Touring. 6sp, Volk TE37's, MXP catback, and high flow cats.

07-31-2013, 11:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Akbubba47 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Lee NJ Posts: 304 Drives: 2009 PW 6sp touring Rep Power: 13	Oops didn't see the distance. Find something local. Even if you need to wait. Winter is coming and that's the best time to find deals on rwd and verts __________________ 2009 PW Touring. 6sp, Volk TE37's, MXP catback, and high flow cats.

08-01-2013, 12:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Akbubba47 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Lee NJ Posts: 304 Drives: 2009 PW 6sp touring Rep Power: 13	Yea man I don't think I could ever buy a car without physically being able to give it a super look over. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. __________________ 2009 PW Touring. 6sp, Volk TE37's, MXP catback, and high flow cats.

07-31-2013, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tnguyen1310 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 12 Drives: Na Rep Power: 12	Waterboarding?

08-01-2013, 12:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tnguyen1310 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 12 Drives: Na Rep Power: 12	Haha thanks for the input. I personally like the wine and silver or wine/black cherry look. I have it down to a pretty reasonable price but still iffy about the top...not sure and distance is a killer...

08-01-2013, 12:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tnguyen1310 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 12 Drives: Na Rep Power: 12	I agree with you. It's a tough decision even if the price is right...anyone in the San Antonio area want to take a look at it??? Haha

08-01-2013, 06:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 15	If its a color combo/option combo you want you may have a hard time finding it closer. Not a lot of these cars were made to begin with. Example: I believe based on VIN DB, about 7 of my roadsters exist. The red is a personal decision (more wine colored really, not red): similar to those who like persimmon interiors its subjective (me, I dislike it in most colors...so I have gray If its what you like, the price is right, then consider a quick $200 flight to inspect it and work out the details. Perhaps you can wiggle the price down another 100+ to help defer that cost, then drive it home. Small price to pay on a 30K purchase of something you are going to keep. This isn't a 5K beater. - b

08-01-2013, 06:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 21	__________________ You want a motorcycle, but can't drive a manual? Please tell me you're joking...

08-01-2013, 08:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Highway Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 394 Drives: Offroad Rep Power: 15	If that's the color combo you're looking for then go for it. I had to have white w/black top and interior...sport and manual. Got lucky and found that exact car and haven't regretted it since.

08-03-2013, 02:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
TripleBlkZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 QX50 Rep Power: 16	If the dealership thinks your serious buyer, the better dealerships would offer to fly you down to look at it. When I was shopping for my "Z" I was also looking at porsche's and found one for ~$40,000 in vegas and the dealership offered to fly me in to take a serious look at it. Would be ~$500 for a round trip flight from here, small price for a dealer that wants to move a car fast. Side note on a wine top I always hated that color but personal perference on it. If you like it and it's a good deal go for it. And if your dead serious on going there to buy it i would make the dealer cough up the cost to get there.... Last edited by TripleBlkZ; 08-03-2013 at 02:54 PM.