Welcome Advice - Going to buy a 370z

[5thhorsemann]

Ive been actively looking for a 370 for almost a month now, both of the ones you are looking at are on the higher end price wise. If you buy the 10 this year, you will loose a considerable chunk of change in 2 weeks. The 09 will drop in value as well.

Check the local auctions in your area first. Many dealerships are going to try and dump cars before the calender year expires. You may find a dealer that will buy a car on auction for you at a 5 to 10 % fee. You may end up with a car at or below its 2011 year value. I missed one at the Manheim auction that went for just over 18K, 09 sport, silver, 7280 miles, mint condition, traded in on a 2010 touring model. It came with all dealer and service records. Also, if you do get the 10 this year be sure to do the deal in total before the 31st while its still "NEW", you can save cash on the financing and insurance.

[moritz55]

Many thanks again for the tax and Year End "tricks" to think about...

Well I looked and drove both cars today. Both cars have the same larger brakes, wheels and 6spd Mech Syncro shifting so performance wise they are equivalent. The Gray has the better sound system and leather interior with heated seats. Everything else is equal between the cars.

==> The Gray car was pretty abused... many scratches on the front bumper and driver rear fender. The front lower black plastic air dams were beat up with the passenger side one in front of the wheel totoal torn off/missing. The driver carpet was torn up pretty bad, looked like a dog chewed it up. It had a lot of dings and interior sctaching and abuse, maybe an dog was left in a while by the prior owner when he/she was shopping?? Additionally it had 15,000 miles .. not 14,026 as advertised. Additionally the car had a rattle in the back hatch area. It's way over priced ... I said I'd consider it for $24,900 .. they were only willing to come down $600 right now to $29,300... so I walked away.

==> The Black Cherry car was prestine. New entirely throughout. The lower front black plastic air dam was scuffed, but they'll replace it (it's about a $140 part). It now has 520miles after I test drove it, this means it's still under Nissan's Full New Car Warranty so it's not Certifed Pre-Owned. It's still a Nissan New Car even though technical used.

Both cars drove terrific with unbelievable pure power and comfort. The steering is super tight and the Mech Syncro 6sp Shifting is "Amazing" ... I dropped it from 6th into 3rd without touching the accelerator and the engined Rev'd/Sync'd perfectly without any jerking! It was pure pleasure and effortless - almost taking a bit of the "challenge" out of down shifting compared to our 240z's.

I'm focusing on the Black Cherry one... waiting to hear back on what they will offer including shipping to a NC Nissan dealer for me.

Anyway .. stay tuned and again many thanks!

p.s. I updated this and included some photos of the Black Cherry.

Edited December 19, 2010 by moritz55

[ajmcforester]

Smart move they are almost always abused when sporty cars come back within its first 5 years.

[cozye]

I'm still jealous.. one day.. sigh.

[FastWoman]

Smart move they are almost always abused when sporty cars come back within its first 5 years.

I remember selling a really clean and nicely cared for RX-7 when it was only 2 years old. It was a lemon. It was the next owner who completely tore it up.

[moritz55]

Well, I just closed the deal on buying the 2010 Black Cherry 370z with the Sports Package. The price didn't drop much (~$850 less I figure), but I did get the shipping costs from PA to Cary, NC included along with the bottom black air dam replaced/installed since the original was scuffed up. Given it's a 2010 under the Nissan New Car Warranty, I felt it was a good value even with 520miles on it now.

Many thanks for all the advice and hope I didn't let you all down because this car is absolutely gorgeous and wanted to preserve it!

Happy Holidays to all !!

Edited December 20, 2010 by moritz55

[SportBikeMike]

Congrats on the purchase!

[tlorber]

Very nice car. But I'm not sure if you've ever heard the saying "Black isn't a color-it's a hobby" referring to keeping it clean and free of swirl marks.

Being so new, at least whatever may happen to the car will be on your watch. Enjoy it.

[Travel'n Man]

Mark-

I live in Boone - give me a shout this spring summer and drive up to the Western part of the state. We'll take that out on some back road twisty's!!

Great pick and color! I know you are going to have a Merry Christmas!

[ajmcforester]

Very nice car. But I'm not sure if you've ever heard the saying "Black isn't a color-it's a hobby" referring to keeping it clean and free of swirl marks.

Being so new, at least whatever may happen to the car will be on your watch. Enjoy it.

It's not that bad the secrete it a good wax job every 90 days and change you cleaning rags constantly in case you pick something up in the rag. Things a good Z car guy should do anyways.

[Oiluj]

Congrats! I really like that color on the 370.

[cozye]

very nice