Sorry, couldn't help that. Someone paying $30-$32k for a 3-yr old car which, when it was first bought back in '04, had cost around that much before taxes, should get his head examined.

Yes, but not that different. Only a fool will pay $32k for an '04 today, regardless of mileage or trim, when he can walk into a dealership and buy a decently-equipped brand new '07 for the same price.

As for your situation, best of luck!

 

Having the car in your name is smart, With $10,000 down payment, I see no problem getting a loan for the balance.

 

Never said I would spend 32k for an 04. That's just crazy.

I was comparing what I would have to spend for an 04 with only 9k on it if I went to another person.

Some are telling me it's a great deal, others are not. If I decide I want the car, I'm going to do it.

I do apprecaite all the comments though-although the mature comments are more appreciated

 

This is a good deal on a very low mileage Z.
All the Zs I have seen with that low of mileage are going for a lot more.

This means more money for modding, lol!

 

I also think the 10k is a bit steep, your Pops should be giving you a little bit better of a deal then this, so I would think. I'd say offer him 6-8k. Also how much left does he owe on the car? You can get an 04 in really good condition, like your Dads for about 20-22k. Now if the 8k or 10K or whatever you give him, plus the combination of what he owes and your gonna take over on is over 20k, then I dont think its the greatest of a deals to get from your dad. You Dad should be willing to take more then a 2k hit, not very generous considering hes your Pops. I mean the first day when you drive it off the lot, the car goes down value by like 4k.

 

If indeed your total payment for the car is around $16k or less, do it - that's a great deal. You could even sell the car off yourself and make a tidy profit.

If it's an 04, ask your dad if he's had any warranty work done on the tire feathering issue.

 

I dont know WHERE THE HELL you are seeing a 04 w/ low miles going for 30-32k.... A 04 w/ 0 miles isnt going for 30-32k...

A 07 350z Touring is going for 32k...

 

Issue seems to be what your paying for the car. What is the principal still owed on the loan? Add that to $10,000 to get price your paying.

But with only 9,000 miles on the car plus knowing its in good shape (from having been around it since 11/06), even if your a little over market it's fine

 

You are getting ripped off... Talk him down. If he has the ***** to ask you to pay $10,000 then you should have the ***** to haggle him down to 6 - 7,000.

Word

 

 

How is he getting ripped off? First of all, you have no idea how many payments are left on the loan. Second, if estimates are correct $16k for the car is a good deal, not a ripoff.

 

Where do you get 16K from?

 

Check out post #35 in this thread. Where do you get 'ripoff' from?

 

I hope this isn't a "BS response". Your dad's offer doesn't sound reasonable...even more so because he's your dad.

 

That post is an estimate... and honestly, I don't get where he is coming up with 16,000...

$10,000 down and $270/month for 2 - 3 years....? That's like 19,000...

I'm no mathmatical genius by any means, but it doesn't look like a good deal to me.

 

Ummm...OK. Yet you think $18000 for a 04Z with 48000 miles is a "sweet deal" in this thread?

https://my350z.com/forum/buying-leasing/273141-good-deal-need-opinions-on-this-350z.html

Incidentally, a 2004 6MT Touring w/ 9000 miles in excellent condition has a $24770 KBB private sale value, so anything under $20k is decent.

Whatever...it's pretty obvious you're not a genius, mathematical or otherwise...

 

Lets say its 36 months to go on loan. 36 X $270 = $9720. Some of that is interest; say $1700. So price is $10,000 + $8000 = $18,000. At outside $20,000. $20,000 for a 04 Touring with 9000 miles ain't bad.

 

I agree that it was an inappropriate comment, but it was pretty funny.

I think you should talk him down another 2k.

 

I'd say just find out how much you are going to pay for it in total and compare it to other Zs in similar age/mileage range. However, the condition that you talk about and mileage is a BIG plus....plus it's white...tight color (haha, sort of biased opinion, sorry)

Overall though....sounds like it's pretty legit...

Back to the thing with Asian people...I would slightly agree...I'm Korean and my parents never make me buy stuff off of them...when they offered me to buy my dad's Maxima a long time ago...they told me to just pay whatever was left...it was an '03 with 40K miles (SE) and the remaining payments was $7 grand...they said take over payments monthly or just pay it off and it's yours...

I didn't take it of course....since I didn't want an automatic Maxima...but anyhow...yeah...I agree with the fact that parents should cut you a break...I know if I was a parent I would but my kids a break.

Goodluck man...hope to see you with a Z soon

 

ur dad's kinda cheap...my dad would just make me take over payments...