surukis14

TO SELL?? OR NOT TO SELL???

Hello, I am a proud original owner of a 2007 350z,
with only 28,xxx miles on the odometer.
I just recently paid her off.. the interest rate kicked my *** and I spent more than the sticker price in the long run.

heres the problem..

I am moving out of the country on a 2 year contract job.. so I've put her up for sale.
I hate that the car will be sitting there while I am gone plus I need money to buy a car when I move. But it kills me that I am losing thousands on a car I only put 28,000 miles on.

Sell for ******** negotiated "kbb is 16,600" pricing? should I just keep her and bang on miles when I am back home?

I know ultimately I will make my own decision but I truly trust and respect this forum community's opinion. I know this sounds like a dumb question to some but keep in mind I also need money for a car when I arrive to the location of my new job.

thanks in advance.

2004Black350z

iTrader: (37)

Lol. .

surukis14

cool.

oldschool350z

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I also be ****ed over when financing, I figure you paid for it so why not enjoy it when you come back.

The Z is a wonderful car that will always be fun to drive. It sucks how the market is, trust me I got some lowball offers. But 17.5K from a person who will give you cash is pretty good. Now that the 370Z is out and has been for a bit our cars are worth less.

It's got the HR motor and very low miles; but you will be gone for 2 years. I would sell it simply because it will sit for 2 years and just lose value. If it sits for that long well it's not good for the vehicle.

surukis14

Well if I keep her, Its with the intention that I will drive her for a long time to come.. bang her til she blows.
I will be leaving her with my cousin who will start her up every month and be kept in his garage.

415mm

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I would sell the z because the money will obviously make it easier for you wherever you go and if you end up setting the money from the z aside and add onto it either by saving, investing it, whatever, you will be able to afford a better car when you get back.

mr. sparco

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Keep it, it's paid off. If you sell you lose a big chunk of change and when you get back you won't have that $30K+ car you paid for. Starting over sucks, buy a cheap daily driver there (it's only 2 years) and sell it once you know you're coming back. Then you have your near new Z still available here.

350zEric

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I agree.

oldschool350z

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I think we all can agree, we all get ****ed over with financing. It's insane how much the bank makes off one loan assuming you don't get a low % rate.

I think you'll enjoy it for years to come when you get back.

pyshin

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x2

It's paid off. Keep it. It's an amazing vehicle and it's completely yours. You'll regret selling it.

mcarther101

iTrader: (8)

Honestly, 28k miles, 07' - good car. It depends if you suspect depreciation will lower the price of the vehicle substantially to where you will be able to buy a similar used one for less than 16k in two years when you return. I would consider what you know now about Z's, and what you'd want to do to yours, evaluating if it would be cheaper to buy one with those mods already done to it in the future.

I would price it at 18k, **** KBB. KBB is mostly for cheapskates that try to lowball people. It's just an estimated price, your car may be worth more or less to an actual buyer who may appreciate how well kept it is vs other used Z's with similar year/mileage/mods.

samsniss350z

Why don't you sell it, by a beater when you start your new job and save as much money as you possibly can so that when you return you'll have enough cash to buy either a '09 or 370 if you have the cash and then you don't have to worry about getting ripped off on finance and you're in a far better position to bargain cos you have cash in hand?

masphx

Its just a car and it is holding you back. Sell it and enjoy your life for the next two years.

oldschool350z

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I agree Kelly blue book is mainly a guide and is not absolute. Look at what's for sale near you and on eBay to see what sold. 18k you should sell but anything less keep

Flick Montana

The only reason to sell a car that's paid off is due to lack of space or to make a profit over what you paid.

RUNWDVL

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Don't you get some kind of bonus money for moving?

stuartc323

+1 ^

No company relocation fee for you?