How many of you are trading your current z for a 370z?
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I'm definitely getting a 370z in 2010. I'm already saving for it. I'll just spend a little money to do a few minor mods to the complete the current Z and then save till I'm ready in 2010.
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I was on the pre-order list and received one of the initial 2000 350's delivered to the US in Nov 2002 and I had very few problems. I had the tire feathering problem twice and my dealer replaced the front tires both times and I had the window streaking problem which I never even bothered to get fixed because it was so minor. Zero engine or drivetrain problems. Maybe I was just lucky...
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Yeah I think you should wait until the last year. Look at all the advancements to our cars there were from 2003 until now. Bigger brakes, better suspension, more power, better steering. I am hopfing eventually I can swap in the 370's drivetrain. Then again it would probably be cheaper to just build the 3.5 and turbo...who knows. Probably by then there won't be any gas left...lol
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Having just picked up an 08 350 two weeks ago I was faced with the choice you inquired about. I drove the wheels off of my 1990 300zx and although I appreciate some of the new changes to the 370 the 350 is still a killer car. Much like the new corvette I still like the 05 model better compared to the current one so I decided not to wait another five or six months. I expect to get a 370 before the three year warranty on this one goes out but no rush. In addition I really do not like the change of the fuel gage to digital and the loss of the shape of the 08 front hood. However I have learned to quickly hate the stabilizer bar in the rear compartment that keeps me from tossing a 2X12 amp in the back
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I have a 2006 Touring. When I bought it, I traded my Takoma pickup which I bought brand new in 2003. The dealer gave me the "Good" Kelly Blue Book trade value as he said no dealer will give the "Excellent" rating value. If I had waited and sold the truck person to person, I could have sold it for around $3500 more. But the Z was a sweet deal (used with only 500 miles on it). The money I lost on the truck, I saved on the Z. If I waited, the Z may have been sold.
Lesson here is don't ever trade unless you absolutely must.
Now on to the 370Z...
I think this is something that will be different for each current Z owner to consider. Is it worth losing money on your current Z just to get a 10% increase in HP and a slightly new look? The new model is smaller inside and out but will likely cost more. After the buzz wears off from owning a new car, you may regret it. If you wear your cars out fast, maybe it's a good time to switch.
For myself, my Z will only have 45-50K 5 years from now so it will be worth waiting for the next Z model (if there will be one).
Lesson here is don't ever trade unless you absolutely must.
Now on to the 370Z...
I think this is something that will be different for each current Z owner to consider. Is it worth losing money on your current Z just to get a 10% increase in HP and a slightly new look? The new model is smaller inside and out but will likely cost more. After the buzz wears off from owning a new car, you may regret it. If you wear your cars out fast, maybe it's a good time to switch.
For myself, my Z will only have 45-50K 5 years from now so it will be worth waiting for the next Z model (if there will be one).
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I am going to support our s**t economy and buy a Camaro instead
On a serious note, I have already traded in my Z and the wife's A4 for an S4 straightup. I am sure in the next year I will be itching to get back a second car.
On a serious note, I have already traded in my Z and the wife's A4 for an S4 straightup. I am sure in the next year I will be itching to get back a second car.