///M350Z

I dont get why Z are so cheap right now??? I have 2004 enthusiest
the blue book price is 30 000 asking price form dealer
private seller price is 26 000

but when i check the private sellers all the Z are 20 000 - 23 000
why are they so cheap ?? any one know why they are going down so fast?
for how much can I sell mine?? mileage 6,000 i got leather
how much did yours cost and what model??????

zownz

iTrader: (28)

The prices dont go down fast, you can ask for 26-27k easy.
The thing is that the buyer will think that if they throw in another 3-4k they can get a new one...do you see what im trying to say?..lol

NewZland

i just bought my fully loaded '03 touring from a dealer for 24,995...damn fine deal...lol

///M350Z

see thats what I am talkign about what is the mileage????

oscarmayer00

Haven't you heard of the 350Z Class Action Lawsuit - Check out the CBS News Story on the lawsuit

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/122571-cbs-news-story-350z-class-action-lawsuit.html

That will explain why 350Z's are so cheap right now.

NewZland

only 22,500

///M350Z

i thought it was only on 2003 models or it is on the 2004 too?

Wired 24/7

iTrader: (2)

If you spaz out so much, no one will want to buy your Z!! They're gonna think you're a cocaine dealer or something. Chill out man.....

oscarmayer00

That's what Nissan wants you to think.

All 350Z's (2003, 2004 & 2005) have suspension and alignment defects.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Nissan for the defective front tires and alignment system that causes premature and irregular tire wear, "tire feathering," and "tire roar" in the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Nissan 350Z. On October 1, 2004, in the California Superior Court for Los Angeles County, a class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of all 2003, 2004 and 2005 Nissan 350Z owners and lessees nationwide (Paul Doty v. Nissan North American, Inc., Case No. BC322435).

The complaint alleges that these vehicles suffer from suspension and alignment defects that result in premature wear, feathering, and cupping of the front tires, resulting in "an extremely loud tire roar or tire growl, especially when the vehicle is braking, traveling on a smooth road surfaces or cruising at speeds of 30 mph or less." In addition, the complaint charges that Nissan 350z owners and lessees have been forced to replace their front tires and service their vehicle's front-end alignment more often than is reasonably expected.

http://www.nissantireproblems.com/class-action.html

NewZland

btw everything is fine on my '03. no feathering no alignment problems..NOTHING so yea...maybe i got lucky w/ my '03 but she's runnin' great.

FLZ_Boy

The 05's have some revisions to the suspension, but its something that has to be seen overtime if they suffer from the "tire feathering" problem.

hndumafia

iTrader: (10)

if nissan is found guilty in the lawsuit, what would likely be the result? revised suspensions for all Z owners?

kpiskin

iTrader: (5)

I was going to buy new, but decided that for what you get, the G35 is the way to go (about $1200 more expensive but you get sunroof, extra year warranty, free loaner, back seat, 19s, nicer interior). But the Z depreciates faster, so if you buy used the Z is the way to go. 2003 G35Cs are only a few grand cheaper than new ones. I got my 5AT Touring Z for $24.5K with only 10,800 miles on it. Brand new it would have cost $36K at MSRP with al the options I have (leather/side impact/nav/mud flaps/aero pkg).

Qbrozen

And what did you pay for yours? $28K? $29K? So bluebook says you lost $2K in a year and a half. That's GREAT. (not accurate, but great)

I doubt very much you are seeing '04 Enthusiasts for $20K, unless its got VERY high miles and/or rebuilt title. That other poster said he paid $25K for an '03, not '04. so I'm not sure why you jumped on that as an example.

The depreciation isn't really bad (do we REALLY need another thread talking about tire feathering, people??). Take a look at many many other cars on the market that get hit with more than 50% depreciation in the first 36 months, and you'll see what I'm talking about. Heck, you want to complain about depreciation to someone who buys a new Lincoln LS and loses 40% in the first year?

elms350Z

I'm sure it varies depending where you live. In San Diego dealserships are not willing to negotiate. They offered me 27,500 for the 05 Base. And that was the best I got from SD dealerships in a span of a week. I still think I paid too much but I was able to get the 05 base for 25,600 an hour and a half north of SD.

mavtais

iTrader: (12)

I just saw MSRP on a base model (the only base model on the lot) here in Fresno @ Lithia Nissan, it was 26,8XX and sticker was 27,6XX. Act like you don't want to buy the car and they might give it to you for 26,100 like mine.

///M350Z

I got mine for really really cheap man. I am just trying to get money off my car. Can any one hook me up with a carfax???

gdirty5

where you located i am in the market for a Z

///M350Z

no I dont think its gonna work out man mine is rebuild how much would you give max for a 2004 6,000 miles fender benders I am not selling right now but how much would you give??

Qbrozen

"Rebuild" and "fender benders" do not make a match. It had WAY more than a fender bender to be slapped with a rebuilt title.

So if you got it real cheap, I assume you bought it after the rebuild, right? I guess you didn't get a carfax before you bought it?

Definitely don't plan on making money on the deal unless you want to lie and try to rip someone off by not disclosing its history.