Hello everyone, I just sold my scion tc that I hated for the last 4 years and I am finally ready to buy a 06 350Z

It's just that when I use to research 350z's couple of years ago in hopes of buying one someday, it used to be much cheaper (I am guessing this is when the 370's came out, which devalued the 350z's)

But now, a typical 06 with 20-90K miles are in the $15K-$20K range which is too high in my opinion

Is it just the summer season (lots of cars being sold due for graduation gifts, etc), or my location (SoCal)?

I actually found one decent deal on a 06 with 37K miles on it for $14,000. It's a base model with leather seats (factory option) daytona blue (I want a black one, but they are so hard to find right now) but I am going to offer 13K. If he accepts, is this a fair price or I should wait and look for a better deal?

I appreciate your inputs.

 

the z is much more desired in warmer seasons. being in cali, that isn't much of a factor, though.

I think you should look around for comparables, and be prepared to pay whatever you feel is fair if you want that car. anyone could chime in and say they are less in different areas.. but that does not help you.

 

are you lookin for a private seller or dealer? i know you can find a hell of a deal from a private seller but also you have to be alot more careful since your not getting the warranty and piece of mind of the cars history..i know a dealer in fullerton that has good prices and there primary car for sale are Z's and G'z jus pm if u want there number maybe website if i find it

 

When were leather seats a "factory option" for the base trim level? If memory serves me correctly it never was.

 

Never heard of it either, dont think it ever was.

 

Welcome. 350Z prices are increasing because we keep wrecking them. There are less to go around. Supply is down - prices are up.

 

I'm sure you may have already looked, but make sure you check autotrader

 

supply < demand

so the price will go up

 

Leather was not a factory option on base models... Is this a private seller telling you this??

 

 

We need to stop making fun of the kids wrecking them, then. We need to start treating all the youngsters nicely.





And buying them alcohol before they drive home . . .

 

Welcome, only recommendation I can give you is do "lots" of research before you buy. I'm sure you will find a good deal in the 30-40 deals you researched. Also, since you are buying used, make sure you check with a mechanic before you put down the money, Zs are likely abused...

All I can say, buy careful and drive happy

Oh, and lastly, never forget the fact that you get what you pay for

 

thanks for the response guys.

Yes it is a private seller and I guess he just lied to me about the seating option. I didn't know the leather seats were optional in the BASE model.

Now I feel a bit sketch.

 

Go with the Daytona Blue!!! if not, black is a great color too. I hardly see any in my area. All silverstones. Anyway, 14,000 sounds like a good price for that particular one. Is it modded or stock?

 

I think 15-20k for a car of this caliber is a VERY fair price. Even more so if mileage is 20-40k.

 

 

My base model came with leather...

 

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...ns-options.htm

http://www.edmunds.com/used/2003/nis.../standard.html

you are mistaken then.... are you the original owner?? buy it from the dealer?? according to nissan there are no option on the base model to upgrade the seats

 

You are correct, sir.

I believe the lowest trim offering to get leather as an option was Enthusiast.

On the other hand, there were SOME dealers who did do leather installs as a dealer package. It was rare, but it did exist.

 

I just found a black 06 touring w/ 48K miles for $15-16K

anyone have the touring model and if so, what was the price range?