What's up everybody, I'm Al, this is my first post as i've been lurking for a few weeks doing my homework on the Z before going in and purchasing one. The time's finally come where i found a Z that's to my liking.

First of, i live in NYC and found an 04 Daytona Blue Performance w/40,910 miles down in Ft.Lauderdale. It's in great shape, carfax is clean, there's really only one thing i don't like, it's got the light grey/off-white interior. I mean, it's something i can live with, but i was really looking for black leather, but i guess you can't win em all.

Anyways, i've been in talks with the dealer down there and they're apparently not willing to part from their price of $20,995. I've already secured financing on my own so i'm purchasing as if it were a cash sale so i plan on going in there with the bank check and offering $19,500 out the door, take it or leave it. What do you guys think?

I know i have some leverage, but i'm just wondering if $19,500 taxes, title included would be a good look. Opinions are welcome, thanks.

 

wait your going to FL to get the car from NYC?

 

First of all I would not go down there until a deal is secured. Paying in cash actually gives you no leverage like most people think. I myself would not buy a car close to 50k miles at that price even if it's a good deal. If you are willing to pay $20k, then consider a little bit more and get a better trim/year/mileage car. That's my 2 cents.

 

couldn't agree more. I can get you a link to a nice daytona blue 350z in north jersey, one sec.

 

The white interior is unique. I think that it is beautiful. Others may not.

I would not buy a vehicle that I have not seen and driven no matter what the price.

 

http://www.lynnesinfiniti.com/used_v...ef45e0cbd735cd

there is my gift to you. a year up, and its cheaper. Plus not that bad looking. Dunno if you care about the AT but oh well. That would be my car if it wasn't 5 hrs away :/

 

Thanks for the input, i appreciate it. I've been searching for a while and haven't been able to find the right Z - not using that as an excuse to go out and buy this one though.

 

Yeah i've seen that one, but the thing with that is that I don't like driving auto cars, i need a manual When i first saw it i was like oh nice!, but when i saw it was a manual i was like

 

man! that would be a farrrrrrr @ss drive to pick up the Z. good luck!

 

Let me clarify, i'm not going to buy sight unseen so-to speak, even if i do fly down there, there's no obligation for me to purchase just as they can go ahead and sell before i even get there. The worst that can happen is for the deal not to go down and I spend the weekend in South Beach chillin' with friends - that's the way i see it.

 

I used to live in Mia and used to drive up to NYC pretty often, i guess u can say i got a little used to it.

 

still bro, you can find a nice Z alot closer than FL

 

Ur right, which is why I've decided not to go through with it. The search shall continue in the northeast!! Thanks Guys.

 

Good luck. Let us know when you secure one!

 

Trust me man it takes time and patience but you'll know the right car when you come across it. I remember passing up a lot of deals when I was looking for mine in 2004. I looked for about 6 months and drove out of state to buy another lady's car. Turns out her car had problems and I had to come back empty. Along the way I stopped by a dealership for $h_ts and giggles. When I got there they had an 03 SS sitting in the back that just arrived that morning. Right then and there I knew that was the one.

 

That will work. You will know after you drive the car whether you want it or not. Best wishes.

 

Thanks man, where in lakeland are you? My sis just moved from there to Frostproof.






Thanks bro.

 

Welcome the to forum, as the others say, you will know once you've driven which ever Z it turns out to be. If it's got a few kms on the clock, check it out very thoroughly. Good luck.

 

I have a 2006 Enthusiast model with 22k miles on it for $22k if youre interested and Im in Maryland