I love the hump hood, I was around the early cars too much, its nostalgic to me. There's an '83 Turbo in the driveway right now. Gotta respect your roots
?? I don't want a 350 for full price, if I did I would wait for the 370. Thats too much money for me to spend at the moment, I'd get a used one before new if that was the case, but the way they are discounting the new 08's right now, it opens up that possibility.

 

It's the last production year of the Coupes, not the Roadsters. 09' 350z Roadsters will be produced until they release the 370z Roadster.

 

I agree, the lights would take some getting used too on the 370, and I like the rear end on the 08's the best.

 

Just make sure if you buy any Z, you get the brembos! Not only do they look sexy as hell under a set of nice wheels, but they are okay for occassional track/touge use.

Get a used 07 from a private party. There will be plenty of people selling their 350's at a loss to get the 370's. Take advantage of them.

 

I'd wait until the 370's really hit the streets in mass quantities. 350's will drop in price even more. I recognize your name from the cobalt forums. I might be gettin into a white or black HR soon myself.

 

I got an 08 six months ago when the 370Z was just some photoshopped pictures and a disguised prototype running around the nurburgring. The 370Z is a better, more developed car for various reasons. It even has a proper glove box and usable hatch space. But if you don't mind giving up those things for a cheap new 08, I say go for it.

 

The thing is, are those little things, upgrades, and such, really worth $15,000? Not to me. Low 20's for a new 08 versus mid 30's for an '09, I don't see the value in that upgrade. I'd get a one or two year old C6 if I was looking to spend 30K.

 

Power gains are unnoticeable between the 350Z and 370Z. Not really a good reason to buy one unless you want to be up with the Nissan times.

 

dude you are so misinformed..

 

Guys guys we can look forward to that guy who thinks he's hot **** in his brand new 370z cruising down the interstate, and what do we do? Well I would pull up and flip the switch on his ***, and for you FI guys you know what to do as well! Basic bolt-on guys you might be in trouble depending on whatcha got!

 

In the end, it's your call.

You'd have to get a Z for something like 18k to get a 15k price difference out of it. I haven't checked lately, but I think you could probably find new-on-lot 08s in the 25k range for base models (invoice is a hair under 27k). Just keep in mind you should start looking now, since base models can be hard to find.

If you're able to get a 25k '08 350Z, a generic car payment (10% down, 60mo, 7%) would be something like 490 (TTL of 10% included). If you wheel and deal, and somehow find a 370Z for invoice (assuming the price difference between MSRP and invoice for the 350Z holds, it will be around 28k invoice) the same loan terms, may be less than $80 diff. between a 350 and 370Z.

If you're looking for a great value on Zs, slightly used ones and Nismos will definitely be in the low-mid 20s, maybe even less if they're "high" mileage (1k miles per month)

Be careful when thinking about the fastest car you can buy for the money. It'll drive you nuts. For 30k you could get a nearly new C6. But for low 20s you could also get a used WRX, STI or Evo or pick up a C5 Z06 or early C6 for the price of a discounted used 08 Z, too.

 

I payed 27.5, 28k after everything. I love having the last production year.

 

I know, I used to sell cars, so I end up really considering all the options, and there really are a ton of options out there. The C5 Z06 was also a strong consideration, as they are definately in my price range and a very nice car. I was mainly hoping to take advantage of the situation to get a deal on a new leftover 08 Z, since they are going well below invoice. If that doesn't work, it may just become a brand new search for another type of car, I don't know yet.

 

I bought my Enthusiast 08 in April and I paid $28k but I did get 2k over NADA for my trade in TL ... but still

 

I got my 08 San Marino Blue for 23.5 out the door after some haggling. i actually went up to the dealership to test drive the 370 but saw the last of the 08s on the lot. I am happy and plan on maybe adding Nismo parts.

 

Lucky bastard!!! haha. I just got an email from my Nissan dealership. They want to buy my car back so I buy another one from them. I'll see what they want to give me and I'll possibly get a 370 if everything works out...

 

...wow I feel lucky... i just picked up a new 08 carbon silver 6mt base for 22,500.... and my payments w/ the down payment(no trade) is $391/ mnth... i didn't think that was to bad at all..... esp. when i was paying 500/mth for my '06 base...

anyways did anyone find this amusing from [MD]3FiFtY's post "You could always just drop some $$$ into the Contour like this guy did. It may be worth it...Just saying...http://www.cardomain.com/ride/305226...elated&order=1"


and the very last guy posting a comment of :

Posted by: q4nikka 11/26/2008, 07:23am

nice ride, class with profomace, geat color. 5 stars from me...do you drift?

 

USAA has dealer submit bids for no-negotiation pricing. Currently in my area brand new 08 Z Base goes for $20300 and a brand new 08 Z Enthusiast 6MT Coupe goes for $21,200. There are at least 2 08 Z base left at nearly every single dealer in my state.

The 370Z would be $30,000+. Yes, the 370Z is better than the 350Z. There is NO question about that. The question is if it is AT MINIMUM $10,000 better. In my opinion, no. That's why I'm waiting for an excess in inventory on the 370Z or when the prices of 350Z become even more stupidly low.

 

i just got my 6MT earlier this week for 21200 including an alarm system, some other security stuff and 7 year full warranty. from wat the dealer told me it was the last 08 they had and once it was gone they were gone. i hadajump on it.... tkes some time gettin used to the clutch but the cars AMAZING

 

Well, it's about time I bought another Z.... I am going to pick up a new 08 350Z at the end of March for about $13,700. :-)