Siman350z Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 If you think a 350z is expensive to run though, you should try the 911 porsche! My brothers boxster S was ridiculous money to maintain and god forbid anything went wrong. Buying an ancient leggy one really isn't clever For the OP, if you can afford 8k in a couple of months then wait- the cars will only get cheaper whereas if you jump at buying a dog, you're wallets only going to hurt later As far as buying from a dealer, it's your call but i've never had a good car from a dealer whereas private you've got some cash left over for any bits you do need doing. At that price a dealer will have had it p/x (sellers p/xing rarely look after their cars as well- or they can't sell/ afraid to sell private) or they've bought it at auction (where you really can feast on some horror stories). The warrenties they tend to sell are worth very little when it comes to actually claiming- they aren't like the warrenties you get with a new car/ product (been there and done it!). Take your time and find one that's immacculate for the money you want. Cars of this engine size/ spec are difficult to sell at the moment so you shouldn't find it difficult to push a few sellers on the price if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I p/x'ed my old Zed as it needed quite a bit of work and I didnt want a forum member buying it. Plus it made it easier when I picked up the 370z as I just gave them the keys to the 350z and drove away in the new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Plenty of very cheap porsches around, just dont try to plug them in to the diagnostics at the dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo101 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Think if I do wait until say October/November time then might persuade myself to hold out for a Roadster as presumably they will drop in value as winter approaches (?). I agree though, the 996 is an itch that I really shouldnt scatch. Previously had an Elise & that cost me nearly a £1000 a month to run including servicing, insurance & depreciation........all with a 1.8 litre K series unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic84 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 drop in value!!!! have you not seen the ones in the for sale section there a steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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