Did I scam myself?

[Maze]

Bought a Used 2023 Nissan Z Performance with 30k miles on it for 44.7k out the door (got an additional 60k/5 year warranty on top hence the jump in price). I live in the Bay Area so I know prices are higher in general and I didn't want to travel out of state to buy a car but I can't get it out of my head that I paid too much for a car with this kind of mileage.

 

[5amp5on]

I have always been of the opinion that if I am happy with my purchase, I don’t care if I “paid too much” based on others opinions or even data.

So if you are happy with your new car, you did not pay “too much” in my view.

 

[Mellowyellow]

I have always been of the opinion that if I am happy with my purchase, I don’t care if I “paid too much” based on others opinions or even data.

So if you are happy with your new car, you did not pay “too much” in my view.

This.

 

[up4speed]

It sounds a little like buyer's remorse. Just enjoy the car, the money will soon be forgotten. Once you forget the money, you will love the car even more!
I totally get it. Trust me, It doesn't feel good for me either, thinking I got a great deal on my car (at the time) for $2,500 off of MSRP (others were MSRP +). But only about 1/2 year later, they were going for $10k off of MSRP. I wasn't happy about it, but it is what it is, and I enjoy the car.

 

[thesilverbullet]

I would pay the extra $5-7K to get to pull the wrapper off and new smell. drive and and enjoy it.

you can always consider buying a new ‘25 or ‘26 (possibly the last production model year) in a few months.

 

[ZillaZ]

I have always been of the opinion that if I am happy with my purchase, I don’t care if I “paid too much” based on others opinions or even data.

So if you are happy with your new car, you did not pay “too much” in my view.

Best advise car forums / people can give.

I always get a little freaked out after a big purchase. Just let the dust settle and enjoy your Z! You didn't get screwed over at all in my opinion.

 

[AlanZ]

Enjoy your Z ! What plans do you have for her?

 

[Mugzilla]

If you leave the dealership with the car, they made money.

If you are happy, you won.

 

[greyd]

Bought a Used 2023 Nissan Z Performance with 30k miles on it for 44.7k out the door (got an additional 60k/5 year warranty on top hence the jump in price). I live in the Bay Area so I know prices are higher in general and I didn't want to travel out of state to buy a car but I can't get it out of my head that I paid too much for a car with this kind of mileage.

Nice car!! The extended warranty is very expensive. I was quoted $3K for it & my 2023 Z performance only had 5,300 miles.
I absolutely Love the car. As others have said, just enjoy the car, it is fun to drive.

 

[VR30Infection]

I paid 2k over when bumps were 5-10k in California. Mine was on the showroom with the doors locked and had never been driven. I was the first one to break the tires loose. I was bummed when less than a year later they started going for under msrp but at the same time, the monthly wouldn’t have changed much so it doesn’t really matter. I love the car and I’m glad I pulled the trigger. I’m still the only one in the city I live in. I say congrats! Enjoy your Z!

 

[alienpoker]

If you leave the dealership with the car, they made money.

If you are happy, you won.

This. Like Banks, car dealerships never lose. When I bought my 2025 Z, Dealership Sales Mgr said they ‘weren’t making money on the deal’. I thought BS to myself. They get incentives from Nissan for New Z sales that they don’t talk about. If they moved a Z then they shrink the inventory and that’s good for their bottom line.

Enjoy your Z and be glad for the warranty and regular service you get for her. ?

 

[TheMarkedOne]

24" Z Sport OTD was 48 for me. I never regretted it since.

 

[Maze]

Thanks for the affirmation guys. I was just a bit worried after a big purchase but I truly love the car and want to take it to as high of a mileage as I can.

Enjoy your Z ! What plans do you have for her?

I plan to put on lowering springs, 20mm spacers all around, and swaybars since I want the car to be more stiff. I don't really think it's worth it for me to touch the engine, transmission, or tune it since I'm in California.

 

[CPerdomo]

I have always been of the opinion that if I am happy with my purchase, I don’t care if I “paid too much” based on others opinions or even data.

So if you are happy with your new car, you did not pay “too much” in my view.

Exactly!

 

[Ikazuchi6]

It sounds a little like buyer's remorse. Just enjoy the car, the money will soon be forgotten. Once you forget the money, you will love the car even more!
I totally get it. Trust me, It doesn't feel good for me either, thinking I got a great deal on my car (at the time) for $2,500 off of MSRP (others were MSRP +). But only about 1/2 year later, they were going for $10k off of MSRP. I wasn't happy about it, but it is what it is, and I enjoy the car.

Same here. I got about $4K off MSRP, now I know I could have gotten about $10K off. Still love the car so I just have to put that out of my mind