Buying used 2024 performance advice

[thesilverbullet]

I torn between buying a new 2026 z performance 60kCAD (48kUSD)or I have found another 2024 performance MT with 12,000kms (7500miles)on it.
not a bad deal at 47k CAD (34kUSD) .
A little Carfax history showed 2 dealers ships had it for 9000kms and one owner who drove it for 3000kms then traded it in for a mustang at the dealership who had it now . My question is I don’t really trust anything that was a demo model . Likely “tested “ by inexperienced drivers. How much should I worry about clutch , LSD or drive shaft damage or wear ?
I did take it for a drive and I have driven 2 other new Z’s and the only thing I might be overthinking is the first and second gear shift seems really short on feel when letting the clutch out. Kind of jerks. Could be my inexperience since the last one I drove was a 1998 Daytona iroc . Any thoughts ? Is the first second on all quick to grab when letting out the clutch? Let me know any advice you want or insults I have thick skin. Lmao

What is the assembly date and how do the tires look? Still on the original tires?

As for as maintenance, have the dealership to catch up the maintenance as part of the deal..

this is always a tuff decision. $14K is significant.

what is new? How many miles on the ‘26 and how do the tires look? The same concern for the ‘24 should apply to the ‘26

Some of the early models had recalls - the biggy for the MT was 2nd gear grind and the tranny was replaced on some..

for the clutch - drive it again in sport mode - it tends to drive better for me in sport mode..

 

[Tribullsteve]

What is the assembly date and how do the tires look? Still on the original tires?

As for as maintenance, have the dealership to catch up the maintenance as part of the deal..

this is always a tuff decision. $14K is significant.

what is new? How many miles on the ‘26 and how do the tires look? The same concern for the ‘24 should apply to the ‘26

Some of the early models had recalls - the biggy for the MT was 2nd gear grind and the tranny was replaced on some..

for the clutch - drive it again in sport mode - it tends to drive better for me in sport mode..

The 26 is new and the 24 has original tires

 

[KrackaC8]

The 26 is new and the 24 has original tires

The good/bad news is that the factory tires are fucking trash so it doesn't matter either way and you'll want to replace them ASAP regardless.

 

[Manny735]

i am in Canada as well, bought a new 2026 Sport a couple of weeks ago for 46300 CAD or USD 33K ish, there is a 5k rebate right now, you should be able to get a new z performance for 55k CAD, yes asking is 59 to 60k, dealers cannot give them away, i am in the car business DM me if you need some assistance.

 

[loki2191]

Buy New, I would be very cautious about buying a “Low miles lightly used sports car” there are some really well treated examples out there but the gamble is not worth the savings in my opinion.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

I'll buy yours 'used' in a few months......

I’m hoping that it’ll become a part of my family that lives with me until my passing.

 

[Manny735]

offer 55k and take the new , there is 4500 margin after rebate...i can probably get you the invoice

 

[Tribullsteve]

Thanks all I bought 26 performance manual black with red interior . Now I wait for delivery. Smiles loading……