Need Advice

[bpeckham]

It’s funny how a car looks and feels visually. Even though I own an AT, I’d go MT in that car. Wouldn’t be a daily driver though. So I’d basically just get a Nismo and still have an AT. lol But that orange is a very old school sports car look.

The bumper really changes the feel of the car as well.

 

[ill-legal?]

Do any of you have feelings about purchasing a say 2024 Performance A/T with 1000-2500 miles on it?

Just my $0.02 on this one, but when I have bought a new car part of what motivated me to go new was knowing I'd be the one breaking it in, and I'd do it properly. At 1000+ miles, that motor is basically broken-in, and if it was done solely at a dealership I'd have my concerns that it was potentially abused on a LOT of test drives and/or taken home by some lead-footed GM who probably didn't worry about keeping it under 4k rpm.

Personally, I'd keep looking, and don't be afraid to travel a reasonable distance to find what YOU want (and get the best deal)! A nice road trip to get acquainted with your new car can be a blast, and it helps you get past those break-in miles a little faster, too.

 

[geosar]

Just my $0.02 on this one, but when I have bought a new car part of what motivated me to go new was knowing I'd be the one breaking it in, and I'd do it properly. At 1000+ miles, that motor is basically broken-in, and if it was done solely at a dealership I'd have my concerns that it was potentially abused on a LOT of test drives and/or taken home by some lead-footed GM who probably didn't worry about keeping it under 4k rpm.

Personally, I'd keep looking, and don't be afraid to travel a reasonable distance to find what YOU want (and get the best deal)! A nice road trip to get acquainted with your new car can be a blast, and it helps you get past those break-in miles a little faster, too.

Thank you. I am coming to the realization that saving even $5000 on a previously owned car like this might be expensive in the long run. Not certain the promise of a warranty and a 115 point inspection would help if said lead footed dealer did rough house with the car. I appreciated the advice. My main salesman gave me a very solemn text lecture on the precise break-in procedure.

 

[geosar]

Well, my fellow in Phoenix located a 2025 silver performance for $50000. I may take the leap.

Any advice? Thank you

 

[bpeckham]

Well, my fellow in Phoenix located a 2025 silver performance for $50000. I may take the leap.

Any advice? Thank you

Go for it. This car is so much fun.

 

[kevinbonds]

Well, my fellow in Phoenix located a 2025 silver performance for $50000. I may take the leap.

Any advice? Thank you

You only live once, if you like the car, buy it, and drive it the crap out of it.

 

[geosar]

You only live once, if you like the car, buy it, and drive it the crap out of it.

Indeed. Thank you. My friend just reminded me that "if you don't fly first class, my kids will". I have been cautioned to be judicious for the first 500 miles which I will do.

 

[kevinbonds]

Indeed. Thank you. My friend just reminded me that "if you don't fly first class, my kids will". I have been cautioned to be judicious for the first 500 miles which I will do.

I have owned Z's back to 1995 with the 300zx tt, and by far the new Z is my favorite. Baby it for the first 500 miles, then you should be good. Not a bad idea to get an oil change at 1000-1500 miles, just to get some fresh oil after break in.

 

[geosar]

I have owned Z's back to 1995 with the 300zx tt, and by far the new Z is my favorite. Baby it for the first 500 miles, then you should be good. Not a bad idea to get an oil change at 1000-1500 miles, just to get some fresh oil after break in.

On it. Thank you for the advice. I have never driven a car that uses 0-30 oil.