Looking to pick up an 03 base Z

TylerH2006 · 08-28-2008, 01:53 PM

I've found a couple of Zs around my area that caught my eye

Both are 03's. One is a base black with 70,000 miles for $16.5k. The other is White with 85,000 miles for $15.2

Seems to me like mileage is high for these prices. What would you try to get?

Another thing i was wondering about is the reliability of 03 Zs.
Driving normally, regular oil changes, routine maintenance, etc. etc. How many miles do you guys see these cars hitting with no problems?

Gonna be my DD for a couple years until i get through school again which is why I'm buying an 03. think they will last that long?

350z4steve · 08-28-2008, 02:35 PM

want one with a twin turbo installed and a host of goodies?

RED HOT Z · 08-28-2008, 02:39 PM

how about mine over 50k in mods

TylerH2006 · 08-28-2008, 07:06 PM

Not looking for anything FI as of now. Just looking for a nice Z for a back to school again car. Something that will be Daily drivable and not a weekend warrior

It's hard for me to justify buying someone else's setup when i would much rather do my own. Thats why im just looking for a Stock or near stock base model. Nothing Fancy

Good looking out though fellas

MASTERPLAU · 08-28-2008, 08:13 PM

23.5K miles. garage queen. never driven in snow. caught out in the rain a few times. mobil 1 synthetic oil since day 1, and changed every 3,500 miles. 7 year/70,000 mile extended warranty.

$18.5k

this is my first notice of sale.

davidv · 08-29-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TylerH2006

Another thing i was wondering about is the reliability of 03 Zs.

If you are concerned about reliability then avoid a performance sports car altogether. There are better choices.

TylerH2006 · 08-29-2008, 07:09 AM

obviously they are going to last for a while. Hence why 03's are still driving around perfectly fine. Im asking how long does everyone see them going before they start running into major mechanical problems.

astley101 · 08-29-2008, 09:02 AM

I've had my 03 base for a couple months now. I'm actually going to sell it soon so if your interested

. Anyways so far I have had no problems with the car. The manual trannys tend to be a little notchy at times, but like I said so far so good. Engine wise I would suspect you could easily get 150k miles out of it with just regular maintenance. (Oil change, etc...)
Price wise, those prices seem very high to me. I do realize that your market just might be higher then most of the country. I won't pay more than 14k for either one.

The Brickyard Rat · 08-29-2008, 09:19 AM

Assuming you find a Z that has been reasonable well maintained & not beat on, it should last for several years & 200,000 miles. My 03 is 5 + years old with 55,000 miles. Not a hint of a problem.

Fusionrace · 08-29-2008, 02:20 PM

I bought an 03 Touring with Nav, 6 speed, with 38000 miles for 16.5..... keep looking.

TylerH2006 · 08-30-2008, 02:30 PM

I will keep looking. I've emailed a few people on craigslist around me about a couple too so lets see how that works out. I'm glad people who actually have Z's think they'll last a while!

Good to know

archspeed · 08-30-2008, 07:01 PM

I have an 03 Base Z. Reliable as hell except for the knick-knacks (such as bad window motors, shitty cupholders, etc). No mechanical/electrical problems. Car is 70k miles and still going strong.

I expect to keep the car for another 3-4 years, in addition to the nearly 3 years of ownership so far...

davidv · 11-01-2008, 02:57 PM

What did you get?

08-28-2008, 01:53 PM	#1
TylerH2006 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	Looking to pick up an 03 base Z I've found a couple of Zs around my area that caught my eye Both are 03's. One is a base black with 70,000 miles for $16.5k. The other is White with 85,000 miles for $15.2 Seems to me like mileage is high for these prices. What would you try to get? Another thing i was wondering about is the reliability of 03 Zs. Driving normally, regular oil changes, routine maintenance, etc. etc. How many miles do you guys see these cars hitting with no problems? Gonna be my DD for a couple years until i get through school again which is why I'm buying an 03. think they will last that long?

08-28-2008, 02:39 PM	#3
RED HOT Z Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chino CA 91710 Posts: 2,302 iTrader: (4)	how about mine over 50k in mods __________________ 03 REDLINE-05 Honda CBR600RR-07 Charger SRT-8

08-28-2008, 08:13 PM	#5
MASTERPLAU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairfield, Ct Posts: 443 iTrader: (0)	23.5K miles. garage queen. never driven in snow. caught out in the rain a few times. mobil 1 synthetic oil since day 1, and changed every 3,500 miles. 7 year/70,000 mile extended warranty. $18.5k this is my first notice of sale. __________________ 03' SILVERSTONE TOURING 6SP- STREETSCENE GRILL - CLEAR SIDE MARKERS - JWT POPCHARGER - GREDDY EVO2 EXHAUST

11-01-2008, 02:57 PM	#13
davidv Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 26,739 iTrader: (0)	What did you get? __________________ 350Z 2004 Enthusiast: K&N Typhoon Air Intake - Motordyne Plenum Spacer - Alphawerks Stainless Steel Headers - Helix SS Test Pipes - Injen Super SES Cat-Back Exhaust System - 6 Pad Puck Ceramic Clutch and Forged Steel Flywheel by Competition Clutch - WedsSport SA-70

08-28-2008, 02:35 PM	#2
350z4steve Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: so cal Posts: 492 iTrader: (0)	want one with a twin turbo installed and a host of goodies?

08-28-2008, 07:06 PM	#4
TylerH2006 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	Not looking for anything FI as of now. Just looking for a nice Z for a back to school again car. Something that will be Daily drivable and not a weekend warrior It's hard for me to justify buying someone else's setup when i would much rather do my own. Thats why im just looking for a Stock or near stock base model. Nothing Fancy Good looking out though fellas

08-29-2008, 07:09 AM	#7
TylerH2006 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	obviously they are going to last for a while. Hence why 03's are still driving around perfectly fine. Im asking how long does everyone see them going before they start running into major mechanical problems.

08-29-2008, 09:02 AM	#8
astley101 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SouthWest Florida Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	I've had my 03 base for a couple months now. I'm actually going to sell it soon so if your interested . Anyways so far I have had no problems with the car. The manual trannys tend to be a little notchy at times, but like I said so far so good. Engine wise I would suspect you could easily get 150k miles out of it with just regular maintenance. (Oil change, etc...) Price wise, those prices seem very high to me. I do realize that your market just might be higher then most of the country. I won't pay more than 14k for either one.

08-29-2008, 09:19 AM	#9
The Brickyard Rat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 6,320 iTrader: (1)	Assuming you find a Z that has been reasonable well maintained & not beat on, it should last for several years & 200,000 miles. My 03 is 5 + years old with 55,000 miles. Not a hint of a problem.

08-29-2008, 02:20 PM	#10
Fusionrace F1 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MD Posts: 272 iTrader: (10)	I bought an 03 Touring with Nav, 6 speed, with 38000 miles for 16.5..... keep looking.

08-30-2008, 02:30 PM	#11
TylerH2006 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	I will keep looking. I've emailed a few people on craigslist around me about a couple too so lets see how that works out. I'm glad people who actually have Z's think they'll last a while! Good to know

08-30-2008, 07:01 PM	#12
archspeed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 311 iTrader: (8)	I have an 03 Base Z. Reliable as hell except for the knick-knacks (such as bad window motors, shitty cupholders, etc). No mechanical/electrical problems. Car is 70k miles and still going strong. I expect to keep the car for another 3-4 years, in addition to the nearly 3 years of ownership so far...