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Old 02-12-2014, 08:07 AM
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My name Efrain,and am I very new to the Z's, but I am looking to buying and I have no idea in what to look for, I am leaning more into a 2007 + 350z but I don't know which one to go with performance, coupe, nismo, etc.

Any help/Tips would be appreciated.

I own a 04 Mini cooper Base and I am ready to trade it in for something more sport looking and I have always liked the 350z.
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Old 02-12-2014, 03:02 PM
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Whats your budget?
What will the Z be used for?DD?performance/track?
What is your focus?styling/looks,power/handling?
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Old 02-12-2014, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JCITY
Whats your budget?
What will the Z be used for?DD?performance/track?
What is your focus?styling/looks,power/handling?
10-15k and I will be trading in the cooper as well.
It'll be my DD,but I want to focus on power,some looks w/ handling.
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Old 02-12-2014, 03:47 PM
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I do want a hardtop.
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how much power are you looking for?
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Old 02-12-2014, 06:15 PM
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how much power are you looking for?
I would like to get atleast to 320whp
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Old 02-12-2014, 06:36 PM
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I would like to get atleast to 320whp
Ha good luck with that. If you want that kind of power route then you better go forced induction.
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Ha good luck with that. If you want that kind of power route then you better go forced induction.
Okay I will look into that and honestly its not like I need that but if can afford to do that kind of upgrades on it then yes but i want to at least get the right type of car and like i say i have always wanted a 350z and seems like my chance to do so is now. I would no even care if I keep it stock i mean im driving a base mini cooper and i tested drive the 350z the other day and its a whole nother level. I want something that have some power to it and that i can put some money into always keeping in mind that its my DD car.
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The 07-08 year models(VQ35HR) can produce around 300whp with the right boltons and tune. However, they will probably exceed your price range by about 3-4k unless you get one with some more miles.
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YOLO just buy the 07+ Nismo. And you are coming from a Mini cooper, so I'd think the torque increase will more than satisfy your needs.
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Originally Posted by radiocrash
The 07-08 year models(VQ35HR) can produce around 300whp with the right boltons and tune. However, they will probably exceed your price range by about 3-4k unless you get one with some more miles.

True that , I will do research until i find the right deal. thanks
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Originally Posted by ninopr
True that , I will do research until i find the right deal. thanks
Why bother researching now? You didn't do much before starting this sh*t.
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Why bother researching now? You didn't do much before starting this sh*t.


My bad I have been reading around and that's why I want to go with a 2007+
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yeah the HR is going to be out of that range.....
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A HR wouldn't be out of the OP's price range if he's trading in his Cooper AND putting $10-15k on top.
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Originally Posted by TuckerE36
A HR wouldn't be out of the OP's price range if he's trading in his Cooper AND putting $10-15k on top.
yea thats what I think i just have to find the right deal.
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i paid 21k for my 08 with 35k miles, a couple hail dings...... you have to look, be patient and you will come out ahead.
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here is a guy in PA trying to sell his......

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...l#post10328208
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Old 02-13-2014, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
here is a guy in PA trying to sell his......

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...l#post10328208
Thanks I will look into !
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here is a nismo in new york

https://my350z.com/forum/10260036-post1.html
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