Spike100

You want a sound engine, transmission, and drive train. A problem(s) with any of these is an expensive repair.

• Check CarFax for accidents and title problems.
• Take the car to a trusted technician for a full analysis. This is expensive.
• Used cars are auctioned and come from anywhere, so check for rust (rust is the worst thing).

Different year-models have specific problems. You can educate yourself right here on my350z.com. There is a plethora of information on this site (my350z.com) that will help you make a wise purchase.

Start searching… and, I sincerely hope you find the best 350z.

TheOg350z

Thanks spike!

travlee

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OG, if you don't mind one that has been wrecked and from up north, here is an HR that isn't far off from your range

https://my350z.com/forum/zs-and-gs-f...-13-500-a.html

TheOg350z

I'm going to see if I can exhaust all efforts around my area. If I can't find anything, I'll search out of state.

TheOg350z

But I appreciate it!

oldschool350z

iTrader: (1)

Spike has it right.

I got my z like 3 years ago for $13,995. It only had 30,000 miles. And since I store it in winter I only put 25k on it lol. I plan on keeping it until I get old or rich enough to upgrade.

MonkeyMagic72

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That 07 350Z base looks clean and exact like mine when I first bought it. It is actually a pretty good price for a non major body damages and mechanical problem car, if everything else is true as stated.

I bought my 350Z spanking new for $25k back in 2007 from out of state and had it shipped to my house for another $450, because my greedy local dealership wanted to rip me off at $30k. I could't not believe they thought they could fool me.

I couldn't agree with you more. Mine Z is clocking at 16,500 miles with full bolt on and is planning to run high spec cams. Then I would run her out to 50,000 miles, and by that time I would have enough funds to do turbo builds with stock block.

samsniss350z

As long as the body is straight and you check with carfax you should be OK.

TheOg350z

Yea monkey I'll look into out of state dealers if I roll that route. Not really looking into any mods, I like aesthetics more then speed. (Saves in tickets) lol.

Justin100

just my personal opinion,

You can either spend a ton of $$$ on a newer Z off the bat...20k plus

or spend like 7-9k on a used one cash no payments. Save up your money

and customize.....

the 07/08 still lack in a lot of ways....

whereas you can easily use all the extra money to purchase and install aftermarket toys that perform better than oem. lets not forget the fact that you can have a car that stands out more from apart other Z's

bone stock Z < customized one of a kind Z

the red is 2007 bone stock 350z

the other image is a modified 350z lol

honestly, I get wayyy more compliments with mods than i ever did with a stock Z...

TheOg350z

True true, well see what happens. We'll see what I can get one for. Then see if there is enough for mods.

travlee

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i personally would not buy a customized z unless i knew the person and knew it wasnt trashed or crap parts

TheOg350z

Agreed Trav. I want something unmolested. Don't want someone else's mess.

chaseAD21

While I agree with everyone saying dont get a modded 350 cuz you dont know what potential problems could be lurking. I personally bought mine (enthusiast edition accorfing to nissan place i got it from said touring) with a true dual cat back exhaust, nismo cold air intake, and I think it has an upgraded valve body/shift kit. I went with this one because the amount of extras she came with Vs a more expensive stock z with less miles. So there is always a balance every modded z is not untouchable, just got look her over real good to try n find things not up to par, just my 2 cents

TheOg350z

Will do chase, thanks for the input!

Blu Hvn

iTrader: (1)

I don't think I saw this mentioned...

Be very familiar with the trim levels and the differences. It is very common for sellers/dealers to misidentify the model. To my observation, the most common is a Touring identified as a Grand Touring. The MSRP on the GT was about $2,000 higher than the Touring.

There is a post here on how to identify the differences.

TheOg350z

Yea I look that up, don't want to be taken.

chaseAD21

yea there is a great thread on here about little things to help you know what trim the model you're looking at actually is. Turns out when nissan put my vin in during service it came up as enthusiast but I actually have touring (tcs, sterring wheels controls, heated seat buttons in the center) look that thread up to print out and bring with you when looking at a potential buy