Looking at a Z, have a few questions
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Looking at a Z, have a few questions
Hey guys, I'm hopefully gonna be a Z owner along with you guys in the near future. I currently have a few questions regarding this particular Z. Its a 2003 with 98xxx miles. The guy is asking for 7000 even. I'm not sure whether its a base model, I dont think so because it has a traction control button and steering wheel controls which leads me to believe its a enthusiast trim? Anyway, down to business.
Question #1) the car has an odd sound while it running that doesnt occur in any other Zs that Ive driven. (and Ive driven plenty.) He said it's something about a hydraulic lifter adjustment, I don't know what that is as I'm not mechanically inclined :P
heres the sound I'm referring to ^^
Heres a pic of what he said the repairs were that have to be made to fix it, he said he was quoted 600, is this accurate? ^^
a few pics of the car below
Question # 2) based off the information I've told you guys, is this a good buy? Is the noise something I should be worried about? For the record, there is no CEL but I'm **** about my cars as many of you must understand.
I hope to be a proud member of the 350z community in a short time! have a good one guys!
Question #1) the car has an odd sound while it running that doesnt occur in any other Zs that Ive driven. (and Ive driven plenty.) He said it's something about a hydraulic lifter adjustment, I don't know what that is as I'm not mechanically inclined :P
heres the sound I'm referring to ^^
Heres a pic of what he said the repairs were that have to be made to fix it, he said he was quoted 600, is this accurate? ^^
a few pics of the car below
Question # 2) based off the information I've told you guys, is this a good buy? Is the noise something I should be worried about? For the record, there is no CEL but I'm **** about my cars as many of you must understand.
I hope to be a proud member of the 350z community in a short time! have a good one guys!
Last edited by skate0199; 08-12-2014 at 04:38 PM.
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nope. have him do a full tune up, and if it is still making that noise then bounce. that ticking could b the start of very costly repairs... that is the first pronouce evidence of motor neglect.
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My 08 HR with 58k miles on it has been garaged and regular oil changes, tracked twice and NEVER drifted. I'm running into "maintenance" issues such as brakes, bushings, replacing aftermarket parts that may be starting to go and silly tire leak issues.
I may be unlucky but if I am having these unforeseen issues imagine what you will have on top of what I have mentioned!!!!
Beat feet. You can find better for not much more.
I may be unlucky but if I am having these unforeseen issues imagine what you will have on top of what I have mentioned!!!!
Beat feet. You can find better for not much more.
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Run, don't walk, away from it. It sounds like a sewing machine. Something has to be wrong. Mine has 225,000 miles on it and sounds brand new compared to that... Your instinct is telling you what to do. Good thing you had some comparisons.
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I hate when guys say "oh, that noise? it's just [insert excuse]"
If it's just the above excuse, then fkn fix it before listing/selling. Sounds shady.
If it's just the above excuse, then fkn fix it before listing/selling. Sounds shady.
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I drove the car and it drove like any other Z. No transmission/clutch problems, I showed the vid to my mechanic and he said it was something about lack of oil pressure? Thoughts? Is this car even worth negotiating?
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alright guys, I've made my decision lol, you guys know much more about Zs then me no discussion, I'm not usually this stubborn haha but I'm sure you guys understand the anxiety of looking for a car day and night, checking craigslist and autotrader for like 2 months. I'm gonna let this one go due to the overwhelming majority of negative comments. Thanks for knocking some sense into me :P I'm gonna keep looking.