Well I went ahead and did it, I bought a 05 35th Anniversary SB Z yesterday. I was torn between getting an 05 or wait for the 06, but gave in it was such a good deal. Knowing the rims and engine are standard next model year doesn’t bother me, and the headlights and taillights aren't enough to make me want to wait. Considering I got it for the price of a base (MSRP) roadster, and my 35th is fully loaded with nav and side curtain airbags, I am happy. Was one of 2 left at all the dealers in my area, and I had them both fighting for my business over the phone, was the first "fun" car purchasing experience I've had.

Now I'm counting the hours to leave work so I can drive home...

 

Congrats, post pics. Enjoy the long break-in process,

 

ahh man im so jealous, i want to buy a new Z at the end of the year.. i guess i can sit and wait for the 06 to come out... i kno the base sticker price says 26k, but how much did u pay total? maybe i can still catch one of those at a year end sale, anyway congrats on the new car and drive safe =P

 

Grats on the purchase!

One solution to the break in process is to commute with it...

 

Base price of a Base Roadster is not $26K, more like $34K.

 

Congrats! There's nothing like driving your new Z home for the first time.

 

congrat on your new Z. Post picture once you get it.

 

Congrats!

 

Thanks everyone!

Does anyone have any recommendations on what to use to remove the dealers stupid sticker that is stuck right above the 350Z logo on the rear? I want to be as careful as possible with my new paint!

I'm not going to advertise the dealer with my car.

 

Terpentine. Heh, jk.

To be honest, I have no idea. Never really thought of removing it.

 

Congrats on your new Z.

 

Congrats! Enjoy the car!

 

Congrats, man. The first month that I bought it I was so enamored that I forgot to pay my credit card bill and I havent missed a payment is 7 years or so. I then spent almost half of my work time on the forum and imagining driving my car. I am more settled now.

 

Congo-rats!!! It's definetly a fun car. I enjoyed purchasing mine back in May (2003 Track Model, Silverstone). I didn't think I would be able to get one, yet after searching I got this one for $21k, with only 11k miles. Now I have close to 22k miles on it and will have to drive it to Vegas (relocating) in Sept. I do love visiting these forums to find things to do to it in the future!

 

Nice! now get ready to do some modssss $$$$$.

 

Did you get it yet?

 

make the dealer take it off for you...

 

Yes I drove it home Monday night.

I was thinking of asking the dealer to remove it don't know what they'd say. I am going to bring it back in a few days to get 2 tiny blemishes in the paint fixed I found before I drove it off the lot. The salesman wrote me an "I Owe You" sheet to fix them. He also gave me a free Z car cover from the parts department since he made me wait for the financing guy for an hour before the deal was done (they only had 1 finance person working that evening).

Thanks everyone, I am very happy with it so far!

 

If the sticker hasn't been on for an extended time, try this:

CAREFULLY heat the sticker with a hairdryer. It should be very warm to the touch BUT NOT HOT! Keep the dryer about 8-10 inches away from the painted surface. You can augment the heating by parking the car in the sun for awhile before heating with the hairdryer. Get a corner of the sticker peeled up and apply steady pulling pressure while continuing with the hairdryer. Keep the sticker at a 90 degree angle while you peel it off. Any left over adhesive can be removed with WD-40.

If it is a metal or plastic sticker mounted with a double-stick tape carefully pry up a corner with a small screwdriver. You can cover the blade with a cloth if you feel it necessary. Once the double-faced tape starts to split, continue with steady pressure until the sticker is off. Make sure the metal sticker doesn't contact the paint at the end that you are not peeling (keep a fingernail under the end to prevent contact). Again, remove the remaining tape with a liberal dose of WD-40. Hope this helps.

 

Oops. Double post.