I know there are some problems with 03'..Should I buy ?

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Jan 26, 2006 | 10:17 AM

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r26

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love my 03 touring

Jan 26, 2006 | 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MustGoFastR

Was your RSX stock? If you felt that was too rough for you, the Z may not be for you; it rides like a sports car, man. The '03 had the most sporty suspension of all the years. I put the Nismo suspension on my '03 track and it;s a bit rough around town, but I wouldn't trade the handling for anything. I love my '03!

my rsx is lowered with lowering spring only....feel so terrible when driving around the town....

Jan 26, 2006 | 01:55 PM

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Ah, well, then if you got really low, cheap springs and didn't upgrade the shocks, that's your problem. The Z does ride pretty firm, though; you'd just have to drive it for yourself and decide.

Jan 26, 2006 | 02:08 PM

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I didn’t lower my car very much..just 1" lower than stock with some nice springs..
and ...ya..I guess i have to test drive one..and go "OFF ROAD" to test it..haha
I still wish Z had sunroof.....that would be very nice...
thanks~

Jan 26, 2006 | 02:11 PM

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lets just put it this way, not too many brand new cars on the market today can do close to 160mph stock for less than 30 grand......

Jan 26, 2006 | 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by alan00000

My Z has spent alot mor time at the dealership then it has with me !!! Lots of problems with mine but i still love every bit of it . GOTTA LOVE WARRANTY

HEY we're in the same boat, had car for 1 year 9 months. Half that timeframe was at the dealer. Its still a nice car tho. As long as you still have warranty, you're ok. Without it and you might be lookin at alot of extra money. Hope you dont get a lemon like some of us.

Jan 27, 2006 | 11:24 AM

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omg....so i should find a Z with warranty on it.....I think it's gonna be hard to find one...
thanks

Jan 27, 2006 | 11:55 AM

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Jonathan Allyn

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I drove an Type S RSX for two years before buying my 03' track. Granted its in the shop right now getting a new motor because of an oil consumption issue but its by far the BEST car I have ever owned. From what I have learned so far about my 03' is that if the TSB's have been taken care of its a great car. Nissan is taking care of me right now so I feel pretty good about their product. Good luck!

Jan 27, 2006 | 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by r26

love my 03 touring

+1 I love MY 03 Touring as well, but I just got a call from my Nissan shop and It needs ANOTHER TRANNY. On my Third tranny in 27k miles
#1 Original tranny
#2 replaced @ 17K miles along with clutch
#3 getting replaced next week with new clutch 27K miles.

All replaced under warranty and still have a year and a half left on the power train and then add another year because I bought and extended warranty, so I am covered at least for another 2.5 years

I would not get an 03 or an 04. I'm thinking of trading mine for an 06 or an STi