Insignia

Well I am coming from owning an SRT4 and am seriously considering a used 350Z as a replacement.

Just curious to what are some things to watch out for in the 03/04 model years when it comes to known issues and warrenty work or TSBs that should have been completed.

Also if anyone know any Track editions for sale let me know as that is the preferred model at this point!

Thanks!

Built2shredZ

Personaly I would stay away from 03' models... Get a 04'

If you do get a 03' make sure you check out its transmission, make sure there is no grinding as the transmission is the weak spot for most 03' models.

davidv

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Check Consumer Reports reliability data.

tyandrews

where in canada do you live??

davidf

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I see no prob. with an 03 model as long as it's relitively low mileage. Theres still warranty left at this point, I bought mine that had the tranny/clutch just replaced.

Billinohio

can nissan run the vin and tell what has been repaired? maybe car fax might show it too?

06Firebase

If I had to do it over again, knowing what I know today, and after hanging around these Forums, I would NOT buy my '03 Touring. . .


Fortunately, all the major recalls have been done to my car (34K miles on it now), and it is supposed to have a 100K warranty on the drivetrain since it was a "Certified" Nissan.

I suggest you look at Consumer Reports as davidv suggested. There you see that the 2003 has a very poor reliability record, the 2004 is better, and the 2005 is very good to excellent.

If you are mechanically inclined and/or have money for repairs, then go ahead and get an '03 You might find one under some sort of warranty as I did.


In spite of everything, I still love these cars anyway!


Good luck to you.
Joe

350zroadster

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Used car, test drive the hell out of it

Check tire treads, listen for sounds and clicks during turning/high rev/high speed, use all 6 gears at different speeds

DevinB

a low price

afro561

If I could go two years back, I would have def bought an 04. Not saying that ive had any major problems, ive just had a bunch of small ones. I think im one of the luckiest ones that didn't have any tire feathering issues at all nor have I had any trans issues either.

Track

Same here. No problems whatsoever, and when I taken it in for oil changes, they even made some upgrades that were TSB's that I were not even effecting my car.