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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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ok i can get eaither

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=34

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=31

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/modeli...ref=srl#vdptop

or just save up to 20000 for a good car
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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you cannot buy number 1 if you plan to live in Fla. so that narrows it down.
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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save for a good car with no history of body damage bc u never know what you're getting into until it's too late!
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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yea i live in florida miami and its nice here alot
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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also i was gonna ask is anyone here can get the info (forgot the name where u search for the car history)but can someone do that for me and tell me it thanks
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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carfax its called and yea i know i just remember that damit
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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I don't usually put replies but I gotta do for this one.
Stay away from damaged ones especially for car like Z.
I'm not sure what your cause is for looking at damaged ones, but you're gonna regret.
If your situation allows, go for a brand new z.
If not, look for UNDAMAGED, NO HISTORY Z.
I once got damaged 300zx, and I spent countless hours in garage and $$.
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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Just so you know....it's hella expensive to repair Z's. A friend spun his car on a slick road and the side rubbed against a pole. Nothing dramatic but the bill was like $7k. It's crazy. Just look for a nice, unharmed 03 model if price is the issue here. Your repairs are going to be WAY more than you expect.
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 06:41 AM
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On top of all the advice here- a wrecked Z may well be assigned a salvage title, particularly if an insurance company has totaled it. The trap there is that no matter how much is spent repairing the car, it will always be worth less on the open market. Not a good position to be in if you purchase a salvaged car, fix it up and want to sell somewhere down the line...
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Originally Posted by dkmura
On top of all the advice here- a wrecked Z may well be assigned a salvage title, particularly if an insurance company has totaled it. The trap there is that no matter how much is spent repairing the car, it will always be worth less on the open market. Not a good position to be in if you purchase a salvaged car, fix it up and want to sell somewhere down the line...
Took the words right out of my mouth.
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 08:14 AM
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i bet if you got a bit off the price for the first one, you could part it out and make your money back. Has tons of good parts on it!
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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what u mean the open market? you mean selling it back right? and if it was crashed then the insurence would be higher for me ?
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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i can buy the 1st one now but it cant be registerd to florida
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i didnt say to register it, part it out. Sell the pieces on forums and ebay.

You have a full interior and engine/drivetrain and a ton of undamaged body parts on there. The brembos alone are 1500 bucks! HID lights are up over 300! Rims/exhaust wont get much. Stock spoilers go for like 100 or more. You have window motors, regulators and switches. It all adds up to $$$$.

It would take some time/effort but if i had the money id buy it and part it out.
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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What's the matter with the 3rd one it looks clean
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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#1 u could almost make a profit parting out #2 is prob the best #3 is overpriced
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#2! If your gonna buy a dmg'ed car.. i think you should go for either a s14 or s15 conversion. Just cuz it's sexy and parts for it is dirt cheap compared to a Z

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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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ok let me get this clear the 350z is my car for life never i will buy another car even my famly loves it
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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but if you trhink about it the 2nd one is damage in the engine and the 1st is in the rear so whats worst...the engine right damit the one i wanted was sold and that was a nice one

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=28
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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I bought my car with a salvage tittle on it. Although I did have to do some minor work to it after I bought it, it runs like a champ now! Buying damaged cars is always a gamble, so you might not be as lucky as I was as far as not having any problems. Either of the first two cars looks easily repairable, I think you should go for it (especially the 06).



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