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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 04:59 AM
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*plus i dont want to void the warranty in the 06, by putting in the lsd. but i will look at both cars today and make my choice. the '05 has the side airbag option, and 15 months warranty.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 06:41 AM
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22000 otd, buying from a 63yr old private seller. i think im gonna go w/ used '05, well gotta test drive it first, but he told me it drives like a dream. cant wait!

only 10k miles!! buy it!!!
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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You gotta consider too you'll pay more in depreciation for the new car, but buy off what you plan on doing to the car later mod wise.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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ok did some more research and thank goodness i did. The '06 is out of the question now. Its a good deal for $27k base, but im learning that they have oil consumption issues. Forget that! So its the '05 for me; done deal. Also, it seems as though the '05 has the least problems besides the '07.

The 03's and 04's have tire feathering issues, the '06 has oil consumption issues. The only issue w/ the '05 i hear is maybe 1-2 gear grinding, but this is probably due to driver ignorance in shifting properly. Also i hear stiff handling and stiff clutch, but what do you expect? Its not a hyundai. thanks for all your help folks.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Well good luck with the purchase, and don't forget to post some pics when you get it!
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by alan86
ok did some more research and thank goodness i did. The '06 is out of the question now. Its a good deal for $27k base, but im learning that they have oil consumption issues. Forget that! So its the '05 for me; done deal. Also, it seems as though the '05 has the least problems besides the '07.

The 03's and 04's have tire feathering issues, the '06 has oil consumption issues. The only issue w/ the '05 i hear is maybe 1-2 gear grinding, but this is probably due to driver ignorance in shifting properly. Also i hear stiff handling and stiff clutch, but what do you expect? Its not a hyundai. thanks for all your help folks.
unless ur a girly man who needs a honda a stiff clutch in this kind of sports car is perfect...
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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guys give him a break, he cant even make a sentence proper..Its FOUND buddy...
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by alan86
ok did some more research and thank goodness i did. The '06 is out of the question now. Its a good deal for $27k base, but im learning that they have oil consumption issues. Forget that! So its the '05 for me; done deal. Also, it seems as though the '05 has the least problems besides the '07.

The 03's and 04's have tire feathering issues, the '06 has oil consumption issues. The only issue w/ the '05 i hear is maybe 1-2 gear grinding, but this is probably due to driver ignorance in shifting properly. Also i hear stiff handling and stiff clutch, but what do you expect? Its not a hyundai. thanks for all your help folks.

A 2006 is still at 27 grand for a base????? That's a ripoff! Why, when you can get a MUCH better '07 for the same price?
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by nothingremains
guys give him a break, he cant even make a sentence proper..Its FOUND buddy...
Sorry about the spelling nothingremains, i guess i was just too excited. I test drove the '05 today and bought it. I knew i had to have it. Nothing else to say. 23k w/ 17in chrome rims. Love it and it looks BALLIN!

First time ever driving a Z: Pulled in every gear- very strong. Shifts were crisp and quick, and just loved the feeling. Z's are so damn nice, even if its the base, im addicted. Will post pics during spring break.
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