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Old 05-04-2007, 02:31 PM
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Default 05 350z Enth @ 26k mil for $20k is that a good deal?

I just came back from a test drive for this car. Here are the problems I found.

- The trunk hood does not stay in place when is open, probably something broken with the shocks. Also it does not align when is closed, there is about 2 cm offset between left and the right side.
- There are couple dents and scratches on the front bumper as well as scratches on the side of the door
- The lighter lid on the passenger side does not close
- Huge scrape marks on the right rear rim
- The car tend to drift slightly to the right on hard braking
- The tires seems to be worn out

Other then that the car runs great, didn't hear any strange sound, and is a clean title. So what do you guys think? Is 20k a reasonable price for this model? Thanks.
Old 05-04-2007, 02:34 PM
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Is Say Its A Good Deal If Ypu Can Get It To Perfect Shape W Less Than 2k. Take It To A Mechanic First Though. And Carfax It
Old 05-04-2007, 03:12 PM
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What happens if 5 members say yes and 5 say no? Then you are back to where you started.
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Originally Posted by edwin350z
Is Say Its A Good Deal If Ypu Can Get It To Perfect Shape W Less Than 2k. Take It To A Mechanic First Though. And Carfax It
I read its Carfax report, is one owner with no maintenance record. Yes I'm going to take it to a near by Nissan dealership to have it check up. Other then that what else I should watch out for in this model?
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with the hatch not fitting right, the car pulling hard to one side, and the rashed up rim... I'd be concerned about a rear end collision.
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To many issues; I'd pass.

Lots of used Zs around
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- Huge scrape marks on the right rear rim
- The car tend to drift slightly to the right on hard braking
That car got nailed from behind, and that is why it is $20k. I paid $21.5k for a 2003 with 32k miles LAST year.
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Originally Posted by muffz
I just came back from a test drive for this car. Here are the problems I found.

- The trunk hood does not stay in place when is open, probably something broken with the shocks. Also it does not align when is closed, there is about 2 cm offset between left and the right side.
- There are couple dents and scratches on the front bumper as well as scratches on the side of the door
- The lighter lid on the passenger side does not close
- Huge scrape marks on the right rear rim
- The car tend to drift slightly to the right on hard braking
- The tires seems to be worn out

Other then that the car runs great, didn't hear any strange sound, and is a clean title. So what do you guys think? Is 20k a reasonable price for this model? Thanks.
ewww. dont buy
Old 05-04-2007, 08:21 PM
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why would you do that? 20k for a broken POS
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doesn't look good at all....keep looking.
Old 05-05-2007, 09:06 AM
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I just bought a 2005 Enthusiast with a kit and rims for 15K with only 21000 miles on it. Keep searching out there, you'll find people willing to get DESPERATE to sell and bargain down with them... That's what I did and I'm satisfied with mine
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I will sell you my 2006 which I bought new in December. My car still looks and smell new. It has just under 13K miles and I want $22,500. I will work with you since you would have to get it to California.
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Originally Posted by The Brickyard Rat
To many issues; I'd pass.

Lots of used Zs around
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Originally Posted by CarbonLTD
with the hatch not fitting right, the car pulling hard to one side, and the rashed up rim... I'd be concerned about a rear end collision.
i say 100% right, dont get it
Old 05-06-2007, 02:55 PM
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You can do alot better, see my add. Yes it it's older and has more miles but still very low mileage and NAV and it's faster, I guarantee it. Oh and it's in perfect condition and has a better sound.

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263938
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