Hey guys,

I'm leaning heavily towards a 350Z over a G35... and I'm looking to buy used... from my understanding, the 2005 Z is when the feathering problem stops becoming as pronounced?

I'm looking at getting an Enthusiast model, as I have given up on finding a decently priced Z with the factory navi... as far as the navi goes, do you guys have any experience with aftermarket navigation systems in the location of the factory one, or even installing a factory navi afterwards? I have an A4 and a lot of guys install the factory navi system afterwards.

Sorry for all the noob questions, but just trying to be an educated buyer.

Oh and I'm looking to spend around 18-22k.

 

Obviously the newer you go the better of you'd be tire-wise. Some 05's still had the issue but you're more likely to encounter it with an older Z. But aftermarket tires help....the stock tires are terrible.

Most people seem to go with aftermarket DVD setups instead of NAV systems. Putting the OEM NAV into a non-nav Z is problematic and not just a plug-and-play process like most other cars. So you'd have to go with some other brand which I'm sure any Best Buy or whoever could do no problem. It's just the factory NAV install which isn't something you should pursue if it's not already in the car.

 

Sounds like a good plan to me. I'd think you could buy the Enthusiast in the price range you want.

 

Install a DVD system in the cubby hole. Buy a portable GPS with a suction cup and attached it to your windshield. You're all set.

 

Buy a 350Z and a map. That will solve the problem.

 

Lol... road maps are troublesome... I can never fold them back into place... thanks for the suggestions... I'm thinking about an 05 350Z enthusiast, and yeah it's looking like aftermarket navi setup in the cubby hole. Thanks for all the info

 

use your cell phone for navigation.... if your cell phone doesn't have navigation... time to upgrade

 

what cell has navigation? I've been waiting!

 

Road maps save weight over their electronic counterparts.

 

lol, if the weight of a nav system actually makes a difference in our cars performance then...

my 03 performance DB Z, lightly modded, is for sale.

I want nothing to do with a car that cant handle 10-20lbs extra and not handle as it did before

 

Those portable car navigation units are cheaper and extremely fancy nowadays as well and very easy to mount/remove on the windshield. In addition, you could use the same unit in rental cars when out of town etc. – just an idea.

 

What GPS system weighs 10-20lbs?

Anyways, that was a funny post.

 

My BlackBerry 8800 (it's a bigger version of the Pearl) from Cingular has GPS. Actually pretty nice, and probably the most up-to-date POI's of any GPS system out there. BUT, the screen is pathetically small for that purpose, the speaker does not automatically turn down the radio, and, of course, Cingular charges for everything.

 

cell phones with nav. are creepy man, steer clear... unless your a big time arms dealer or somethin you dont have much to worry about but im not a fan of knowin that someone can know where im at at all times(yes the phone company keeps records of the phone nav.)

 

your going to love you z. just be careful of the speed it can get away from you.

 

An 05 Enthusiast w/ aftermarket NAV would be a great choice.

 

Wow, you're paranoid!!!! Of course, that doesn't mean the MAN isn't watching.

I keep it off mostly. I used it a couple of times, when I couldn't find a decent restaurant nearby with the POI system on my other car.

 

Wow...maybe it's just Seattle but for the price rang you want (18k to 22k) you're going to have a TOUGH time finding even an 03 in good shape and decent (30k) mileage - much less an 05. Am I going crazy or what? I have never seen an 05 for 22k with clean title and in decent shape (not mint, just decent)

Other then that goodluck, you'll enjoy the Z much more. I drove my sister's 05 A4 (was actually gonna buy the same one) and decided that there is no way I'll ever like the A4. It looks decent for a sedan but I can't get use to the "sport" sedan type haha

 

Yea I honestly think it's just Seattle..I hopped onto your guys' Craigslist and your Z's are way more expensive than the ones we have here in California..

Overpriced I must say..

 

i trader my 02 A4 for my 03 350 and i've never thought about that car again. Not to mention living 15 to 20 min from the dragon is a plus too.