300zx vs 350z
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Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep
Why buy a 12-13 year old used sports car? I personally wouldn't do anything like that.
The 350Z being common all depends on where you live. In the DC area I saw loads of them. But in Upstate NY I hardly see any and it defo turns more heads which is nice.
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Just some info for you Arizona guys. The Phoenix market is the largest selling 350z market in the US. That's why you see so many of them. If you do get a 300zxtt then take it to Pitstop performance on 7th avenue. They build and race 300zxtts and are great at diagnosis and cost of repair and if your looking to buy they may be able to steer you in the right direction.
Also go to the z club page Desertzassociation.com as there always cars for sale in their classified section.
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Also go to the z club page Desertzassociation.com as there always cars for sale in their classified section.
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OK at this point in time I'm pretty dead set on buying a 300zxtt. I found one that in 1996 (I know it's slowest w/e) with 70,000 miles. Great condition. The only problem is that it's auto, which is fine for me. I'm not a pro manual driver and I heard the autos on these cars are better unless you are very good at manual. Going to go check it out today.
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Originally Posted by Hyee
OK at this point in time I'm pretty dead set on buying a 300zxtt. I found one that in 1996 (I know it's slowest w/e) with 70,000 miles. Great condition. The only problem is that it's auto, which is fine for me. I'm not a pro manual driver and I heard the autos on these cars are better unless you are very good at manual. Going to go check it out today.
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
If you had a good amount of money to throw at a car...
Screw 300ZX's... Look for a 93-98 Supra Turbo.
Screw 300ZX's... Look for a 93-98 Supra Turbo.
Wow, you'd need at least 25k to find something decent. Plus, who wants a back seat. The only reason supras cost so much is because of the fast and the furious. NOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by pln2311
You didn't tell me it wasn't green. Dude you could buy a way better Z for that much cash.
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oh you're talking about color? Yes it's green. Can't say I love the color, but w/e. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/406491105.html
Here you go.
Here you go.
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UGh.... I don't like the color combo. Ok, One question you can ask the guy that is the most important, Has the 60k service been done and does he have documentation? It can range from 500 to 1000 dollars. If the timing belt breaks in that car you're fukcd.
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I'll ask. I think it has though they claim that Nissan did a bumper to bumper inspection a few weeks ago and it passed with documentation. So if that's true it should have the 60k service done. Thank you for the advice I will DEFINITELY make sure.
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I must say the Z32 is one stylish car. Few cars have ever impressed me, looks wise, like the Z32 did when it first came out.
Of course I love clean black cars too, but the washing would kill me as would a dirty black one.
Of course I love clean black cars too, but the washing would kill me as would a dirty black one.
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Went and drove it. Drove VERY well. Smooth car. Pretty good power.
However it needs new leather for the seats, a new motor for the drivers window, and possibly new brake pads. Overall the engine is perfect but the car itself shows it's age, since it is completely stock.
Sent them an email saying 12,500 is too much and if they'd be willing to sell it at 10,500 they should bring it over to my mechanic with me to take a look. Once I get the new seat and a few retouches on the areas that show age, the car will be a dream.
I'll give more updates later and tkae pictures if I buy it.
However it needs new leather for the seats, a new motor for the drivers window, and possibly new brake pads. Overall the engine is perfect but the car itself shows it's age, since it is completely stock.
Sent them an email saying 12,500 is too much and if they'd be willing to sell it at 10,500 they should bring it over to my mechanic with me to take a look. Once I get the new seat and a few retouches on the areas that show age, the car will be a dream.
I'll give more updates later and tkae pictures if I buy it.
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Originally Posted by pln2311
Thanks man. I want to replace pretty much everything, starting with seat then wheel.