Which model year to avoid?
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I am thinking of buying a used 350Z coupe. I am looking for something under 20K.
I know the early models have had many problems like tire feathering and
transmission problems.
Have those problems been fixed in later year models or not?
Which model years should I avoid?
Thanks
I know the early models have had many problems like tire feathering and
transmission problems.
Have those problems been fixed in later year models or not?
Which model years should I avoid?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Sean
at that price point, get a 2004.5 to 2005 Enthusiast model
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I know many will say to avoid the 03. Never had any problem with my 03 Z. The best advice, buy a Z that you will be the first owner. Never know what the previous owner(s) have done to the car. I do feel like it's a crap-shoot when it comes to purchasing a used sports car.
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Originally Posted by JohnB1000
Are the problems I mentioned above have been fixed in 2005 models?
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get an 03 so you can have money left for mods, you can check for tire feathering, my 03 has it, but my friends doesn't(i was p*ssed when he told me that) but it also isnt my daily driver(92 buick lesabre). So i would suggest thoroughly inspecting an 03 and modding it
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Originally Posted by RedLine 350z
I know many will say to avoid the 03. Never had any problem with my 03 Z. The best advice, buy a Z that you will be the first owner. Never know what the previous owner(s) have done to the car. I do feel like it's a crap-shoot when it comes to purchasing a used sports car.
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03 and 04 take better to bolt ons the HR motors if not tuned i have found most of the time lose power when intakes and exhaust are added......but getting it tuned is a must with bolt ons anyway
i have a 03 no problems besides the 2nd week i had it the 3rd gear went out but warr took care of it..... always buy the extra warr on any used car
i have a 03 no problems besides the 2nd week i had it the 3rd gear went out but warr took care of it..... always buy the extra warr on any used car
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Originally Posted by Deftones
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And stay away from 06's.
And stay away from 06's.
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03 - Tranny Problems
04 05 - Don't adapt well to mods
06 - Oil Consumption
I know there are more little things to add to each year but these are the major problems I have seen so far.
I have an 03 and no major problems to report yet. First thing I did was have the tranny replaced under warranty. Just went in told them I felt a little grinding and without any hassle they replaced it for free. Covered up to 60k on the Z
GL!
04 05 - Don't adapt well to mods
06 - Oil Consumption
I know there are more little things to add to each year but these are the major problems I have seen so far.
I have an 03 and no major problems to report yet. First thing I did was have the tranny replaced under warranty. Just went in told them I felt a little grinding and without any hassle they replaced it for free. Covered up to 60k on the Z
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