JohnB1000

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

Sean

at that price point, get a 2004.5 to 2005 Enthusiast model

savvy

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try to get an 05 if you can

JohnB1000

Are the problems I mentioned above have been fixed in 2005 models?

TheBlackPearlZ

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and search...

but i also agree on the 2005 enthusiast

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.

davidv

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Check Consumer Reports.

PrevWon

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How do you know if it's a 2004.5?

my05350z

yup, thats why i have an 05. 05 is also the slowest model year, IMHO

Deftones

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+1

And stay away from 06's.

BlueberryYumYum

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i love my 03' but why do we have a cup holder instead of a cig outlet in our dash>,<

jray8

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 good luck!

ALO8

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Exactly what he said, i'd worry more about how the previous owner took care of the car.

fithamoto

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I would just look for the newest year with the lowest miles on it for the lowest price.-----Simple.

Deftones

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That's a great way to find a Katrina car.

Ghost 350z

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all of them, we already have enough 350z's on the road

lilpud

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

Datapimp

They are all good cars.

RandyK1

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Why?? Whats wrong with the 06's?? I got a 06 last fall and no problems so far, but its been stored all winter. Anything I should keep an eye out for?? Thanks, Randy

reptile718

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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!