I use to drive an 05 Enthusiast and i ended up getting in a crash about a month ago. The insurance company totaled the car even though if you ask me they could have fixed it, i would still want my old Z back, but instead i get a check for 20K.
Im excited that i get to pick out another Z and now i know what to look for. I did find a few 03 and 04 models, but i want to know should i go lower on the year??? are the 03 and 04 the same as the 05?
If any on got any suggestions let me know, especially 03 owners.

 

I haven't looked at prices lately, but with 20k in your pocket I think you should be looking at 2007. I would rather go with an HR motor on a car that still has some time left on the warranty. Of course, if your Z wasn't paid off, and you don't really have $20k to spend, then the older Z's would be a good idea.

 

i have an 05 Z and its pretty good but personally i would go for the 07 or 08, i heard great things about the HR engines, i wish i had one =D

 

Go HR, you won't regret it and it'll be a world of difference from your DE. Much better car all around. Of course if that's out of your price range (which it shouldn't be) the 06's still have the nicer interior, LED tail lights, and the more "filled in" headlights that I personally think look better. You just won't have the bulge in the hood <3 HR

 

How about going for an 05 with some money left for mods?.

 

You can buy back your 05' if you really want it, likely for about $1500.

 

HR for sure, they are much better motors IMO.

 

i say get the one you like best.

 

i'm going to need more details about your "accident" before
suggesting you purchase another Z.

 

I would get an HR. I also suggest you get what you like best. 20k is enough for a used 07/08 easy.

 

You could probably get a base model '07 with decent miles for that price, if you're actually able to spend $20K. I paid a 2K under KBB value when I got my '07 Touring with 5K miles for $25K.

 

wow

 

Wow what? I was offered an 08' NISMO with 1xx miles on it for $25k, as the dealer was making room for 370s. Granted there may have been value there, I just didn't want a red Z.

 

HR all the way

 

I got an '05 touring roadster for $17k. Do that and you have $3k to blow on mods, girls, or winter beater!

 

same here ..


I got my 2007 Touring w/ 3,000 miles for $23,500
(April, 2009)

 

deal ^^^^^^^^^considering that is right before summer, when demand for sports cars increases. Good find!

 

Just buy a Z and have fun.

 

Who is your insurance company?

$20K is very generous for an '05.

 

for the person who asked of the car was paid off, YES.

my 05 barely had 20K miles on it, im afraid to get one with higher miles, i have found a lot of 07 Z with like mid 50K to 60K miles but i just think thats too much for three years.\
i also found a nice 300zx TT with 27Kmiles, but the only Z i ever had or driven is the 350. is the 300 decent? or its better to stay with 350?? i