What's up guys, just sold my e36 m3 and am looking for a relatively new 350z - 07' coupe and up with a 6spd and under 30k on it. Stuff like what I'm about to ask has probably been posted before but I searched and couldn't really find anything definitive so I'm gonna ask, what are the main things to look for when buying, like problems these cars can have down the road, normal wear and tear what has to be replaced, everything. Thanks guys really appreciate the help!

 

Quick go get the M3 back!

 

Well I mean the m3 was getting kinda old - 153k on it haha and it's time to get something much newer. To be honest I don't have my heart set on a Z but I'm doing some research to figure out what the best buys gonna be, my budgets around 19 grand...

 

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...questions.html

 

doesn't really answer my questions about what to look for in regards to problems when buying and down the road but thanks I guess?

 

07s come with the VQ35HR motor which is the one to have. The Z is a great car with the same quarks that any sports cars have (limited trunk space, annoying rattles, and cheap interior). What you are getting is performance over luxury. If you're looking luxury then check out the G35. Other than that, I'm sure we could answer any other questions you might have.

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sweet thanks man. I was thinking more specific problems like I know for example in my m3 the cooling system is a huge thing to check when buying to see when it was replaced...although the Z I'm buying being a much newer car problems like that probably aren't as big an issue I guess. But yea I'm going for performance far over luxury 100%. The mkv gti was another car I was looking at, convince me out of it ahahah

 

Make sure there are no problems with the clutch or transmission. If anything feels funny I recommend walking away. I've had a bunch of clutch and transmission problems, including getting my whole transmission replaced at 7500 miles. I still have clutch problems to this day, and I've only got 15,000 miles on my car.

These problems are really common and can be a gigantic hassle.

 

If it was me buying everything over again, I would drive as many potential cars as possible and try to find the one that fits me best.

 

I love my '07 but SHIV's right about the clutch issues with that year. Track days aren't as fun when your clutch pedal doesn't come back off the floor during the middle of a session. There is a recall, but it doesn't really fix the problem. There are, as far as I know, some fixes in the pipeline.

 

Damn, and the 08's don't have the same great motor? That sucks, well I guess it'll just be hit or miss. I feel alot of test drives in my future hahaha Are all the transmission problems covered under warranty?

 

The '07+ 350Zs all had the same engine. As far as I have heard, all the clutch issues were covered under warranty/recall.

 

The Z is a very solid car. Just look for normal wear & tear ie. tires, brakes etc. The '03 model has issues with tire weathering and the '06 have an oil consumption issue with the engines which were recalled. The '05, '07, '08 & '09 are basically flawless

 

350Z problems? Oh we never complain.

 

I'd say don't dwell on a G considering we have plenty of 07+ Zs up for grabs and they are better.

Only real advise is don't run it into curbs

 

I've had my 07 for coming up on a year now... I had the clutch slave cylinder replaced under recall, rear window replaced (bad defroster) under warranty, and a tire pressure sensor also replaced under warranty. My advice is to grab an 08 since the 07's bumper to bumper is probably expired.

Since having the clutch fixed, I haven't had an issue with it.

 

how about 04 models, any problem with that year?

 

Sick thanks guys. From what I'm hearing they sound pretty solid, at least a lot more solid than my m3 haha I'll probably shop around a lot but I'm shooting for an 07' (preferably 08') and up black or blue Z with a 6spd mt. If anyone has any leads...ahahaha

 

Enjoy the golf...

 

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