Being patient is the key. You'll do fine.

I've had many people gasp when I tell them that mine is an '03. It's obvious when people take care of things, no matter what it may be.

 

Theoretically, buying a "newer" used car is the better route. But many factors come into play (reliability, maintenance, budget, etc.). I have seen newer models for other vehicles be less reliable then past models.

But buying something used (a car, tv, etc.) is a gamble/risk...regardless.

In the end, cars are the worst investment, period. Everyone get what you want before you pass and enjoy life with it! We only live once!

 

ill be honest man, ive got a 06 Rev up and it rocks. I love it to death. I got it with 69k on it and i guess im lucky cuz mine doesnt consume oil. The wide power band is amazing and is just beautiful. Im probably going to get flamed for this but i think that any year of the z is great. I learned that when i became a z owner i didnt care about the maitenence of the vehicle. I know i just wanted to work on it and spend my time with it. I guess z's have the connection with their owners. On this forum people complain about their problems with the z, but deep down inside, they are happy they invested in the z. I know i wouldnt have any other car but this one. imma keep it until she runs into the ground. and maybe even after then :P But what has been said, i cant say any better, patience and you will find the z for you.

 

I found a nice one in fl area
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/2602787845.html

He is gonna shoot me some pics today.

Looks nice though from the one picture.

 

sounds like fun. i would enjoy a roadtrip in a new car.

 

Lol yea, really would be the worst thing in the world

 

Thats how I found my Z by looking a bit further outside my area on that site and saw a great deal. It should cost about 1k to 1.5k to ship it, but even so it's still a good price with no accidents and low miles. Good luck

 

Yea, wow I didn't know it was that much. Will just factor that in now. Thanks

Still on the hunt

 

So I found this in the morning...
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2573238632.html
Very cheap, yes it does have the rebuilt title. However what do yall think? It would be very cheap...

Thoughts?

 

You sound like you are in too much of a hurry to buy. But hey it's your $. I personally would never buy a non HR model let alone one that had an accident recorded.

 

????? How do I sound like im in a hurry? Im just looking and asking advice for ones I find, im not say "OK this is the one I have to get!!"

And let it go man, im not getting a HR (unless one in my price range). Thats great you are in love with yours but there are other opinions about the nonHR models

NO im not going back into the debat about HR vs non-HR.

 

right on!

 

Pulling one up with rebuilt title asking for opinion on if it's a smart choice pretty much sound like you getting desperate for a cheap Z.

 

Let's see...............NOPE doesn't say anywhere do y'all think I should get it or hey is this smart to buy...it was a simple question on thoughts of a rebuilt car......try not reading to much into it.

If you really have no help to put in this thread, there thousands other you can post in and hell you can even start a thread of how great you think HRs are!

Thanks

 

Took this out for a test drive today

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

I was at first kind of put off with the miles then the guy said no worries here's the receipt for the 80K mile engine we just had to install!! I was like whaaaat...


NO i did not buy it.......yet lol...Time will tell.

I took it out and it ran great and then bam went to try all the gears out and both 5th and 6th grind..

Took it right back and said here you go..engine runs and sounds great but your trans is shot. He said if I was really interested in it he would get it fixed at no extra charge!

Now normally I would be worried, but both me and the guy I was with where wearing our air force uniforms, not that make us get awesome deals immediately, but you'd have to be some kind of low life to try and scam to guys serving in the military.

So I guess we will see what happens. He said he would get back to me when its done and I would be able to take it out again and make sure it was completely fixed, but just for comfort I will be taking it to a mechanic shop BEFORE i do any buying as the world has bad people in it.

Ill post some pics later of what the cosmetic damage is, mostly front paint chips just from rocks popping up but nothing to bad.

 

And some of the damage

 

The biggest issue mechanically with getting an older Z is the transmission. I believe 06+ got the new CD009 transmission that don't really have synchro issues (grinds). However they sometimes still do feel notchy.

Also if you can find an older Z that had a CD009 put in, you should be safe for a while.

 

Ok, good info. That's what he said he would replace with new ones. Still no commitment, just kinda cool I ran across this one. He is suppose to call me tomorrow. Heck he might go to fix it and see there is a lot more wrong and just cut his losses and junk/part it out or if he is lucky he can wholesale it. But time will tell

 

I believe non-HR/HR automatics barely have any defects, if not none at all. Just in case you think of going that route.

I know some people say a sports car isn't a sports car without a manual, but my automatic is a blast to drive with the manual mode. Also, no worries about grinding issues.

 

Im not a firm believer on a sports car is only a sports car with a manual. Some people like manuals and some dont. Im a manual guy but i love my automatic suv