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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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So its basically what the title says. Should I do it?
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/3274878775.html
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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very vague information.

what year mileage condition and mods is on your Z?

edit: that kouki is worth say 8-12k depending on mods. finding a 98 is quite hard

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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Duckeee
very vague information.

what year mileage condition and mods is on your Z?

edit: that kouki is worth say 8-12k depending on mods. finding a 98 is quite hard
Its a 04 with 20k miles and very lightly modded.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Nice car but it's still someone else's project. Like Duckeee said, vague description. Godspeed/Megan parts throws up a red flag IMO. Something tells me the seller is young (college student), bought this car off the person who actually did all the work then proceeded to "upgrade" it with cheap parts; now selling it to pay for school.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Or he's 37 years old and the swap was done in his possession:
http://zilvia.net/f/north-central-st...-sr20-s15.html
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by AdvanZ33
Or he's 37 years old and the swap was done in his possession:
http://zilvia.net/f/north-central-st...-sr20-s15.html
I was thinking the same thing actually. It just looked very tempting and looked like fun. Looks like a no go.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Keep the z.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Keep the Z.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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'04 with 20k on the odo??? i think the answer is clear! KEEP THE Z.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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keep the z
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Keep the Z & get a S13 or S14, they don't cost much (maybe 2-3 grand in great condition) & you can do the work yourself. Then boot the 350Z to the curb!!!!
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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You are going to have to replace all that godspeed and megan crap on it.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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As an owner of both i say keep the Z. Z's have that low end torque that makes it a fun round town car. A SR powered setup can be fun but you have to constantly mash it to get it up and going. Yes it's high price but the car alone is worth 4.5-7K being that it's a white Kouki(also depending on rust factor), The motorset 4K - 5K being that it's a S15 w\6spd. The rest is whatever! Def not worth a trade.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Do it! The Megan exhaust manifold and Godspeed intercooler is enough validation right there.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Keep the z. I'm a newb and I know to stay away from Chinese parts
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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i say keep the z especially with 20k on the ODO. The 240 is nice but realistically its not worth the price hes asking.

BUY A 240 get a s13 as they are cheaper and the motor swap for the sr20 will be alot cheaper then getting rid of your z and buying "his" project. also im not sure but im from cali and those motors will have you impounded in no time! just some food for thought as the entire decision is yours.

Originally Posted by end of z world
Keep the z. I'm a newb and I know to stay away from Chinese parts

im chinese. why do you speak ill of my parts

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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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nothing perfect about that s14
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Nice car but
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by raysoy
i say keep the z especially with 20k on the ODO. The 240 is nice but realistically its not worth the price hes asking.

BUY A 240 get a s13 as they are cheaper and the motor swap for the sr20 will be alot cheaper then getting rid of your z and buying "his" project. also im not sure but im from cali and those motors will have you impounded in no time! just some food for thought as the entire decision is yours.




im chinese. why do you speak ill of my parts
haha sorry bro nothing personal just not a megan fan haha
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 05:04 AM
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Sell a Mustang GT to get a Ford Probe?

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