2003-2006 350z Auto Reliability?

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Feb 28, 2013 | 10:11 AM

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Syner

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Thanks again for the replies. I'm going to try to get one with 80k or under but I still feel safe getting one with 100k because of the response I've gotten for you guys. Any tips n inspecting a Z? I heard the Z's door panels scratch easily. Is there any way to fix or prevent this? Also, I was reading that rock chips are easy to get. Any way to prevent this besides putting on a black bra? If I got a Z with around 90k, what maintenance work should I get done to it?

Inspect it like you would any other car.
Don't scratch at the panel and it won't scratch.
Rock chips are easy to get on most new vehicles. You can use 3M instead of a black bra.
Any car with 90K would need the same maintenance. Treat it like you would any other car.

Mar 1, 2013 | 08:02 PM

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Bayxlude

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Is there a guide floating around somewhere that lists the differences between each year? I been looking around but to no avail.

Thanks

Mar 2, 2013 | 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bayxlude

Is there a guide floating around somewhere that lists the differences between each year? I been looking around but to no avail.

Thanks

350Z tech .com has a lot more useful information than this forum. They have wiki pages that answer almost all your questions and have tons of info.

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Mar 2, 2013 | 02:31 PM

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Mine a 2003 with 80K, and going strong.

To get of list of changes year to year, Google 350z model year changes. --Spike

Mar 2, 2013 | 04:48 PM

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So much misinformnation in this thread, jeebus

First, this is the model year guide in the Top 100 FAQ Thread:

https://my350z.com/forum/2512021-post11.html

You want to go with a 2006, the Autos do not have the Rev-Up thus they don't have the oil consumption issues. The 2006's do however have better HID headlights and LED taillights as well as a better interior than the 03-05

There are no significant issues that plague the Auto's vs the MT's

I would try to find a 2006 Grand Touring so that you can have the power & heated leather seats as well as the Bose audio, Brembo brakes, and upgraded Rays wheels

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Mar 2, 2013 | 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

+1 aside from the interiour thing. Its slightly different, nothing much really and the 06 and new interiour scratches a lot easier.

the engine will easily last over 200k miles so there are no worries of getting one with 80k+ miles.

Disclaimer, all vehicles are different, and all results will very. Rest assured, your SHOULD be getting a quality vehicle that will last for years.

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Mar 3, 2013 | 11:14 PM

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My 04 ZR 5AT has 76,000 so far with absolutely no issues at all. One of the guys in my club has an 05 5AT with over 300,000 miles on it (it's his daily driver) and he has done nothing but expected routine maintenance. As long as you change the oil on schedule and you use good oil, a Z is just as reliable as any other Nissan/Toyota/Honda product. That's one of the great appeals of a Z --- great sportscar performance with the reliability of a corolla/civic/Altima!!!!