The 2003 only has 16k miles on it, runs and looks brand new (mint condition). The 2007 has 56k miles on it and has a minor dint on the passengers side door. The 2003 cost $15,500 and the 2007 cost about $17,500. Is it really worth the extra 20HP.

 

in my opinion 17k for a 2002 is alot id go with the 2007 its newer and the dint if it isnt to large can easily be pulled out or u can sand it prime and paint your self for cheap just my opinion tho.

 

meant 2003 lol and the 2003 only cost 15,500 and the 2007 cost 17,500 but the milage is 3 times as much on the 07

 

What are their trims? That's pretty important as well. I'd rather have the HR motor, its a good upgrade compared to the DE.

 

not sure exactly. what do you think the better buy would be?

 

07 all day that 03 was made in 02 and barley driven thats not as good as you think. its more then 20hp the 07 is better all around has better headlights tail lights a sexy hood buldge more standard features and nicer wheels if there both stock and better brakes and a revised front bumper its the last revision of the 350z so its the best 350z made if you think about it. i am also biased cause i have a 08 and when i was stock i would rip on 03-06's with intakes and full exhaust by a car or so its worth the money

 

ok thx

 

'07 for sure, i got a 06, and wish i got the hr, but atleast i got a rev up lol.. Enjoy your Z!

 

03 and ill tell you why. It's less mileage and its cheaper. Take that 2000 difference and put it toward wheels.

 

Get the 07,

latest transmission cd009 - all the problems from previous year essentialy eliminTed

revised engine - vq35hr - really noticeable performance difference when compared to 2003-2006

basically all the improvements are worth it. its 370z performance in a z33 body

 

2003. Less mileage, less money, you get the spare cash to spend on it or get something else....Like cocaine hookers.

 

mint car with low miles for less money>newer car with 4 times the miles and some body damage. Granted its the HR. Unless you are dead set on an extra 20hp and a few less lbs of tq from the 07, I would go with the 03 IMO

 

I would get the price down a little on the 07 and grab that. Only prob with the 03 is trans, probably not enough miles on it to have a failure and replacement to the newest trans.

 

07 all day, test both cars and see what you fits you. i tested an 04 and a 07 and the HR seems to pull alot better, plus the upgraded transmission is a smart move as well

 

Go for the 07, talk them down a little bit. The dealer always has room to go down in their price.

 

'03 if you want a to save money.

'07 if you want a better car.

 

07. From someone who owns an 07 and has driven both

 

Well, if am not mistaken the hp ratings were changed in 2007 so if the hr was made in the same year or so as the 2003 it would be around 321 hp for that hr. So the hr has more than 20 hp more than that de. Or if the 2003 was made in 2007 it would have less than 286hp. Also theres a lot of other little upgraded parts that the 2007 has that the 2003 doesn't. You need to do more research but buy that 2003 and regret it upon hear how good the hr is afterwards

 

You mean 306 bhp?

 

Hr's also respond way better to bolt ons. With test pipes exhaust, intakes and a tune you could get pretty close to 300whp. De's can only dream to make that with bolt ons. Hr engines are also going to last longer. Talk the price down though. I got my 08 with 18k miles for 17.2k