Am I Ready? Any Sellers Near Me?
Ive been looking for over 2 months for my next car. No matter what I find, I always come back to looking at 350z’s. I’m 18, I live in NJ, and am looking to spend $8000-$13000. My first car was a 2016 WRX STI and I have driven a 2003 350Z multiple times which is why I love it so much. Would you guys recommend me going down the route of purchasing a Z? If so, anybody selling theirs in the central New Jersey area (preferably less than 80k miles and manual)? |
Welcome, but you'll have better luck posting a want to buy (WTB) thread like this in the WTB or Northeast regional sections.
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What are your plans for the car? Any modifications you are looking to do?
what happened to your 2016 STi? |
Hi Max. Check Internet car sites. Examples are: cars.com and cargurus.com.
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Used 350z's re typically overpriced, and often have customization that the owner is hopeful adds to the value. In fact this actually lowers the car's price.
When shopping for a used 350z, avoid any car that has owner-added custom features. You should look for a completely stock car. |
Don't become emotional when you decide upon a car. Get tough!
A 2003 or 2004 35z is worth around $5k. Fight for that price. A 2003 or 2004 will have a problem transmission, so use this as a negotiation point. If the transmission is not updated, you will pay $1800.00 (plus installation labor) for the newer CD009 or CD00A transmission. If the car's mileage is over 80k, you will need crankshaft sensors, camshaft sensors, oxygen sensors, and some other stuff that will come to over $2k. If you fight hard, you will find a bone stock 350z and negotiate a price below 5K. This car will cost you some $$'s, so go for your best price. |
Originally Posted by Spike100
(Post 10987150)
Don't become emotional when you decide upon a car. Get tough!
A 2003 or 2004 35z is worth around $5k. Fight for that price. A 2003 or 2004 will have a problem transmission, so use this as a negotiation point. If the transmission is not updated, you will pay $1800.00 (plus installation labor) for the newer CD009 or CD00A transmission. If the car's mileage is over 80k, you will need crankshaft sensors, camshaft sensors, oxygen sensors, and some other stuff that will come to over $2k. If you fight hard, you will find a bone stock 350z and negotiate a price below 5K. This car will cost you some $$'s, so go for your best price. No accidents reported, a mid aged lady so you know the Z wasn't being ripped on, fairly new tires, no mods. I have had no problems so far with my car. Every Z around me is around $10k for 70k mileage. But did I just get ripped off for $10k???? |
i sold my 08 for $14,200 with 78k miles 4 years ago, it was to a friend but it had
takeada intakes stillen engine damper art pipes tdx2 quaife diff tokico d-specs eibach springs hotchkis sways tuned he was comfortable because he saw the car since i got it. the market was also different back then |
Originally Posted by NaaNee00
(Post 10987180)
Dam, I bought my 2008 350z that had 70k miles for $10k...
No accidents reported, a mid aged lady so you know the Z wasn't being ripped on, fairly new tires, no mods. I have had no problems so far with my car. Every Z around me is around $10k for 70k mileage. But did I just get ripped off for $10k???? |
The real question here is what happened to the 2016 STI?..
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Originally Posted by deeliciousqueen
(Post 10987243)
The real question here is what happened to the 2016 STI?..
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HMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! That is the question silent on the STI in my opinion your going backward to a 2003-2004 Z!
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Prob Dugan'd it
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I would personally highly recommend getting a 350Z. It's more than fast enough in a straight line to keep up with almost everything around its price range while giving you outstanding handling for track use. I got my 06 Touring with 144k from a soon-to-be married guy for 5k so I got a bit of a steal.
The market might be a bit more pricey in your area but with 8k-13k, you could potentially consider a HR or even a higher mileage 370. I've found plenty retailing between 11k-13k in my area. But I don't know how hard it would be to find one close to 80k miles. If you do decide to stick with pre-06 models, beware of the oil burning problem that plagues the used Z's market. But if you wanted to modify the Z, a 03 base model would be the cheapest one and leave you with plenty of money for whatever you please! |
Looking for a 2007-2008 touring or grand touring 6spd with under 75k miles in very good-excellent condition.
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Originally Posted by TuckerE36
(Post 11099881)
Looking for a 2007-2008 touring or grand touring 6spd with under 75k miles in very good-excellent condition.
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Originally Posted by bealljk
(Post 10987146)
what happened to your 2016 STi?
Originally Posted by deeliciousqueen
(Post 10987243)
The real question here is what happened to the 2016 STI?..
Originally Posted by travlee
(Post 10987257)
Prob Dugan'd it
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Originally Posted by i8acobra
(Post 11099894)
*Crickets*
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Originally Posted by TuckerE36
(Post 11099881)
Looking for a 2007-2008 touring or grand touring 6spd with under 75k miles in very good-excellent condition.
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Originally Posted by travlee
(Post 11099889)
There's a name I gave seen in a bit. Hope you are doing well
Originally Posted by Legacy406
(Post 11099908)
Have any margs lately?
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