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maxvask 03-14-2019 06:52 PM

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)?

dkmura 03-14-2019 07:19 PM

Welcome, but you'll have better luck posting a want to buy (WTB) thread like this in the WTB or Northeast regional sections.

bealljk 03-14-2019 07:34 PM

What are your plans for the car? Any modifications you are looking to do?

what happened to your 2016 STi?

Spike100 03-14-2019 07:54 PM

Hi Max. Check Internet car sites. Examples are: cars.com and cargurus.com.

Spike100 03-14-2019 08:03 PM

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.

Spike100 03-14-2019 08:16 PM

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.

NaaNee00 03-15-2019 08:45 AM


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.

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????

travlee 03-15-2019 10:14 AM

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

Spike100 03-15-2019 11:45 AM


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????

$10K is a very fair price for a 2008 350z with relatively low miles (7k miles per year is low). Also, Nissan had perfected its 350z by 2008. It is really a better car than the earlier models (especially 2003 and 2004) that had problems with the transmission, sensors, and some engines.

deeliciousqueen 03-15-2019 03:15 PM

The real question here is what happened to the 2016 STI?..

bealljk 03-15-2019 05:37 PM


Originally Posted by deeliciousqueen (Post 10987243)
The real question here is what happened to the 2016 STI?..

that's what I want to know!

bad boyz 03-15-2019 10:01 PM

HMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! That is the question silent on the STI in my opinion your going backward to a 2003-2004 Z!

travlee 03-16-2019 03:07 AM

Prob Dugan'd it

Pytrex 03-30-2019 06:44 PM

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!

TuckerE36 03-19-2023 05:34 AM

Looking for a 2007-2008 touring or grand touring 6spd with under 75k miles in very good-excellent condition.

travlee 03-19-2023 06:42 AM


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.

There's a name I gave seen in a bit. Hope you are doing well

i8acobra 03-19-2023 07:24 AM


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

*Crickets*

BORNGEARHEAD 03-19-2023 08:57 AM


Originally Posted by i8acobra (Post 11099894)
*Crickets*

Build Back Better, maybe?

Legacy406 03-19-2023 09:26 AM


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.

Have any margs lately?

TuckerE36 03-19-2023 01:58 PM


Originally Posted by travlee (Post 11099889)
There's a name I gave seen in a bit. Hope you are doing well

Hey Travis, life has been great! Hospital life has been good as always, I switched to pediatrics 4 years ago lol I’ve enjoyed the BMW F10, makes around 600hp. But man I just miss my 350Z… I cam across an old insurance slip an ran the vin of the 350Z, that 17 year old I sold my Z to back in 2015 totaled it 3 months later….how have you been?


Originally Posted by Legacy406 (Post 11099908)
Have any margs lately?

bro as a matter of fact…
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....7748832ed.jpeg


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