baron

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I've been considering a pre-owned M3 and Subaru STi for a while, but I walked into a Nissan dealership today and got the Z quite spontaneously. What drove me to make a decision is that I got a pretty good deal on the car. I paid $30700 (before tax and reg.) for a never registered 03 track with 150miles. It has floors mats, mud flaps, but no navigation. I was concerned that there might be demo miles but I liked the price. Although not as fast as an M3 or STi, I figured it's a lot cheaper than a used M3, and better equipped and has better image than a STi.

Did I really get a good deal for a 03 track with 150 miles? The dealer also offered to change out the driver seat for me to a new one since the current one is a bit worn with people sitting in it at a showroom.

Anyway, the new car drove great, and the engine was very smooth and there was not much body roll. The dealer also offered to sell me Nismo parts at cost. Am I better off buying the parts elsewhere?

Also, does the Z's paint chip easily? If so, I need to consider getting a stoneguard. Where can I get one done in the Bay Area and how much is it?

Thanks,
Baron

JeepRage

Keep your fingers crossed on the tire-feathering issue. Mine is back at it again.

325ci350z

its no M3, but better than the sti for sure

350Zrunnin12s

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my friend just bought a 04 wrx black 5spd stock.. he paid 28k he got ripped off!!!!! i paid a lil less and got the enthusiast.

DavesZ#3

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If he's willing to sell you NISMO at cost, you should take him up on some things at least. Do some investigation if you're interested in aftermarket mods and if NISMO parts fit the bill, then definitely buy them through the dealer. S-Tune parts are warranteed when the dealer installs them, R-Tune parts are not.