Hey all,

I bought a wrecked 350z Roadster a while back on eBay. It has a clear title, which is hard to figure, cuz it was hit HARD. As I peeled old parts off, I saw just how bad it was. I already sold engine and tranny, cuz that was hit too.

It looks like I would have to do a complete front end, from firewall forward. It also has a little split in left front unibody that would have to be fixed. Has clean Carfax, but Autocheck has clean title with damage disclosure on the frame.

As we all know, most wrecked ones are hit in front, so front clips are high priced as well as trying to get a whole car to use. I've found many salvage cars in A LOT better shape than this one (too bad I can't swap VINS ).

I'm now leaning towards parting the thing out, not sure what to do. What to you guys think?

Here's some pics:

 

Its a piece of junk. Call the American Lung Association. They might tow it away for free.

 

nah bro not worth it... sell it asap.

 

how much did you pay??

that thing wouldnt have caught more than 1500 at the auction.

 

make what you can of it...

looks like too much time to bring back to life...

 

sell me the wheels for $50 and have the rest towed away as junk, that thing is toast

 

holy shiznit that got hit good! Our of curiosity, how does the passenger compartment look?

What were you wanting to do with this anyway? All I can say is part it out... looks like way too much work to get driving again. Too bad you already sold the engine/trans, you could have rebuilt it and make it a dedicated track car. Not safe for a DD, but with a decent rebuild and a quality roll cage it would make a cheap track car.

 

Way more trouble than its worth. it would cost way too much to bring it back to life. I would part it out. From your pics it looks as if a few things might still be good. Seats, interior pieces, wheels, rear suspension and brake components, etc. However if you decide to sell the wheels let me know. i need a factory set for my 06.

 

Part it out

 

Once you take a z's headlights and front bumper off the front end looks pretty bare so add the engine and trans and this is what you get. Yes it does have a lot other damage but you did bight off more than you could chew, you heard clean title and that was it donate and take it as a loss

 

Looks like the engine took damage, the fire wall has wrinkles in it, the frame rails are twisted beyond repair the tires are camber worn (cause of accident?), windshield frame damaged and most of the valuable parts are destroyed.

Sorry to say this is a total loss. Hope you walked away OK.

 

Looks like I'm gonna part it out...I have priced out some of the parts, looks like I can make a little more than what I paid. Wheels and tires are good, seats, doors, etc. Thanks for input guys!

 

How are the tail lights?

 

Tail lights are fine

 

Interior is black I imagine?

I may have some requests for parts...

I am assuming the interior is the same as the 07-08 hardtops?

Also, nav or no nav?

TJ

 

Interesting pics!

Good to know that the interior seems to have held together fairly well, as opposed to collapsing -- especially for a convertible! I wonder if the passenger(s) were able to walk away on their own? Although, I can't tell if the rear headrest supports are tilted in somewhat.

The door also looks like it is in perfect shape, except for the mirror. Do they still open/close properly?

Might just be me, but looks like those front tires have a lot of feathering too.

Sell the wheels (if they aren't damaged) and the door(s), I guess?

 

can I buy the top from you? if its black!! sell it cheap PLEASSEE lol

and maybe some other parts PM me

 

be honest bro you took a loss didnt you. U thought clean title i can flip it for a profit
ended up being a lot worse than you thought.... come on be straight up

 

^^^^^^ +1

 

You read my mind...I'm hoping I can get enough out of the parts to come pretty close though...