lilchief

hey guys i'm planning on getting an 03 one and i know about the tire problems with it. How bad is it and can it be fixed for how much? Please let me know, i was also thinking of maybe getting S2000 how do you guys like your cars?

ActionJackson

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If you get one with tire feathering, it'll last the life of the vehicle... you're better off just saving until you can buy a 2005 or 2006 model. Way less problems thus far on 2005s. In fact I don't know why people with all their tire feathering, window streaking problems don't just trade in their 2003s for 2005s and keep ******** about their problems...

MA4

i had tire feathering after 16000 miles, the dealer reploaced the tires and did an alignment and i haven'thad feathering and I am now at 36000 miles

lilchief

is there a fix for it? how much will it be? I would love to get an 05 but do not have the money for it. How quick do the tires wear out?

MA4

mine was fixed under warranty. You can still drive a car with featherd tires, it is not a safety issue

lilchief

so its not such a big deal? and can i get it fix under the mfg warranty as well?

lilchief

so guys i can not get a newer 350z, 03 is the best i can do should i go for it?

MA4

go for it. there are some 40,000 2003 Z's on the road...can they really be that bad? I have an 03 and have had all of the problems. And it's really no big deal if you are under warranty and have the time and patience to work out the minor issues.

rxtrom

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The 04.5's and the 05's have a few inprovements over the 03 and early 04's. I wouldn't rush into a 03 Z just to have one. If you can save a little moreand find a used 04.5 you might be headache free.
That being said there are some people on this forum who have 03's and never had a problem.

Take a ride in it , and look at the tires. Shift the tranny hard through the gears. Make sure the tranny is good, that is another possible issue with the 03's, but Nissan will fix it.

Good luck

taurran

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I have had no real problems, only the small ones. Window streaks, clicking in rear axle, bad window motor... Tire feathering hasn't been an issue. If you're going to buy an 03, try to get it asap so you can get these issues fixed before the 3 year warranty runs out. I only have about 6 months left on mine.

wrxroggie

good point here, i just bought mine used, Nissan is replacing the tranny but since the car has 32,000 miles they wont replace the tires. ouch. oh well still got a sweet deal.

Lerxst

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No problems with my 2003. If you do find your car feathers, I THINK upgrading the suspension and realignment may fix it too... A basic set of TEINs run around $750USD.

Extended warranty won't help with the tires, but will give you piece of mind.

Integrity

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Not only upgrading to TEIN's but changing tire brands help as well.

lilchief

well guys, a dealership here in town has an 04 350z enthusist (sorry for my english) I got them to let me have it for 31k out the door after everything is that a good deal?

03FIDDYZ

I have a 2003 and the only problems i have is the rear axel clicking, window streak (no biggie) gas tank doesnt pop the first time (push it again) and the trunk sometimes doesnt pop the first time. No feathering, no tranny issues and im at 31000

03FIDDYZ

1 time i did press to hard and the gas button went into the dash, still in the dash.

lilchief

well guys, a dealership here in town has an 05 350z enthusist (sorry for my english) I got them to let me have it for 31k out the door after everything is that a good deal?

P.S its not an 04 its an 05 brand new

justlaxinZ

I think you should be able to get them to at least 30k out the door. I got my base '05 for 26.5k out the door and my buddy just got an '05 touring for 33k. Do some more research and take in some other dealer prices makes them drop real quick.

ActionJackson

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I got my 2005 enthusiast fully loaded with aero kit, side airbags, alum kick plates and splash guards for $30,545 out the door. Try to start a dealer war with another dealer in the area, and get one of them to bite.

The Brickyard Rat

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Look at the price you are paying before tax & license. If it is $1000 to $2000 below MSRP it is a decent deal. How much more you can get it reduced depends on the time & energy you want to put into buying a car.