For those of you don't know my basic mission is to get out of my AT5 ZR and into a 6speed manual ZR, but can't find one... so i'm thinking of going to the hard top. I found a white 06 350Z Enthusiast Coupe w/31K miles on it... Asking $25,9. I spent about an hour working with them and talked them down to $23,5 but I still don't think its enough. They only want to give me $15K for my 04 ZR w/50K miles and they will probably turn around and ask about $23K for it i'm sure...

I know the 06 is a bad year, and I don't know if the engine has been replaced due to oil consumption or not, but I should know tomorrow. From what I understand it should have its 60,000 mile / 5 year powertrain warranty so if it does have oil consumption issues I could theoretically have it replaced. Perhaps I should get that in writing from them....

Anyway I think $23,5 is still too much considering the interior isn't in great condition... its okay but not great, my 04 is better... Plus it does have a cold air intake and there appears to be a plenum spacer on it so I'd say this car has been driven hard. I said I thought it was worth about $20,5 or $21K but not more. The sales manager wouldn't budge but it was the end of the night...

If I can talk them down a little more think I should do this? Or forget it? I'm also looking at a 2003 Honda S2000 which has 20K miles on it at which looks pretty good but I just don't like the lack of low revs torque, and I don't really like the sound of the engine at the higher revs. But its cheap, reliable, 6 speed, and a convertible all of which I want.

So, thoughts?

 

I wouldn't........get an 07

 

Thanks for the reply but not completely helpful... I wouldn't be at this point if there were more options but 350Zs are difficult to come by in my area. I figure if I can talk them down to my price point then its worth it, otherwise forget it and i'll find something else.

 

350Z or a Honda? Hey this is a site for 350Z enthusiasts.

 

wait it out and find a better deal on another Z

 

Yah, you're driving a Z right now, just wait it out until the perfect 6MT Roadster comes along your way. Do this only if you really like the Z and not really feeling the S2K. I wouldn't opt out for an S2K just because. I would only choose it if I know that it will be a purchase that I will not regret.

 

I drove S2000 and the Z ... I would def have to say S2000 is a very good handling car.. it's gearbox was touched by god if I recall correctly but there's no tq...it's true when you're in vtec, it just SCREAMS but then your fuel gauge goes down accordingly ...

NOw, Z is a beast... you got tq in all the gears and the tuned exhaust sounds awesome in almost all RPM ..... I would be careful getting a 06 because of the oil consumption but there are thousands of 06 Zs with 0 oil consumption problems ....

I think you can def. should lower that price to lesser than $23.5K ....few points would be a. it's 2 years old b. many 07 enthusiests or even touring with same miles going for that price. c. you can always use oil consumption excuse and bring the price down a little

Well, good luck with your Z hunt ......

 

im buying an 06 enthusiast coupe black 6spd today for $21,734 36k miles.

 

Get the 06 Z coupe. More power...better looking.

I don't have any engine/trans/oil burning issues. Car still feels like brand new. I got 21k on her.

 

04.5 Roadster | 5AT | Rota P45F/R's

Congratulations!

 

dude, you're weird! How do you know when to bump which thread??? Do you have a certain amount of time that you allow before bumping???

 

i got a 06 red 6spd coupe for sale 24k mint!! buy it out right or take over with no money down!!!! im thinking about going into the service.. only reason thinkin about selling...

 

75 days. I got a system. Its my job and I take it seriously.