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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Default Want to buy a 350Z. Things to watch out for?

As the topic states, I am in the market for a 350Z 03-06 range, I want to spend around 15-19k, which model years should I stay away from? and how does mileage treat these cars? Is ~50k miles considered a lot? or do these cars handle well over 100k? I heard some earlier years had Tranny problems and tire feathering issues, is that something to be concerned about? Anything else critical I need to know before purchasing one? What is the benefit for paying more for 06 as opposed to saving a lot more and getting an 04

Sorry about so many questions, but just thought Id turn to you guys for some help.

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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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50,000 miles is nothing if car well maintained.

2005s seem to have had fewest issues.

Key point: Whatever year model, have it checked out by mechanic you pay/trust.
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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watch out for the 350z
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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Doesn’t should like the 350Z suits your needs. How about a RSX?
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Doesn’t should like the 350Z suits your needs. How about a RSX?
I dont even know what the hell you just said, but I am pretty sure it was nothing constructive.... I had an 06 GTO so I don't need your opinion on what car i should get next, my original post was to find out if there is anything I need to look for in an earlier year 350Z, I mentioned nothing about RSX...

Thanks to all those that had constructive comments!
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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i think he said if you get a 350z, watch out for the RSX. its better. and faster. and you will get groupies with an RSX. so dont buy a 350z. buy an RSX
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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rsx is kind of the on going joke on the forums. here's my david translation:

sigh another newb who refuses to use the search feature when these things have been covered hundreds of times and on easy to find sticky threads and all. here comes my wicked subtle iceburn in regards to an rsx

here's a good start man, read up, something as important as a car purchase shouldn't be rushed in to.

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2008-n...questions.html
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Entaille
rsx is kind of the on going joke on the forums. here's my david translation:

sigh another newb who refuses to use the search feature when these things have been covered hundreds of times and on easy to find sticky threads and all. here comes my wicked subtle iceburn in regards to an rsx

here's a good start man, read up, something as important as a car purchase shouldn't be rushed in to.

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2008-n...questions.html
w/e!!! the RSX owns all!!!!1!
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davidv intends to be funny in posts such as above; at least funny to the vets here. I think it is just mean spirited.
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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scares away new members if they dont like his sarcasm . =/
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Originally Posted by Entaille
scares away new members if they dont like his sarcasm . =/
we are just prepping them for the sarcasm. its gonna happen no matter what lol.
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Originally Posted by collinms
I had an 06 GTO so I don't need your opinion on what car i should get next
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo



Big deal.
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Originally Posted by The Brickyard Rat
davidv intends to be funny in posts such as above; at least funny to the vets here. I think it is just mean spirited.
Beat him with your walker and oxygen tank!
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Originally Posted by cracka350z
we are just prepping them for the sarcasm. its gonna happen no matter what lol.
break them in gently man, its like being with a virgin, you cant just ram it home right away
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Originally Posted by Entaille
break them in gently man, its like being with a virgin, you cant just ram it home right away
Sure we can, that's why we have roofies.
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Originally Posted by collinms
I had an 06 GTO so I don't need your opinion on what car i should get next
I bet your chest is pretty hairy
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Kirk Lazarus
I bet your chest is pretty hairy
No one can beat teh Hraes!

*is part Wookie*
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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But you never had an 06 GTO.

Being full of manliness and being half wookie are two different things.
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