Back in early Jan of this year, I asked for advice on trading my Vette for a 350Z, and recieved great advice. I decided to keep my Vette and buy a used Z as a second car. My budget dictates about 15K$, so that puts me in the 2004 coupe category (I assume). Again, asking for advice on (looking for a manual tranny):
- 2004, good or bad car?
- front tire wear problem on '03 fixed for '04?
- any major problems with 2004?
- is 50,000 miles considered high for the Z?
- how much are tires for a Z? (don't need top-of-the-line)
- 15 grand for a 50Kmi 2004 too much?
- are Zs hard to work on (brakes, routine maint, etc)

Any advice and thoughts are greatly appreciated.

 

i think 15k is a bit high, i paid that much for my 04 with 32000 miles

 

If you are working with a budget than stay within the budget. The Enthusiast will be less expensive than the Touring.

Plenty of members here sell clean and well kept 350Zs for $15,000.

 

oh and mines a touring btw

 

i dont think 50000 is really high mileage...mine had 98000 when i bought it...it ran flawless...records were clean and it was well maintained...but i had a 10000$ budget, mine is an 03 perfomance model...i have seen 06's on ebay for around 15500, a local dealer had an 06 nismo for 16500, the deals are there, you just have to look

 

Moved...

 

06 nismo, must have been one of a kind

 

15k doesnt seem to bad..

44k on my 04 and no problems yet. I get new tires every 15k miles...a set of good tires shouldnt run you more then $450 for the set. Maintaining the car is easily done in my opinion. Pads are the only other thing that go quick.

 

Did you get a 350Z or RSX?

 

After all was said and done, and "discussions" with my wife, I ended up trading my 2002 Corvette for a 2006 Corvette. Still love the Zs - always will, and the 370s are awesome too. Those of you who have these great cars - enjoy them. I'll have one someday!