DegreeZ

Hi guys,

I'm located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I'm interested in purchasing a 2006 350Z. I had a bad experiencing purchasing my previous car from a "fine car" dealership. As soon as I purchased the vehicle the support there was terrible. Basically, once I bought the car they didn't give a crap about me. That's why I was wanting to purchase my 350Z from an actual manufacture dealership. Even if I couldn't get it directly from Nissan I would be happy getting it from say the used car lot of Toyota, Acura, etc. However, I've been having trouble finding the 350Z I'm looking for at these kind of manufacture dealerships. There is another one of these "fine car" dealerships that has the 350Z I'm looking for. I'm wondering if I should purchase from here.

What kind of things should I be looking for when purchasing a new 350Z? Any major flags to watch out for? Should I get a Carfax/carreport?

All help is appreciated

SOLO-350Z

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06 was the Oil Consumption year. I would try to get a 07 with the newer HR engine. A bit more reliable and more power.

*Boose*

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Some 06's were known to consume but by now the engines have been replaced under warranty or wont consume. But with the falling prices I'd suggest an 07 also.

davidv

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Welcome

a. Know what model you are shopping for. Study the various models so you can tell the difference.

b. Keep your eyes open for a previous "tuner" car. Signs include removed forced-induction mods and piggyback modules attached to the ECU.

DegreeZ

Thanks for the replies. I'll take a look at the '07's. I'm currently looking at the Touring Edition.

More advice is welcome

kyx4n

^well since you are looking at 07s just make sure it has done the slave cylinder recall or to do it after you get it. It's the one flaw of the 07. Does not apply to all 07s though.

davidv

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What did you choose?

davidv

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Another outstanding “Buying/Leasing” thread!

Mike@Blackline

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youre not going to get any good feedback because everyone who has never owned an 06 will tell you its going to have oil consumption problems. so youre going to have to do your own research on 06s. mine was perfect

SOLO-350Z

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^^ Some were perfect. But people who are telling him had cars with this issue or read it on here. My 05 G35 was perfect too, but a friends 05 G35 had oil consumption issues and had to get a engine.

Mike@Blackline

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exactly. as someone said earlier in the thread, the majority (and its a large majority) of 05 35th and 06 Zs with oil consumption have had their problems addressed


If you take the VIN to a service rep at a dealership, they'll probably run it for you and if there is any record of oilconsump, then they'll tell you if you lie and say you want the problem 'fixed at their dealership'

Steve-O Z33

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+1. My '06 has just under 25k on it and doesn't consume.

SatchScream

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I don't think he's here anymore...

JEKL

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I am sure you are right. Mike just keeps getting sucked into David's ******** antics. I guess it is cool to be a grown *** man who likes to post *****?

seeandbe

to me, the only way to truly know the condition of the car you're looking to purchase is to get the vehicle professionally inspected. i know there are a handful of companies that you can find on google (i.e. aim mobile inspections, carchex, etc.) sometimes the carfax report just isn't enough, because it could be missing some key facts about accidents and whatnot. to be completely assured with the car, you gotta get it checked out. hope that helps! happy shopping!

JEKL

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evil_tt

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Another vote for 07+, use your judgement, drive any car you find for 20 minutes+ to make sure everythings legit. GL!

JEKL

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