Hello everyone, I'm new to the forums but im in need of some help. I'll be joining the family officially very soon. I'm going to look at a couple Z's this weekend and need your help.
There are 2 in particular I'm looking at, but let me first say this. I dont make a ton of money and really only have about 2500 saved up for a down payment. These are both silver
#1
an 03 touring with 45,000 miles. $12,000
Clean looking car, have yet to drive but has a really good looking/sounding exhaust (custom). Looks very clean inside and out and not worn down at all. Thats about all i know about that one.

#2 05 anniversary with 65,000 miles $17,000
Looks very clean and bone stock. also have yet to drive. Really dont know much about this one besides pictures.

my real dilemma isnt what car is better, but is the extra 5k worth while when I can get my own brakes, wheels, and even more for 5k to match the 05? or is the rev-up motor worth that extra bit? Is there any problems prone to the first year z that should keep me away?
I really dont know enough about the rev-up/non rev-up motors at all to know whats better. If you could help me out, I thank you! I'm going tomorrow and friday for a couple test drives.

 

I pick the one with the least miles - 45,000.

Although rare, I have seen members pickup a 2003 Track with, say, 25,000 miles. Beautiful cars with lots of happy miles remaining.

 

the 05 rev up engine like the 06 have oil consumption issues

 

But of course, EVERY 05 to 06 Rev-up consumes oil. If it's made it 65,000 miles I'm willing to bet it does not consume as the owner probably did not nurse it along. Take your negativity elsewhere. Anywho, I'm with davidv on the 03. Pick up a low mileage car and have better piece of mind. While the 05 has some kinks worked out, the 03 will be a great car.

 

flip a coin. buy the winner

 

Less miles is always a plus in my mind, if you keep an eye out and be patient you may be able to find something in the middle. I know because I just bought my Z so I have been looking a lot recently and I know there are some 04s out there with 30,000 miles for around $14-15,000.

 

Get #1 and you'll have some $$$ for wheels, etc.

 

get #1 or even better get a 07+ with the HR its worth the extra money + youll still have warranty

 

And?

 

I wasn't going to say anything but don't buy from a dealer; Either way you look at it they are making about 6 grand off you. The 05 for 17grand and that much miles is a ripoff

I suggest you going to Kelly Bluebook just for a guideline

 

be patient, i found an 04 roadster with 5200 miles on it. it is at 6200 now. still new

 

Then again maybe not.

 

Hi

I have an 03 with a 05 engine with 38thoulsen miles on it, Single Turbo, JL stereo system, leather seats and 19'' staggered rims.
Miami, FL..Clean Title..look in my profile pics.
Ill let it go for $20k
You are going to do to the one you buy everything I did to mine..lol