foshau23

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

So I went and test drove this car yesterday. It seems to be in pristine condition and although I wouldn't have put in all the electronics, they are pretty cool and convenient. On KBB, it says this car is worth a little over 21k however if I hadn't said I was interested, he was going to sell it to the dealership (trade-in is about 17k) because this car has to go due to the fact that he's moving to Korea for the military. We're bringing it to my mechanic today to make sure everything checks out. So, what do you guys think I should start out offering/pay for the car in the end? THANKS

davidv

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Why did you not make an offer after you drove the car?

foshau23

I didn't want to make an offer on a car that wasn't checked out by a mechanic i trust

davidv

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2007 has several known problems:

a. Minor transmission related to the clutch slave cylinder.

b. Front suspension. Look at the inside of the front tires.

jimbosr1

for that much money you can get a real nice 350zr

jimbosr1

for that much money you can get a real nice 06-07zr

foshau23

Is that true with all Z's or just some, davidv?

350zchad

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maybe a non touring roadster with more miles and an 06 because of the possibloe oil consumption... I bought an 07 zr (triple black) touring with 5k miles, 6spd with bumper to bumper extended to may 2014... can't buy an 07 zr touring with decent miles that cheap. I would look for a touring if you get a roadster... heated seats a must!

350zchad

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Why? Find out what the inservice date is... you 36 months bumper to bumper from in service date, and if its under 3 yrs 36k miles you can extend the bumper to bumper (new car nissan gold preferred ) warranty for a little over a grand... make an offer if dealer is giving him 17 offer him 18k and call it a day.

350zchad

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the slave cylinder is a recall.. so that is fixed for free if it hasnt been already.

F34RL355

i can tell you the rims look horrendous

foshau23

i'm fully aware fearless..he's giving me the stock rims so no need to worry about it and he got all the recalls taken care of..anyway, i talked him down to 18.5 ..i'll be a Z owner next sunday!

davidv

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It is common enough for concern.

jimbosr1

heated seats in ga?touring isnt worth the extra cash for a bose stereo and heated seats.i put better quality leather seats in and call it a day.oil concern is only with the 6sp.extended warrenties are a waste of cash.if you are at least a little machanicly inclined you will be fine.

ivansz

wtf it says its a V8 lmao

350junkie

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+1 on the tire feathering. Mine had it going on when I bought it. Knocked a good 1,000 off the asking price just for that (new tires/alignment)

foshau23

you didn't hear about the new V8 350Z, ivan? Where have you been? ...lol

Mike@Blackline

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a ZR would have to be about 8K under blue book for me to buy it due to my tastes. obviously OP is interested in coupes.

bkmusic08

IMO, Great buy man, im jealous.. im in the market for something exactly like that
NICE!

foshau23

bk..idk if you're willing to drive to long island but there's an 07 black enthusiast manual coupe with 11,000 miles on it for $21,500..if you're interested, i'll give you the guy's number