hello guys,

well I'm new to the forums, and fairly new to 350z's. I've been scoping them out for a few months now, and i'm really interested in buying one for myself.

I'm a student, and thinking about taking out a car loan, and perhaps purchasing this car here, http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

Is this a good buy? I would like to save up, invest in this car and turn it into a hobby. There is a nice car club/racing scene out here that i'd like to be apart of.

But I need tips and opinions. What to look for, what to avoid, etc. Hopefully there is some expert 350z enthusiasts that can offer me some words.

 

how big will your loan be? if youre a student i wouldnt take out a loan with high payment.

 

the loan will be $14,000-$15,000.

with a possible $1000-2000 down.

 

car looks nice. on the bottom it sais to make an offer, so maybe you can lower it a few hundred, might even get it down to 14k.
idk about a loan, never took one out for a car, just paid for the Z in cash. (my Z cost way less than this one, but its an 03 and more miles)
good luck

 

According to Edmunds that car is worth 12.2k,personally I would look for and enthusiast/Track/Grand Touring model. I own a base model and really miss CruiseControl and LSD.

 

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+1.

 

for 15-17k look for an '06 and up. you will appreciate it alot more

 

isn't a 06 known for oil consumption issue? I'd say save up a bit more and go for a 07 and up.

 

any year prior to 06 had the oil consumption problems. But +1 on anything 07 and up. you get the new hood and new interior. also you get ~30 extra ponies

 

i would stay away from a 15k loan as a student

 

It looks pretty clean to me. I would make him an offer, see if the price will go any lower, then see what kind of loan you can get. Since it is used, i would highly recommend getting it professionally inspected before you purchase.

 

Initial enthusiasm for the 350Z is high. After all it is a damn exciting sports car. But once the prospective buyer looks at cost, insurance, limitations of a 2-seater and winter driving, enthusiasm is often replaced by practicality.

I have always believed that the 350Z is for the enthusiast. Some drivers are blown away with excitement - don't over think the purchase.