Just lookin for advice on buying a 350z
01-20-2011, 04:48 PM
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Just lookin for advice on buying a 350z
New to the forums, recommended by a guy named ryan who i spoke to when looking up 350zs on cars.com. He gave me a lot of good advice but I still would like a range of opinions on this one. Im 18 and with a full time job with plans of attending a local community college within the next year or so. I have been looking into buying a z for about a month with a very serious determination on getting one before the end of this upcoming summer.
Lets explain my price range. I am planning on paying 5-7 cash and financing the rest. At the most i am looking to spend 13 on an 03-05 (preferably an 04) with low mileage, under 60k. Modifications are not necessity but i do plan on minor mods under the hood with exterior mods over time. I currently drive a 99 toyota camry solara se v6 with 160k miles and she still drives great. This would end up being my shitty weather vehicle since i live in illinois and the winter can be brutal to a car. Ive been seeing a few 03 with about 50k miles for around 13 at dealerships which i would attempt to drop the price to 11 at least. I am still steadily researching Zs and making sure this is what i really want so im not expecting anything to happen soon.
With all that said i would appreciate to hear the opinions of some veteran owners and see what you guys think of this venture. Thanks, Max
Lets explain my price range. I am planning on paying 5-7 cash and financing the rest. At the most i am looking to spend 13 on an 03-05 (preferably an 04) with low mileage, under 60k. Modifications are not necessity but i do plan on minor mods under the hood with exterior mods over time. I currently drive a 99 toyota camry solara se v6 with 160k miles and she still drives great. This would end up being my shitty weather vehicle since i live in illinois and the winter can be brutal to a car. Ive been seeing a few 03 with about 50k miles for around 13 at dealerships which i would attempt to drop the price to 11 at least. I am still steadily researching Zs and making sure this is what i really want so im not expecting anything to happen soon.
With all that said i would appreciate to hear the opinions of some veteran owners and see what you guys think of this venture. Thanks, Max
01-20-2011, 04:57 PM
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1. Don't mention your age on my350z.com.
2. Don't park it at college parking lots/structures.
Seriously though. The motor is pretty stout, but pay attention to the transmission when you test drive.
2. Don't park it at college parking lots/structures.
Seriously though. The motor is pretty stout, but pay attention to the transmission when you test drive.
01-20-2011, 05:50 PM
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Ive actually found a nice 03 sonic blue Z with 62k miles for 13,000 not too far from me. Im going to a dealer saturday to look at their 350s and to test drive it and everything. Are there any things to pay very close attention to? And please be specific.
01-20-2011, 06:37 PM
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So its very common for the window motor to burn out? If i can get a good deal on one a window motor is the last of my concerns hahah but thank you! Any other concerns i should be aware of?
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