Hey guys I'm new to the 350's, but I've been trying to read up on them as much as I can and learn. Basically I'm looking for a new dd and I've found two Z's that are in my area, I didn't settle to just looking near me. I've looked 150+ miles everyway on craigslist, etc and these were the best I've found.
I found is an 03 Enthusiast with 78,xxx miles on it for $11k http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/2596455412.html . The other I found is an 04 with 47,xxx miles http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/2597404779.html . On the 04 the kbb is $15,800, edmunds is $10,825, and NADA is $13,400 so the price seems about right but I'd try and negotiate lower. I've been reading and it seems like people aren't very fond of getting the 03-04 or any other besides the 07+ used.
It seems to me that it's better to get the closest to 50k miles as you can, so the 04 sounds like a better choice. I'm just wondering if you guys would think I'd be better off waiting and look for an 07+ and spend a little more, so I wouldn't have to pay more for maintaing the car; if you guys think these might be solid choices by just the numbers because I still need to go look at them and drive them before I can decide if they're good or not. Thanks.

 

Regardless, I would go and check out both cars. I think it's worth it and it's something I wish I had done before purchasing the first one I got to. Personally, if money is any issue then you probably are going to have to get an 03-05 model. In which case, verify that the 04 is an 04.5 model with the revised suspension.

I personally have an 03 and have had no major issues with the car. With that said, the newer Z (06 and up) have slicker and better transmission, better suspension, and obviously the better HR motor.

Just some things to look for.

 

47,XXX or 78,XXX miles? Its a no-brainer.