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Old 12-18-2011, 08:16 PM
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Hi, I've searched everywhere on this forum and googled every possible outcome and haven't found my answer. I sincerely apologize if I did anything wrong by posting here.

I was wondering if you guys can tell if this is a good deal or not.

Budget: Trying to stay around 13k

This was the ad:

PRICE : 11000 (negotiable)

"I bought from dealer Two years ago and I only put 8K miles on it. It did 60K service b4 I bought from dealer, and I also changed the battery, replaced the P/C and A/C Belt, Passenger side rear tire. Brand New Keyless Remote. Car is always coverd parking. Strong Engine!!RUNS GREAT!! Smog check passed. Year: 2003
Make: Nissan
Model: 350Z
Trim: Touring
Engine: 6-Cylinder 3.5L V6
Color: Chrome Silver

Options:
2 Door, 2 Wheel Drive, 68,XXX Miles

Automatic


Bose Stereo 6 Disk CD

Heated Seats

Clean Title

Passes Smog

Cruise Control

Power everything!

Leather seat


Also:

Runs & Drives GREAT! Just Like New. Rear Wheel Drive, Premium Wheels, Fog lamps, Heated Windshield, Splash guards, Air Conditioning, Auto-dim isrv mirror, Bucket Seats, Center Console, Rear Locking Differential, Rear Stereo, Steering Wheel Controls, Stereo/Tape, Trip/Mileage Computer, Antilock Brakes, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Side Air Bags, Traction Control, "


Thanks in advance! Will most undoubtedly buy this if the guy emails me back.

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But its Automatic......
Old 12-18-2011, 09:23 PM
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Instead of asking Is this a good deal? there is a better way.

Make a budget
Check KBB.
Visit the seller and make your best offer.
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Sorry, forgot to add my budget. I added it in my OP, around 13k.

Checked KBB, it looks like it's a good deal

I was just kind of looking for some last minute comments and reassurance because I'm 100% sure I will buy this if the guy emails me back soon.
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Originally Posted by vaporiz
Sorry, forgot to add my budget. I added it in my OP, around 13k.

Checked KBB, it looks like it's a good deal

I was just kind of looking for some last minute comments and reassurance because I'm 100% sure I will buy this if the guy emails me back soon.
What is it worth? is a difficult question because the question is actually What is it worth to you? That I do not know. Overall the 2003 is a sound investment. 68,000 miles and you looking at replacing items like dampers in another 10,000 miles.

Take the car for a drive. If you like it buy it.
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Sounds like a good deal to me.I have the same car/year..different color.
See it,drive it.Most of what is mentioned in the ad was mechanical.Little said about
cosmetic condition:seats,paint,dents?etc.Also,is the car completely stock...no mods?
I would not get hung up and not buy the car because its a AT.You may be apt to be facing more potential problems if the car was a MT.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by vaporiz
Sorry, forgot to add my budget. I added it in my OP, around 13k.

Checked KBB, it looks like it's a good deal

I was just kind of looking for some last minute comments and reassurance because I'm 100% sure I will buy this if the guy emails me back soon.
email? Forget email. Visit the seller and whip out a roll of $100 bills. That will get his attention.
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Did the roll of $100 bills get the sellers attention?
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