Ok, so 1st post. Ive lurked here for years. But any way....
I think ive found the z im going to buy. Need advice from current Z owners on the purchase.
THE CAR:
2003 3 owner car.
6speed.
90k mi Almost dead on.
Its what i be-leave to be an enthusiast with the options of a track. or a track optioned without the bose.
MODS:
18/19 staggerd RO_JA wheels
God speed exaust
Aem Ram air intake
Pioneer dubble din hu
And a short throw shifter
May also be lowerd.
The deal:
i found this car threw a friend of mine who happens to be a whole seller.
the car was bought at auction in New Mexico for 9.5k
he wants to sell me the car for $10,200 OTD tax and license included.
GOOD DEAL or NO?
PIC:

 

Are you prepared to maintain a car with 90,000 miles?

 

As a mechanic by trade yes.Ive been driving the car for a week. Ive had it on a rack and its all sound for 90k

 

VQ's don't require much maintence besides the normal stuff. I have 96k on my VQ35DE and I haven't had any issues. I know a few people with over 200k that haven't had any major issues. One person had to rebuild their automatic transmission due to them not maintaining the oil in it, other than that he hasn't had any issues. I'd suggest to inspect and/or change most of the bushings to have the car ride like new again.

 

I priced this Z at $10,357. $10,200 is good. Go for it.

 

i dont see any hot chicks w/ suitcases...no deal

 

The price is great if the car runs out well.
How is the cosmetic stuff,interior etc?
From you pic,does not look lowered to me.

 

price it pretty good, it your happy with the condition on this z go for it and enjoy.

 

deal

 

Just my .02, I'd check it if had a CD009 trans, if not I'd walk away.

I had to replace the trans less than a month after getting my 03, it only had 38k miles on it

 

check for tire feathering in the front..can be fixed..check the valve covers to see how leaky if leaky..can be fixed..check the trans. as stated but i wouldnt be too worried about it if it shifts good. be prepared to maintain a high mileage car..i would try to get it for under 10k imo.. doesnt seem like a great great deal but a good deal. whas the interior like,it is leather? fabric? base, touring, enthusiast?

 

No leaks at all. Black leather interior. I beleave its a track (has brembos/tcs button). Ill have to take a look at the trans numbers.
The hot chicks were too good of a deal elsewhere the ones included with this car were way high mileage.

 

im still puzzled on the trim package of the car.
OPTIONS:
leather
cruse control
tcs below the wheel
aluminum trim
brembo breaks
they are non power seats
no bose from what i can tell. also no sub behind the seat
no navi
no radio control on the wheel
the car was born 04/03 and tenth vin is a 3 indicating its an 03 if that helps
Is it a track? i thought tracks had cloth seats. and bose
Or is it an enthusiast + brembos?

 

I'd keep looking.

 

 

yet you refer to brakes as breaks, and "cruse" control

 

hey,never said i could spell.

 

so, are you going to pull the trigger. Honestly, it is a good deal

 

I probably would hold off. I shopped for a year and held of buying a few. If you don't care about being an 04 or older. Then you can find better deals. I've seen 03 Tracks pop up for 11 with 70k miles. 10,500 OTD for 90k is kinda alot. If you don't care about 90k miles, then nevermind. But I bought my 05 touring for 14 before taxes and **** with 25k miles. Just to give you an idea, depending on your budget.

 

Z in the photo looks good but you have to buy it to matter. Without the keys in your hand its just another Z that belongs to someone else.