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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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Default Your Opinion is need - Is this a good buy - 2003 Nissan 350z, need help!!!

I need the help of the all mighty powerfull My350z forum users.

My names Brandon, I just sold my 2005 Nissan 350z touring package and looking to purchase a Black Nissan 350z.

I have found one at a dealership 1 hour away but there are some problems that I need your advice on.

here is the ad - > http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ454589526

TO see the car-proof, click the tab located above the description and after the details that says the miles and blah blah

Car has 103,690km which equals to the value of 64430 miles

1. The KM/Miles look screwed up on the car-proof severely OR they have been rolled back - my question is - have you ever heard of anybody rolling back the KM/miles? and can you make sense of the messy carproof,
2. is the price decent for the value of the car if it has zero mechanic problems, comes safety + e tested.

Dealer says make me a cash offer, I will be paying for the car out right and not leasing/financing which is good for them
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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I get an error when I try to see the car report.

I've heard of roll backs and watch for them in older cars, but I haven't heard of somebody doing it in a 350Z. That doesn't mean it's impossible though.

As for the car proof: they are not 100%. My car's previous owner had his insurance renewed every year so there are yearly records of the mileage. I can't remember the exact numbers, but the gist of what happened:
-One year was 25000km
-The next was 5000km
-The following was 45000km
Looks like the second year should have been 35000km but a number was missed.
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Syner
I get an error when I try to see the car report.

I've heard of roll backs and watch for them in older cars, but I haven't heard of somebody doing it in a 350Z. That doesn't mean it's impossible though.

As for the car proof: they are not 100%. My car's previous owner had his insurance renewed every year so there are yearly records of the mileage. I can't remember the exact numbers, but the gist of what happened:
-One year was 25000km
-The next was 5000km
-The following was 45000km
Looks like the second year should have been 35000km but a number was missed.

here is the link to the car fax-- >
http://reports.carproof.com/main?id=...a9&language=en
friend said its prob worth 9,000cdn..

thanks for your input... im just alittle worried about whats up with the messy carfax
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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My honest opinion is stay as far away from that car as possible.

I personally would only look at a Canadian car, the mileage differs greatly (not like a number was missed somewhere), and it has been in and out of too many auctions.

The car could be fine, but when I see something that messy I always stay away.
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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If a used car you are looking at raises ANY flags of they type you are describing, best not to spend alot of time agonizing over it, and just move one.

Especially as there is no shortage of used Z's in all price ranges.

Simple rule that could save you alot of grief in the future, bro.

Just go with your gut.

Use your Spidey-sense......
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoDude
If a used car you are looking at raises ANY flags of they type you are describing, best not to spend alot of time agonizing over it, and just move one.

Especially as there is no shortage of used Z's in all price ranges.

Simple rule that could save you alot of grief in the future, bro.

Just go with your gut.

Use your Spidey-sense......

Thanks for the input. Just gotta wait till the summer
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Why wait until summer? I watched prices for a long time before I bought mine. In my experience, private seller prices were always much better during the winter.

Don't look solely at dealers, I got my car for a pretty decent deal privately.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Thanks guys, stayed away and bought this

03 upgraded with navi + leather seats @ 96,xxxKM for 13,500 cash

car's clean and frame is mint, no accidents and no problems

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...64198594_n.jpg

just threw on NEW Yokohama low pros - 245 fronts 275 rear

I'M GLAD TO BE BACK IN THE GAME !!!
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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I hope you're joking.

Are those steelies?

rofl...
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ehaalandtluk
I hope you're joking.

Are those steelies?

rofl...
Winter driving?
Don't want nice wheels to rust or corrode?
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ehaalandtluk
I hope you're joking.

Are those steelies?

rofl...
there high quality Rays steelies tho

lol. took the photo right before swaping the OEM powder-coated rims back on

told the seller to keep the winters... My baby don't even see snow
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