2003 50k miles 6mt vs. 2008 100k miles 6mt?
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2003 50k miles 6mt vs. 2008 100k miles 6mt?
I am between 2 z's at this point.
Both are very clean and to my liking but I am leaving links and pictures out because I want this to not be about color or things like that.
2003 with 50,000 miles and a manual transmission. It is all stock. Clean Carfax
The second is a 2008 with 100,000 miles and a manual transmission. It is also all stock. Clean Carfax
any help as to which will do me better? I know obviously lower miles but is it worth it for the extra hp in the 08'? I also know the 03's had trans problems with the manual cars and oil consumption issues, but they were fixed in the 07-08.
Both are very clean and to my liking but I am leaving links and pictures out because I want this to not be about color or things like that.
2003 with 50,000 miles and a manual transmission. It is all stock. Clean Carfax
The second is a 2008 with 100,000 miles and a manual transmission. It is also all stock. Clean Carfax
any help as to which will do me better? I know obviously lower miles but is it worth it for the extra hp in the 08'? I also know the 03's had trans problems with the manual cars and oil consumption issues, but they were fixed in the 07-08.
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What are your plans for the Z?
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the 07/08 have slave cylinder problems (trust me) so if it is messed up or goes out (depending on labor in your area and you can't drop trans yourself) figure about $1400 or so to fix with the zspeed setup and labor.
you didn't mention prices, curious of the difference. in general the hr's (07/08) are more expensive (2 intakes vs 1), not many choices on FI either
you didn't mention prices, curious of the difference. in general the hr's (07/08) are more expensive (2 intakes vs 1), not many choices on FI either
Last edited by travlee; 11-08-2015 at 06:43 PM.
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Have you driven either?
What trim are they?
My vote is '03.
I've owned an '04 for 11+ years and driven every iteration of the z33 through the years to know that the improvements are negligible IMO until you get to the Nismo.
What trim are they?
My vote is '03.
I've owned an '04 for 11+ years and driven every iteration of the z33 through the years to know that the improvements are negligible IMO until you get to the Nismo.
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So I will be Daily Driving this. I need the car for the next five years. It is not a tremendous amount of time and both cars should still be fine at the end.
Edit: forgot you don't understand my life. I should put on NO MORE than 12,000 miles a year. 85% of those would be highway, 15% for times I feel like going into the city or sit in traffic because NJ was not meant for this many cars -_-
Prices are about the same. The 2008 is actually about 400 cheaper.
Right so I have not. I have driven a ton in my search over the past 4 months or so, plus some buddies that have them. So I can feel the engines and transmissions and what they should be. That is absolutely a determining factor and I am not undermining it. I am wondering though, in members' opinions, which is a better value considering they are about the same price. If you tell me that neither, it is just about how I think they feel at this point, I'd be pretty happy.
Edit: forgot the trim, The 08' is a base, am radio & subs. 03' is a touring, stock all the way.
So I will be Daily Driving this. I need the car for the next five years. It is not a tremendous amount of time and both cars should still be fine at the end.
Edit: forgot you don't understand my life. I should put on NO MORE than 12,000 miles a year. 85% of those would be highway, 15% for times I feel like going into the city or sit in traffic because NJ was not meant for this many cars -_-
the 07/08 have slave cylinder problems (trust me) so if it is messed up or goes out (depending on labor in your area and you can't drop trans yourself) figure about $1400 or so to fix with the zspeed setup and labor.
you didn't mention prices, curious of the difference. in general the hr's (07/08) are more expensive (2 intakes vs 1), not many choices on FI either
you didn't mention prices, curious of the difference. in general the hr's (07/08) are more expensive (2 intakes vs 1), not many choices on FI either
Edit: forgot the trim, The 08' is a base, am radio & subs. 03' is a touring, stock all the way.
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'03 Touring FTW!
It's a no brainer!
The few extra HP at the wheels the '08 Base model has won't make a difference without a VLSD, VDC, TCS, etc... IMO, you're getting a lot more car with the '03 Touring model, just compare the spec sheets + it has 50,000 fewer miles.
It's a no brainer!
The few extra HP at the wheels the '08 Base model has won't make a difference without a VLSD, VDC, TCS, etc... IMO, you're getting a lot more car with the '03 Touring model, just compare the spec sheets + it has 50,000 fewer miles.
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Originally Posted by bith8791
'03 Touring FTW!
It's a no brainer!
The few extra HP at the wheels the '08 Base model has won't make a difference without a VLSD, VDC, TCS, etc... IMO, you're getting a lot more car with the '03 Touring model, just compare the spec sheets + it has 50,000 fewer miles.
It's a no brainer!
The few extra HP at the wheels the '08 Base model has won't make a difference without a VLSD, VDC, TCS, etc... IMO, you're getting a lot more car with the '03 Touring model, just compare the spec sheets + it has 50,000 fewer miles.
How bad is the other diff?
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Out of those two options, I would go with the one with lower miles.
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I have an 03 Touring. Had to replace the tranny at 57k miles. I went ahead and bought a FW and clutch at the same time. I'm glad this car runs so well.
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