jgadson93

Hey guys, Im new here to the forums and looking to buy my first Z. Im looking at a few but would like to get some opinions/advice before pulling the trigger on one. So far the best deal(I think) I have found is an 05 with 34k miles on it and a clean title with a clean carfax and its recently had a lot of maintenance done to it. the seller is asking for 14k and some change. Would anyone be able to tell me if this is a good deal?http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...ink=true&Log=0 thats the Z

Pengu

iTrader: (9)

Not a bad deal for mileage. But if you could up your budget, most people would recommend buying a 07-08 which has updated interior, newer engine design with dual intake systems and such. They make more power and are just as reliable.

I am selling a 08 with all the bolt ons and tuned to 304whp and 280tq for $16,500 firm. It has 34,780 miles on it currently. 2nd owner, clean title.

I have a for sale post on here if you're interested.

jgadson93

i also posted a link to the site for the car too

Pengu

iTrader: (9)

Are you specifically looking for a vert? I highly recommend 07-08. Having an 06, and now having an 08 I highly recommend it. Whether it's mine or someone else's. Unless you're considering forced induction.

jgadson93

well as far as vert vs hard top, it doesn't really matter. id prefer the hard top but id be happy with both there were others that i was looking at. haha I'm just looking for a good deal.

MicVelo

Going on base description and MILEAGE, that's a decent price but so many other factors come into play, hard to give a virtual thumbs up.

Would suggest you have it professionally inspected (or at least if it's been maintained by a dealer or shop, get their contact info and talk to them about the car.) And/or thoroughly inspect paperwork/receipts.

But that kind of LOW mileage is hard to come by and owning one with that low mileage would be most excellent.

jgadson93

see thats what i was thinking too as far as the low mileage. i could get a good number of years out of it before encountering any real problems

Pengu

iTrader: (9)

What're your plans with the car?

jgadson93

well right now its just gonna be a daily drive and after i finish with college then maybe either look into doing upgrades or upgrade to a 370 depending on how its still holding up and what not. but for the immediate future ill just be using it as a daily drive

jgadson93

I do have one question though. How does the convertible top maintain? like as far as maintenance during winter and what not? thats one of my main concerns with this particular Z is if the soft top will case problems come winter

Pengu

iTrader: (9)

They are pretty reliable, but issues come up sometimes. It is pretty expensive to fix (if you have a dealership do it) but there is a tutorial on the forum if you want to do it alone.

I still recommend spending another $1500 and buying my Z lol. 08 with 35k miles oomph.

https://my350z.com/forum/zs-and-gs-f...18-000-va.html

travlee

iTrader: (8)

5th bow motors are known for going out

jgadson93

what do you mean? sorry if i don't understand

travlee

iTrader: (8)

i figured you wouldn't, should have linked to it

https://www.google.com/search?client...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

jgadson93

oh okay. I get what you were saying.

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

If you dont have a garage to keep it in I wouldn't recommend a convertible, and if your in college and drive to a parking lot cutting your top and stealing your things is a real possibility if you leave any valuables in their...

I would also be looking into a G35 so you can cart around all them hotty freshmen who dont have cars...

2 seaters are better when your old, lame, and only have 1 friend.