I am getting a Z in June-ish, and wondering if I end up with a manual what I might be looking at for clutch life.

My budget will be 10k
So that leaves me right now with a 03 or 04 with about 80-110k miles.

Or in some cases 05 and 06's with 60k and under with reconstructed titles.

My question is, am i going to be replacing the clutch the week after I buy a older mileage Z?

For this reason I am leaning towards auto.



Some Z's I am looking at for under 10k

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2891886779.html
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2912305846.html

 

Save up and buy a newer Z.

 

Unfortunately, I need a car. I have a 1986 Fiero GT now and it's a money pit. I keep dumping money into the rig to keep it alive.

I am in college and will be working over the summer to make the 10k in 3 months.

I would have to wait a whole year more to buy a better Z and that's after I pay for all the things that would inevitably go wrong.

 

About rmbrown09
Location
Spokane

Its June-ish and unfortunately I don't see jack.

 

I am scoping cars now though and still am curious about how many miles is too many for a clutch and a Z in general.

 

it definitely lasts over 100k miles for anyone that can drive worth a damn. seen it in multiple zs

 

A vehicle with 100,000 miles will require more $upkeep$ than one with 50,000 miles. You will pay a premium for the vehicle with 50,000 miles, but less for maintenance. So pay now or pay later. No free lunch for you.

 

Doesnt honestly sound like you can afford a z realistically speaking.

You're in college, dont spend all of your income on a car. Get a sporty sedan or hatch 4 cylinder and save the sports car for after you graduate and have a more stable income.

 

The Z is a toy. Imo it shouldn't be disgraced by being a dd. Buy an old mustang or something you can fart around and have fun with without costing too much.

 

Probably should but you only live once. Rather say I got the sweet sports car I probably couldn't afford and had a blast with it than have "played it safe" and got it later.

If I end up deciding not to do it, I'll just paint my Fiero, give it new tires and wheels, maybe spruce in interior up and make that work out for a while.

Car in its current state.

 

I have 110k on my clutch, they last if you know how to drive

 

Could not agree more. No coming back for the sequel.

 

Just bought an 04 with 120K on it, stock clutch. Replacing soon though.

 

def how u drive. Could burn it up in a couple days or it can last for a long time. have u not had a manual trans vehicle before I guess? If not u better stick w an auto if u cant afford to fix things.

 

Sell the death trap and get a civic.

 

Z prices in your area seem very low.Guys that advertise on Craigs many times
need the money.YOU CAN FIND SOME GOOD DEALS.
However,I'd really check e'm out.
Buying a Z with many mods may sound like a value on the surface.
True,if they are done right.
If the car was maintained,a clutch could easily last 100k.
Possibly the 04 car listed has a new clutch?How long has it been installed?
Got to think if you are talkin "Junish",this Z will be long gone.

 

Do the smallblock 350 swap in the Fiero. Lol.

 

So the Fiero is a money pit and you are a college student on a budget, but the solution is to buy another sports car that has higher than average parts/maintenence expense or... wait for it... paint the Fiero and buy new wheels and tires.

This thread hurts my feelings and makes me want to bombard it with fail and emo pics

 

Couldn't be further from the truth in my opinion. I have a 08 NISMO with close to 70K miles. I bought it new and it's been my DD since. I drive it EVERY chance I get.

OP, clutch wouldn't be my main concern if I were you. General maint. is where you're gonna spend the majority of your money.

 

Couldn't agree more. It's not a DD and it should NOT be winter driven. Kills me when I see people driving their Z in the winter.