Hey there, I am about to buy this 350Z
As you can see in the pictures, interior is pretty scratched.
I was wondering if there was a way to replace all the scratched parts with OEM or Aftermarket parts and how much it would approximately cost?
There's also a paint issue / dent in the bottom right corner of the rear bumper.
How much would it cost if I had to replace the interior scratched parts + paint the bottom right corner of the rear bumper?
Otherwise, the car is in great shape...
Planing on throwing some sports seats and some black wheels like this

Thank you

 

1) The interior scratches aren't that bad, really. 350z interiors scratch if you even bat an eye at them.

2) It would cost whatever your local paint shop would quote you. It varies greatly depending on who you go to and where you are. Anywhere from $100-$500 to repaint I'd say is a good range.

3) Replacing the interior parts with OEM would be more like $100-$200 per panel and you'd have the same problem as before, it's only a matter of time.

4) Any reason you're going automatic? I'd suggest thinking about manual if you haven't already. It's all personal preference, I just like the simplicity of a manual when it comes to servicing as well as the increased feeling of control that comes with it.

EDIT: just realized you have another thread where you're thinking about a red manual. I guess that means you have considered it :P

All-in-all, you're probably looking at about $1000 (give or take $500) to restore the car to a like-new state (accounting for interior and exterior repairs) depending on how much work you do by yourself and how much you have done elsewhere. Don't quote me on this, however, because prices can vary greatly. I do most of my own work and any work I don't do by myself, I normally know someone that gives me a pretty good deal.

 

Thanks for the fast answer !
Okay for the scratch, then ... But it's bad :/

I thought of a manual. Actually, I saw a manual, that one: http://www.triplezmotors.com/vehicle...MUST-SEE.shtml

But a friend told me that red was girly?


The funny thing is, it's that dealer who sold me my actual car so we could really work something out

 

I wouldn't be concerned with what friends say. You'll always have someone that says something you do is not right. I'd make the argument that an auto is "girlier" than the color red.

Only reason I wouldn't get red is because I live in Florida and red always seems to be the first color to fade. I stuck with white for that reason. Just seems to last longer.

 

Moved...

 

Thanks for your answer ^_^ !
Really helps

 

Red is not a girly color?? Automatic is what's girly lmao.

 

In Northern VA, with traffic and everything... And with 98% city driving..
Auto is kinda needed

 

i drive my Z in the city about 90% of the time and it's really not that bad.

 

I daily drive my NISMO, and 4 years/80K later, I wouldn't change a thing.

 

Driving manual in traffic is nothing my friend. Please, auto will make everyone hate and laugh at you. I have nothing against them. And its your opinion. But manual shows the car its true colors!!!!!!!

 

Dude....get what you want...you will be driving it...so don't let what some one else's preference make the decision for you.....