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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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A friend that works at a dealer is saying that they can sell me a base model '07 Z for $18,800. I believe that it is a great deal, but I am not sure if I am doing the right thing. What would you guys recommend me do? Should I get it the base for that price, or get an '05 350z track for 17,800. If you were in my shoes, what would you do?

There are no issues with the cars... the 07 is from my friends dealer, and the '05 is another dealer.

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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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If I were you I would ask them about the mileage.
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Ditto!!!

Not much price difference considering one is a 05 and the other 07.
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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19,000 for the '07

31,960 for the '05.

That is why I am not sure what to get... I am going to go see the 07 tomorrow, and then I can make my decision.
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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Get the 07.
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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If I were you I'd go for the 07.
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Good thing is that the 07 comes with some aftermarket rims and speakers. I am not sure about what the 05 has. All I would have to do is save up for a LSD and I think I will be set for a little bit till I start getting crazy with mods.... I want to save up for a turbo kit in a year or so.
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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everyone will say 07. no doubt. / thread
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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Yeah i would go with the 07 too
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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I say 07
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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I am on my way to get to look at the 07. If i get it, i will be posting pics soon
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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07
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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So did you get it yet???
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I would decide on a budget, and which model best suits my needs. But that's just me.
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Originally Posted by davidv
I would decide on a budget, and which model best suits my needs. But that's just me.

Pfft. That's crazy talk.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RYKA
Good thing is that the 07 comes with some aftermarket rims and speakers. I am not sure about what the 05 has. All I would have to do is save up for a LSD and I think I will be set for a little bit till I start getting crazy with mods.... I want to save up for a turbo kit in a year or so.
I was agreeing with '07 until I saw this.

I'm not a fan of the Base model only because I'm an old guy that likes my cruise control and stereo buttons on the steering wheel. But each his own on that score. However, if you are thinking about going FI in a year, then I wouldn't want to do that to an engine that still has a factory warranty. If you want to go FI, I'd go with a '05. You won't be paying a premium for a remaining factory warranty that you would be voiding right away anyway.

I also think you can do way better than that on an '05 enthusiast.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dhays
I was agreeing with '07 until I saw this.

However, if you are thinking about going FI in a year, then I wouldn't want to do that to an engine that still has a factory warranty. If you want to go FI, I'd go with a '05. You won't be paying a premium for a remaining factory warranty that you would be voiding right away anyway.

I also think you can do way better than that on an '05 enthusiast.
Pretty sound thinking here.
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