Just purchased a 08 350z
#25
Yeah I didn't even know there was difference between the year's headlights. Its not a fake 08 350z , but it was bought by the dealership at an auction. Any thoughts on why it has those lights?
#26
Usually parting out involves selling parts you added or don't need anymore. I mean, seriously, headlights? That is weak.
I hope the OP got a serious discount for that. Nothing like taking out the nice factory HIDs and tossing in older housings. I wouldn't have bought it, but that is me.
I hope the OP got a serious discount for that. Nothing like taking out the nice factory HIDs and tossing in older housings. I wouldn't have bought it, but that is me.
#27
Usually parting out involves selling parts you added or don't need anymore. I mean, seriously, headlights? That is weak.
I hope the OP got a serious discount for that. Nothing like taking out the nice factory HIDs and tossing in older housings. I wouldn't have bought it, but that is me.
I hope the OP got a serious discount for that. Nothing like taking out the nice factory HIDs and tossing in older housings. I wouldn't have bought it, but that is me.
#28
so I shouldn't by a z because of the headlights? ok buddy .It was a great deal and I honestly could care less about having the HID lights, though it doesn kinda of **** me off its no reason to regret the car buy
#29
How much would it cost to replace them with the original ones? and just in case what other parts could of been swapped?I realize now I should of done this before but it's a little to late for that
#31
alright thx man.. Do you think the z was a bad buy then. I mean I got it for 17k with my trade in. The engine wasn't swapped or anything so
#33
If headlights are a deal breaker on a car, then there is something wrong. I like the lines of the car regardless of the headlights. But I do like the Bi-Xenons better only cause of the light output. But it wouldn't have made my decision any different when buying it.
#34
exactly my thoughts. Especially a z with 13k miles. haha
#35
New on ebay and other places is $1,200 to $1,300 max
#36
If it doesn't bother you, that is fine. That is why I said "BUT THAT IS JUST ME".........indicating that if I were the one looking at a 08 Z and the previous owner ripped the nicer headlights off and replaced them with inferior units, I would not have purchased the car. Lord knows what else was sold or molested.
But since it was your choice to make, that is fine. Sorry to hear that other people's opinions bother you so much.
EDIT - seeing as how the price for the 06+ headlights seems to be around 1000 bucks, I would have given them 1000 bucks less than the best offer they gave me (unless the headlights were already factored into that price). What did you trade in?
Last edited by illjim69; 04-14-2010 at 06:28 PM.
#37
#38
Well I am sure that there was only one Z for sale in your area.
If it doesn't bother you, that is fine. That is why I said "BUT THAT IS JUST ME".........indicating that if I were the one looking at a 08 Z and the previous owner ripped the nicer headlights off and replaced them with inferior units, I would not have purchased the car. Lord knows what else was sold or molested.
But since it was your choice to make, that is fine. Sorry to hear that other people's opinions bother you so much.
EDIT - seeing as how the price for the 06+ headlights seems to be around 1000 bucks, I would have given them 1000 bucks less than the best offer they gave me (unless the headlights were already factored into that price). What did you trade in?
If it doesn't bother you, that is fine. That is why I said "BUT THAT IS JUST ME".........indicating that if I were the one looking at a 08 Z and the previous owner ripped the nicer headlights off and replaced them with inferior units, I would not have purchased the car. Lord knows what else was sold or molested.
But since it was your choice to make, that is fine. Sorry to hear that other people's opinions bother you so much.
EDIT - seeing as how the price for the 06+ headlights seems to be around 1000 bucks, I would have given them 1000 bucks less than the best offer they gave me (unless the headlights were already factored into that price). What did you trade in?
Last edited by Sd Livin; 04-14-2010 at 06:44 PM.
#39
I would ask for a carfax as well. Who knows if this thing was in a wreck and they just replaced the pieces with cheaper parts. Check for Vin numbers on your parts to make sure they match. If they don't then more than likely it was a wreck. Little things like, Windshield wiper reservoir, horns, etc that are often over looked when repairing a car.
#40
Well I am sure that there was only one Z for sale in your area.
If it doesn't bother you, that is fine. That is why I said "BUT THAT IS JUST ME".........indicating that if I were the one looking at a 08 Z and the previous owner ripped the nicer headlights off and replaced them with inferior units, I would not have purchased the car. Lord knows what else was sold or molested.
But since it was your choice to make, that is fine. Sorry to hear that other people's opinions bother you so much.
EDIT - seeing as how the price for the 06+ headlights seems to be around 1000 bucks, I would have given them 1000 bucks less than the best offer they gave me (unless the headlights were already factored into that price). What did you trade in?
If it doesn't bother you, that is fine. That is why I said "BUT THAT IS JUST ME".........indicating that if I were the one looking at a 08 Z and the previous owner ripped the nicer headlights off and replaced them with inferior units, I would not have purchased the car. Lord knows what else was sold or molested.
But since it was your choice to make, that is fine. Sorry to hear that other people's opinions bother you so much.
EDIT - seeing as how the price for the 06+ headlights seems to be around 1000 bucks, I would have given them 1000 bucks less than the best offer they gave me (unless the headlights were already factored into that price). What did you trade in?