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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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Default How long till you found the Z you wanted?

Having some trouble finding the one I want

Black, 2003-2005, hardtop, manual for around 13k

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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...=1302971169894

This took me two minutes.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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four years ago*, it took me three months. i have family that own a used car lot, had them search auctions different places etc.. wanted black 6speed with that burnt orange interior, but only could find automatics and more automatics or a manual i didnt want with cloth seats. there was always something flawwed. finally ran into a place in tampa with three black 350z 6speeds. drove up one day after having the lot call about acquiring the car, picked an 04 touring six speed 31,300miles. black leather orange stitching interior. did notice lacquer cracking in the clear coat. each car had different shade of black on the front bumper than rest of the car, ive noticed looking at alot other peoples z's the front bumper has been repainted. i just had my entire car painted and already have a rock chip fml. anyways so i decided to scoop this car up they wanted 22k grabbed it for 18k. had to replace brakes pads and rotors all around, and clutch.
and if it truly matters sorry about the grammar.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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$10. Original questions. Post an original question and I will send you $10.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Took me three months for the one I was looking for to show up on autotrader. Good luck.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by drivessidewayz
Except they're rebuilt
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Those match the parameters listed. If you want to have someone look for you and add parameters as they find cars, that's not gonna work. Not that I'm volunteering to look for you either; my point was that it is possible if you want to actually work for it. I drove I think 550 miles(one way) to buy my Celica GTS(worst investment ever btw).
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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6 months. I wanted a 2008 SMB Touring or GT with less than 15k on the clock. Black Leather a must, as well as a 6spd. Popped up in VA with 7k on it and I didn't hesitate for a second. (I am in NY so it was a good distance) You will find it - if you rush into something that isnt 100% what you want, you will never be 100% satisfied with what you get.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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UMMMM, 8 years. I've wanted the LS Orange with black interior since 03. I just got one about 3 weeks ago and I'm in love with it.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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Stumbled across my 03 in 05 for a steal of a price and traded in my Brand new 03 Nissan sentra SER Spec V for it. Always wanted a Z but couldnt afford it brand new in 03
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Waited two years after they came out, at which I had enough cash to buy outright an 05 that was traded in to uncles dealership by old lady who wanted a Merc roadster as a status symbol, lol....wtf an older woman was doing w a 6sp Z is beyond me, but was certainly my gain. Happy Hunting
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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Took me about 2 months for the Z. I started by looking at g35 coupe's for 2 months and then moved on to the Z for another 2. The z was cheaper, faster, and I don't care about 2 seats because I'm 21
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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It found me, wasn't planning on getting a Z until this summer then randomly looking found exactly what i was looking for 06 manual base in redline for great price so i went ahead and got it.
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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Took me about 5months to find a Z I wanted. I sold my max then was supposed to buy an s2k but deal went south so then I just decided on getting a Z and kept searching and searching and finally found one.
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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8 months to find mines
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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It took me about 6 months! I was looking for an '07 or '08 either roadster or Nismo! I checked autotrader, ebay and local dealers daily. I was looking for a low mileage car at a good price. I finally found an '07 Nismo with less then 16k miles on it at an Infiniti Dealer. The dealer wanted $27,000. I e-mailed them my offer, $21,000 and they declined, but for two weeks the dealer would email me lowering their price. Eventually, they said I could have it for $21,000! I drove 300+ miles and picked it up- just be patient and you'll find one. There are so many used Z's out there!
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Took me a good 4 months, picked it up 2 weeks ago, 2 days before my bday! 2007 ENthusiast Carbon SIlver with 37k miles... Its a thing of beauty. Was looking for 07-08 as i wanted the updated engine version. im 23 and the two seats are perfect- housemates dont ask me anymore to buy groceries and to drive to BBQ's on my car, 4 of us wont fit!!!
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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3 weeks. thank you lynnes nissan
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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took me about a month. I went with a private seller off craigslist. I was so obsessed with finding the right one I completely blew off my final exams. Well worth it though
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