350z good DD?
#1
350z good DD?
first post, anyways, i'm looking at buying a DD but i can't get myself to drive a civic.
so after test driving a couple of cars i have fallen in love the Z. i was going to finance a fully loaded 06 Z MT with navi for 18k, but after my friend called me with dealer auction prices i think i'm going to go with a 03-05 since i can pretty much pay cash for it.
but here are some questions.
first, i really don't care too much for the navi or the leather, but HID's and MT are a must. what package do HIDs come with? i know i can add after market hids, like DDM tuning, but i really want the projector lenses. are their any after market head lights available or will i be stuck buying OEM from the dealer or ebay.
second, i love the 06-08 factory 18" wheels and hate the 03-05 factory 18" wheels. i love to get a clean set of staggered 19's, but realistically with tire prices for the 19's and the car being a DD i'm probably going to end up with 18's. anyone have any suggestions for some staggered 18's? i'm really leaning towards a light colored car with black wheels, nothing fancy just clean. i'm hoping i can get away with a clean look without a drop.
any help or advice i greatly appreciated. haha, that smiley cracks me up.
so after test driving a couple of cars i have fallen in love the Z. i was going to finance a fully loaded 06 Z MT with navi for 18k, but after my friend called me with dealer auction prices i think i'm going to go with a 03-05 since i can pretty much pay cash for it.
but here are some questions.
first, i really don't care too much for the navi or the leather, but HID's and MT are a must. what package do HIDs come with? i know i can add after market hids, like DDM tuning, but i really want the projector lenses. are their any after market head lights available or will i be stuck buying OEM from the dealer or ebay.
second, i love the 06-08 factory 18" wheels and hate the 03-05 factory 18" wheels. i love to get a clean set of staggered 19's, but realistically with tire prices for the 19's and the car being a DD i'm probably going to end up with 18's. anyone have any suggestions for some staggered 18's? i'm really leaning towards a light colored car with black wheels, nothing fancy just clean. i'm hoping i can get away with a clean look without a drop.
any help or advice i greatly appreciated. haha, that smiley cracks me up.
#4
Models and amenities such as HID are explained here: http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/Knowl...html?catid=253
#6
oh, i know you can, but after having 19's on my old VW i don't want to. haha
ok, so if i don't get HID's w/ the car, what are my options? just buy 06 lights from ebay?
thank you.
Models and amenities such as HID are explained here: http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/Knowl...html?catid=253
#7
i like the simple look of the nismo LMGT4 and the oem grand touring wheels. not sure what your budget is but check out enkei rpf1, SSR, and advan wheels. all have wide array sizes and nice lips and faces.
Last edited by BoomerZ33; 05-25-2011 at 08:50 PM.
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#9
Buy a 07-09 only 350z worth buying has every thing you want better headlights taillights best motor the wheels you want and you can get them for under 18k I daily drive my 08 well I did till a run in with a pot hole lol but I drive it in rain shine snow sleet you name it I've driven in it even under tornado watch lol
#10
Buy a 07-09 only 350z worth buying has every thing you want better headlights taillights best motor the wheels you want and you can get them for under 18k I daily drive my 08 well I did till a run in with a pot hole lol but I drive it in rain shine snow sleet you name it I've driven in it even under tornado watch lol
#13
yep, with used prices the way they are IMHO id have done a G35 as well if i were redoing it all now.
10k more than a 350z brand new was a no brainer.. NO.
But now? Yep.. pay 15k for one w like 50k miles on it and call it a day. OEM wheels are nicer ( GET the ones w the 19 inch wheels, they are Rays forged wheels..for a guy who doesnt wana dick w the car much, its a nice set of wheels stock)
But in terms of is it a good car?
Absolutely. Ive paid VERY little to maintain this car. Aside from religious synthetci oil changes at 3k miles.. and 91 octane from decent gas stations mostly... I repalced a clutch at 100k, rear subframe bushings at 90k, shocks to coilovers at 80k, and belts once at 70k.
Thats it.
The rest was icing.
I daily drive mine.. as evidence by my odometer reading......
10k more than a 350z brand new was a no brainer.. NO.
But now? Yep.. pay 15k for one w like 50k miles on it and call it a day. OEM wheels are nicer ( GET the ones w the 19 inch wheels, they are Rays forged wheels..for a guy who doesnt wana dick w the car much, its a nice set of wheels stock)
But in terms of is it a good car?
Absolutely. Ive paid VERY little to maintain this car. Aside from religious synthetci oil changes at 3k miles.. and 91 octane from decent gas stations mostly... I repalced a clutch at 100k, rear subframe bushings at 90k, shocks to coilovers at 80k, and belts once at 70k.
Thats it.
The rest was icing.
I daily drive mine.. as evidence by my odometer reading......
Last edited by bmccann101; 05-26-2011 at 02:29 PM.
#15
evo r carbon, suede by me.. marshal gauges, ati and stillen pods.. leatherseats.com leather. momo wheel.
i wont thread jack on the OP tho.haha.. check my garage pics and pm me>?
thx for the compliment tho.. i work hard on it.
i wont thread jack on the OP tho.haha.. check my garage pics and pm me>?
thx for the compliment tho.. i work hard on it.
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