kdizzle

Hello all,

I just purchased my Z 5 day's ago at Carmax in Raleigh. The over all experience was alright considering this was my first ever car purchase at a dealership. It did, however, take over 4hours to complete the sale. I had it delivered from VA. for a small transfer fee. They said it would take 14days to get to me from VA! It only took 6! I test drove it and immediately started the paperwork at 6pm. After a few financing snafu's at 10:30pm I FINALLY drove away in my new car!!

They even gave me $500 for my busted '95 accord with brake/transmission/destroyed body problems (not caused by me BTW )! Even after I had stripped out my aftermarket radio and subs. Now I am on the lookout for a cheap custom subbox for 2x12"s because my old one definitely will NOT fit haha!

This is the first RWD car I have ever owned but not driven. This is the first car I have ever financed/paid over $2000 for. So I am pretty excited!

Any comments/suggestions for a newb/rookie Z owner are more than welcome and I look forward to meeting some of you in Raleigh eventually.

JCITY

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You're gonna love the Z...

A bit more power than your Accord...and handling!

All the best!

AdvanZ33

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Sucks they didn't consider VA to NC to be a free local transfer. Congrats on the new car!

MiracleAces

Congrats. I did the same as well, but backwards. I had a car delivered from NC to Virginia. I was told 14 days as well, but had it in two. I dont like Carmax's prices - generally $1,500 to $2,000 higher than a normal dealership, but they were the only ones that had a 2008 Nismo that I really liked.

Enjoy your Z.

kdizzle

Yeah I was hoping they would do a free transfer considering there was a newer model in VA beach... not to far from dulles where mine was... and that one was free! C'mon now.

I don't really like carmax's prices either but I got this one about $1000 below book so I added on their "MAXCARE" up to 125k as a "just in case" I blow my engine hahaha!

Bmurray350z

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Congrats. Post some pics please. And I have 2 12" subs in a custom box I got from
eBay. Here is my setup:

BoomerZ33

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congrats and welcome. post pics of your new ride.

BrianZ33

have fun and why didnt you get one from around raliegh there are butt loads of them o_O

Bober'z

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welcome and congrats, in for pics

SuperBlack350z

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congrats.

not sure if you knew but you doesn't matter what condition that accord was in. scrap yards will take cars for up to 1000 around here easily.

kdizzle

I looked around but the only place that would give me financing with my "less than perfect" credit, and with a decent interest rate... was Carmax unfortunately. Plus my car was on its way out and I needed it quick!

kdizzle

@Bmurray350z I saw that one on ebay. In their picture it looked as tho it sat on top of the factory carpet and took up a lot of trunk space. Does this one fit in the spare tire bay? Because that would be ideal so I could keep some of that precious trunk space hahaha. Otherwise I want to put a box front facing under the strut bar.

I've just gotten so used to my double bandpass box I don't wanna go sealed haha!

Bmurray350z

iTrader: (34)

Yep fits in the spare tire area. No fitment issues whatsoever for me either. Very much recommended

verdict.

Welcome and congratulations. Be sure to check out the following threads (helpful information):

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...questions.html

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...e-posting.html

You might also want to browse the Marketplace for any items you are looking for (stereo equipment, sub enclosures, etc).

kdizzle

Hit 78,000 Yesterday

kdizzle

Finally got the installation kit and put in my old head unit today. I will purchase a new one eventually. The kit from crutchfield fits perfectly with no modifications. Love it! Stock speakers gotta go tho haha. Pics coming soon. Gotta wash that beast first.