Notices
New Owners Welcome to the Family!
View Poll Results: Was 11k a good deal?
You were taken, it was only worth 5995.00
58.33%
You should look over your shoulder because you stole this one
41.67%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

Just bought my 2005 350z, opinions on if it was a good deal?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-07-2012 | 07:09 PM
  #1  
keymaster's Avatar
keymaster
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Default Just bought my 2005 350z, opinions on if it was a good deal?

I just purchased a 2005 350z Touring edition (touring edition based on info I found here). The car has 69,450 miles on it. Price was $11,000.00. Car has what I think are a couple minor issues but runs and drives great.

center console hinged lid is broken for the small compartment.

Passenger door handle is loose at top of plastic, looks like the metal stud has pulled out of the plastic housing (came unglued I think).

Speedo display has a couple of the bars burnt out so it's hard to read.

Gas Gauge issues.

Both back rims have curb rash but not really severe.

CD player does not work at all.
Attached Thumbnails Just bought my 2005 350z, opinions on if it was a good deal?-5e55jc5mc3kf3ie3j6c5203740e7b19a317a4.jpg  
Old 05-07-2012 | 07:19 PM
  #2  
HK350 Z's Avatar
HK350 Z
New Member
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 510
Likes: 7
From: Pflugerville,Texas
Default

Welcome and congrats...
Old 05-07-2012 | 08:18 PM
  #3  
Josh|Swag's Avatar
Josh|Swag
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
From: Georgia
Default

To be an 05 touring with under 70k miles, I'd say that's not a bad price.
However, I think you should get rid of those wheels ASAP.
Fixing the problems you listen shouldn't cost much at all anyways.
Congrats and welcome!
Old 05-07-2012 | 08:47 PM
  #4  
Dallasmavs92's Avatar
Dallasmavs92
New Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 218
Likes: 4
From: Ft. Worth
Default

Rims look like ****.

Top looks faded.

Door handles need to be replaced rather than glued back together.

You can find used OEM radios on Craigslist.

Car probably needs a good wash and detail.

Fair Price.
Old 05-07-2012 | 09:26 PM
  #5  
Ghalleo's Avatar
Ghalleo
New Member
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
From: Miami FLorida
Default

The Best Year. Congrats
Old 05-08-2012 | 04:58 AM
  #6  
BoomerZ33's Avatar
BoomerZ33
Registered User
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 9,714
Likes: 3
From: North Jersey
Default

not bad. +1 on changing the wheels.
Old 05-08-2012 | 11:18 AM
  #7  
keymaster's Avatar
keymaster
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Default Appreciate most of the comments. Lol

The car is dirty and needs a top to bottom cleaning. The top looks like new, the camera she used just made it look washed out.

I really like the wheels. They look much better in person. I just need speed stickers and a foldgers can exhaust system and I am set. Can anyone recommend a good yellow spray paint that sticks well to interior parts?
Old 05-08-2012 | 12:17 PM
  #8  
bmccann101's Avatar
bmccann101
350Z-holic
Premier Member
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,246
Likes: 414
From: Scottsdale/coyote drophouse
Default

haha.. this guys got jokes.. i like. ^^


ebay has a great " becuase racecar" sticker right now.. now thatd be legitly funny.
Old 05-08-2012 | 12:21 PM
  #9  
ny garbage_juice's Avatar
ny garbage_juice
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 10,251
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
Default

not a bad price. minor things to fix, congrats

but please get some sucker to buy your wheels and get the stock 18s. those look beyond bad.
Old 05-08-2012 | 12:31 PM
  #10  
reuben350z's Avatar
reuben350z
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 444
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
Default

thats a pretty good deal.
mileage isnt too high.
just a couple things to touch up and you'll be good to go.
not a fan of the wheels and the car loooks like it needs a good detail.

congrats on the car and welcome.
Old 05-08-2012 | 12:32 PM
  #11  
hellman_x's Avatar
hellman_x
New Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 647
Likes: 1
From: Manassas, VA
Default

Why are you asking opinions about it being a good deal AFTER you bought it?
Old 05-08-2012 | 03:00 PM
  #12  
(ZzzzzZ)'s Avatar
(ZzzzzZ)
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
From: LA
Default

is it just me or can you guys not see the pic either??
Old 05-08-2012 | 03:25 PM
  #13  
keymaster's Avatar
keymaster
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Default opinions after the purchase.

Originally Posted by hellman_x
Why are you asking opinions about it being a good deal AFTER you bought it?
Just need to validate my purchase. It's a toy, I already have a 3 series BMW for daily driving. I sold a corvette and a Miata to buy the 350z.
Old 05-08-2012 | 03:51 PM
  #14  
quiksilver38's Avatar
quiksilver38
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,332
Likes: 1
From: Portland, OR
Default

dear god horrible rims
Old 05-08-2012 | 05:05 PM
  #15  
keymaster's Avatar
keymaster
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Default all the comments on the rims, I just don't understand

I am starting to get a complex. I think the wheels look great. The previous picture was a pretty horrible shot. Here is a better picture.
Attached Thumbnails Just bought my 2005 350z, opinions on if it was a good deal?-img_0537.jpg  
Old 05-08-2012 | 06:59 PM
  #16  
Josh|Swag's Avatar
Josh|Swag
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
From: Georgia
Default

Originally Posted by keymaster
I am starting to get a complex. I think the wheels look great. The previous picture was a pretty horrible shot. Here is a better picture.
Honestly, they look cheap.
The car looks really good and in my opinion if you're going to deter from stock wheels then you should do the car right and put wheels on that are complementary to the Z.
However, each person's style is different than the next and ultimately it's a matter of personal preference. If you're happy and like how they look, then you're set.
Old 05-09-2012 | 04:00 PM
  #17  
zaimer's Avatar
zaimer
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Default

Originally Posted by Josh|Swag
Honestly, they look cheap.
The car looks really good and in my opinion if you're going to deter from stock wheels then you should do the car right and put wheels on that are complementary to the Z.
However, each person's style is different than the next and ultimately it's a matter of personal preference. If you're happy and like how they look, then you're set.
Agreed, the wheels do look cheap IMO. They just dont fit the Z. But it's not my car and everyone has their own taste. If you're happy with them then leave them on. Car does look good though!
Old 05-09-2012 | 07:43 PM
  #18  
dvsone's Avatar
dvsone
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 152
Likes: 1
From: Tupelo, MS
Default

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Volk...rce=GoogleBase Get these if you can afford them... if your broke get the gloss black varsstoen 2.2.2's
Old 05-09-2012 | 08:07 PM
  #19  
faiz23's Avatar
faiz23
FEZZZZZZ
Premier Member
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 807
Likes: 4
From: Dallas, TX
Default

Originally Posted by dvsone
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Volk...rce=GoogleBase Get these if you can afford them... if your broke get the gloss black varsstoen 2.2.2's
With 4 rims and 4 tires that is half the price of the vehicle...expect a new thread to validate the purchase....
Old 05-10-2012 | 04:18 AM
  #20  
dvsone's Avatar
dvsone
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 152
Likes: 1
From: Tupelo, MS
Default

thats why I told him the alternative in case hes on a budget :P


Quick Reply: Just bought my 2005 350z, opinions on if it was a good deal?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:22 AM.