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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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Just picked up my 2008 GT 350z!!

Super excited, im very picky so when I found an 08 with 5.5k miles I had to buy it!

Looking to drop an Injen Intake, HKS true dual exhaust, and get some new wheels once I sell my OEM RAYS.

Since I got it I put some tint on it, deleted the rear wiper, and now I'm waiting for the 6k bulbs I ordered.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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I have an 07 GT with 10,000 miles so WOW, 2008 with only 5. That is very cool.
The 07 and 08 are very nice cars and I love the OEM Rays wheels. I think that these two years will be very collectible and valuable in the future so try and keep your original parts so that car can be returned to factory specs if indeed that happens.
I have a SS396 Camaro and have owned it for 33 years. These cars were also subject to heavy modification when they were not so valuable but today the most valuable Camaros are original unrestored and correctly restored cars.
A correctly restored or original 240Z is a valuable car today.
I mention this because (at least in 07) a GT model was near impossible to find. I could not find one in the entire NW dealer network for several months. I was told that the Brembo brakes were all going to the new Nismo model and not many GT cars were being built because of shortages of the brake package. Finally a dealer was able to get one ordered directly from the factory in Japan and that is my car.
You have a nice and potentially rare car. Keep your parts and it would be good to not cut anything. The most dumb *** thing today is to see a first generation Camaro with a sunroof installed
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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let see some pictures!
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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my 07 grand touring san marino blue is totaled :[

welcome and congrats
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rayraypreciado
Just picked up my 2008 GT 350z!!

Super excited, im very picky so when I found an 08 with 5.5k miles I had to buy it!

Looking to drop an Injen Intake, HKS true dual exhaust, and get some new wheels once I sell my OEM RAYS.

Since I got it I put some tint on it, deleted the rear wiper, and now I'm waiting for the 6k bulbs I ordered.
Congrats on the basically brand new HR! Btw I want your OEM Rays when you get ready to sell them! Hahaha
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Thats AWESOME!!! It was very difficult finding the last model year for the coupe, thats the one i had my heart set on. I finally found one that met all my criteria and i had to get it!!

A Camaro is an amazing machine, im also fond of American Muscle cars, I have cousins that own GTOs, Chevelles, and Mustangs.

I def like the OEM wheels and I am actually trying to sell them but what you tell me makes perfect sense. To be quite honest I cant even imagine wanting to get rid of my Z. I had a 2010 is350 fully loaded and i loved it but it was just collecting dust because i have a truck that i drive to and from work, have equity in the Lexus I sold it. I never really intended on getting another car but when i saw this Z i just had to get it.

Congrats on your car and ya im not touching the exterior at all except for maybe a front lip, but I will def try to keep all the original components.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ImWeeZzel
let see some pictures!
I will post them soon, Ive just been busy with work and everything that I havent had the chance but i will soon
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Originally Posted by Duckeee
my 07 grand touring san marino blue is totaled :[

welcome and congrats

THANK!!! and sorry for your loss RIP
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TuckerE36
Congrats on the basically brand new HR! Btw I want your OEM Rays when you get ready to sell them! Hahaha
THANKS!! its funny I was actually thinking of selling them!!
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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welcome, in for pics
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TuckerE36
Congrats on the basically brand new HR! Btw I want your OEM Rays when you get ready to sell them! Hahaha
I want them as well!!!
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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pretty low miles you got. congrats
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Welcome & grats...pics!
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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+1 on pics.. you're pretty lucky to have such low miles
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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Congrats! She is practically brand new! Enjoy.

6000K bulbs though?
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BoomerZ33
pretty low miles you got. congrats
Thanks!!
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by illjim69
Congrats! She is practically brand new! Enjoy.

6000K bulbs though?
Ya i want more of a blue white as opposed to a yellow white
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by verdict.


Welcome to my350z.
thanks!!
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bdub209
Welcome & grats...pics!
pix coming soon, its been raining here lol
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