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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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I just want to start this with saying that I am 18 years old but I can promise mommy and daddy didnt buy me a 350z. I was one of the kids that saw a 350z when I was 12 years and it has been my favorite car since then (As you can see Ive been following the forum for a while).
Well the story is basically that last year I didnt have enough money for a 350z but wanted a nice car so i ended up going with an 2004 rx8. Even though it wasnt a 350z I still loved that car and took great care of it. I had that car for about year and decided to get rid of it and finally go for a 350z.
Yesterday I looked at a 350z and I found the one for me. First off it is a white 2003 touring with a few mods. It has a nismo shifter, nismo swaybar, injen intake, carbon fiber front lip, brembo brakes, 2-piece volk wheels, and the stripes from the 2004 nismo r-tune. It has 58k miles right now and i paid 11,800. I COULD NOT BE MORE HAPPY WITH THIS CAR!
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Here is the rx8
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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And the new beauty...
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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That Z already has some expensive, quality parts. Please don't ruin it with Varrstoens and Plasti-Dip. Welcome!
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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Niceee OP, all you need is some coilovers and spacers and you're set.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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ANOTHER RX8 owner to a Z!???

I am one as well. I even have a PPWhite Z(mine's an HR though). I had an 04 RX8 as well. I miss things about that car, but the Z is more fun overall.

Congrats on the Z and keep her shiny side up!

(Side English note-- I could not be HAPPIER with this car!) ((we know that's what you meant))
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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Great deal OP!
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by AdvanZ33
That Z already has some expensive, quality parts. Please don't ruin it with Varrstoens and Plasti-Dip. Welcome!
I don't plan on ruining it. I chose this one over others I looked at because I could see the quality the previous owner put into it and I could tell he took pride in it as will I.

And thanks for the English help haha. I'm going off to college next month so you can help with some homework if you want
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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haha im also a rx8 to Z owner. The Z is A LOT of fun but i promise you will miss your 8 lol i do everyday!! but welcome and enjoy the Z life!!
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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damn! you got that car for a steal!!! Looks great and you should feeling really lucky to already have the volk rims considering the run around $800 a rim right now. Im jealous. lol

Welcome to the forum, almost got an rx8 but happy I didnt. By far best forum for knowledge and diy's.
Just a heads up too before posting any new threads, im sure you have seen after following the forum for so long, but you google and the keyword my350.com amazing how much better the search is. Ive done it countless times.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Z Project X
im sure you have seen after following the forum for so long, but you google and the keyword my350.com amazing how much better the search is. Ive done it countless times.
I'm honestly not quite sure what you mean by that. And yes I know it was a steal especially considering it is a touring model with brembo brakes as well as the volks. And not to mention I still have the enkei wheels that I had on my rx8. I'm I'm pretty good shape with this car (:
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Wow man that looks great congrats on the find I'm an HR fan myself (obviously a little biased owning an 08 base) but damn yours looks clean as hell with tasteful mods.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Congrats on the car!
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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nice! removing those decals?
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Originally Posted by 350zchad
nice! removing those decals?
When I saw the ad I hated the decals but after seeing it in person I like it. I like how it is something different than other 350z and overall I plan on keeping it
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Nice buy! steal of a price.
Now just 06+ headlights/tailights with some coilovers and decal removal
your set!
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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congrats man. i like the decals. not tacky if they are from nissan and designed for the car. looks sweet.
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Originally Posted by Neeko94
Nice buy! steal of a price.
Now just 06+ headlights/tailights with some coilovers and decal removal
your set!
What's the benefit of 06+ headlights? Sorry I don't know all of the little details yet, I'm still learning. And I forgot to mention it does already have the taillights so add that to the mod list
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That's a steal of a price
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zchad
nice! removing those decals?
Originally Posted by craig12895
What's the benefit of 06+ headlights? Sorry I don't know all of the little details yet, I'm still learning. And I forgot to mention it does already have the taillights so add that to the mod list
06+ are legit HIDs and they look better as well as function better. The LED tail lights are the same, brighter and better looking
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