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Old 12-18-2015, 07:25 AM
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I just purchased a Datona Blue 2003 350z touring edition (automatic... Please don't hate me I got a great deal on the car). I have always wanted one and I was finally able to get one for a birthday present for myself. Any tips for a new owner? I'm really wondering when to get regular maintenance done on the car ei tires, fluids, etc. The car has 67k miles on it and I absolutely love it. I've been getting adjusted to the rear wheel drive and the power since my precious car was a 2012 Honda Civic hf which is no where close to the Z. The interstates near Baltimore have some great straight always but I haven't really been able to experience the control the car has on winding roads. I'm sure I will eventually but would love to take the to a track eventually and really get a feel for the car.


I absolutely love this car and find myself day dreaming about driving it! Looking forward to reading up on the car and making some modifications!
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Welcome and congratulations! 67k on a 2003 is great -- nice find. The VQ platform is very reliable. I would go ahead and check the Trans and Diff fluid, flush brake fluid, oil change, and coolant flush to be safe.

You can find the maintenance schedules here:

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Old 12-18-2015, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by verdict.
Welcome and congratulations! 67k on a 2003 is great -- nice find. The VQ platform is very reliable. I would go ahead and check the Trans and Diff fluid, flush brake fluid, oil change, and coolant flush to be safe.

You can find the maintenance schedules here:

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Definitely this. ^^^^

Baseline the car even if you suspect it's been recently serviced. Both for peace of mind and you'll KNOW when the services have been done.

Enjoy it as is for a while and then later on when you've got a handle on the car, you can make informed choices on modifications - IF ANY.

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Originally Posted by Manny11913
Hello All,

I just purchased a Datona Blue 2003 350z touring edition (automatic... Please don't hate me I got a great deal on the car). I have always wanted one and I was finally able to get one for a birthday present for myself. Any tips for a new owner? I'm really wondering when to get regular maintenance done on the car ei tires, fluids, etc. The car has 67k miles on it and I absolutely love it. I've been getting adjusted to the rear wheel drive and the power since my precious car was a 2012 Honda Civic hf which is no where close to the Z. The interstates near Baltimore have some great straight always but I haven't really been able to experience the control the car has on winding roads. I'm sure I will eventually but would love to take the to a track eventually and really get a feel for the car.


I absolutely love this car and find myself day dreaming about driving it! Looking forward to reading up on the car and making some modifications!



Welcome
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Old 12-18-2015, 09:19 AM
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Old 12-18-2015, 09:52 AM
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One of my favorite colors for the Z33.
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Nice dont know about that diy grill but that's small fries looks good.
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Old 12-18-2015, 11:25 AM
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It came with the car... Not a big fan of it myself
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Welcome.
Nice z but like others have said, I'd get rid of that grill at your earliest convenience.
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Very nice. Looks like you picked it up in PA?
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thats the street scene grill. doesnt look bad when painted black
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Very nice Z
Old 12-19-2015, 01:38 PM
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Definitely the best color, welcome to the forum.
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Originally Posted by chatcher
Very nice. Looks like you picked it up in PA?
Sorry for the late response. Yes purchased in PA at Carmix Auto sales in Shavertown,PA
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