[SolidSnake2634]

A friend of mine is getting a 350z. Its a used one, but he doesn't know which one to pick. So im just helping him out by getting opinions from people.
1st one: 2003 350z Track Model. 6 Speed Manual and comes with brembo brakes too. 67,685 Miles. Price: $15,995










2nd one: 2004 350z Touring Model. 5 Speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode(like DS mode). Comes with like, 18 inch Axis Seven Wheels. 93,612 Miles. Price: $15,999.
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[SolidSnake2634]

A friend of mine is getting a 350z. Its a used one, but he doesn't know which one to pick. So im just helping him out by getting opinions from people.
1st one: 2003 350z Track Model. 6 Speed Manual and comes with brembo brakes too. 67,685 Miles. Price: $15,995










2nd one: 2004 350z Touring Model. 5 Speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode(like DS mode). Comes with like, 18 inch Axis Seven Wheels. 93,612 Miles. Price: $15,999.

[kushtrimp]

1st one...

[MWcoupe]

6spd

[WilliamChang82]

1st one

[Alpine M]

1st One ... but I would carfax to see what TSBs have been performed.

Check the tire wear on the fronts (my 03 track went through two sets of stock tires on Nissan's dime before I ripped out all the suspension and started over). There is a known TSB on this.

Also check the 1-2 shift ... 03 (any model) were notorious for manual trans problems.

Other than that ... not much else, but definitely get the manual transmission, much more fun on that car.

[SolidSnake2634]

Originally Posted by Alpine M

1st One ... but I would carfax to see what TSBs have been performed.

Check the tire wear on the fronts (my 03 track went through two sets of stock tires on Nissan's dime before I ripped out all the suspension and started over). There is a known TSB on this.

Also check the 1-2 shift ... 03 (any model) were notorious for manual trans problems.

Other than that ... not much else, but definitely get the manual transmission, much more fun on that car.

thanks for the headsup and all the info
sorry for the noob question, but what are TSB's?
he was just telling me it might be inconvenient for everyday driving since the clutch just gets annoying after a while

[McLuVan]

first one
6mt
nuff said

[im spencer]

Track model hands down man, those axis wheels are pretty cheap and in no way compares to the value of those brembos

[MrSteak]

I have a Z (selling it next week actually), and I'd go with the 1st one.

Track, Brembros, 6-speed all worth it. Personally I wouldn't buy a modded car, let alone a modded automatic with cheap rims.

Also things to look out for on the Z's...
1. Like Alpine M said, check the front tires, and make sure they don't have that alignment problem.
2.Check the windows... Z's have a problem with their window motors (but nissan won't address it cause it's too much $$$)
3. It probably has the bose "system" (half assed system that SUCKS). I bought my Z and the bose CD changer went in a matter of months.

All in all... the windows and stereo are minor issues. I'd upgrade the system anyways, and the window motors can be had at autozone for like $500 total, and THAT comes with a lifetime warranty (better than those nissan pricks).

[SolidSnake2634]

Originally Posted by MrSteak

I have a Z (selling it next week actually), and I'd go with the 1st one.

Track, Brembros, 6-speed all worth it. Personally I wouldn't buy a modded car, let alone a modded automatic with cheap rims.

Also things to look out for on the Z's...
1. Like Alpine M said, check the front tires, and make sure they don't have that alignment problem.
2.Check the windows... Z's have a problem with their window motors (but nissan won't address it cause it's too much $$$)
3. It probably has the bose "system" (half assed system that SUCKS). I bought my Z and the bose CD changer went in a matter of months.

All in all... the windows and stereo are minor issues. I'd upgrade the system anyways, and the window motors can be had at autozone for like $500 total, and THAT comes with a lifetime warranty (better than those nissan pricks).

thanks for the info. my friend went and test drove the 2nd one tonight cause it was closer. he said the car was maintained badly, so hes most likely gonna go for the 1st one unless he can find a better 6mt model. :P

ooh. i noticed that you ordered a e92. have fun at ED

[MrSteak]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake2634

thanks for the info. my friend went and test drove the 2nd one tonight cause it was closer. he said the car was maintained badly, so hes most likely gonna go for the 1st one unless he can find a better 6mt model. :P

ooh. i noticed that you ordered a e92. have fun at ED

Thanks. Already did my ED in June.. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=review ...waiting till August to pick up my car at the Performance Delivery Center.

Good luck to you guys with the Z. Used cars are a gamble... I got lucky with my Z, but who knows how easily I'll be able to sell it. Hope it goes quick.

[SolidSnake2634]

Originally Posted by MrSteak

Thanks. Already did my ED in June.. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=review ...waiting till August to pick up my car at the Performance Delivery Center.

Good luck to you guys with the Z. Used cars are a gamble... I got lucky with my Z, but who knows how easily I'll be able to sell it. Hope it goes quick.

ooh. well have fun at PDC

thanks. you bought your Z used? do you have any interested buyers yet? good luck on your sale

[MrSteak]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake2634

ooh. well have fun at PDC

thanks. you bought your Z used? do you have any interested buyers yet? good luck on your sale

Thanks. I'll probably put it online in the next week or so. Only problem with it is the windows, which is why I mentioned it in a previous reply. I used to be on a 350Z forum and a LOT of people have had problems with their window motors. The Nissan fanatics get OEM nissan motors, but most people go to an autozone or something like that and get window motors with a lifetime warranty. Might want to tell your friend to read up on some 350Z forums too, some great info out there.

[SolidSnake2634]

Originally Posted by MrSteak

Thanks. I'll probably put it online in the next week or so. Only problem with it is the windows, which is why I mentioned it in a previous reply. I used to be on a 350Z forum and a LOT of people have had problems with their window motors. The Nissan fanatics get OEM nissan motors, but most people go to an autozone or something like that and get window motors with a lifetime warranty. Might want to tell your friend to read up on some 350Z forums too, some great info out there.

cool. ill look forward to seeing it
ooh. wow. lifetime warranty. good stuff. thanks for the suggestion. i'll tell my friend tomorrow. i think he'll be picking up the car on thursday, friday, or this weekend. the first "mod" ill tell him to do is to switch out the window motors. haha. i'll be sure to tell him to do get on some forums. would it be okay with you if I pm you sometimes if he has questions about the 350z that I can't help him find the answer to?
if you kinda know me on e90post, it wouldn't surprise you if I register on some 350z forums and become his spokesperson/secretary like i am on here after all, i do like 350z's

[koreez88]

1st one fosho

[gonzo]

I would look on www.autotrader.com before he buys from a lot.

My dad just sold his 03' Touring with an auto trans. 15,700 miles....$17,000.

Those cars have some miles and the dealer is always going to make around $3,000 on a used car. FYI.

Look for PRIVATE sellers on autotrader.

[gonzo]

Example...This one is 22 miles from Arcadia.
03 43,000 miles ASKING $15,000 meaning he could get some discount.

The 2 you have shown are way overpriced IMO.

[MrSteak]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake2634

cool. ill look forward to seeing it
ooh. wow. lifetime warranty. good stuff. thanks for the suggestion. i'll tell my friend tomorrow. i think he'll be picking up the car on thursday, friday, or this weekend. the first "mod" ill tell him to do is to switch out the window motors. haha. i'll be sure to tell him to do get on some forums. would it be okay with you if I pm you sometimes if he has questions about the 350z that I can't help him find the answer to?
if you kinda know me on e90post, it wouldn't surprise you if I register on some 350z forums and become his spokesperson/secretary like i am on here after all, i do like 350z's

Well, the window motor thing is just an option if they break on him. Yeah, PM all you want, sometimes I'm online a lot (this week) and sometimes I'm away, but yeah, if I can help, it's no problem at all. Ha, yeah, I tend to get caught up in whatever car forums that match the cars I buy. (Was in my350Z.com before this, but I kinda like this place better .)

Originally Posted by gonzo

Example...This one is 22 miles from Arcadia.
03 43,000 miles ASKING $15,000 meaning he could get some discount.

The 2 you have shown are way overpriced IMO.

They may not necessarily be overpriced. Some cars are cheaper b/c they're base models (no LSD), had multiple owners, been in accidents, modded, etc... Plus with the 350Z's the base started under $30k, and the Track could climb up into the high $30's and $40's. (Big difference in specs)

Aside from buying a used manual car, I wouldn't recommend buying a manual thats had more than 1-2 owners, and especially anything modded.

[foxman]

Neither

[Crimson92]

stay the hell away from the 03, and the 06....carefull will early 04 try to get a late 04-05

07 was a solid year

good luck neil

[chuck92103]

Everyone I know who as had a 350 got rid of them within a couple years.

They are basically two seaters that get 16MPG city. Resale values are plummeting for these cars as owners get into something more fuel efficient. You should be able to do better with pricing.

manheim has a 2003 with 68k miles auction price of

2003 NISSAN 350Z

$10,115 - $13,065

So a good price would be $13k or less.