22k for a 6 speed 03 touring 350Z with 17K mile worth it?

Post by **9095240SXDUCK** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 10:09 am

22k for a 03 touring 350Z with 17K mile worth it?

it has a bump in the front bumper from one of those truck hitch! other then that everything is good. other then of course the 20MPH sound it make like most 350Z! but after about 25MPH it goes away! ANd its a silver with black leather!

does your think it worth it? One owner!

Post by **350zQ45a** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:05 pm

I'd stay away from the 03's, but if you have to get one, make sure it's had the TSB's.

Contrary to the opinion on this forum that the feathering problem is not really an issue and as simple as an alignment, lots of 03 owners are still having the issue way past their warranty period, and Nissan will do NOTHING about it.

03s had tranny issue, feathering, power windows, window grease all kinds of annoying issues.

I'd still rather have an 03 then none at all.

I bought my 04 base with 24k miles for 21,700. I didn't think any of the options on the up models were worth a dime, so that was my reasoning.

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:31 pm

I think itsa good deal. While as ryan pointed out problems exist among some vehicles they are generally addrerssed ( and usually successfully so) by a TSB.

Many 03's around with zero problems.

Plus its a Touring.

Go for it.

Fred..

Post by **MECPInstaller** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 2:22 pm

not meaning to hijack the thread but what sorta transmission issues does the 03 have? i have this sound coming from under the car when i'm slowly letting the clutch out when i have to creep along in traffic, it also makes the noise when i'm just barely moving i wanna say 5-10 miles an hour. A kinda muffled grinding metal sound.

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 2:29 pm

That sound is compeltely normal

The only real symptom for tranny problems with the Z is usually very hard gear engaement, often second or third.

First is hard of course if you are too fast even if tranny good.

Generally if there is a tranny problem wityh a Z itshows up fairly early in the cars life.

The vast majority of 03 trannys have no problems at all, even with hardest use.

Post by **MECPInstaller** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 2:49 pm

Thanks thats definatly relieving to know, I thought somethign was starting to break down.

Post by **9095240SXDUCK** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:21 pm

I know the car is built on 6/03 so don't your think its a late 03 and most of the stuff other then the tire noise should be fix when it was built since its a late 03?

Post by **9095240SXDUCK** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:27 pm

350zQ45a wrote:I'd stay away from the 03's, but if you have to get one, make sure it's had the TSB's.

Contrary to the opinion on this forum that the feathering problem is not really an issue and as simple as an alignment, lots of 03 owners are still having the issue way past their warranty period, and Nissan will do NOTHING about it.

03s had tranny issue, feathering, power windows, window grease all kinds of annoying issues.

I'd still rather have an 03 then none at all.

I bought my 04 base with 24k miles for 21,700. I didn't think any of the options on the up models were worth a dime, so that was my reasoning.

I Looked at the tires on the inside and out of the front it does not feel or look like its wearing but you can really hear it around 20MPH and he said about 2 months ago he took it to Nissan and they told him everything is ok. I have been doing my research on the problem and I found out Nissan has a new tire for it but i can't find when did Nissan start to replace the new tires on it! And Since it only has 17K on it, does his factory warranty would pass down to me? or is just for the org owner?

I am sorry, if its kinda hard to understand me, i know my English is not very good

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:31 pm

Duck:Check out this Nico thread good info on this all over the threadhttp://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=117176

Post by **9095240SXDUCK** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:32 pm

Thanks PalmerWMD

that thread really help me alot
Modified by 9095240SXDUCK at 2:43 AM 7/1/2005

Post by **9095240SXDUCK** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:42 pm

So If I buy the car I should take it to the dealer to get the front tires replace and get a alinement to -.2 on toe that should fix the front nosie.

But do your think the factory warranty would pass down to me? or is just for the org owner?

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:43 pm

oops wrong thread let me find the right onw..

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:44 pm

This is the trhead with much more detailed info:zerothread?id=116328

Post by **9095240SXDUCK** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:49 pm

PalmerWMD wrote:oops wrong thread let me find the right onw..

That tread work for me!

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:53 pm

Acually I feel the first thread had a good intro but not as much hard info as the seond one I linked.

Read the discussion in second thread for the complete scoop

Fred..

Post by **9095240SXDUCK** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:58 pm

Thanks Man

The treads make me feel alot more comfortable on getting a Z. It sound like all it need is new tires (not OEM) and a good alinement!

Post by **MECPInstaller** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 6:48 pm

I don't know about getting new tires, I mean if they don't have any feathering and all you might have to do is get an alignment.

I haven't really driven a big selection of cars/tires but these oem bridgestones to me kick a$$. I love them to death, the road noise is alil loud at times but its a small price to pay for how well they grip.

Post by **9095240SXDUCK** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:14 am

Very TrueHere is the fun part I am buy this car for my soon to be wife, so I know for sure she won't pass 80MPH and never even push more then 20% of what the tire and car is able to grip! Unless I drive it! LOL

22k for a 6 speed 03 touring 350Z with 17K mile worth it?

22k for a 6 speed 03 touring 350Z with 17K mile worth it?

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