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Re: 2004.5 350z nismo roadster [anon954] by qbrozen
Oct 02, 2006 (5:22 am)
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Replying to: anon954 (Oct 01, 2006 3:03 pm)

If that is exactly what you want, $30k doesn't seem bad. I'm sure its cheaper than buying a stock one and doing all that yourself.
 
The miles are low (15k).
 
The only thing I could say you should really worry about is the tire-feathering issue. BUT, with the full aftermarket suspension on this car, you may not have that problem any more.
 
You will go an inspect and drive it, though, right? Before bidding, I mean. Make sure it drives right. With only 15k, it should feel like a new car. I always worry that a heavily modded car like this was beat on hard.
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2004.5 350z nismo roadster by anon954
Oct 02, 2006 (12:27 pm)
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Yeh, I plan to drive to the dealership (150mi. away) to test drive it. He said the guy traded it for a corvette if that says anything about the owners driving habit. One thing that was strange was that it was fully modded in Tampa then traded on the east coast of FL.
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Re: 2004.5 350z nismo roadster [anon954] by qbrozen
Oct 02, 2006 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: anon954 (Oct 02, 2006 12:27 pm)

eh. I wouldn't sweat that.
 
I took my wife's truck 100 miles from home just to get a moonroof put in. Between shopping for the best price AND a quality shop with a good reputation, you can wind up travelling a good distance.
 
good luck with the test drive. let us know how you make out.
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2007 350z by rennie4
Oct 10, 2006 (3:17 pm)
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Anybody buying a 350z should seriously wait for the 07 to come out. The new Z will have the new VQ under the hood. Power should be slightly more than the g35 which is 306. The new G35 has a 0-60 time of 5.2 sec and the 1/4 mile at 13.9 at i think it was 104. That was the sedan(manual) so the 350 should do 60 in 5 seconds or better and maybe 105 in the 1/4 if you guys want to keep up with the twin turbo bmw 3 series that has 300 hp but was proven to be very underated. Pover on the dynos is closer to 350hp!!
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Re: 2007 350z [rennie4] by qbrozen
Oct 11, 2006 (5:11 am)
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Replying to: rennie4 (Oct 10, 2006 3:17 pm)

considering the price difference, I should hope the bimmer will stay ahead. If not, good for the Z!
 
i should probably point out, however, that these are 2 entirely different vehicles that appeal to 2 entirely different crowds for entirely different reasons.
 
Sure, I like them both, but if a Z fulfills my needs, I certainly won't spend the extra money for the bimmer. The G35 vs the bimmer is a much better comparison. Although there is still a price difference, at least they share the same number of seats, for starters.
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Re: 2007 350z [qbrozen] by anon954
Oct 11, 2006 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 11, 2006 5:11 am)

They are not actually entirely different vehicles (rear wheel drive sport coupes.) I am strongly indecisive over which car to buy. A new Z with all practical options (at least grand touring trim and options to match the BMW) will run only a couple thousand short of a moderately equipped 335i. The BMW does offer much more practicality and more performance AND a much better warranty/service plan. Oh yeh, it is a BMW. Oh oh yeh... twin turbos with apparantly underrated potential;)
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Re: 2007 350z [rennie4] by dat2
Oct 11, 2006 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: rennie4 (Oct 10, 2006 3:17 pm)

I don't think the 07 350Z will include the updated VQ motor that is in the new G35. According to the changes section in C&D the 07 350 will soldier on with no changes compared with the 06. I wish it was true because if so we would see the 0-60 time drop below 5 seconds. The new G35 has the updated horsepower rating so compared to the 300 hp 350Z it is probably liek 330 hp. Where did you get the info that the 07 350 will have the updated VQ motor?
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Re: 2007 350z [anon954] by qbrozen
Oct 12, 2006 (5:02 am)
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Replying to: anon954 (Oct 11, 2006 12:57 pm)

RWD sport coupes .... so let's throw the corvette Z06, Dodge viper, Jag XK, and a handful of porsches into the comparison.
 
the options (and price) difference is a big reason why they are very different vehicles. The bimmer STARTS at about $13k more than where the Z starts.
 
If you step up to the Grand Touring Z, you still save $5k over the base bimmer. The equipment difference can almost be considered a draw because each vehicle at that point comes with equipment the other doesn't.
 
I'm not sure why you wouldn't be comparing the G35 instead.
 
Honestly, if you can afford the bimmer, I don't see where the decision lies. And if the Z has ANYONE thinking twice about their 335 purchase, again I say GOOD FOR NISSAN!! That's an incredible feat, in my opinion.
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Re: 2007 350z [dat2] by qbrozen
Oct 12, 2006 (5:05 am)
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Replying to: dat2 (Oct 11, 2006 4:06 pm)

hmmm... i wonder how much it really would help the 0-60 time on a stock vehicle. I found the biggest enemy to acceleration in the Z was traction, not lack of power. Of course, with aftermarket tires, we could see improvements, and I'm sure even more drastic improvement with drag slicks, but I'm pretty confident you won't see that happen in any magazine comparo.
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Re: 2007 350z [qbrozen] by anon954
Oct 13, 2006 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 12, 2006 5:02 am)

5K difference is not much! You have to compare equal features also. If 5,000 dollars is too big a gap for you you should not even be a car enthusiast. Comparing a top of the line nissan to entry level(3-series)BMW is fair. Comparing two cars made by the same company which both have the same engine, frame, and engineering is a stupid comparison!Oh yeh, all the cars you mention (z06, xk, viper, porshe) those are unfair and in completely different price ranges!

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