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Replying to: scrugh_77 (Jun 28, 2007 7:34 pm) But since you're asking, here's a couple or three things to consider: this is a non-essential purchase, for you, right? As a second car I'm assuming it doesn't have to be as practical as your first car. So do you want to make this decision by emotion or by logic? By fun or by practicality? If by emotion: which car makes you smile when you look at it and drive it? Which car makes you think "Ooh, baby, this is one sweet ride!" If by logic: do you often need to drive with more than one passenger? Do you often need to drive it in winter weather? If so you will need to get a second set of tires for the Z, possibly can get by with all-seasons on the G35, depending where you live. My car stays in the garage if temps are below 40 (I've got summer high-performance tires on it). Look at the trunk space. For me, I think the roadster's trunk is just fine for what I need. (Note that the coupe has that bar across the inside which can make loading a little more difficult.) I can fit in an airline-sized carry-on suitcase plus a duffel bag, or about a dozen bags of groceries. But I can't usually use this car for a Home Depot run. So, do you need more space than that, or will that be enough for you most of the time for a second car? My bias is, don't get a coupe at all, get the Z roadster (touring) if you live in a place where you can enjoy it at least nine months of the year.  (Not that I want to make your decision even more complicated, of course!! 
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hey thanks man... opinion much appreciated... my view so far was like this and btw, i am into modifying import cars... so put that into consideration.... 350z: fast, sporty, cheaper than Infiniti, more parts available for mods... G35: more sophisticated and luxurious, poss more costly parts and more $$ maintainence... so do i want the cheaper (but still good) nissan sports car or a little more sophisticated one... Either I totally mod up the 350z like crazy or get g35 with some minor like kit and coilovers... it is difficult.... also the g35 is about $8K more... could used that to mod the 350z into a mean machine... so that's where my head is...
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Replying to: scrugh_77 (Jun 29, 2007 8:05 pm) The G35 looks like the mid-priced option of the 3 possibilities. MSRP starting prices, depending on options: Z coupe: high 20's to low 30's G35: mid 30's. Z roadster: mid 30's to very high 30's, poss. low 40's for GT edition (I know that's not what you want, just saying what the range is). Try driving each one, preferably on the same day, and see what you think. Check out dealers' inventory on line. Some dealers do a much better job of being clear as to what they have; some just slap on the Nissan or Infiniti information page and don't indicate at all what they've got in stock. My preference would be for the ones that are clear about what they've got. Indicates a more straight-forward, less game-playing, mind set of doing business. |
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Just bought a new 350Z roadster on July 4th. MSRP was 38,280 Paid 34,192 I priced it with 4 dealers. I wanted the 6 speed and didn't care for the touring model with leather seats here in Arizona. So it's the enthusiast model. The price at all of the dealers was in the 38k range. (MSRP) They were willing to let me have the car at around 35k one dealer quoted me 34,500. I love the car my only regret is not having bought one sooner.I've had quite a few covettes and this car is way more fun to drive. |
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help me decided between the 2options: 1. used <20K miles ~$30K.... own financing ~7% 2. new ~$37otd.... 1.9% financing.. which one works out better.... thanks nick.
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Replying to: scrugh_77 (Jul 09, 2007 9:43 pm) |
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Replying to: scrugh_77 (Jul 09, 2007 9:43 pm) I bought a 2006 with 90+/- miles on it from dealer as a new car and only paid $32 for a touring model roadster. What model, year, options, etc. are on these... love to help but we'd only be shooting in the dark for now... Dadsz |
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Anyone know why the 350Z doesn't have a sunroof option like the G35 coupe? This is a showstopper for me, or maybe I'm not the Z type like I thought?
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Replying to: ksphere (Jul 16, 2007 7:42 am) |
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sorry for the delay... bout that used 350z... it's b/c has a kit and wide low offset rims on them... God, really this is a tough decision... first, it will be my second car... so it's kinda like throwing money away... second the models i like are expensive and the dealers are not even giving an offer that make me really think about it... the quotes are all similar... but this forum gives me lot of info... to compare to.. SO THANKS GUYS,,, EVERYTHING U GUYS MENTION IS VERY HELPFUL TO US FOLKS WHO HAVEN'T BOUGHT YET.... nick. 
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