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#311 of 368 Re: thanks [scrugh_77] by biancar Jun 30, 2007 (6:03 am)
Replying to: scrugh_77 (Jun 29, 2007 8:05 pm) Have you driven either or both of them yet? Sounds like you're analyzing them logically, on paper, pros and cons. Which is good, that gives you a starting point.   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.
#312 of 368 350Z Prices by richinaz Jul 09, 2007 (6:29 pm)
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.
#313 of 368 hey guys question by scrugh_77 Jul 09, 2007 (9:43 pm)
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. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jul 10, 2007 8:34 am) dadsz (Jul 10, 2007 4:25 pm)
#314 of 368 Re: hey guys question [scrugh_77] by qbrozen Jul 10, 2007 (8:34 am)
Replying to: scrugh_77 (Jul 09, 2007 9:43 pm) that sounds very expensive for a used one with that many miles. What are the details on it?
#315 of 368 Re: hey guys question [scrugh_77] by dadsz Jul 10, 2007 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: scrugh_77 (Jul 09, 2007 9:43 pm) qbrozen is correct... that is too expensive for a used Z.   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
#316 of 368 Why No Sunroof on 350Z? by ksphere Jul 16, 2007 (7:42 am)
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? Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jul 16, 2007 8:34 am) biancar (Jul 18, 2007 11:39 am)
#317 of 368 Re: Why No Sunroof on 350Z? [ksphere] by qbrozen Jul 16, 2007 (8:34 am)
Replying to: ksphere (Jul 16, 2007 7:42 am) I could give you plenty of excuses. Reduced structural rigidity; slope of the roof is too great; etc. But, in the end, I'm sure they could design it with one if they wanted to (although it would have to slide out over the rear hatch and you would not be able to open the hatch without closing the moonroof AND i'm sure LOTS of people would be breaking their moonroofs and bitching and complaining all over the internet how the Z is a piece of garbage, etc). And, really, I don't know how many folks would see a need for it. I mean, the roof panel is SO small as it is. I never thought twice (or even once, for that matter) about wanting a moonroof in the car.
#318 of 368 hey guys by scrugh_77 Jul 16, 2007 (7:23 pm)
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. Replies to this message: dat2 (Jul 30, 2007 2:28 pm)
#319 of 368 Re: Why No Sunroof on 350Z? [ksphere] by biancar Jul 18, 2007 (11:39 am)
Replying to: ksphere (Jul 16, 2007 7:42 am) No moonroof because you can always buy the roadster - biggest moon/sun-roof possible!
#320 of 368 Re: hey guys [scrugh_77] by dat2 Jul 30, 2007 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: scrugh_77 (Jul 16, 2007 7:23 pm) If you buy a base model, the biggest problem is the lack of a limited slip differential which is essential for this car. Also you don't get cruise control which is a big problem for most people. If you don't need cruise, and plan to upgrade to an aftermarket limited slip diff (like the NISMO unit), then go for the base model since it is a couple grand cheaper than the next step up model. There is about 2 grand in markup on the base model, so you probably can't get more than that off the MSRP, while models like the touring or higher up have 3 grand or more markup, so there is a little more haggling involved. Anyway, for non-daily use, a base model with upgraded limited slip would be a great toy. Just be very careful on the street without stability control. If you punch the gas mid corner the rear will step out and you need to know how to control that.   Most of the aftermarket wheels are crap for this car. You don't want to get wheels that are even heavier than stock because it will affect the balance and performance of this sports car. If you want to upgrade the wheels you should go with a forged wheel like NISMO or others. These are very expensive. The stock wheels are really pretty nice, but they weigh about 26 lbs, if you can upgrade to some lighter forged rims you will improve accel and overall performance. Also don't go with an extremely wide rear tire or you will increase understeer, unless you correct with a thicker rear sway bar.   There is just a little bit of understeer built in from the factory, it's just right for most people, but you definitely don't want to increase this especially for track use!   Good luck with your purchase. The 07 model has a significantly upgraded engine, so try to swing for the 07 models. To get a good baseline when shopping for a new model, go to carmax.com and check out the price of their new 350Zs at the Nissan store in Baltimore. You will be hard pressed to beat these prices for new models. However for a used 350, you want to try to get a better price than the used carmax prices. That would be a goal for used 350 shopping.

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