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Nissan 350Z Reliability and Maintenance Costs

53 messages,  Last post on Feb 26, 2009 at 10:00 PM

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#48 of 53 QUESTION ABOUT STOCK 350Z EXHAUST TOURING EDITION? by sc24

Feb 26, 2008 (6:28 am)

I just bought a used 03' touring edition, amazing machine the 350Z is. I bought it from an Acura dealership, a few days ago i was looking at the exhaust pipes and i notice the right pipe is extended a little further than the left pipe i mean at first i thought my eyes were playing tricks on me then i had my friend look and he said the same thing, is it suppose to be like that? b/c before i bought my Z i saw a Z parked and i was checking it out and i noticed it on that Z too, so can anyone tell me are the pipes suppose to be like that? i was shown the carfacts report and my Z hasnt been in any accidents or had any problems whatsoever
 
if anyone can let me know that would be great!

#49 of 53 Very uncertain by lhatala

Mar 08, 2008 (6:49 pm)

Is it safe to buy a 17 year old girl a 2003 350Z?

#50 of 53 Re: Very uncertain [lhatala] by sc24

Mar 10, 2008 (5:20 am)

Replying to: lhatala (Mar 08, 2008 6:49 pm)
I would say no, however i dont know the 17 yr old girls driving history or even how well she drives, the Nissan 350Z is not a regular car its extremely powerful, and you have to be very careful in the rain or snow with it b/c its rear wheel drive.
 
I own a 350Z and I almost did a 360 on the expressway due to wet weather i was only going 15mph and barely tapped the gas to get into the next lane and basically spun out but i was able to regain control and straighten her out.
 
I honestly dont think the 350Z is the right car for any 17 yr old whether it be boy or girl w/ this car think of like this, would you want a 17 yr old on a crotch rocket? probably not, its just not a practical car for a teenager due to the high performance aspect of the car, just like a bike you have to really have respect for a car like the Z.

#51 of 53 Very Uncertain: Don't Panic by iloveguam

Mar 16, 2008 (8:50 am)

Replying to: sc24 (Mar 10, 2008 5:20 am)
Anti-lock brakes are standard. Does it have side-airbags? Because you have so much control [it handles great], you are as likely to get out of trouble as in.
 
You could do worse, if that's your price range.
 
Tom and Andy the Cat
Z Owners Since 1993

#52 of 53 Re: Very Uncertain: Don't Panic [iloveguam] by sc24

Mar 17, 2008 (5:11 am)

Replying to: iloveguam (Mar 16, 2008 8:50 am)
Yea it does have side airbags, but most 17 yr olds arent experienced drivers, so why would you put a 17 yr old in a high performance vehicle? Thats like putting a novice motorcycle driver on a Suzuki Hyabusa* (spelling*) when they really belong on a Katana.
 
It doesnt matter if you have anti-lock brakes, side airbags or how well the car handles, if you dont know how to drive a high performance car like the Z all that safety stuff is irrelevant.
 
Besides whoever this parent is, my advice is get her something sporty since thats obviously what she is looking for, i would look at Nissan's new Altima coupe, it doesnt have as much horse power but its still a pretty cool looking coupe, not to mention if your daughter got a Z you'd be worried 24/7 every time she took the car out, do you really want that stress?

#53 of 53 Love my Z by grandpa48

Feb 26, 2009 (10:00 pm)

Hi , I'm new here I am in the over 60 crowd. I purchased a 350Z roadster in November . I live in Northern Illinois, so I haven't had the chance to really enjoy it much yet. So far I love it. In the past I had 442s,Mustangs,Chargers and Chevells. This car brings back the thrill of fast cars again LOL

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