Just make sure you pull the steering lock fuse right after the purchase.
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01-05-2013, 03:54 PM | #17 (permalink) |
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Only mid-2011's and earlier have a steering lock. '12's and '13's shouldn't have to worry about this.
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01-05-2013, 04:03 PM | #18 (permalink) |
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Good luck OP.
I personally don't like the new bumper, so I'd rather go for the '12. Pretty much identical mechanically and a ton more options should you decide to add a front lip spoiler. Cold temps in NY, so leave the VDC on for now
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01-05-2013, 04:15 PM | #20 (permalink) |
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Do it!
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01-05-2013, 04:16 PM | #21 (permalink) |
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I wouldn't buy a sports car living in New York , the driving season is to short you only have 5-6 months to drive the car before it needs to be stored.
It makes more sense to update your daily driver for between $5k-$10k save you hard earned money you saved, pissing it up on a $30k season vehicle isn't worth it, unless you can afford to throw away money. Also read this thread before buying Advice on whether 370Z is the right car for me... Last edited by gsxr750; 01-05-2013 at 04:20 PM. |
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So the moment you've all been waiting for.... I am a proud new member of the Z club. I love the car! Pics to come.
I do have one question though. The dealer said that Nissan puts some type of special rough coating on a part of the engine. Pic Below. Can you confirm whether this is true? engine.jpg Quote:
I agree. I do prefer the 12 bumper over the 13. I'm definitely happy with my choice. Quote:
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that you ride a motorcycle. I do too and riding season in NY is even shorter than for a sports car. Recently, I've been thinking about the dangers and consequences of riding. Don't get me wrong, I love my bike and never thought I would ever mention the word "sell" in the same sentence, unless it would be to say "I will never sell my bike." But when you hear about riders breaking their bones, becoming paralyzed or getting killed because someone didn't see them, it really makes you take a hard look and ask if it's really worth it. I would venture out to say that it's probably safer to drive a car than ride a bike especially when you factor in errors made by other cagers. So that was my main justification for getting a sports car. I wanted something that can still give me performance, but also provide me with more safety. Either way, thanks for looking out and ride safe man. Quote:
My best guess would be that the previous owner had expenses he needed to pay after Sandy and needed cash quick. That's what I gathered from looking at the Car Fax. This one's easy. It's in anticipation of the insightful posts I'll make on this forum haha Last edited by RussianRocket; 01-06-2013 at 11:28 AM. |
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Did the dealer say what the coating was for? I'll guess that it's just a clearcoat to prevent oxidation.
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Do it!!! You'll not regret your first Z. I guarantee when you walk up to it on the lot you'll know its right. Trust me
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I had to wait almost 2 years before getting mine because of the crappy economy. It's still not the best but being somewhat old if business isn't yet the best Uncle Sam has my back in the form of Social Security. SS to the rescue!
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