Should I buy one?

Elixir1305 · 06-27-2013, 03:47 PM

Hey guys,

I am considering buying a used 350Z and need your input as I am very confused.

I currently have a BMW 335xi on lease that I need to return in a few weeks. I am a regular user - 8-9000 miles/yr and don't drive like a madman but do like the occasional rev from a traffic light etc. I live just north of NYC and roads are fairly well kept in the winter.

I am planning to buy a used 350Z as my primary car once I return my leases car. I was thinking of a 04/05 car with 70-100k miles for a year. It is the only ones that are coming in my budget of 10-12K (wife going back to school so finances are kind of tight now).

- how reliable is a 350Z of that year with 100K miles or so ? Don't want to spend my time in the workshop every week.
- if I put on snow tires will the car be ok in the winters?
- what are the things I should ask the seller/ look into when I buy the car? Potential problems?

I know some of these questions may be redundant in this forum but any help would be appreciated.

Elixir1305 · 06-27-2013, 03:49 PM

Forgot to mention the want for an350Z convertible. How does the top handle the snow?

m4a1mustang · 06-27-2013, 03:54 PM

You'd probably be better served asking these questions on a 350Z forum.

Elixir1305 · 06-27-2013, 03:55 PM

Ofc.. Didnt realize where I was posting. Thanks

cooltoy · 06-27-2013, 05:19 PM

kenchan · 06-27-2013, 05:29 PM

this belongs in that thread where we talk about people calling our 370Z's a 350Z.

fonzo179 · 06-27-2013, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

this belongs in that thread where we talk about people calling our 370Z's a 350Z.

lmfao this one?

The New 350Z

3.7 ZPA · 06-27-2013, 06:55 PM

The 350 and 370 are similar enough for me to give you some advice here. Take it from someone from Yonkers...you are NOT going to want to drive a Roadster throughout the winter. Do you plan on buying winter wheels/tires? If not, trust me, you will be walking home if you get caught in a snow storm. It happened to me once (I ended up taking the bus home from my office). I bought a beater two weeks later.

Another thing. Buying a Z that old with the amount of miles that you are going to put on it is probably not a good idea. I'd go for a 2009 370 with a decent amount of mileage. If you have your heart set on a Roadster...plan on buying a winter beater.

06-27-2013, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Elixir1305 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Westchester County Posts: 3 Drives: 04 350Z black MT Rep Power: 12	Should I buy one? Hey guys, I am considering buying a used 350Z and need your input as I am very confused. I currently have a BMW 335xi on lease that I need to return in a few weeks. I am a regular user - 8-9000 miles/yr and don't drive like a madman but do like the occasional rev from a traffic light etc. I live just north of NYC and roads are fairly well kept in the winter. I am planning to buy a used 350Z as my primary car once I return my leases car. I was thinking of a 04/05 car with 70-100k miles for a year. It is the only ones that are coming in my budget of 10-12K (wife going back to school so finances are kind of tight now). - how reliable is a 350Z of that year with 100K miles or so ? Don't want to spend my time in the workshop every week. - if I put on snow tires will the car be ok in the winters? - what are the things I should ask the seller/ look into when I buy the car? Potential problems? I know some of these questions may be redundant in this forum but any help would be appreciated.

06-27-2013, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	You'd probably be better served asking these questions on a 350Z forum. MDZOwner and JARblue like this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-27-2013, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
3.7 ZPA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 352 Drives: '09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	The 350 and 370 are similar enough for me to give you some advice here. Take it from someone from Yonkers...you are NOT going to want to drive a Roadster throughout the winter. Do you plan on buying winter wheels/tires? If not, trust me, you will be walking home if you get caught in a snow storm. It happened to me once (I ended up taking the bus home from my office). I bought a beater two weeks later. Another thing. Buying a Z that old with the amount of miles that you are going to put on it is probably not a good idea. I'd go for a 2009 370 with a decent amount of mileage. If you have your heart set on a Roadster...plan on buying a winter beater. blackcherry20 likes this.

06-27-2013, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elixir1305 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Westchester County Posts: 3 Drives: 04 350Z black MT Rep Power: 12	Forgot to mention the want for an350Z convertible. How does the top handle the snow?

06-27-2013, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elixir1305 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Westchester County Posts: 3 Drives: 04 350Z black MT Rep Power: 12	Ofc.. Didnt realize where I was posting. Thanks

06-27-2013, 05:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722

06-27-2013, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	this belongs in that thread where we talk about people calling our 370Z's a 350Z.