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Old 12-25-2008, 01:42 PM
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Should I buy another Z?

JK.... not going to.. but wtf... this is the time to buy any sports car if you have the $$$. :captainobvious:

http://www.chicagoz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13889
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If I could, I'd wanna buy a nice and clean S2000.
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$13k ?! WOW.

No wonder it seems like a hard thing to turn away. But since I've been turned off by the Nissan interior of that generation of vehicles, I would probably advise you to keep the money in your pocket and look at the 370Z ... but it won't be even in the same ball park as $13k ...
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13k is very cheap...

hmm..
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I wonder if the seller is really desperate, or if there is something wrong with the car? That's a great price for that car, and a steal with those mods.
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Holy price. A very clean Z at that!
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Originally Posted by princelybug
I wonder if the seller is really desperate, or if there is something wrong with the car? That's a great price for that car, and a steal with those mods.
That's what I'm think too. I wish I was local to him so I can check it out.
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Salvage title maybe? Way too cheap...
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I know him, and the car. No stories.. just needs to dump it ASAP. He travels 90% of the time now with his job...
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Originally Posted by synth19
I know him, and the car. No stories.. just needs to dump it ASAP. He travels 90% of the time now with his job...
so tempting...
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^ I also think he just wants to sell it locally and be done with the hassle...
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Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
so tempting...
For one thing, I still can't believe that price
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Originally Posted by synth19
^ I also think he just wants to sell it locally and be done with the hassle...
ahhhhh...

Is it really snowy up in chicago? If I'm serious about buying the car then I don't mind flying there and drive back.

13k is freaking deal.
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
for one thing, i still can't believe that price
i know!
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how much originally this car is worth?

I don't have the access to 350z forum...

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Man.. that be one decent track car for 13k!

He should post it on etk
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I cant believe he's been trying to sell that thing since August.
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$13k?



if I didn't have my S2000.
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sure why not.
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When I first clicked on the thread, thought synth was getting ready to trade in the versa for a new 370Z!

Not a huge fan of the 350Z, but the new Z looks very compelling on paper, awesome value to boot.
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Damn, that is a deal.
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if i was a little closer i would buy it, but........
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Originally Posted by Fibonacci
When I first clicked on the thread, thought synth was getting ready to trade in the versa for a new 370Z!
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I give it 6 months till he dumps the versa.
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Might have to take the CL-S to Carmax and dump it...
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13K w/ all his mods are definitely worth a buy.

I did find lot of 04~05 350z stock around for $12~14k though.
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Although I think I'd rather have the S4 in his sig
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
If I could, I'd wanna buy a nice and clean S2000.
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13k!!
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Nice Price...

You're right, this is the right time to buy a sportscar... Wintertime is a great time usually, and with the economic downturn this winter's used car market is filled with excellent bargains. If I wasn't unemployed, I'd probably have to seriously think of picking up a toy (or replacing my CL).

I've seen some AP2 S2k's going for mid teens too...

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...r_id=255035772

edit: I'm 42 and losing my hair, so I really should get a mid-life crisis car
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Wow, whats Kbb on this?
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That is a steal..... If I were in that area, I'd do it (and I've never been a fan of white, but it looks good on that Z.
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Wow, whats Kbb on this?
14-15k stock
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Its EXTREMELY tempting...I've always liked the Z.

If my heart wasnt dead set on the Challenger (finally drove a 6spd BTW) then I would go for this in a heartbeat.
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Nice Price...

You're right, this is the right time to buy a sportscar... Wintertime is a great time usually, and with the economic downturn this winter's used car market is filled with excellent bargains. If I wasn't unemployed, I'd probably have to seriously think of picking up a toy (or replacing my CL).

I've seen some AP2 S2k's going for mid teens too...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...r_id=255035772
edit: I'm 42 and losing my hair, so I really should get a mid-life crisis car
Never, ever, evah buy a car from the Lynnway.
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This has me thinking about giving my brother the TL and picking up the Z -_-
He's been looking for a car, and a NEW TL would be too much for him. I could probably afford 13k... haha. If this is still for sale after the winter months, I might be in a 350Z.
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I'll vouch for the 350Zs.... traded with my friend for a night, and they're good cars all around. I really like the stock seats, great compromise between comfort and hold you in-ability, nice pedal placement too. I had a lot of fun rev-matching in his car.
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I'd do it.
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Oh wow this thread is dangerous. I could totally drop my 99 CL for an s2000 at those prices. Steady income....
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Originally Posted by princelybug
I wonder if the seller is really desperate, or if there is something wrong with the car? That's a great price for that car, and a steal with those mods.
it's the market, my brother just sold is '05 BMW 745 for 16K
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