123matthewman Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hello Im looking at buying a 350z, and have arround 9000 to spend. i heard that some of the older models have clutch problems. Anyway I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. Ive seen a few 2002/2003 models with the GT pack for arround 9000. Are these the models with the dodgy clutches? Im wondering if it might be worth saving up another couple of thousand and going for a newer model or are the 02/03 models ok. I dont want it to be braking down all the time. Has anyone got an older model? Does it run ok etc. or have any problems I should be aware of. Or anything I should especially look out for when buying. Help will be much appreciated Regards Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I have a 2003 jdm and i have had no problems with it. However at 9k i would save up a little more and get a low milage car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Welcome to the site bud Clutch problems are nothing to do with the 350, its the person who is behind the wheel who will cause the problem. You will find that the 350 came out as a uk spec on a 53 plate therefore an 02 would be an import I have an 04 and after 45k i've only just had the original changed. I moved you thread to introductions+welcome messages bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123matthewman Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 well ive found a 2002 with 16000 miles or a 2003 with 60000 miles, for about the same price, do u think the 2003 wud be the better one to go for then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 well ive found a 2002 with 16000 miles or a 2003 with 60000 miles, for about the same price, do u think the 2003 wud be the better one to go for then? The 2002 would be an import and if it a 53 it could be either (without more info i can't be sure)# If you have some links to these cars we could offer more help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123matthewman Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 well the place i have been looking at is: http://www.westmoorsmotorcompany.co.uk/12295/index.htm they seem to have a large stock at not too bad prices, they got a few listed from 9k to 9.5k may be able to haggle a bit aswel. Cant really go much higher than 9 as Im going back to uni in sept so only have like 3 more months left at work. If you wouldnt mind taking a look that would be very helpful. see what you think would be the one to go for. I really would prefer a GT pack version but wouldnt mind going for a normal model if it were a better buy. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123matthewman Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 oh and would really prefer a manual rather than an automatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hi & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 All the models on that site are jdm cars and do not come as a gt spec, i think the equivalent is a st spec. So firstly you need to decide which route you want to take, also uk cars only came in manual transmission. For 9-10k you can get a decent 53plate uk car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123matthewman Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 can u recommend any places to look?, have tried looking for private ones aswel on autotrader etc but cant seem to find much out there. its the bose stereo and the sat nav that im after, do they come on the st pack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Welcome to the community Pete. You will probably find that the UK ones are cheaper to insure also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 i would say if you can afford about 2k more, you will be a nice UK car, possibly GT with low miles, for 9k you will most probably be looking for an import (auto) with low miles unless you want a few more miles. There are exceptions though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Welcome to the forum did you look in our "For Sale" pages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 to the club, best of luck with you hunt for your zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Welcome to the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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