CiderBoy Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Hi, I have looked at a 350Z recently which is an 07 plate with only 18,000 miles. The car is being sold by a Nissan main dealer for a great price but there are a few warning signs. In particular the gear box was replaced last year. For a car of 18,000 miles I am concerned that this is a sign that the previous owner has ragged the car. I'm not so much concerned about the gearbox it self, but what else could be waiting to go wrong. The car also has quite a few minor scuffs which suggest it was not owned by someone who has looked after it. Thoughts? To risky to buy - even from a main dealer? (anywhere else and I would not even be considering it!) What are 350z gearboxes like? Are many replaced so soon? All feedback welcome and appreciated! Thanks Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 The gearboxes can have manufacturing faults so it may be nothing to do with the way it has been driven. If the current gearbox is sound then I wouldnt worry about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Im with the dawg on this one. The gearboxes are usually very good. If it has been replaced under warranty its more likely to be down to a gearbox fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I agree with what has been said above. However, there are lots of good quality Zeds for sale at the moment. So maybe for your own piece of mind you should keep looking, it shouldnt take long to find another one you want. A quick look on Pistonheads showed up at least a dozen cars that I'd personally buy if I was moving back to Zed ownership. Yours is out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I would say, if you have any doubt walk away, As said, there are good quality Zs about so have a good look around for a better example. My 07 had one scratch about half inch long when I bought it, that to me was owned by a previous careful owner. Keep looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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