Why You Shouldn't Buy A 350z

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5 Reasons why you shouldn't buy a 350z, but honestly, still do it, these cars are fantastic

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Really valid points to consider in this video for someone looking to make this car a daily.

AnthonyJ
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So
1. Doesnt really matter
2. Wouldnt bother me
3. For 5k its pretty quick
4. Check engine lights are not a huge problem and it does happen on other cars and some of the other things you mentioned
5. Yeah this one is true its kinda weird but not a huge problem unless your doing a lot of engine work
6. I think its just a problem with your car
7. ^^^

For the price its 100% worth it

doggofv
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Should’ve titled this “why you’re going to buy a 350z anyway” 😂

TheNomikaiPodcast
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350Z were sweet when they first came out but ofc comparing a 15 y/o car to a current car it's gonna not be as quick. bought a revup touring 06 last year when I knew nothing about cars and this was the car I learned manual in and stalled a bullion times. still no issues i lucked out without the oil burning, window, etc and I've done bare minimum maintence. the only negative is definitely the shit paint Nissan put in their interior lol... I've been blessed 231k miles going strong.

kenn
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why you shouldn't buy a 350z, owns a 350z

ryanbrooks
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A few tips for anyone shopping for a Z coming from someone who's owned 2 if them, CHECK EVERYTHING! Make sure all the interior trim is there and not broken because these parts are expensive to replace.
Check all the plastic shielding under the car because its important. They stop water and rocks from being thrown into the engine bay which can cause a world of issues, especially water which can cause a nightmare of electrical issues for these cars. If these aren't intact you'll eventually end up with water in your intake, inside all the electrical connectors "because they aren't water tight" inside the headlight housings and in the battery compartment which will cause the car not to start or weird things like your alarm or door locks to start acting weird.

If the car has aftermarket wheels try to find out what they are and check the price of the tires available for those wheels. Last thing you want is some odd size that have limited availability. Also make sure the wheels are Hub Centric because if not you'll need hub centric rings. If they aren't and you don't install rings you'll be replacing wheel studs every few months because the stock studs aren't made for the abuse.

In most cases this wont be possible but if you can thoroughly inspect the car I would recommend pulling the plenum to pull spark plugs. Generally at about 70k the seals in the valve covers start to fail and the spark plug tubes will fill with oil and cause the plugs to foul. On the DE's this generally happens first on the driver side plug closest to the firewall. Also keep in mind that the WHOLE valve cover has to be replaced because the plug seals are pressed into the cover and aren't a serviceable part. if you're doing the replacement yourself when you purchase the valve covers also buy replacement bolts because I can almost guarantee you'll break or lose one.

If you own or plan to own one find the ECU & throttle position sensor reset instructions. PRINT THEM OUT AND KEEP THEM IN YOUR GLOVE BOX. the one time you need them you will be glad that you did. The ridiculous pedal dance you have to do for these cars will make you want to strangle whoever at Nissan thought this was a good idea.

Last but definitely not least BODY KITS. Just because it looks cool doesn't mean you should buy it. In my personal experience most fiberglass kits for this car fit like complete garbage and any car with one I'd personally walk away from just to save myself from the headache. Save your money and spend it on upgrades that will make the car last. If you're looking at one that has a kit check the figment and make sure its not some janky install. If its fiberglass eventually it will crack. If the plastic shields have been removed or improperly installed removing an aftermarket kit is a nightmare because the bolts rust and usually have to be cut. This also makes going back to a stock kit an expensive and time consuming job because of all the clips and Fasteners that you will probably have to replace.

I don't entirely agree with everything in the video but he's right that these cars have a lot of stupid little issues.Overall I love the Z's but they aren't for everyone. I would highly advise anyone shopping for one be mechanically inclined or have deep enough pockets to pay someone.

Nec
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His first complain like "I bought cheapest base model, and I don't know why it doesn't come with all features that fully loaded model comes with"... I mean... You get what you paid for. I have fully loaded rev-up Grand Turing with every single feature available, including Brembos, Ray's wheels, GPS, leather heated seats and everything you just can imagine. Car is still like new and so good that I can't find a replacement.

EZPCTECH
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You shouldn't buy a 350z if you're not gonna do anything to it.

NewYorkBattleCat
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I recently purchased an 04 350Z and this is by far the most fun car I have ever owned.... I have had many cars(mustang, Camaro, etc).and OMG do people look twice...also I've noticed the 350Z owners are a family of their own..im proud to be in the Z club.

philiparrington
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I like how i’m watching this and i’ve owned mine for a year 😂

Supremeleader
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Remember, you didn't buy a new car. You don't know how the previous owner treated the car. I bought my 2003 new and 168k later the interior is scratch-free. With every used car, you'll have to get the maintenance up to standard.

As far as speed, it's not a racer car. It's a sports coop. So you only have a platform to build on and make it faster. With the car aging more and more, it's getting cheaper, so you are able to buy those upgrades that you want.

jimmywilliams
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Just picked up a 2006 touring with 51, 000. So far she has been a great replacement to my Honda prelude lol.

victor
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all of your reasons for not buying i can live with so def buying one lol

supremefishstick
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147k on my wife's 03, never put a wrench on it accept for a coil pack. So I went ahead and changed all 6 a month later it started rattling loud up top within another month something let go in the engine. Ordered a JDM engine from Orlando added a plenum spacer and pulley delete, new plugs and headlights. Love the car still looks new inside and out. It's parked in a garage. It'll be good for another 17 yrs.

jorgchildres
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Getting mine tomorrow morning geeked asl bro

TacosyFlautas
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I love the 350z for how well it handles turns and sharp corners at high speeds

Gk
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I actually love the fact the engine bay is cleaned up with the two covers, makes the whole bay look fresh and no mess.

harryjenkins
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one day I was driving home from work in my 04 z. It was cold as fuck, windy, snowing and just horrible. I had about 30 min before I was home. Out of nowhere my driver side window just rolled down. I was hit with a winter bukkaki in the face. And for the rest of the drive the window would not roll up. I got home, put it in the garage. Then the next day it just worked.


It was like a big FU prank from my car.

Rex-iiyz
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To answer your questions as to why the engine bay is designed the way it is. The short answer is most tracks require your battery and fluids to be separate from the engine. Both can suffer from heat soak and present a potential fire hazards when excessively heated so separating them from a potential ignition source is important.

Nec
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Window button maybe due to disconnecting the battery, you may need to reset your 1 touch windows on both sides as I've had cars where you don't set one of them it stops the button working.

DavesInHisGarage