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    Default need help with 350z purchase

    finally sold my big ass benz...gettin an 03 z wondering if anyone knows any mechanical problems these cars frequently have so i can look for more specific problems. thanks

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    I've had no problems with mine although I haven't had it that long. I've heard they have transmission problems down the road... the window motors break, small stuff like that but overall the vq is a great motor

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrdrmchns
    finally sold my big ass benz...gettin an 03 z wondering if anyone knows any mechanical problems these cars frequently have so i can look for more specific problems. thanks
    the 03 models had a tire feathering issue. be sure to get it checked out before purchase

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    I hear '03s have a couple of issues that were resolved in the '04s.

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    Quote Originally Posted by w202 View Post
    I hear '03s have a couple of issues that were resolved in the '04s.
    I've heard this too, but have encountered NO problems with mine. Maybe luck, but I think it's a solid car regardless... and the 03's are so much cheaper.

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    Quote Originally Posted by m3dic8d View Post
    I've heard this too, but have encountered NO problems with mine. Maybe luck, but I think it's a solid car regardless... and the 03's are so much cheaper.
    Well, you would think that they are cheaper because people hear about their problems. But if you haven't had any issues then that is awesome.

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    tire feathering and 3rd gear and window motor......thats known issues.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CH@Dbee View Post
    tire feathering and 3rd gear and window motor......thats known issues.
    But doesn't swapping the wheels get rid of tire feathering? I haven't had that problem since new wheels + alignment. So far, at least lolol

    Quote Originally Posted by w202 View Post
    Well, you would think that they are cheaper because people hear about their problems. But if you haven't had any issues then that is awesome.
    Possibly. Maybe it's because I'm cheap, but I'd rather gamble on the minor issues they are known to have with the money saved. And I know I'm just lucky, because most everyone else has these problems. Might just be a matter of time... but on a budget, you can't beat it.

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    My roommate is selling his dope ass 350z if interested, pm me. Sitting on 19x11 Volks.

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    i found early on through research that along w/ the tire feathering issue, which was a recall, and if ure car wasn't serviced for it, u can do it. There's an issue w/ the tps..the second day i had my Z..it went into limp mode, and through research i found that it's a common issue in the nissan world...grinds n 5th, heard horrible stories about their trannys..but that comes w/ the territory..buying a sports car, so..gotta put some things in perspective.

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    oh, the other recall was the fuel pump i think.

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