Offered a 350Z for my 3000GT! Needs an Engine though...

[hazards280]

Yes, I was offered a 350Z Enthusiast Edition (Needs an engine, rod knocking) in return for my 3000GT and $1,500.

I think I am going to take it....

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/1968282034.html

Please dont buy it if you live close too lol....

An engine is going to run me $1,750 and my father will install it.


Who do you think is getting the better end of the deal?

[green-lantern]

What car/year do you have? VR4? Base?

[naptownvr4]

I would stick with the 3000gt. I don't really like the 350z. The 370z is better, but not a huge fan of the 350 personally.

Edit: That is assuming you have a vr-4. If you have an SL or a base, then the 350Z is a good deal.

[Prizefighter]

Do you know why the engine went? Looks like it got beat on.

[hazards280]

I have a 94 SL....Black

Here are some pics

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z81/hazards280/IMAG0104-1.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z81/hazards280/IMAG0103-1.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z81/hazards280/IMAG0105-1.jpg

[hazards280]

Do you know why the engine went? Looks like it got beat on.

No I do not, He bought it from someone and never fixed it. It is fully loaded with 86k I believe. He never had time to fix it.

[CincyTT]

Honestly I would take that deal in a heart beat! A 94 SL? Those run like 3500 around where I live. Go for it!

[i3igpete]

Do it.

[Hans@GZP]

That's a decent price for the car. They are pretty cheap right now though. You'd make money if you sold it (and it would be an easier sell) rather then selling your SL.

[Mike-92RT]

i wouldn't do it.... it would be a pain in the ass to fix the 350z... but if you have the time/money, then go for it.

[2fnloud]

Do it.

[hazards280]

i wouldn't do it.... it would be a pain in the ass to fix the 350z... but if you have the time/money, then go for it.

I know that it will suck to fix. I have $2500 in savings. -1500 for the car and that leave 1000, I can get the engine for $1500 (knock them down a little) and will pay for that with the next paycheck. My concern is "why" why did it blow up. I am going to be going to take a good look at it this weekend to see what needs to be done exactly. My father can install it for free so

really it will be my car +3000 for a 350z.

[2fnloud]

unless that Z is a total heap, this is a no brainer.

[hazards280]

unless that Z is a total heap, this is a no brainer.

Thats what im thinking, although I am driving down to give someone my driving car and money to tow a car home. It just sucks to think that lol. What should I look for when im there? Any straight give aways on being beat or not? My dad is concerned that what if we put a new engine in and its the computer and it does it again? Is that even a possibility?

[11secondFWD]

Rather have my vr4. I would sell your car and put that money plus 1500 towards a vr4. I dislike 350z's looks and they are slow stock.

[hazards280]

Rather have my vr4. I would sell your car and put that money plus 1500 towards a vr4. I dislike 350z's looks and they are slow stock.
Thats the thing....My car isnt selling. Well it did once and I said no. But I cannot find a buyer now. The car is great just no buyers in my area. And comparing it to an SL it is actually faster. I could only dream of owning a VR4 but without a buyer on my car it isnt a possibility.

[11secondFWD]

Yea I hear you about selling the car, but man I just love 3s's and would wait. But it is an upgrade over the SL in terms of acceleration for sure.

[VR-4 0wnz j00]

Do it! Fix the Z, sell it, and by a nice VR-4 :D

[TwIzTeD_3kGt]

From looking at the two pics, I would stick with your SL.

However, if the Z isn't salvage titled and REALLY only needs a wheel and an engine, then it would make for a good turn around sale. But I doubt that the guy that smacked a curb hard enough to break a wheel, and blew up his relatively young engine, took very good care of the car. Who knows how the transmission is.

I would do some research on the Z. IIRC '03's were the worst year for them.

[CoreyB]

I honestly dont like the car as much as yours, however if you can make money on it then go ahead.

I have to say though I cant stand the part about your dad being able to change the engine for free. It still is a suck job whether he is your dad or not. I do all kinds of expensive repairs for friends and family for free so I know what its like on that side. Do your dad a favor and work with him every step of the way. Tell him you will do all the work, all he has to do is tell you what to do.

[wraith]

DId all the damage it has happen all at once? Did he lose control racing it and over-revved the motor while downshifting into the wrong gear, spun out and jumped a curb? Cause what I am saying is that it could have more damage to other stuff like the suspension, transmission etc. Might cost more then you think to fix if thats the case

Sam

[green-lantern]

I have a feeling there is something......not legit? Just check it out well because this deal sounds pretty good. Your car is very nice though.

[Mike-92RT]

if i were you, i would keep the VR4, save your money for bigger/better things.

[Mike-92RT]

okay, sorry.. Keep the SL.

whats wrong with the SL? lol, you dont need to go super fast... you already have a good looking car, you dont need the 350z to look cooler.

[TwIzTeD_3kGt]

I wouldn't call a 350Z super fast. Especially a stock '03.

[hazards280]

I honestly dont like the car as much as yours, however if you can make money on it then go ahead.

I have to say though I cant stand the part about your dad being able to change the engine for free. It still is a suck job whether he is your dad or not. I do all kinds of expensive repairs for friends and family for free so I know what its like on that side. Do your dad a favor and work with him every step of the way. Tell him you will do all the work, all he has to do is tell you what to do.

I do work right beside my dad. I will actually end up doing most the work but he knows the specifics. As far as the z , I have been doing research and they'd have a lot of problems with the 03. however is does not have the "revup" engine which wad known to burn oil. I am going to look at the car tues and will know more. the title is clear. as far as my car I love it, I just want more HP and if all went well this would work. but like you said a cracked wheel and blown engine means something on the previous owner . should I offer straight up trade if it
s bad or no. I mean a z has more resale in the long run than I'm ever going to get in my s

typed on my cell so excuse the grammar and capitalizationl.

[hazards280]

Well look at it first, and if it looks like a good deal, then go with it, if it was me, I would tell him straight trade. Then I would fix the Z, sell it and buy a new 3S ;)
Will do, I will post better pics and things once I go and look at it.

[RealMcCoy]

While I know I'm dating myself posting this, my first car was a V8 Vega that I built myself. I loved that car, and was very proud of it. But when the opportunity came up to trade it straight across for a 70 SS 396 Chevelle with a blown motor, I jumped at the chance... The difference in value was just too much to pass up.

I don't like 350Z's at all... But the math says you'd be an idiot not to trade if the car can be brought back from the dead with a small investment. If you get it running and saleable, you can get enough out of it to get yourself a nice 2nd gen VR4, and have cash left over...

[hazards280]

While I know I'm dating myself posting this, my first car was a V8 Vega that I built myself. I loved that car, and was very proud of it. But when the opportunity came up to trade it straight across for a 70 SS 396 Chevelle with a blown motor, I jumped at the chance... The difference in value was just too much to pass up.

I don't like 350Z's at all... But the math says you'd be an idiot not to trade if the car can be brought back from the dead with a small investment. If you get it running and saleable, you can get enough out of it to get yourself a nice 2nd gen VR4, and have cash left over...

Exactly, If i do not like the Z or even if I do, I can just sell it and make that profit to buy that 94 vr4 I have always wanted. My economics professor would kick my a** if I didnt make a smart financial decision such as this. My concern is like i said before "why". If it needs the things listed (a engine and rim) and it works fine great! What if it needs a trans now....I mean thats what concerns me. I wish I could go over things such as this when I see it but there is no way of testing that without starting it.

Just KBB it: In fair condition it is $9,850. There was not option for poor.

[zvr4]

There's so much hating on the Z's :p. I'm a little bit biased I suppose, but I say you should go for it. Once you get it fixed it'll be a good car. Z's are very reliable even the 03's which is what I have so I wouldn't worry about that too much. And like everyone else said you can still turn around and sell it for more than your SL anyways.

[ZeroAU]

I can just sell it and make that profit to buy that 94 vr4 I have always wanted.
The VQ35DE half-cuts are dirt cheap in a lot of cases + that includes the gearbox as well, which you can either part out or sell as a spare to someone along with any bits of uncut engine loom, ECU and other bits and bobs.
Just make sure it isnt stolen and has a dead hooker in the boot... oh wait that's cameros

I used to 'not' be a fan of the 350Z until a young fella at work bought one and tidied it up, we still make joke about it being blown away at the lights by 8yr olds on tricycles but in reality its not that bad a car at all.

[hazards280]

The VQ35DE half-cuts are dirt cheap in a lot of cases + that includes the gearbox as well, which you can either part out or sell as a spare to someone along with any bits of uncut engine loom, ECU and other bits and bobs.
Just make sure it isnt stolen and has a dead hooker in the boot... oh wait that's cameros

I used to 'not' be a fan of the 350Z until a young fella at work bought one and tidied it up, we still make joke about it being blown away at the lights by 8yr olds on tricycles but in reality its not that bad a car at all.

Not to sound retarded here, but what is a half cut. I googled and craiglooked for some and cannot find one.

[ZeroAU]

Half cut is literally the front half of the car, usually sans the lights, front 1/4 panels and sometimes the interior.