I got $35,000 and the hunt is on

[pinoyhero]

Sold my s2000 and I'm in the market for something new, here's what interests me:

-decent reliability (factory warranty prefered)
-a used car 4 yers old max, to save the off the lot depriciation
-sleek look
-relatively fast
-white

My choices inorder so far for the hunt are...

1. 2003 G35 coupe
2. 2003 350z

Not totally decided yet but pretty close, if anyone know of either in white for sale around my price range in Alberta let me know. Otherwise I'm open to suggestions, thoughts?

[trikypenguin]

no supra or rx-7???

[JAYMEZ]

I would go with the G35 , I was reading a report that they keep very good resale value , and I like the look of them better than the 350z.

[illeagle]

get a 2006 S2000!!!.. haha, I'd choose the 350Z:bigpimp: .. white with Gold wheels haha

[euro_racer]

i think g36 would be nice and likely easier to find in white

[cujo_cjc]

I would say go with the G35 coupe. I think it looks better than the 350z. And its still relatively quick! ;)

[Skyline_Addict]

Originally posted by JAYMEZ_STi
I would go with the G35 , I was reading a report that they keep very good resale value , and I like the look of them better than the 350z.

:werd:
don't you want a skyline? ;)

[MiG_Master]

350Z imo.
I like the look a lot more than the G35

[Z_Fan]

Another vote for the 350z. :)

[dave101]

350z nucka

[JordanLotoski]

ill sell u my 2004 c230 sport sedan for that...i still owe like 37k on it so thats a hell of a deal.....29,000km black on black 6 speed.

[Auditor]

Buy my RSX-S (white) and invest the remainder :D

[mshaw]

go with the g35, look way nicer imo

[DelSoln]

G35 if u still want to look classy.

[RedBull]

I've had a 2004 350z for a little over a year now, and besides normal maintenance work, we had to replace the rear sway bar links (under warranty) as well the "transmission-bolts-to-clutch etc assembly" were found to be loose (around 500k the noise was unbearable) which was also fixed under warranty. Other than my abuse to bend the links after various track sessions, I've been very impressed with the car.

If you have any other 350z related questions or such just send a PM!

-RedBull

[mac_82]

I would go with the 350Z, but I wouldn't write off something like a 04 STI as well....:D

[Mr. Burns]

G35

[AsianCaucasian]

i would go for the g35 in a heartbeat

[dooman24]

G35 all the way.. looks alot better

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by trikypenguin
no supra or rx-7???

Nice rides with tons of potential but a little too old for me. Looking for something worry free with warranty.

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by JAYMEZ_STi
I would go with the G35 , I was reading a report that they keep very good resale value , and I like the look of them better than the 350z.

Yeah that's what I'm leaning towards but obviously more expensive. If one comes up for sale though at the right price its mine.

Only real issue I have with it is the less tuned suspension and slower starts than the 350

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by illeagle
get a 2006 S2000!!!.. haha, I'd choose the 350Z:bigpimp: .. white with Gold wheels haha

A newer s2000 is not off the list, just not a big priority. If i could find a white 2003 or newer in my price range I'd be intersted for sure.

[DannyO]

I would go for the G35 coupe, or get the S2000, if not then I'd look at something like an STi for some AWD fun.

[Supa Dexta]

35000k = 35mil... get whatever you want, hell get 2...

;)

[rice_eater]

i wouldnt go for a 350z after having an s2000 but thats my opinion... have you thought about any 911 porsches or an older M3?

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by Supa Dexta
35000k = 35mil... get whatever you want, hell get 2...

;)

LOL, my bad

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by rice_eater
i wouldnt go for a 350z after having an s2000 but thats my opinion... have you thought about any 911 porsches or an older M3?

I know the handling and top end accel wont be as good but everything else will be better

-overall accel and torque
-room
-creature comforts
-ect.

I have considered a 911 but for the 35000 you can't get anything im really interested in, you gotta go way back. An older M3 would be cool but im scared of the massive repair and maintenance costs.

[asp integra]

ya, get an sti, or between the g and the z i would say the 350

[gpomp]

2004 TL?

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by asp integra
ya, get an sti, or between the g and the z i would say the 350

Sti is awesome but the styling just isn't for me (or my woman for that matter she hates it)

[Nalgene]

I would go for an STI, WRX, 350z Roadster

[Kona9]

G35 for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hottest in white!

[googe]

thing is if you get a G35, youll have to get an auto in that price range. the autos can be picked up for a good discount but the manuals are hard to come by and you wont get one for under low 40s used.

[mac_82]

Buy an STI, swap the trunk with a WRX if you want to loose the rally wing, you can swap a WRX hood scoop to make it more low pro, and take the pink STI stickers off if its not your style. :hitit:

[schurchill39]

+1 for the 350z

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by mac_82
Buy an STI, swap the trunk with a WRX if you want to loose the rally wing, you can swap a WRX hood scoop to make it more low pro, and take the pink STI stickers off if its not your style. :hitit:

That's actually a pretty good idea. But overall the impreza, wrx or sti just dont fit me.

[dmtx]

This maybe a little biased but... go for G35... never had any problems... no complaints.... . I like the interior of the 350Z better but overall, G35 for me.... It may be a little bit difficult to get a g35C under 30,000KMs for 35K... When I was on the market, there was a black one for $33K (with 64,000kms).. that was the cheapest I've heard... most of them are around 38-40K for 2003. I know someone who got one from ontario for $37K...

[philipoo]

tsx

[Milk2%]

evo :hitit: :dunno:

[Fluidic]

G35

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by dmtx
This maybe a little biased but... go for G35... never had any problems... no complaints.... . I like the interior of the 350Z better but overall, G35 for me.... It may be a little bit difficult to get a g35C under 30,000KMs for 35K... When I was on the market, there was a black one for $33K (with 64,000kms).. that was the cheapest I've heard... most of them are around 38-40K for 2003. I know someone who got one from ontario for $37K...

Yeah thats what i see to be finding is that they're a touch out of my range, but I'm hopeful that come the fall/winter there may be one around.

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by Milk2%
evo :hitit: :dunno:

In Calgary?

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by Fluidic
G35

Hey man I saw your S4 at Chinook on Friday night, nice looking car, looks stock but...

[dmtx]

When I was looking for G35 two months ago, I even tried BC. There was one for $36K, 2004 with only 14K private sale. Too good to be true.... I was willing to get it from there but I was only second in line... the first guy who had the deposit didn't let it go...

[Fluidic]

Originally posted by pinoyhero


Hey man I saw your S4 at Chinook on Friday night, nice looking car, looks stock but...

Thanks. It's a fantastic car. Think about picking one up with you're cash.

"looks stock but..."

But what?

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by Fluidic


Thanks. It's a fantastic car. Think about picking one up with you're cash.

"looks stock but..."

But what?

But reading what I have about you on this board I assuming there's more tothe car that what one can see from the outside. Maybe I'm wrong.

[Fluidic]

My S4 is only going to endure mild modifications. A chip. Exhaust. Intake system of some sort, perhaps upgraded intercoolers and piping, that's about it.

;)

[pinoyhero]

Hehe, we'll see, I'll stop by and introduce myself and check out what a mint ar looks like next time I see you around. Hopefully I'll be showing you my new car as well.

;)

[FiveFreshFish]

Test a Cooper S. Not the fastest but feels like it's fast. Probably more fun to drive than most cars posted in this thread.

[Milk2%]

Originally posted by pinoyhero


In Calgary?


Just get the mod done on a lancer....is what i was meaning. They are fucken crazy fast

[duffspec]

350z got's my vote. You and the old lady or the mistress. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[finboy]

Originally posted by Milk2%



Just get the mod done on a lancer....is what i was meaning. They are fucken crazy fast

are you saying mod a non evo into a fullout evo???:dunno:

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
Test a Cooper S. Not the fastest but feels like it's fast. Probably more fun to drive than most cars posted in this thread.

Extremely fun I've driven one before, but I had the s2k and I think that's pretty similar so I'm looking for something alittle different. Good odea though.

[Fluidic]

Originally posted by pinoyhero


Extremely fun I've driven one before, but I had the s2k and I think that's pretty similar so I'm looking for something alittle different. Good odea though.

You're kidding me right? Similar? The styling. The looks. The handling. The supercharged 1.6L.

Nothing like you're old S2000. And this isn't IMO, this is basically fact.

:)

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by Fluidic


You're kidding me right? Similar? The styling. The looks. The handling. The supercharged 1.6L.

Nothing like you're old S2000. And this isn't IMO, this is basically fact.

:)

I wasn talkig more in terms of the two cars being go karts on steroids, size handling ect.

[pinoyhero]

Finally got a chance to drive both the g35C and the 350z. I am totally undecided so ill just go wit h either, no i have to get my hands on one. Im looking for an '03, the tour (not track pack) in the z and any model with the 18 inch wheels on the G. Last fall/winter dealerships had '03 350s for 35,000, so im assuming i wont have to spend that much. Any idea how much i should be looking to spend? Oh yeah and wher the hell can i find one? Canada trader has been pretty weak as of late for these cars. either over priced or just the wrong color.

[dkny_stylez]

g35 hands down:clap:

[Nissanaddict]

Check everything. Canadatrader, Bargainfinder, even Nissan dealers, may be able to find a leaseback. Keep your eyes peeled anywhere I guess. If I see one, I'll find this topic, because I can't afford one myself.

[pinoyhero]

Originally posted by Nissanaddict
Check everything. Canadatrader, Bargainfinder, even Nissan dealers, may be able to find a leaseback. Keep your eyes peeled anywhere I guess. If I see one, I'll find this topic, because I can't afford one myself.

Thanks man I'm after a white one, then maybe black. The only other color I'd take is blue but it would have to be a real good deal. That would be awesome if you could let me know if you hear of one.

[Orbie]

Now that I think about it, I don't think i've seen a white G35C or 350Z driving around Calgary yet. By far the most popular colors I've seen are the silver and black for the G35 and blue and silver for the 350. Personally I would go with the G35, but I am biased like some of the other owners as well. But for 35000K I think you have a better chance of finding a 350Z Touring in that range or bargaining into that range. I'm also assuming since you had a S2000 you may prefer the manual, and in that case especially I would move to the 350Z. The 6MT G35's aren't necessarily hard to find (just look at autotrader.ca) the 2003's just don't fall below 40K like the auto's.

Looking at autotrader though there seem to be a few blue 350's in your range and with bargaining could potentially be had at a good price. I even saw a black one for 36K but you could definitely bargain that down. Good luck!

[pinoyhero]

Yeah thanks for the heads up on the black one. I like it but she wanted 36,000 firm, then 34,500 firm. My guess is that once the winter comes she'll be asking where my 32,000 bid is.

[pinoyhero]

Any other ideas at all guys, the hunt for the 350z/g35 is still on but I'm still open to ideas.

[iceburns288]

I don't know how much it would cost you but all I've heard about Acura TLs is good... I know a guy who sold a C55 AMG to buy one too

[pinoyhero]

Yeah I like the new TL, closer to 40k, but thats not totally out of my range. That's definielty on my B list. I had an '02 typeS and liked the car. It just felt too big maybe ill drive a newer TL which looks smaller and see how i like it.

[integra_vtec]

if i had the type of money u have at the moment, i would take and RSX-S over the 350Z or the G35... theres no fun like VTEC. u'll be impressed with the performance and u'll still have money left over to put some rims and some aftermarket parts on it, but thats just my opinion.

[pinoyhero]

I could do that but I'd rather start with a nicer car and add on later. Too many DC5s out there and a touch femini imo (puts on the flame suit)

[dmtx]

Originally posted by integra_vtec
if i had the type of money u have at the moment, i would take and RSX-S over the 350Z or the G35... theres no fun like VTEC. u'll be impressed with the performance and u'll still have money left over to put some rims and some aftermarket parts on it, but thats just my opinion.

pinoyhero used to drive s2000...

[RC-Cola]

What about an Lexus IS 300? Nice car, good engine, upgradable if you want to spend the $$$ and there aren't a ton on the road in comparison to the G35 or a BMW or 350z... Just my $0.02 worth.

[ricefarmer]

ever consider RX-8 or Corvette, just an idea

[wrxer1]

Go for the WRX! Actually, buy mine that's for sale!

[DENZILDON]

G35 BABY!!!

[googe]

Originally posted by ricefarmer
ever consider RX-8 or Corvette, just an idea

i think youre a little off the mark on that one...

[pinoyhero]

350z, bought.
2003, black on black, 29,000km, very good condition, $32,000
Thanks for the input everyone!

[max_boost]

Originally posted by pinoyhero
350z, bought.
2003, black on black, 29,000km, very good condition, $32,000
Thanks for the input everyone!

Congrats:thumbsup:

[pinoyhero]

Thanks very much, I'll miss the s duece for sure but it was time for a change...

[dmtx]

Originally posted by pinoyhero
350z, bought.
2003, black on black, 29,000km, very good condition, $32,000
Thanks for the input everyone!


Niccceee!!! now you've got 3K for mods..... congrats and Enjoy!!!

edit: if you decided to get some intake, let me know if you're selling the z tube ... been looking for one...

[Impreza]

Congrats and good choice!

[heavyD]

Originally posted by integra_vtec
if i had the type of money u have at the moment, i would take and RSX-S over the 350Z or the G35... theres no fun like VTEC. u'll be impressed with the performance and u'll still have money left over to put some rims and some aftermarket parts on it, but thats just my opinion.

Are you serious?:rolleyes: