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Old 02-13-2014, 06:50 AM   #5
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Supposedly 06"s with the "rev-up" motors have oil burning issues, so i'd steer clear of high mileage ones.

the 03-05 ones that run the cd001 trasmissions, have a 3rd gear grinding issue, which can be replaced with the cd009 trasmissions from the 06-08.

everyone i know with a z33, wish that they would've gotten an 07-08 z, with the vq35hr motor. dual throttle bodies, higher reving tach, etc. plus you get the OEM led tails and projector headlights which are a BIG plus for the exterior look.

and window motors go to shit in just about any 350z i've ever seen.

To sum everything up, go 07-08, replace the window motors when they go out, and prepare your wallet for maintenance and modification costs, these are not cheap cars.

i had to replace my power steering rack on my 08. 1500 for the part alone. luckily i was still under warranty.
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