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post Jan 30, 2017 - 10:10 AM
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This past Saturday I saw a 2006 Convertible at a local dealer and went to check it out. they offered $2000 for my car in trade in but would not reduce the price on the Z. Upon further check in I found that2006 Zs have a oil consumption issue on earlier manufactured models. Also have CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder) failure issues due to plastic parts. So good thing that I did not buy that car. I offered a decent price but they would not come down due to low miles on the car. I had a strange feeling of betrayal.
 
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post Jan 30, 2017 - 12:33 PM
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Thanks Box and Richee3. Over the weekend I did some search on the Z forums. The early 2009 and 10 370z had the CSC issue with transmission oil leaking through the Concentric Slave Cylinder. there was an after marked fix and the plastic parts were later replaced by metallic parts. Clutch hitting the floor was the problem because of the CSC on first two years. The 11 to 17 are apparently fine and go for high dollars. The car I looked at drove nice, however, had engine check light ON and the dealer was willing to look into it but not reducing the price. This model did have the Rev-up engine with 6 speed manual. This ws the Enthusiast level in the Convertible. (Conv. only came in 3 trim levels for 2006.). Overall it is a nice car but with all the complaints about this model, I can wait to find another one or another car. so now it makes sense why 2007, 08 and 09 are not readily available.

Another one on my list is Lexus 450 SC. There are few of those around but the early 2002 03 models. What do you guys know about this car. I read a few articles and visited the forum. Apparently it has a V8 in it and is hard top conv.

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- msk59   Came Close to trading in my ST   Jan 30, 2017 - 10:10 AM
- - Box   I thought about buying a 350Z, but honestly agains...   Jan 30, 2017 - 11:52 AM
- - richee3   350Z's are actually pretty good cars with a co...   Jan 30, 2017 - 12:06 PM
- - msk59   Thanks Box and Richee3. Over the weekend I did som...   Jan 30, 2017 - 12:33 PM
- - Box   I forgot about the '07-09 models for some reas...   Jan 30, 2017 - 12:46 PM
- - msk59   Yes Sorry SC430. It was not much liked car because...   Jan 30, 2017 - 2:26 PM
- - Box   As much as I love V8's I rather have a 4 or 6 ...   Jan 30, 2017 - 4:38 PM
- - msk59   Actually SC is a compromise as I dont like automat...   Jan 30, 2017 - 4:59 PM
- - Box   G35 sounds like a possibly ideal solution then, ge...   Jan 30, 2017 - 7:11 PM
|- - SwissFerdi   QUOTE (Box @ Jan 30, 2017 - 7:11 PM)...   Jan 30, 2017 - 7:35 PM
- - msk59   I have liked the looks of those G35s. I think they...   Jan 30, 2017 - 8:43 PM
- - SwissFerdi   Except for the rather lovely Genesis sedans, they...   Jan 30, 2017 - 11:09 PM
- - Box   My brother has a Genesis Coupe and they're fai...   Jan 31, 2017 - 1:57 AM
- - msk59   Either Camaro or the newest Mustang would always b...   Jan 31, 2017 - 3:13 PM
- - njccmd2002   I have a lexus sc430. its an awesome car....   Jan 31, 2017 - 3:41 PM
- - msk59   Hi NJ: What is your experience with SC430 and what...   Feb 1, 2017 - 9:11 PM
- - njccmd2002   2006 sc430. Not mine really. My daughter car. H...   Feb 2, 2017 - 3:33 PM
- - Box   The backseat is so useless on the SC430 though whi...   Feb 2, 2017 - 5:37 PM
- - msk59   Which GTO are you talking about? Is this the one t...   Feb 3, 2017 - 5:07 PM
|- - 1994Celica   QUOTE (msk59 @ Feb 3, 2017 - 6:07 PM...   Feb 3, 2017 - 5:24 PM
- - Box   Ye the '04-06 rebadged Monaro. I wouldn't...   Feb 4, 2017 - 12:44 AM
- - msk59   You are correct about them being underrated. I kne...   Feb 5, 2017 - 2:24 PM


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