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> Traded in My Celica: Bitter/Sweat experience, 2006 Nissan350Z Roadster Mint
post May 11, 2018 - 10:06 AM
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Hello All: It was a difficult decision but the 2006 350Z Roadster w/ 6 speed Low miles mint condition and correct price was too big to pass. I want to thank all of you for all the advise and help you offered me over the past several years. I will post some parts i took off that I will be offering in the For Sale Section.

Special thanks to Box, njccmd2002, richee3, cheela, and malpaso for their tremendous support and help. Forgive me if I have forgotten other names.

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post May 11, 2018 - 1:34 PM
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Did you trade it in or sell it? Trading old cars in is usually a waste of time. In the end, they'll offer you a pack of gum and a bottle cap for your old Celica. Haha!


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post May 11, 2018 - 1:52 PM
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Glad I could be of help over the years. Should make a post of the Z in the off topic section once you get the chance.


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post May 11, 2018 - 2:07 PM
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Pictures of the Z? Should be a fun car for you!


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post May 11, 2018 - 6:15 PM
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I got $2200 out of the car. I wanted 2500. (Lessons learned: Never taking my wife again car shopping) I could have gotten 2500 out of my car but I managed to offer lower and got where I wanted. Celica had no problems and was very reliable. I had plans to offer it here but this car popped up on the dealer and after test driving it, I had to have it. I wanted manual transmission and convertible

I will post some pictures of the Z in the off topic section. I am the third owner and the two folks who owned me were older guys and the reason for second one selling it because getting in and out become difficult. and believe me it is difficult. There is a certain way you have to get in and out LOL. Very low miles for the year. Pearl color still looks like new and I have not polished it yet. Its a Touring edition with Bose system (which in my opinion is crap).

The car is a blast to drive. So much power and pulls nicely. I am going to treat it gently for now.

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post May 11, 2018 - 7:01 PM
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You think the Blows- I mean, Bose sound system is bad, you should hear the standard sound system. There’s no volume at which it doesn’t rattle and crack like blown speakers. I truly cannot believe that anyone let them leave the factory that way.


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post May 11, 2018 - 7:27 PM
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This one the CD changer is not working with barely any use . it does not read the CD and tells me to check disk. So gradually I will put an aftermarket system with Nav and backup camera. there is a module that you can still use Bose amp. I don't know where Bose manufactures its stuff but it is not good quality at all. the soldering is done by kids in swet shop in china. I was watching some You Tube video on this car's Bose subwoofer and the soldering is so bad that the relay gets loose . that is bad.

Nissan does have quality issues on its several models since it was taken over by Reno in the early 2000. Here they learn how to fight it and get away by issuing a TSB instead of a recall.
post May 11, 2018 - 8:40 PM
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Easiest way to get in and out for a low slung car varies from person to person, but most find it easier to turn their backside towards the passenger side and then sit down like your sitting on a bench or chair then pivot yourself self on the seat as you pull your legs in. Then getting out is the reverse, swing your legs out and pivot yourself until your backside is towards the passenger side and then step up out of the car. Which I'm short so it's actually easier for me to step in and drop my body at the same time as I get in, but then I get out like aforementioned.


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post May 11, 2018 - 8:45 PM
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Thanks, that is the only way i can get in and out.
post May 11, 2018 - 8:47 PM
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While I'm thinking about it, since it's low miles go preventative on the oil consumption by doing a catch can since most say that helps a lot even on ones that burn heavily.


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post May 11, 2018 - 9:10 PM
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Catch can: is this where you add a bottle to the PCV side to catch the oil from re-entering the engine?
post May 12, 2018 - 1:51 AM
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Yup, between the PCV valve and intake.


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post May 12, 2018 - 6:26 AM
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OK I looked up on the My350z forum and there is a huge debate about it, I found a company that makes a custom one for Zs. Thanks Box.
post May 12, 2018 - 8:14 PM
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Glad I was mentioned. Lol hope I helped as much as you say I did. Post some pics of the Z.


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post May 13, 2018 - 10:56 AM
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350Z's are good looking cars. I was going to buy one in 2013 before I got my FRS but it just wasn't for me. Quick car but it felt heavy and steering wasn't there for me. Post up some pics when you get the chance!


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post May 13, 2018 - 12:23 PM
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glad you are happy.


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post May 13, 2018 - 7:24 PM
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I have not posted pictures in a while. Photo bucket is out so what is the new procedure.

nj; The car has very low miles and it still smells new. Its a convertible and 6 speed manual transmission. I was actually looking for Honda S2000. And the funny part is the day I bought this one, there is one low miles 2007 for around 13K at the local dealer here in Tulsa.

block: Mine is 2006, 2007 and 2008 are the best models in 350 class. I liked the car so far. Only driven it 107 miles that includes driving it home. Just going over the manual and looking at the my350z forums for dos and don't s. On mod I will do is the front vertical reflectors will be replaced by DRLs with turn signals and the Radio. The Bose units is finicky.

Box: I looked at various ones and picked on up which I will order next week. I am finishing up my Frontier project. installing new speakers in my truck. the space is not there but I will figured it out.

Cheela: You gave me some tips on the exhaust manifold which I followed and i think there were some other questions you answered. thank you.

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post May 13, 2018 - 8:02 PM
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I started using Flickr.


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post May 13, 2018 - 8:16 PM
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Flickr account created now what to do. post the link? or something else?

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post May 13, 2018 - 8:51 PM
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Go to the share arrow, then click on the BBCode tab, then take the link between the image brackets as well as the brackets, then copy and paste.


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