# Vehicle purchase help

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vehicle-purchase-help/203209>\
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [July 17, 2009, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vehicle-purchase-help/203209 "2009-07-17T07:11:10Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![imported\_Speedster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@imported\_Speedster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_Speedster)\
**Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vehicle-purchase-help/203209/1 "2009-07-17T07:11:10Z")

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Hey everyone,

I could use some input. I’m looking to buy a 2003 Track edition 350z. The car looks great, and it has factory navigation, which is pretty rare in a Track edition.

Anyway, I know the car was tracked before (autocross, and DE). I’m a little concerned that this could have hurt the car. It’s only got 52,000 miles, though. Where would you guys I recommend I take the car to have it checked out to make sure everything’s in good shape? I guess I’m less concerned about the autocross than I am about the longer-track stuff. I know the car was run at VIR. Is there anything specific I should be checking for?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Also, I’ve got to get the serpentine belt replaced in my Xterra, so I’m hoping to get some one-stop shopping done and get the Z checked out at the same place I have the belt replaced.

Normally, this is all stuff I would do on my own, but I’ve just been so damn busy with work…

Thanks,  
Adam

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**Author:** ![ZEX350Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/87869e/32.png) [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)\
**Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vehicle-purchase-help/203209/2 "2009-07-17T07:44:53Z")

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There aren’t really any known suspension issues aside from tire feathering with this year. The one thing I would keep my eyes open for are for syncro’s not working on fast, high rpm, up and down shifts.

How much you paying?

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**Author:** ![imported\_Speedster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@imported\_Speedster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_Speedster)\
**Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vehicle-purchase-help/203209/3 "2009-07-17T08:41:21Z")

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I’ll check out the synchros when I test drive. Thanks for the help.

He already had the feathering issue handled at a dealership. I guess he’s go the sheet explaining what the alignment measurements should be.

He’s asking $13,500.

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**Author:** ![ZEX350Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/87869e/32.png) [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)\
**Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vehicle-purchase-help/203209/4 "2009-07-17T09:14:34Z")

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good price - grab it

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**Author:** ![imported\_Speedster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47c2d/32.png) [@imported\_Speedster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_Speedster)\
**Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vehicle-purchase-help/203209/5 "2009-07-17T09:32:43Z")

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haha. will do.

thanks again.