red 04 for $11.5k
Nissan 350Z TOURING
these guys have 3 of them, the cheapest you could probably get down into the 11k range
http://www.autotrader.com/dealer/inf...Auto_Sales.jsp
Tampa Auto Source only has one, but I've seen as many as 4 there a few months ago. They turn over a lot of inventory.
The Rev-ups were the ones with some oil consumption issues. Those were 05 track and 35th AE, and all 06 manuals. Mine doesn't have this problem, though. 03 through early 05 had the crummy transmissions. I think March 05 was the first build with the final CD009 trans. The front lower arm bushings go out, and make them drive poorly, but they're cheap to replace. There was a LOT of engine and trans warranty replacement at the dealers, so you might have the VIN run at Nissan to find out if the parts are original. 07 was the first year with the HR, which you won't get for 11k. They respond better to mods.