Opinions on 350z anyone?

lordrobs · 27 Jul 2006 at 16:03

Bradmax57 said:
LIkewise I could give a rats arse who makes the engine, which is why I bought one on monday

Nice car, enjoy it.

D4VE · 27 Jul 2006 at 16:03

Bradmax57 said:
yes they are totally and utterly impractical, but its got me wanting to get up for work again

thats worth it alone!

Saw one on track, was going very nicely :cool:

The Running Man · 27 Jul 2006 at 16:09

the engine is nissan. it is one of the finest NA's around:

The VQ35DE is built in Iwaki, Japan and Decherd, TN. It was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2002 through 2006, the only engine to be on Ward's list every year since its inception. wiki.

Bradmax57 · 27 Jul 2006 at 16:29

Nickg said:
the engine is nissan. it is one of the finest NA's around:

The VQ35DE is built in Iwaki, Japan and Decherd, TN. It was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2002 through 2006, the only engine to be on Ward's list every year since its inception. wiki.

works wonders on the ears

willd58 · 27 Jul 2006 at 16:32

Bradmax57 said:
which is why I bought one on monday

Congrats, lovely cars. I had a sit in one a couple of weeks ago with the engine off, it was much nicer and more sporty than any of the other cars there. the Z4 and the porches seemed to be aimed at a much older kind of buyer with the focus on class rather than fun.

Simon · 27 Jul 2006 at 16:36

1.5 ton 2 seater though :eek:

I sat in a few at Goodwood FOS. Do like them but don't expect more than 20mpg from them, very thirsty apparently.

I take it your going for the coupe version? If the convertible then I'd recommend an S2000, similar performance

Bradmax57 · 27 Jul 2006 at 16:36

willd58 said:
Congrats, lovely cars. I had a sit in one a couple of weeks ago with the engine off, it was much nicer and more sporty than any of the other cars there. the Z4 and the porches seemed to be aimed at a much older kind of buyer with the focus on class rather than fun.

came from a 330ci sport, which imo isnt a patch on the nissan, hell ive no kids and if i need to carry something larger ill use the wifes clio 172

Bradmax57 · 27 Jul 2006 at 16:37

Simon said:
1.5 ton 2 seater though

I sat in a few at Goodwood FOS. Do like them but don't expect more than 20mpg from them, very thirsty apparently.

I take it your going for the coupe version? If the convertible then I'd recommend an S2000, similar performance

ive got it coupe, but im currently on average of 23mpg, and on my drive back from bristol got 33mpg!

The_Dark_Side · 27 Jul 2006 at 18:20

Bradmax57 said:
came from a 330ci sport, which imo isnt a patch on the nissan

shhh!

don't you realise that crazy talk such as the above counts as blasphemy in these parts?

willd58 · 27 Jul 2006 at 18:24

The_Dark_Side said:
don't you realise that crazy talk such as the above counts as blasphemy in these parts?

Id take a 350Z over allmost any beemer without an M in its title.

The_Dark_Side · 27 Jul 2006 at 18:32

willd58 said:
Id take a 350Z over allmost any beemer without an M in its title.

omg it's catching :eek:

for the love of god can a passing don delete this cancer before it spreads?

DreXeL · 27 Jul 2006 at 18:51

Love 'em, but they are a bit on the lardy side.

Still, great cars :cool:

Bradmax57 · 27 Jul 2006 at 19:32

The_Dark_Side said:
shhh!

don't you realise that crazy talk such as the above counts as blasphemy in these parts?

beemer was a nice car just too many around for me, i like to think myself as a little from the norm lol

The_Dark_Side · 27 Jul 2006 at 19:49

Bradmax57 said:
beemer was a nice car just too many around for me, i like to think myself as a little from the norm lol

at this point i have to say a work colleague of mine has bought what i think is a completely standard 320 coupe in silver and, in my opinion, it does like like a very nice car.

Dr House · 27 Jul 2006 at 19:49

i really do like them but I still dont know if i would take one over a M3

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/roadtests/38197/nissan_350z.html

Paras

The_Dark_Side · 27 Jul 2006 at 19:51

Paras said:
i really do like them but I still dont know if i would take one over a M3

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/roadtests/38197/nissan_350z.html

Paras

comparing is easy, deciding if you genuinely would part with your own money is a lot more difficult.
the M car will hold a larger percentage of it's resale value (unless for some reason supplies of the 350 are limited).
then we have running costs, purchase costs, image and practicality...all of which make zero difference when we're deciding which we prefer, but in the real world these can be deal breaker qualities.

dilated · 27 Jul 2006 at 22:56

JUMPURS said:
can i ask a question first of all, whats wrong with French engines?? Isnt the current leader in F1's engines made by a French Car company

the 350z has problems with suspension and clutches, not ideal for a jap car!

the point is that nissan USED to have a very good repoutation for quality and reliability. over the last 3/4 years the new models have suffered from problems. a freind of mine is an expereince nissan mechanic and he says that he would buy a 1999 primera gt tommorow but wouldnt touch the newer ones.

kemistry · 27 Jul 2006 at 23:03

i love 350Z's!

i hardly see any around and when i do they definately make you look!

get one :cool:

Noxis · 27 Jul 2006 at 23:07

Ford Focus on Steroids.... with a french engine

But then I have to say that as a mortal enemy of my RX8!

Saying that I do prefer the RX8 to a 350Z, the inside is better, it has 4 seats it handles better although it does have a bit less power.

dilated · 27 Jul 2006 at 23:12

Noxis said:
Ford Focus on Steroids.... with a french engine

But then I have to say that as a mortal enemy of my RX8!

Saying that I do prefer the RX8 to a 350Z, the inside is better, it has 4 seats it handles better although it does have a bit less power.

I have to say I like the mazda too, not sure why.

That says a lot as a small time nissan fan boy, ex-s12 and s13 owner who still hankers for a g20 gt and (strangely) a maxima/qx.

Opinions on 350z anyone?

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