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Re: 350Z again
[Re: Gripped]
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14/01/2019 13:36
14/01/2019 13:36
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Submariner
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I was after the 350Z a few years ago, went with the GTV V6 instead in the end. Guess there are more pitfalls with the GTV but mine (touch wood) has not had any problems. Early 350z's have a few minor niggles which are easily sorted seem to remember sensors as an issue also have lower tax, post 2006 models are circa £500pa, yikes! Clutch is around £800-1200 to replace, MPG is pretty awful as are most V6s mind. A great GT car akin to the Coupe. Prices as you say are low and good ones like the Coupe will hold or increase value as the years tick by, so a car that won't 'lose' you any money.
Definitely an itch I wish to scratch soon, still fancy one, frontal area looks great but the rear is butt ugly like most Jap cars. PHs have some good Owner feedback in their Forums and I think a 350z GTS has a place in their PH Heroes....as does the Coupe!
I fancy one now too!
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Re: 350Z again
[Re: Gripped]
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14/01/2019 14:53
14/01/2019 14:53
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Gripped
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Thanks both. I have heard various stories of problems, but hey, if you read similar stories about the Fiat Coupe, you'd never buy one. They can burn a bit of oil apparently. (sound familiar)
As far as I can tell, they are pretty reliable on the whole. Main thing with older ones is the dreaded rot, but plenty on the market to choose from.
As for looks, I like em. Yes, the rear isn't the best part, but still looks ok IMO. The interior is meant to be a bit plasticy and cheap, but it's a proper drivers car.
Fuel economy wise, I've heard on the forums that they can (with a gentle right foot) achieve mid 30s mpg... obviously, driven hard you'd be into the teens, but this is no worse than a 20VT.
I'd be after the pre March 2007 for lower tax band. This also restricts me to the DE rather than HR engine, but 280bhp will be plenty !
I'd love a GTV or any other Alfa with a Busso V6 for that matter, but somehow it would be too similar to the Coupe in terms of FWD format. I fancy something I can use on track days too...
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Re: 350Z again
[Re: Gripped]
#1628602
14/01/2019 15:10
14/01/2019 15:10
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Posts: 6,783 In the coupe.
magooagain
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They are heavy on track,my coupe will roast an early 350 and it gives the 370 a good run ,there are coupes out there that will roast a 370 also.
On a hill climb last year I was about 3 seconds quicker than a 350 over about 1.8 klm. But that might just be about commitment.
But I do like them and may well buy one at some point.
Buying must be a similar thing to buying a coupe. Has it been boy raced? How expensive if it goes wrong.
Thing is to go look at some and Suss out the owner and how he cares for it.
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Re: 350Z again
[Re: magooagain]
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15/01/2019 10:02
15/01/2019 10:02
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,my coupe will roast an early 350 and it gives the 370 a good run ,there are coupes out there that will roast a 370 also.
On a hill climb last year I was about 3 seconds quicker than a 350 over about 1.8 klm. But that might just be about commitment.
wow. Is your coupe standard 220bhp etc? I'll be approaching it from the perspective of an NA Fiat Coupe, so I suspect it'll certainly be quicker than that...
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Re: 350Z again
[Re: Gripped]
#1628628
15/01/2019 10:17
15/01/2019 10:17
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Joined: Oct 2012
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HiraethHuw
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Coming from an na any 350z will feel quick by comparison I think. I went from my standard vis to the 190 brake V6 and I thought I was Larini. You need to do it, Toby. You've been thinking about it for a long time now. Just for the sound, and the looks. Bronze with tan interior is my fave combo. Just give rwd some respect. I lost my 75 big time on Evesham by pass dicking around. But then your Bongo is a rwd tarmac shredder so you're used to rwd already
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Re: 350Z again
[Re: HiraethHuw]
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15/01/2019 11:50
15/01/2019 11:50
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Gripped
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Coming from an na any 350z will feel quick by comparison I think. But then your Bongo is a rwd tarmac shredder so you're used to rwd already Absolutely. 169bhp VIS to 278bhp 350z will be an interesting step up. Bongo is automatic, so the only time it ever breaks traction is in the snow or mud. I've put all season tyres on it this year, so looking forward to some snow to try it out.
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Re: 350Z again
[Re: Gripped]
#1628644
15/01/2019 16:11
15/01/2019 16:11
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Gripped
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There are a few around on fleabay and elsewhere, so good choice. Back to performance, I saw an old 5th Gear video of Vicky B-H racing around their N Wales circuit against an Audi TT V6 quattro. The 350Z beat it convincingly. Admittedly the TT has less power, but nice to know the 350 holds it's own. 5th gear
Last edited by Gripped; 15/01/2019 16:12.
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Re: 350Z again
[Re: Submariner]
#1628708
17/01/2019 17:09
17/01/2019 17:09
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Gripped
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I like the V6 sound, but that is just anti-social and what with that wing to....a total Barry Boy. Absolutely. I believe an alternatice word would be a Ricer... I love the sound of nice zorst but it has to be quiet enough for a long drive without being annoying.
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