Siman350z

pm'd re rear bumper

Its a shame as that part that is ripped is obviously the part of the seat that wears the most with the driver getting in/ out (and what i'm after). Nice otherwise though. Will keep searching!

Alignment and tracking done? Get a hunter laser alignment sorted, this is common and if it hasn't been done in 6 months is likely to be out anyway. Worth a try, mine feels great after that.

It's msv and is on their site, on a phone abroad at the moment but will get a link up when I can

Hi there, budget sounds good. I get 29 mixed driving, had anywhere between 30-36 on long motorway drives

Falkens are the choice there, had 2 sets and love them but now going for MPSS to try them..

Anyone doing Bedford on the 17th? Have a few friends interested and I think Anglesey is a bit far/ twisty sadly so leaving that for another year.

Mmm...gearbox can be slow in the Z. S2000 gearbox is stunning, cliche rifle-good. Rear end is tricky though.

Ps another weird engine noise/ rattle is the clutch release bearing which you'll hear in neutral and stops / starts with clutch in/out, also common and normal although can be replaced at minimal cost to reduce/ eliminate noise.

Looks very smart. I used to have A 306 rallye which I loved but after a few changes, the 350z is the best I've found since the pug. You'll warm to the rear wheel/ LSD/ balanced set up in no time. Enjoy! Oh and as it seems you're a perfectionist, finish up with a hunter system laser wheel alignment- transforms the car handling wise when it's set up as it should be and great for what it costs.

Search on the net, common issue. dismantle door, adjust etc and rebuild. It's only an afternoon job but a faf

Get some of the 350z's at brands harch sideways for one of their full day drift courses, then take the mrs out and ask her if that's driver focused enough?! What does she mean by driver focused? Porsche (boxster S) might be an option but having had one in the family I don't like them at all. There's no way I'd say the z4 or S2000 were more driver focused, just different. The handling of the z4 is widely criticised. Early S2 Elise's would be in that price range and are worth a look for ultimate driver involvement, but be prepared for the repair bills.

It is something I think we all worry about from time to time. It seems odd to have bought the car, knowing it was cheap and THEN worry. It seems like a good bargain. Get it checked out by a specialist (not an average garage). These cars are very mechanical and heavy on their controls- knocks, noises and rattles do occur and most have straightforward reasons behind them. My advice is to search for any issues on here/ google/ YouTube (for noises ESP). Just relax and enjoy the car, I had an exige, main dealer, 2 years old, 15k on it and it practically fell apart! Any car can do that, don't panic just go down to your local garage- falcon might be near you? Even an entire engine is bought for £1k in the classifieds here so you can't go far wrong even if te very worst happens!

Completely and utterly bonkers, you buy a car newer, as I'm assuming owners see it as being more reliable than a cheaper, older car. Then you've also got to consider that you've bought a Nissan, a reliable brand unlike perhaps Porsche or Ferrari, bmw m3 for example who can leave you with some pretty eye watering bills. Then £750 for a years warranty (which won't cover a multitude of things inc wear of parts)...! I'm shocked there are people who see this as money well spent for peace of mind...either buy the newer car and enjoy better reliability and lower repair bills over ownership and suck up the depreciation, or buy older, for half the price and pay the odd repair bill my 9 year old 350z is kept mint and I don't spend £750 a year on repairs.

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Wow, this is the exact same trip the mrs and I planned before deciding it was just a little too pricey. Was going to take in stelvio, lake Garda and ferry to Sardinia as some of the main points. Doing it with the camping and no Sardinia obviously, how much did it set you back? Brilliant photos!

Is that the complete 'full package 1' gt spec kit (not quite clear from photos) do you have any links to road test etc with this kit? Thanks

It's unlikely it's a scam- I sold my exige to a european buyer (german) and that was £20k of cash. There is always a risk of it being counterfeit and the only way to be sure (without buying many, many counterfeit pens!) is to go to the bank, with the buyer and pay the money in. This is fool proof and much safer IMHO. Bank transfers are also good but i'd stay well clear of paypal for a transaction like this- there are all sorts of ways to loose your money, especially if it's over ~£500 as you're not covered by the usual paypal guarantees.

Some great comments guys- I agree, i'm sure it's a choice more than a few are thinking about. Cayman S, Z4m, Z4 E89- don't really do anything for me. I'm well aware that a half decent 996 could be had for £15k, but this is an everyday car which will be driven all over the place and I need it to be steadfast reliable. I've driven 911, boxster spyder (amazing but expensive car), never driven the Z4 but my previous BMW experience puts me off- as do the handling comments from owners. The z4m coupe I like but it's getting old now and mint versions are pricey (the condition i'd be wanting). I had an exige before this, and an E46 BMW 330c M-sport (worst car i've owned). I love the steadfast reliability of the Nissan, rareness, handless, silly-big engines in this day and age and the sound when the airflow is as it should be (intakes/ exhaust). My 350z is easily the best car i've owned to date. I hate to say it but when passing huge shop windows on a sunny day, yes I look at the car, and I sometimes look back having parked after a good drive and think "bloody hell that things good" with a smile on my face. BMW's and porkers just don't do that. The exige did to some extent but it was also a huge pain in the ass (literally) and wallet and was useless on the road for everyday. I love the GTR but it's a big stretch- £15k is expensive when the running costs are as they are, and yes, at ~£35k the GTR will be more in every respect and i'm not convinced it'll be as FUN on the road, as the limits are so much higher and it's not RWD. Take it to a track to have the fun and i'd probably be looking at potential house-renovation type costs to keep it running. I apologise for the rookie error of having posted this musing and not tried both cars myself. It is my plan to, but probably in August (house build/ new job keeping me busy). I'll report back when I have

Now I like this- essentially what i'd like to do but thinking about. I keep the car in perfect condition, every single part which seems worn or is even on its way out is replaced and you can feel it when it's driven. I wonder if new bushes/ suspension all round and keep on with it. Interesting comment re the 100-150k depreciation. The money I spend on parts (even though it's a lot) is well under the ~£250 a month+ depreciation a 370z would cost. I love the GTR and see them holding their value.

Agree with the comments on tyres- I found exactly the same issue when I changed mine. I had run non matching front/ rear for some time with no issue, then replaced only the rears and had insanely active traction control- even at low speeds in the dry as you mention, changed the fronts to the same brand and new, and it went away immediately. Also make sure you have your alignment done. I end up doing mine every 6 months or so (Use HUNTER laser alignment systems- they're highly rated among enthusiasts, don't believe "oh, our system is just as good" from garages). This also makes the car handle as it should and keeps the TC acting correctly. The car is much better with it turned off though, we're not talking mad driving here, it simply allows you more grip with no detectable slip at points where with it turned on, the TC would interfere. As these cars (uk at least) have an LSD, this is essentially acting as mechanical traction control allowing the car to be controlled perfectly well past the limits of normal diffs where one wheel would spin (eg E46 BMW). Enjoy!

Hmm....early exige, 370z, BMW z4m coupe, just about anything.....or a 350z with a bodykit? It's a toughy i'll grant you! My man calculator says that's worth 10k tops, maybe a bit more if it's sunny and the person buying is 12.

Morning all...ok, got a Friday conundrum after pondering over the last few months. I've got an 04 plate 276 350z GT (uk car). I absolutely love the car and its never let me down but it's used every day and as such the miles are climbing (currently on 92k) i'm thinking of changing. So what does the forum reckon? Is it worth selling up my perfectly reliable, brilliant early 350z for the 313 latest 2008 model, (lets say, £11k) or do I save up a bit more/ wait and get a 350z (~£15k), will the extra be worth it? Opinions appreciated

I had a similar issue with an S2000 honda dealer a while ago. Make sure you get a drive of the car- my test drive in the 350z at a dealers completely sold it to me. If you're serious and give them advanced warning someone should be able to sort you out

Probably the mirrors- my old 306 used to have a little hole under the mirror. Wind down the window, if you can still hear it, put your hand/ finger under the mirror/ around it in different places to deflect the airflow- if it changes or stops thats your issue. I think I ended up taping something under the mirror as a fix!