DanCoulcher Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi. Just joined the forum. I'm currently searching for a 350z. I am getting rid of my BMW X5 to go over to the 350. Will have a 4.5k budget. Any recommendations on what I need to keep an eye out for? I'm tempted by the auto versions ( only because mt bmw is) but not sure if it's a good idea on the 350. Any information greatly appreciated and listened too. Thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GMballistic Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Welcome aboard Dan. Personally I'd stay away from the auto 350Z but only because I prefer manual cars and if you can I'd try to up your budget, ...not sure what sort of condition of a 350Z you'll be getting for £4.5K that's all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 ello n welkom tons of bedtime reading here matey http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/22880-guide-for-new-memberspotential-buyers/ david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCoulcher Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks. I'm pretty sure I'll go for the manual. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hello and welcome GLWTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Dan have a quick read through the forum advice as one's ideal manual gearbox might not be others favourite simply because there are a few known issues with the manual gearbox. I went from manual to auto and never looked back but it does depend on where most of your driving will be done hope we haven't confused you much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hello and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GappySmeg Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Greetings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 As an auto i hear they are not too bad as autos go, but would want a manual myself. Good luck with your search, a few horror stories recently so choose careful and be wary of any niggles that may end up being costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopedmark Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Miester Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 welcome along as others said you may need to up your budget to get a tidy one,unless you like to buy lower and do some work. Good luck with your search always worth a look on here under used zeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Welcome along Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Welcome along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy.farrow7 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Welcome along mate, like the guys above said read the links they have given you theres plenty of advice in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbad Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hello and welcome , please consider increasing your budget as I just had to return my Z to the dealer 3 days ago after 1 month of ownership. I have now increased my budget to £6.5 - £7 k to get a decent one . Hope this helps 😀 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCoulcher Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 My main reason for looking at the auto is apart from having an auto x5 which is an awesome box. I drive auto lorries for a living. Most of my driving will be around town in the 350 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Straggler Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 On a sub £5k budget maybe consider this? disclaimer, I have not yet owned a Zed myself so I claim no expertise. Advert seems pretty plain and open, it's an import blah blah. Manual gearbox. https://www.gumtree.com/p/nissan/nissan-350z-bronze/1147087325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Welcome to the forum. I'd try to increase the budget a bit to at least £6.5k-£7k to get a decent 350z. As others said, go for the manual version rather than the Auto. Let us know how it goes Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCoulcher Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Any negative points in buying an import? Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Straggler Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Any negative points in buying an import? I am still new here so I hope I am not speaking out of turn, but from what I've seen, you are about to start a friendly and oft-repeated debate about the pros and cons of imports I'll get the popcorn ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCoulcher Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Any negative points in buying an import? I am still new here so I hope I am not speaking out of turn, but from what I've seen, you are about to start a friendly and oft-repeated debate about the pros and cons of imports I'll get the popcorn ! Ok. Could be interesting Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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