Zeezeebaba Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I am coming up to nearly two years with the Z. Usually I trade up after 6 months so I appreciate the sentiment with regards getting bored. The Z has only been with me this long because I've been modding it and that's kept it fresh. However like Ekona says move it on and try something else, I will be doing the same if the right car comes along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Its not the Zed, its more likely where you live. Move to west wales, no traffic jams here, only long winding roads! full of tractors and holiday makers swan necking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I've been contemplating this for a short while now. My only problem is I can't seem to find everything that ticks the same boxes for anywhere near the same running costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) As others have said I think driving a crappy daily really helps, when I jump back in the z on my days off seems like a new car every time and honestly intend to keep it for as long as possible most fun I have ever had with a car. Is unfortunate that you say your in traffic and not so good roads most of the time. Edited August 7, 2016 by PPod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I have a turbocharged classic mini, when it works is so much fun to drive. Old school turbo noises and go kart like handling. But thats when it works, which is a very rare occasion! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Move to Germany, where held back ponies can run free Just in case you missed it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 not much point putting the money in an ISA the way things are atm sell it by something like a focus rs mk1 as an investment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I'm seriously thinking of selling mine, I thought that all the 370 needed was more power so changed from a 340hp one to a 470hp one but after three years of zed ownership i need a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 The issue a lot of people have is that for the money its hard to find something better. the s2000 is loved by some, hated by others. the boxster is a poor mans 911 the 370z is double the price of a 350z. Supercharging is 5k-10k 996 has questionable headlights e46 m3 is 4 doors. Lotus elise is too raw. Z4 is 230bhp in its top form (ignoring the z4m) and then your back to the zed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) The issue a lot of people have is that for the money its hard to find something better. the s2000 is loved by some, hated by others. the boxster is a poor mans 911 the 370z is double the price of a 350z. Supercharging is 5k-10k 996 has questionable headlights e46 m3 is 4 doors. Lotus elise is too raw. Z4 is 230bhp in its top form (ignoring the z4m) and then your back to the zed. Depends what you want, if you are truly 'bored' then the Elise or its derivatives are much more fun by a country mile, for me it felt like I was getting into a van when I got out of a VX into a Zed. If you want a car that does a bit of everything then you are compromising in many places. My 04 Zed only had two seats, poor luggage space, cheap interior, poor mpg etc. but I liked it for what it was. Boxster comment is so 'top gear' it is in its own right a cracking car for the money. So is the 350z the poor mans 370z, Cayman, or GTR? S2000's are shooting up in value, actually about now is the last chance you will get to buy one in the ballpark value of say a 05/06 plate Zed, they are certainly seem to be attracting money moreso than zeds at the moment (few posts recently on here about when prices of 350z will go up - the S2000 is much rarer and appreciating where the Zed isn't). Ask any of the guys on the Scotland trip if my old Celica couldn't keep up with their Zeds and I am Miss Daisy when it comes to driving Again if you fancy something which is properly a project you could get something older, 350z are really just very competent cars that we all modify, what about something older which you have to really tinker with? An R33 GTR would be a good bit of fun for £10k at the moment, I know people turn their noses up but there is something unique about climbing into an iconic car brand like that and firing up the two turbos. Or maybe go a bit further back in the Zed family and get a 300zx, many need work but look lovely when done. As I say, depends on what the reason is to sell, if you need more space, back seats etc then a German coupe is a fair investment, quick and comfortable. Want something fun then go the track focused cars. Want a project you can see real proper improvement get an old Jap machine. So many other routs Edited August 8, 2016 by coldel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 A new car doesn't have to be better, just different. In recent times I've gone from VX220 to 350 to 911 to the current 645. You couldn't really pick a bunch of cars that have less in common, but they've all provided me with fun albeit in very different ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 The issue a lot of people have is that for the money its hard to find something better. the s2000 is loved by some, hated by others. the boxster is a poor mans 911 the 370z is double the price of a 350z. Supercharging is 5k-10k 996 has questionable headlights e46 m3 is 4 doors. Lotus elise is too raw. Z4 is 230bhp in its top form (ignoring the z4m) and then your back to the zed. Boxster comment is so 'top gear' it is in its own right a cracking car for the money. So is the 350z the poor mans 370z or GTR? The comment about the boxster was from when i was looking at one - and wanting a 997 but couldn't afford one - so looked at the boxster - so to me - i was falling short. and agreed the 350z is the poor mans 370z, and the 370z is the poor mans GT-R. - if i had the money there is no reason i would buy a 370z over the GT-R. over the years i've had 4 350z, for the simple reason i couldn't afford to spunk 15k on a 370z when getting on the property ladder. but agreed, the boxster is very capable car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Oh, and E46 M3 is two doors, not four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Oh, and E46 M3 is two doors, not four. apologies, meant 4 seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Just take the rear seats out, that's what I'm doing with my 6er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I felt the same way with my 350z - happy to say that I got the buzz back when I upgraded to the 370zN. My next car will be something different from the Z family, however doubt i'll be going German. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Isn't every car I would say 99.9% of people on here own a poor mans version of something I haven't seen many people owning Lykans/Verons/Hyaras I would say take a car on its merits not on the fact that you can get a more expensive version/option. Everyone is different, I like to vary my car ownership and be able to look back and know I tried lots of different variants, others like to say they have loved and cherished the same car for a decade. If OP is bored, then there is a reason there to move on no point sticking with it and contrary to popular belief there are a lot of alternatives out there with particular attributes that beat the trusty 350z Edited August 8, 2016 by coldel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Saying you are bored with the z is like saying you are bored of life. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Z4 is 230bhp in its top form (ignoring the z4m) and then your back to the zed. im sure there 265 in top form http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201608046497702?search-target=usedcars&make=bmw&model=z4&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&searchcontext=default&page=1&sort=default&keywords=si&postcode=sg87sb&radius=1500&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) infact trade link has a coupe Z4 with the 265bhp engine maybe a deal could be done http://www.autotrade...gcode=p&adPos=4 Edited August 8, 2016 by StevoD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Isn't every car I would say 99.9% of people on here own a poor mans version of something I haven't seen many people owning Lykans/Verons/Hyaras I would say take a car on its merits not on the fact that you can get a more expensive version/option. Everyone is different, I like to vary my car ownership and be able to look back and know I tried lots of different variants, others like to say they have loved and cherished the same car for a decade. If OP is bored, then there is a reason there to move on no point sticking with it and contrary to popular belief there are a lot of alternatives out there with particular attributes that beat the trusty 350z Correct - Although don't misunderstand what i'm saying - I'm not bashing anyone for owning a 350z - its more than likely ill buy another one next year - because thats what i want to spend on a car that will see 3 trackdays a year and only a handful of sundays. - if i had surplus money to spend on a weekend / track car it would be the 370z / GT-R if i was mega rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Some good comments above, a change in direction is as much as a reason as "upgrading", i went from an rx7 with 500hp to a 350, it was painfully slow and cheaper in comparison but in many other ways it was far far superior to the Rx7 even though it cost less, so i wouldnt say it was an "upgrade" but it was a better car for me at the time. If the op has lost the love, not a lot will bring it back and often having something else is the only thing that will, i tried loads of other cars when i was into Rx7's when i lost the love, v8 soarer, mx5 bbr turbo, evo4 but always went back to rx7's, until i got a 350 and never looked back, until i wanted a change recently. Unless the op has thrown huge amounts of cash into it and i dont mean a set of wheels and a bumper, whats the worse than can happen, they are hardly rare or desirable to the point you just couldnt go out and buy another and as long as you buy and sell at the right price, you probably wouldnt even loose any money Edited August 8, 2016 by Jetpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 My mate has a 350z and has lost love recently - he's looking to switch to a Scooby just to see what they're like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I got bored with mine, even though I was using it a lot on track - they are just a bit heavy and a bit underpowered to stay properly exciting forever, I did seriously consider FI or a V8 conversion though but even then they are getting a bit long in the tooth. For pure smiles while driving our Mk3 MR2 has always been better than the Zed and there are a lot of others that the same could be said about too, hell, I smile more in my P38 Range Rover than I did in the 350. Like Ekona says, unlike wives you arent expected to have the same one forever, and you can always come back if you miss it - go play the field a bit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCool Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Well if you feel it's time to change then good luck to you mate. There are faster/better cars out there (for more cash). That said, I've had mine 3.5 years and am *still* enjoying the "honeymoon period"!! Can't seem to get enough of it. I just.. I just.. LOVE IT. Edited August 8, 2016 by DonCool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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