Alex991 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Hi everyone I have an itch that needs scratching. Want something RWD that is reliable but still fast and came to the conclusion of a 350. Toyed with possibly getting an R32, Soarer, s2000 etc. Will be coming from a Celica GT 190. Plenty of fun but as I said, I have an itch Now I am a mechanic and have worked on so many cars but only a couple of 350s and only thing I can notice is the do not fair to well underneath and get a lot of surface rust.. I really do not want rid of the Celica as it is so darn reliable and fun at the same time. I have had a search on the forum but cannot find common issues, maybe me being thick? Will have a budget of around 7k... but have heard to go for the HR engine. Is the DE still reliable? Any help with links or advice what to watch out for is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) Welcome DE as an engine is just as reliable as the HR, but the HR has other components (such as CD009 transmission) which are more reliable. The FAQ should answer a lot of your questions and has some great guides. Edited December 12, 2016 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Welcome aboard. If you can go for the HR it is slightly more powerful than the earlier DE variants and has an updated interior/exterior lights & bonnet. The DE's are still reliable though if well maintained and easily go above 100K miles no problems. If you're into modifying your car engines for performance then you may want to think about getting the DE as certain things are cheaper for the DE and easier to do on than the HR. Supercharging for example. Buyers guide video (& some fixes) here: http://www.350z-uk.c...rs-guide-fixes/ Guide for new members/potential buyers here: http://www.350z-uk.c...tential-buyers/ Another buyers guide here: http://www.350z-uk.c...6-buyers-guide/ 350Z service schedule here: http://www.350z-uk.c...ule-for-a-350z/ Zeds for sale on the forum here: http://www.350z-uk.c...-zeds-for-sale/ If you do have any questions it's always worth searching the forum ~ but do this using Google as you will net a lot more results. Your search should be done like this: "350Z UK _ _ _ _ _ _?", followed by your query. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 If you can go for the HR it is slightly more powerful than the earlier DE variants and has an updated interior/exterior lights & bonnet. Just to clarify, the updated interior and exterior (minus the new hood) is on the 2005-2007 Rev-up DE too, so it's a good compromise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nimz Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Hello mate and welcome. I came from a 190 Celica too, loved that car but the 350z is another level, especially all the low-down torque compared to the 190. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocko Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Welcome along. I read somewhere that the 350z was built for 200k with correct servicing? I got a 07 with the de revup. It's def worth going post 06 for the later style interior. I was looking at skylines but I was drawn to the 350z on its looks and the extra reliablitly that an NA engine brings. I've had it a month now and I'm very impressed with he car (apart from the road noise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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