cs3ljw Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Good Morning, I joined up the other day and am currently looking for a 350z. So far I have looked at a couple a DE and a REV UP. The DE smoked on startup so I walked away, the rev up didn't feel as strong as the DE, I know the rev up has more power and the car is a bit heavier than the DE but does it have less torque as a result? The rev up was otherwise in reasonable condition but I'm a bit put off because it felt a bit flat, it has been serviced every year but I'm not sure if its had much beyond oil and filter in the recent services, so maybe its down to plugs, air filter (I need to lookup what is done as part of a P3 service) etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs3ljw Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Ok so the DE does have slightly more torque but not enough to be noticeable in my opinion. Going to keep looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 To be honest they're old cars now, I'd buy purely on condition if you get a well looked after car you'll enjoy it much more. There are difference between DE and HR but unless your planning specific mods I wouldn't worry too much. I was always told the main thing is to go for GT vs the base model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs3ljw Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Yeah that's probably a good call. There is enough around that if it doesn't seem right to walk away to. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Welcome aboard cs. Some good info for you here; ..and here; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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keyas23 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 As a very new owner of 350z I can only give you one advise : buy , modify , enjoy It took me a year since i first thought of buying one and now I know a I lost a year of great fun, so don't copy my mistake. Good luck in your hunt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs3ljw Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Thanks for the links above very helpful, I had a look at the video and read through the post. I assuming smoking on startup is something happening more lately as they age, didn't see it mentioned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbad Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 hello and welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Welcome to the OC. Happy zed hunting. You do know it is MANDATORY to post up pics once you get your zed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 to the forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 5/16/2018 at 09:27, cs3ljw said: Thanks for the links above very helpful, I had a look at the video and read through the post. I assuming smoking on startup is something happening more lately as they age, didn't see it mentioned... Smoking on start up could be down to valve stem seals buddy. that would seem to be an expensive fix.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs3ljw Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Think I have found one, collection in the next couple of days! Yeah don't want to go near valve stem seals or piston rings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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