Lukasz Wesolowski Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 HI I have daily car 2018 Mazda CX-3 but I will start new job and will be not able to share my car with my fiancee . I decided she can use CX-3 and I will buy something cheaper but more fun . I had Mazda MX-5 NB before but sold last year. Now I am thinking about Nissan 350Z convertible to drive to my new job. I need few questions about this car: 1) how good is roof opening system? any problems or special maintenance ? any problems with rust because of the drainage holes (common problem in mx-5) 2) Is it very loud inside with roof up? 3) how hard is to drive 350Z in winter time? I am not talking only about drive but also other drivers flashing headlights in your face(I had this problem in MX-5 with vans and 4X4) 4) what I have to check when buying convertible comparing to standard version? 5) is it belt or chain ? 6) what is the road tax for 350Z ? 7)What MPG you have for short drive and city driving? My budget is around £5000-7000 Thank you . Lukasz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Hi and welcome along, I have had a roadster and yes they are more noisier than coupes but that’s part of their charm for me. The 5th bow motor seems to be an issue with them although I never had any issues with mine. My wife also has a 350z vert. Which she loves. As for miles per gallon, think of it a smiles per mile really. You can get up to around 30mpg on runs. My coupe usually makes around 23-24mpg. That’s city driving and motorways, but more city really. Good luck in your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasz Wesolowski Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 39 minutes ago, Andy_Muxlow said: Hi and welcome along, I have had a roadster and yes they are more noisier than coupes but that’s part of their charm for me. The 5th bow motor seems to be an issue with them although I never had any issues with mine. My wife also has a 350z vert. Which she loves. As for miles per gallon, think of it a smiles per mile really. You can get up to around 30mpg on runs. My coupe usually makes around 23-24mpg. That’s city driving and motorways, but more city really. Good luck in your search. Thank you for advice. ANy problems with rust in the winter /rain time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 They're all prone to rust buddy, what with their age and stuff. Just have to lookout for a good example really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasz Wesolowski Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just now, Andy_Muxlow said: They're all prone to rust buddy, what with their age and stuff. Just have to lookout for a good example really. Rust in specific place or you mean underbody of the car that you can not do anything about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasz Wesolowski Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 What mileage is acceptable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Acceptable mileage is what your happy with, a car does not start to corrode at a certain mileage. I sold a 2004 zed last year with 35k on the clock with no visible signs of rust, good luck with your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I rarely do any motorway mileage in my zed. Just around town and 40 and 50 limit dual carriageway for commuting. I average 18-19mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadmaster Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Road fund licence RFL (tax) will be over £500 a 350 I think. I confess to not knowing when production stopped for those, but unlikely to be in the "sweet spot" £150 bracket around 2016/2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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