muse182 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 ahhh its been a while since iv written a newbie post. Well, my first post was accidentally here: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20409 as im used to posting randomly on the celica-club.co.uk website lol Anyway, I currently drive a 140 celica, iv had her for 2.5 years and now im looking for some more power and good looks, hence, the 350. Im looking to buy around June/July time. Iv been lurking around here for a bit gathering some info as i don't like being new lol However, my main concerns coming from the celica to the 350z are the (increase) running costs, mainly servicing, MPG, Tyres. Front tyres on the celica are £90-£100 per tyre and I spend around £20-£30 a week driving 200-250 miles ~ a few redline sprints in there here's my car ~ everyone likes pics yea? [/img][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Very nice Like the TRD badge too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martin W Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Front tyres on the celica are £90-£100 per tyre and I spend around £20-£30 a week driving 200-250 miles ~ a few redline sprints in there here's my car ~ everyone likes pics yea? [/img][/url] Hi and Welcome I had a 140 VVTI as well, nice motor, but you won't regret the extra cost, take my word for it. Rear tyres will cost you more on the Z, You can put new rubber on the Z for between £370 (Falken) to £1000 MPG will vary but accept your consumption will double. I went from 38 to 22 mpg for my 20 mile each way commute. Sevicing! - find a good indie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum The costs are not as scary if you eliminate Dealer prices. Think you said you were from South Wales, feel free to have a drive up to Chester on Sat 21st March. There are a few of us meeting up for a chat and some lunch. Just a chance to get out and about after winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Hi & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stew Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Welcome. You aren't new now! Like that pic. The car looks mean! Good idea to pop along to a meet before you get the car. Gives you an idea at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muse182 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Thanks for the welcome guys! Hopefully i'll be able to make a few meets, unfortunately i won't be able to make the Chester meet, my weekends aren't free at present. I'll keep an eye out for something a little more local so i can just tag along I haven't even sat in a 350 yet, but then again, i also bought the first Celica i saw. I always buy with the heart and not the head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Thanks for the welcome guys! Hopefully i'll be able to make a few meets, unfortunately i won't be able to make the Chester meet, my weekends aren't free at present. Thats a shame as the Wales meet is the "orgy" of all zed meets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muse182 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Thats a shame as the Wales meet is the "orgy" of all zed meets. wellll. when you put it like that!! haha. I'll be there next year with MY zed dont you worry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Thats a shame as the Wales meet is the "orgy" of all zed meets. wellll. when you put it like that!! haha. I'll be there next year with MY zed dont you worry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I haven't even sat in a 350 yet, but then again, i also bought the first Celica i saw. I always buy with the heart and not the head Welcome to the forum Muse. When you find one you like the look of post up a link, or you can see who's nearby to go for a look and check it over with you. At least by June/July the weather will be pretty good and you can enjoy driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks for the welcome guys! Hopefully i'll be able to make a few meets, unfortunately i won't be able to make the Chester meet, my weekends aren't free at present. Thats a shame as the Wales meet is the "orgy" of all zed meets. Kind of scared now that the orgy contains mostly men!!! i feel sorry for nixy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hi and welcome, mate. Glad you could swing on by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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