Marko Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hi all, Just a quick intro for you. Im Marko, from the North East. Im 25 this year and have been driving since 17. Also a qualified observer for the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Currently driving a Toyota Corolla TSport but looking to get a UK 350Z GT spec towards summer just as soon as I have saved up enough to pay the difference! Im getting there! Have test drove a few and whilst the performance wasnt as MUCH as I was hoping for I absolutely love the looks, feel and driving position of the 350z and feel the little hike in performance is something that I could improve myself with a few mods, namedly intake and nismo exhaust for now. I have plenty questions regarding this but wont ask until have had a good read over threads! I run my own car club up here (dont know rules on advertising so will refrain for now) so I know my way around a motor, hopefully my knowledge can help some on here! Im also an electromechanical engineer by trade and by uni, specialise now in industrial automation. Looking forward to getting to know you all and if anyone is after a smaller, 35mpg hot hatch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Welcome to the club mate ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 along! Plenty NE England members about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lexx Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 As said above, plenty of members from round here. (monkey hanger myself) Which car club do you run? (dont worry, it wont be taken as advertising) There should be a meet coming up in Feb (depending on my work allowing me to get the time to organise it!) Cheers Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 cheers for the welcomes. lexx - I run tunedcar.co.uk I dont get out to many events tho, so busy working I hardly have the time! Typically a spanner has just been thrown in the works in the way of my manager selling his RX8... bit concerned about the unknown, cant go wrong with a big fat V6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hi Marko and to the club. You can't go wrong the with the Zed although some would say I am biased Hope to see you at some meets soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsheepshagga_turbo Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 welcome to the club from another geordie member if u ever wanna have a good look around a z or anything gimme a shout -ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marko Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 cheers for all the welcomes lexx - can I ask, I see an old post on JNE from yourself, did you used to drive RX8? How does it compare day to day to the 350Z? I know Z is more powerful car but on daily basis how you find both? these are my two choices and I just am not sure 350z pros - more powerful feels heavier uses less oil cons - cant afford one until spring/summer no back seats higher insurance costs RX-8 pros - can afford a 231ps version now back seats lower insurance more comfortable ride cons - uses more oil less powerful I hate choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hi and welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Welcome to the mad house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 to the club If you do a search for RX8 you will find all the info you need plenty of us ex RX 8 owners on here already commented on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hi & to the forum. Get the Zed & you will never regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AK350Z Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Marko! I wouldn't bother with an RX8 myself, although they are cheap to buy thanks to the depreciation, it's simply not fast enough for it's high liquid consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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