bigbramble Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hi there, I am new to this forum, but not new to Nissan ownership. I have had a good few Skyline GTR's over the years not to mention most of the turbo jap sports cars, mainly 3rd gen RX7's which is the car I currently own. A bit about me; I am a teacher at an Academy school in Southampton teaching kids motor engineering. I am male, 30 years old and married with 2 kids (a third on the way). I am mad about Japanese cars and used to run a garage specialising in them, I used to import from Japan when the exchange rate wasn't so rubbish. I am considering buying a 350z as it seems a really nice car, usable for commuting (I have a shortish 20 minute commute). I drove one a few years ago when I ran the garage in Poole, Dorset and was really impressed by its muscular engine and a chassis that felt desperate to power oversteer. I currently have a 1999 RX7 with around 480bhp but I just don't use it and the fuel economy makes it unsuitable for commuting so I really fancy something that isn't slow, is fun to drive but is a good bit more economical to run. I think a 350z fits the bill, but I am also considering the E46 M3, Boxster 3.2s, S2000 (which I have owned before bit like very much) and the Z coupe or roadster of course. I would really like a soft top but I am not sure I am going to have the funds to stretch to one but we shall see, hopefully I will be looking very soon, my RX7 is for sale and I have someone coming to look this weekend so you never know. So what to people think, is the 350 for me? Cheers, Anthony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Welcome Anthony Join in ..... you won't regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunmetalzgt Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Welcome Anthony I'd definitely have another drive in one first. The zed is a very fun and powerful car but it has a very smooth acceleration. you might find that you miss the 'turbo kick' and the butt dyno may not like it as much. Otherwise its an amazing car!! loads of looks and everyone loves them. A classic in the making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hi Anthony, You can come and see mine if you like, (NOT for sale tho) I am in Whiteley, so just a few junctions dowm the M27. PM me if you want to have a look. Oh, & welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbramble Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hi Anthony, You can come and see mine if you like, (NOT for sale tho) I am in Whiteley, so just a few junctions dowm the M27. PM me if you want to have a look. Oh, & welcome! Nice one, thanks. I have driven one before and really liked it. I have had plenty of super high bhp cars with big kick but that doesnt really get me excited anymore, I like fun in the twisties, comfort, a nice sound and a bose stereo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hi Anthony, You can come and see mine if you like, (NOT for sale tho) I am in Whiteley, so just a few junctions dowm the M27. PM me if you want to have a look. Oh, & welcome! Nice one, thanks. a nice sound and a bose stereo!! Yeah, you will soon realise the "Bose" is sh1t and wanna change it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bigbramble Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hi Anthony, You can come and see mine if you like, (NOT for sale tho) I am in Whiteley, so just a few junctions dowm the M27. PM me if you want to have a look. Oh, & welcome! Nice one, thanks. a nice sound and a bose stereo!! Yeah, you will soon realise the "Bose" is sh1t and wanna change it! Haha really? I have only heard the Bose systems in Audi's and they sound great. I do listen to Mozart sometimes though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Haha really? I have only heard the Bose systems in Audi's and they sound great. I do listen to Mozart sometimes though! The Bose in a Z is a re-badged Clarion and has a couple of problems .......... it's not that bad though IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbramble Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Haha really? I have only heard the Bose systems in Audi's and they sound great. I do listen to Mozart sometimes though! The Bose in a Z is a re-badged Clarion and has a couple of problems .......... it's not that bad though IMO Ahh really nothing special then. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 welcome to the forum! get some pics of the rx7 up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Haha really? I have only heard the Bose systems in Audi's and they sound great. I do listen to Mozart sometimes though! The Bose in a Z is a re-badged Clarion and has a couple of problems .......... it's not that bad though IMO Ahh really nothing special then. Thanks for the tip. Hope you're not into Bob Marley ............. his CDs keep jammin on the Bose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hope you're not into Bob Marley ............. his CDs keep jammin on the Bose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbramble Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 welcome to the forum! get some pics of the rx7 up! Heres the pistonheads ad; http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1794878.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbramble Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Haha really? I have only heard the Bose systems in Audi's and they sound great. I do listen to Mozart sometimes though! The Bose in a Z is a re-badged Clarion and has a couple of problems .......... it's not that bad though IMO Ahh really nothing special then. Thanks for the tip. Hope you're not into Bob Marley ............. his CDs keep jammin on the Bose Haha!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 looks lovely mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hi Anthony & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Given your Jap background, I think you'd get bored of the M3 and Boxster very quickly............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Welcome Very nice rex you have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Welcome along, having some serious thoughts about selling mine, the Bose works perfectly too, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbramble Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 There are some seriously nice cars in the for sale thread I must say, I think buyers are spoiled for choice right now. I would really like a convertible though to be honest. Nice rims, are they Volk TE37's or the rota ones that look similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I currently have a 1999 RX7 with around 480bhp but I just don't use it and the fuel economy makes it unsuitable for commuting so I really fancy something that isn't slow, is fun to drive but is a good bit more economical to run. Welcome to the forum Anthony. I wouldn't necessarily call a 350 economical, but it's all in the way you drive & where you are driving. Some of the nana's, oops I meant crew, honest, on here get some pretty good mileage. That RX7 of yours must be an absolute animal running that much power in a fairly small chassis? They go well at the drags though. We have one in particular here pushing about 700-800hp at the shoes. Quite ballistic & almost scary to watch, laps everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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