Jesters Tear Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Hi there I'm a complete 350Z newbie and this is my first post...glad to be here chaps! Just looking for some guidance please if possible? Have today put down a deposit on a 350Z, May 2007, from a main dealer in Suffolk. All well and good. I am confused though. The V5 definitely showed engine cc as 3498...however certain insurance websites (when reg number entered) show 3499cc. Is 3499cc equivalent to 306BHP version of the engine or is it the other way round? Is there an easy way to tell whether I've got the 306BHP version or an earlier model? VIN number perhaps? I've had a quick Google/Wikipedia but to no avail. Could someone offer me some guidance? Best, and here's to a long friendship here... JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Have you searched on here for the answer? This subject (BHP of models) is covered weekly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 welcome mate, what year is the zed you have bought? if its the 313 bhp model then it will have a bonnet bulge. they were 07 onwards if i remember rightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Hi there I'm a complete 350Z newbie and this is my first post...glad to be here chaps! Just looking for some guidance please if possible? Have today put down a deposit on a 350Z, May 2007, from a main dealer in Suffolk. All well and good. I am confused though. The V5 definitely showed engine cc as 3498...however certain insurance websites (when reg number entered) show 3499cc. Is 3499cc equivalent to 306BHP version of the engine or is it the other way round? Is there an easy way to tell whether I've got the 306BHP version or an earlier model? VIN number perhaps? I've had a quick Google/Wikipedia but to no avail. Could someone offer me some guidance? Best, and here's to a long friendship here... JT Dipstick location .... front = later engine .....RHS = earlier engine ....yours is probably later being 2007 .... does bonnet have a bulge ? as for capacity I think early engine is 3499 cc but not sure about later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesters Tear Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Thanks for the quick responses chaps. Consulted hopeless camera phone snaps and indeed, there is a bonnet bulge...reassuring that I've got the later model...I think I'm sorted eh? Car is in pretty good shape - not 100% mint but probably 95%...needs some TLC and proper detailing (which I will do). Finished in Temper Orange, alloys are 19s, Nismo style in gloss black. Dealer is arranging for them to be completely refurbed and putting two new rear tyres on. Nothing a load of cloths and potions/lotions won't fix otherwise. Bring it on! Cheers all JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 If you'd said it was Temper we could have told you it was a 2k7 with 309bhp straight off. Temper was only available that year on that model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesters Tear Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Doh! Newbie error LOL. Cheers Stew! JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Car sounds nice... get some pics up of it on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I am located in Suffolk, which dealer did you go to? Might pop down and give it a critical eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesters Tear Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Hey BulletMagnet, thanks for the offer...feel free to go and have a nose at it...it's at Marshalls Nissan in Bury St Edmunds. Critical eye welcome. I've spotted: Wheels need refurbing Rear tyres end of life Rear bumper clip missing underneath (hence bottom of bumper not horizontal) Passenger door has minor ding (being repaired) One or two scratches on door handle/some minor stone chipping Front splitter bit scuffed underneath front bumper (not noticeable) Looks all well and good otherwise to me. Recent P3 service (July 2010). Recent brake disks. No leaks or wetness underneath. Underbonnet pretty clean. Just getting dealer to check all recalls done etc. Oh, it's supposed to have a Nismo exhaust - if you get chance to have a look, do so by all means... Hopefully I haven't missed any real howlers...!! JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesters Tear Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Oh, but mainly it's just grubby...needs some TLC and a proper detail... Inside door shuts, hatchback, underbonnet are crying out to be cleaned...I'm an avid amateur detailer/cleaner upper!! JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Actually Marshalls have a good reputation with us, one of the few dealers that are worth going to. Just push for the minor things like clips and stuff to be mended before accepting the keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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