jaxx Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi guys, I’ve finally gone and bought one! I’ve been on here researching, reading up over and over again, looking on the web like you do, gone to view a few. finally went looking at one last Sat....made my mind up there and then and picked it up today. The car: Black ’07 new shape 350Z (313) The usual GT spec (that sat nav is top......or is it because I’ve had my navman a bought 6 yrs lol) White leather seats 24K miles Rays – not a scratch Mint through out P2 Service and 4 new Bridgestone tires 1K miles ago 6 months tax and a full tank of fuel Tracker – yet to register An absolute mint valet, under bonnet looks amazing, show room worthy....well the whole car is actually. I’ve done 100 miles today and have a couple of questions as a 350 newbie: • Clutch - Firstly the clutch. When the clutch is engaged there is a slight noise, is the clutch very tight next to the fly on these or is there something I should be checking out here. • Gearing - Now this may be me not used to the car but on setting off and gearing from 1st to second do many off you find it jumpy (thinks that the best word). • Fuel – I travelled a lot on the motorway coming back but manage to get the mpg reading up to 32! Then only after about 15K miles of round town driving its now at 22 lol! • Do you grin when you walk up to your car • Do you grin when you start up • Do you grin when you put your foot down Power delivery is smooth throughout, engine seems to be ticking nicely but it should really after only 24K. Pulls well in all gears, haven’t thrashed it. Don’t think you really need to lol. Going to have my mechanic have a good nosey at it, peace of mind more than anything. I do have the usual 3 month warranty. Anyway I am hoping to get a lot of fun out of it because all being well I hope to keep it for a good no. Of years. ..........cost dependant! Lol. Will be around on here as well. Cheers guys, comments/opinions/advice all welcome. Few pics I took last Sat, can add more if anyones interested, no probs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Looks tidy - very like mine when I first bought her. You forgot one thing - continually looking out the window and thinking yup I actually have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Welcome The boys and girls will be along to answer your questions. Congatulations on your buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxx Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 i bull you not! i most of looked out the window about 3 times when writing that, make sure all is sound lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Congratulations, I dont think any of the issues you have posted are a problem, you will get used to the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Welcome to the zed face ache club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Welcome and congratulations on a lovely purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael robinson Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 i do that as well , mines parked on the road so every noise i hear am up at the window checking haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinggreen Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 welcome and congratulations on the purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyd Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Welcome, nice car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 very nice looking motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Same car (year) that I just bought, my clutch is a little noisy when engaged, so was my last zed, very common and lots of threads on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu350z Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Welcome to the Forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray350gt4 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 looks a nice car nothing you have mentioned is anything to worry about just have to get used to it mpg is about what mine does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Welcome . Looks a lovely car . Parking it up at a Supermarket is the best thing, as you walk away from it you won't be able to help yourself turning round and looking at it Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Welcome to the nuthouse. Looks like you've found yourself a fairly unique combo with the white leather. They must be a custom job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I think the first to second jumpiness is just getting used to the interaction between the gearbox and the clutch particularly when the gearbox is cold and can be notchy into second. Looks like a nice car. Yes they certainly have presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxx Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 haha yi supermarkets im a bit skeptical about. agree about the looking back but you guys must of lost pounds in sweating alone, worrying about the chav parking next to yours. lol cheers for the comments guys, i will have a look at the clutch noise when i get the car looked at with my mechanic. at present im loving it, will do some miles this weekend. 1 reverse light????????......some people just look for negatives haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hi & to the forum. Stop worrying and go and enjoy your Zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I’ve done 100 miles today and have a couple of questions as a 350 newbie: • Clutch - Firstly the clutch. When the clutch is engaged there is a slight noise, is the clutch very tight next to the fly on these or is there something I should be checking out here Probably the thrust bearing ........ not a problem just live with it • Gearing - Now this may be me not used to the car but on setting off and gearing from 1st to second do many off you find it jumpy (thinks that the best word). you'll get used to it and when you do you'll wonder what the fuss was about • Fuel – I travelled a lot on the motorway coming back but manage to get the mpg reading up to 32! Then only after about 15K miles of round town driving its now at 22 lol! I averaged 24mpg /34 mph • Do you grin when you walk up to your car Yes • Do you grin when you start up Yes • Do you grin when you put your foot down Yes or rather I used too ......... the Zeds's gone now .............. but I miss her still oh and welcome /quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 • Fuel – I travelled a lot on the motorway coming back but manage to get the mpg reading up to 32! Then only after about 15K miles of round town driving its now at 22 lol! I averaged 24mpg /34 mph 24/34mpg???!!! Attak you must have had a very different zed or just Miss daisy-ing at the wheel I see 19mpg/27mpg urban and motorway and see 9-16mpg on track, not that i really look I have seen 45mpg going down hill in traffic coasting Anyway, all your questions have been covered so go and have fun and start to plan your mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 • Fuel – I travelled a lot on the motorway coming back but manage to get the mpg reading up to 32! Then only after about 15K miles of round town driving its now at 22 lol! I averaged 24mpg /34 mph 24/34mpg???!!! ATTAK you must have had a very different Zed : I think you've misread my post GT4 ..... I averaged 24mpg (miles per gallon) at an average speed of 34mph (miles per hour) ............ as recorded on the centre clocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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