willttqs Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hi, I was looking to see any previous threads, but could not regarding this. Is it worth buying a 2006 onwards which has a higher tax cost, but with more power, or is it best buying the lower cost tax car? i can probably afford about 7k, and am not worried about the 200 extra a year overly, thanks Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I have the answer to your question but need to know, how long is your piece of string, before I can answer it comprehensively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I have the answer to your question but need to know, how long is your piece of string, before I can answer it comprehensively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willttqs Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 brillant, as always really helpful comments. so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 brillant, as always really helpful comments. so far Quick search revealed this... http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/49170-350z-phase-differences-facelifts/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 If you can afford the tax then yes it's worth it. I've had both and would happily pay the extra for all the benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Id agree, I prefer the nicer interior on the 06+ models but couldn't justify a small increase in power, a drop in torque and some shiney shiney for the increase in tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 If you can afford the tax then yes it's worth it. I've had both and would happily pay the extra for all the benefits. +1 Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I went for the pre facelift, but since I bought it last year I have spend about £1000 on buying facelift headlights and tail lights, i.e.. 5 years worth of extra tax and I still don't have the newer interior or extra 20bhp that a facelift would have. Just buy the facelift if you can find it for the right price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 If the tax isn't a problem then just go for the facelift. More power and a nicer interior and exterior. Simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 What about the 07+ (313)? I had an 06 (300) and given the choice again I would have a 313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 The only downsides to the facelift models are the tail lights the bonnet and obviously the tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker1986 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Now I may be wrong about this but didn't the 300bhp engine chew its way through oil aswell? Like I said I may be wrong im sure someone will know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Now I may be wrong about this but didn't the 300bhp engine chew its way through oil aswell? Like I said I may be wrong im sure someone will know Some use a bit, but it's easily managed as long as you check regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 The only downsides to the facelift models are the tail lights the bonnet and obviously the tax. Yeah, those facelift tail lights are awful. I'll swap you for my 2004 one's if you want, just to help you out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 The only downsides to the facelift models are the tail lights the bonnet and obviously the tax. Yeah, those facelift tail lights are awful. I'll swap you for my 2004 one's if you want, just to help you out And the bonnet? HR bonnet is sexy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TameRacingDriver Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Just be careful, I am crap at buying cars, so I managed to buy an 06 model that was the old 276 version, so got no benefits whatsoever but still paid the higher tax. If you do go for an 06+ model at least make sure you get the benefits If I was buying a Zed again I'd try and stretch for the 313 model as it does sound like its a lot better than my 276 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willttqs Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 there are a couple of 80,000 miles 2004 z's nearby for £5,500, so I may go and look at them today. i cannot afford the 313 versions, although I am sure you are right that they are worth the extra layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 7 Boss Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Don't think you'll get a facelift for £7k. General consensus is the post facelift versions are superior. I personally went for a pre op zed, and will spend the savings on mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 GM HR for sale over here in NI for £8500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plummerman Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) there are a couple of 80,000 miles 2004 z's nearby for £5,500, so I may go and look at them today. i cannot afford the 313 versions, although I am sure you are right that they are worth the extra layout. How much? I only paid that for 2004 with 43K on the clock with a rake of Nismo goodies underneath.. Has price gone up again on the zed Edited April 6, 2013 by Plummerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I paid 8k for an 06 facelift 297bhp with 27k on the clock in December. There are bargains to be had however with summer on the horizon the prices may stay as they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 7 Boss Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Wow you guys got a steal. I paid £7k for an 05 with just under 39k on the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 £5.5k for a 2004 on 80k is about right, there will always be someone that has had a better deal doesn't mean that is the market benchmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willttqs Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 i phoned up a couple, but they had sold. i saw one from a dealer from auto trader in Essex that apparently had fsh, but between services there was a gap between 2009 and 2012! also it looked knackered inside so that was a def no! phoned trade link, but loads of their stuff had shifted. seems like i just missed out on the blue one on here for 8k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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