YHTM Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I am about to purchase this black 05 Roadster, with some really helpful advice from Sarnie, and sell my 03 BMW 330Ci Convertible. My partner says I am mad and it won't be as good as the BMW. I've had a long test drive and really like the 350Z and cannot be otherwise persuaded. Anyone else think I am mad??? Hopefully the two cars should be shown - bit of guesswork with placing them there as I can't find any 'help' on inserting images. Hopefully someone will put me right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Hi mate, Pictures weren't coming up so I re-hosted them for you. In my opinion, I think you are doing exactly the right thing! My brother has had a few 330's and when I got my Z he fell in love with it!!! Don't look back, go get the Z!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 your mad for even thinking your mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 You are making a great choice. Hate BMW so common. 350z has one of the best residuals better looking rarer, sexier, better appreciated faster, fun loving, .... and Id say your partner is very coniving as she knows you are going to get attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Sarnie strikes again Good work fella!! Get a nice set of 19's on that roadster and it'll be the nuts!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 No you are not mad... BMWs are dime a dozen mate, Zeds turn heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I'd give you a second look in the Z but in the BMW you're just another company car driver.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickya Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Iv have a 330d & then bought the Zed. I use the Zed & me & the mrs use the BMW. You cant really compare the two, each has itspros & cons. You wont get the fun & excitement in the BMW but you will get more refinement/overall comfort especially in traffic & long journeys IMO. Things such as visibility; seats in the back; boot space etc which you took for granted in the BMW, you will miss in the zed. But saying that you get a much bigger smile when you put your foot down & take a set of corners in the zed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Buy the zed, but 10:1 you'll be driven mad by the cr*p build quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHTM Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 You are all right about the 'common' touch, living in Sarf Larndon it's full of silver 3 series convertibles, I have yet to see a Roadster in months of looking and about 4/5 350's in total - so that is definitely one of the attractions especially they look so good. The BM is built well and being a straight 6 auto is incredibly smooth but................... when I floored the test drive 350 on the one dual carriageway in Croydon (sorry Ancaster I had to do it!) I just knew I had to have one!! Bit worried about the crap build quality comment - I've not come across that before - what is others experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 You are all right about the 'common' touch, living in Sarf Larndon it's full of silver 3 series convertibles, I have yet to see a Roadster in months of looking and about 4/5 350's in total - so that is definitely one of the attractions especially they look so good. The BM is built well and being a straight 6 auto is incredibly smooth but................... when I floored the test drive 350 on the one dual carriageway in Croydon (sorry Ancaster I had to do it!) I just knew I had to have one!! Bit worried about the crap build quality comment - I've not come across that before - what is others experience? build quality is fine , just some cheapish plastics used in the interior treatment...had worse , had better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 You're mad lol: Build quality ain't as good on the Zed IMHO, the leather is really poor for one, but 2 very different cars and difficult to compare. At least te Zed is a bit more exclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 You are all right about the 'common' touch, living in Sarf Larndon it's full of silver 3 series convertibles, I have yet to see a Roadster in months of looking and about 4/5 350's in total - so that is definitely one of the attractions especially they look so good. The BM is built well and being a straight 6 auto is incredibly smooth but................... when I floored the test drive 350 on the one dual carriageway in Croydon (sorry Ancaster I had to do it!) I just knew I had to have one!! Bit worried about the crap build quality comment - I've not come across that before - what is others experience? Where do you live?? Ancaster's is my local dealer as well so if you wanted to have a look at one in depth, i'd be happy to meet up with you and give the the low down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 The interior isn't fantastic but its not disgraceful. At the end of the day you pay £40k for a specced up 3 series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 350z all the way, unless the BMW was a 6-series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 350z has one of the best residuals Hmm, not sure about that one in this case, note the square front number plate - that roadster is an import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 350z has one of the best residuals Hmm, not sure about that one in this case, note the square front number plate - that roadster is an import. 17" wheels and lack of H/L washers confirm that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 lack of H/L washers confirm that My glasses aren't that good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I've had loads of cars of all sorts and hopefully in times to come will have lots more but the Zed still makes the hairs on my neck stand up when its tail slips out and 'missbehaves' a little. I had a 5 series BMW 3.5 litre cruise mobile that I enjoyed for lots of different reasons BUT Mrs MING loves the Zed like nothing I have owned before!! I still look round when one comes past but cannot say the same about a BMW 3 series unless it is an M3 rag top. Botrh cars are good but for different reasons and at different things. Good luck you will enjoy it!! Ming the Impatient (Mine is back tomorrow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHTM Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 I was specifically after a black roadster and found it really hard to locate one with low mileage and nearly new, this one has just been imported and I am waiting for the SVA to be sorted next week. I realise that it would be of less resale value than the equivalent UK model but there again is probably cheaper to purchase. Are you saying that it will depreciate faster than a UK model?? Given its rarity (as opposed to say Sunset Bronze) I am not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I was specifically after a black roadster and found it really hard to locate one with low mileage and nearly new, this one has just been imported and I am waiting for the SVA to be sorted next week.I realise that it would be of less resale value than the equivalent UK model but there again is probably cheaper to purchase. Are you saying that it will depreciate faster than a UK model?? Given its rarity (as opposed to say Sunset Bronze) I am not so sure. An import will naturally depreciate more than a uk car. But as you say, you buy cheap and sell cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Please do not let the 'import' issue put you off. The only benefit of a nearly new British car is the manufacturers warranty and from what I have heard thats no big deal. The importer I bought from gave me a 12 month warranty with the car so you cannot gripe at that!! Imports are cheaper and sell cheaper but the depreciation is the same. They have also NOT seen 2, 3 or 4 salty winters so should be in better condition and lower mileage. Get it bought and enjoy it. Ming the considered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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