Jake1989 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Hi guys,just signed up to have a little dig around for info on the 350z So thought I would say hello! Just sold my 04 impreza and am now looking for a 350z. Just wondering if there's any major things to look out for apart from the normal? Have got about 7k to spend ideally,had a read and the engine/interior changes in 07 right? I don't mind the look of the earlier models but is there a big difference overall? Any info would be much appreciated,thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Welcome aboard. 2007 onwards HR engine (instead of DE or DE revup engine) giving more power but also has a higher tax band bracket. Some guides below you may find useful to read through. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/22880-guide-for-new-memberspotential-buyers/ http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/77426-buyers-guide/ http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/24796-top-100-faqs-must-read-wip/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Welcome to the Forum.. Al the info you need is on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake1989 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thank you very much for that,interesting read. I'm not going for a higher tax band if possible as I think it's just a crazy fee to pay per year. An early one will be fine,looks like 7k will get me a nice clean fair mileage one. Would you say the revup engine is worth it then? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thank you very much for that,interesting read. I'm not going for a higher tax band if possible as I think it's just a crazy fee to pay per year. An early one will be fine,looks like 7k will get me a nice clean fair mileage one. Would you say the revup engine is worth it then? Thanks All three have their perks but for 7k you are best looking at 03 to 55. You wouldnt get a fair mileage rev up for that money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Performance wise I wouldn't expect you'd notice much between a revup and non revup, ..although the revup does rev higher by a couple of hundred rpm. I have heard though that they can drink the oil sometimes which is why I was more than happy getting my non-revup. What ever Zed you go for though make sure it has a good service history and it's important to run these car's on Super unleaded. Have you had a look on the For Sale section here? Lot's of decent cars in there and there is also a trader on here called Tradelink who have a good reputation amongst a lot of Zed owners who have bought from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steel Lynx Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desey Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 make sure you get one with brembos, non brembos suck, its actually dangerous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jake1989 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks for the welcomes guys!! I have had a look on here for cars to get ideas but I've dipped into the money I got from my impreza so have only got about 4k cash and the rest will have to be financed :-( Didn't know some never had the brembos! Something for me to check on then thanks, I would rather a nice early one in very good nick than a bit past it newer one for the same cash for sure. I've seen trade link near Watford get a few nice ones in,has anyone had any experience of them? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Have a read through in here; http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/202-tradelink-japanese-car-sales/ Lot's of info about Tradelink cars and Zed owners that have purchased from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake1989 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks gmballistic,I just realised you had mentioned trade link in your previous post! They seem pretty decent,I Will be in touch with them tomorrow and then wait for a nice blue one to come along! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 No problem. Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake1989 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks,will get some pics up when I've found one and then let the tweaking begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhorno Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Welcome I payed £6400 fort azure completely standard just under 70k on clock . 54 plate , give u an idea Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jared350z Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) Welcome to the forum dude. I bought a 2003 Import 65k on the clock and paid £6000, Did come with HKS coilovers, exhaust and exedy clutch. BUT the service history was rubbish which I am now paying for as I'm havin my engine rebuilt and the garage I bought it from dissapeared!! So my advice would be buy from a reliable garage or fellow enthusiast and make sure it has a full service history or closes as. The more info you can have about the car the better. Zeds are awesome cars, thats why we own them ha ha but the do need care, well the engine does. its worth it, plus everyone on this forum is awesome! Edited December 30, 2013 by Jared350z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jake1989 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks zhorno, that's pretty much what I'm looking for,seen a fair few nice ones for that money. Seen this one I'm going to call them tomorrow and have a chat Mileage is a bit high but seems to be reflected in price and says fsh. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201311200026851/sort/atcustom/postcode/rg421yr/radius/35/make/NISSAN/model/350%20Z/price-to/8000/page/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake1989 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Sorry to hear your troubles Jared,not nice when it happens! Touch wood I've never bought a lemon and pretty good at looking out for things,more of a turbo person and this will be my first N/A sports car so a bit of a learning curve coming I guess! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks zhorno, that's pretty much what I'm looking for,seen a fair few nice ones for that money. Seen this one I'm going to call them tomorrow and have a chat Mileage is a bit high but seems to be reflected in price and says fsh. http://www.autotrade...-to/8000/page/1 Look's good to me. Wouldn't worry about the mileage tbh a long as it's got a good service history. Few Zed's on here well past the 100K mark. It seems to have been looked after from the photo's and description of recent service history. To have the spark plugs changed alone at Nissan is around £220 so not cheap. When you ring them see if they can tell you what make tyres are on it. Sound's daft maybe but sometimes it can be an indicator of how well the previous owner cared for it. It should also be only run on Super Unleaded. Good luck & let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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