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Fairly new 350Z owner!


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Hey, my first post on here..

 

I'm 20 years old and just moved to Stirling for University, so thought I would treat myself for getting into University and take advantage for the cheap insurance so bought myself a Zed which I have loved for years.

 

Bought myself a 2004 Black 350z GT with the full Nismo kit which completely sets the car off.

 

After owning it for a couple of months, still love it every time I sit in it! Big difference from the 1.6 Astra haha. Was a bit tricky in the bad weather at first but getting use to it. Defiantly an eye catcher and get plenty of attention, I know I have made the right choice between the Zed, VXR and Type R.

 

Any general tips, maintenance or things to look out for?

 

Thanks :)

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Welcome!

 

I was the same age, and at Uni, when I got my first Zed - words can't describe the excitement, can it? :)

 

Admiral were really good for the insurance. By the sounds of it you've got insurance sorted. But admiral took into account the fact that i was at Uni, liked the fact that i was young and also gave me a huge discount for having a parent, with good driving history, as a named driver on my policy.

 

I would like to advise against servicing at a Nissan dealer because of the ridiculous prices. And, the fact that when I phoned up for wheel alignment they responded: "All four wheels?".... 'nuff said.

 

Keep it simple, don't neglect regular, preventative maintenance. I'm lucky enough to have a local garage around the corner, that's always been there, they love their JDMs and keep you informed about things that will eventually need attention - that is worth it's weight in gold.

 

Check your oil every 2 weeks and change with an ester based, fully synthetic. These VQs love it.

 

All the best and lastly.. POST SOME PICS :)

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Thanks for the replies!

 

Was close between the Black and Azure blue but just fell in love with the black.

 

Ha, in terms of insurance, Im orginally from Belfast were I was quoted £5000ish for insurance :/ But got it for around £1000 in Stirling :D

 

Actually going to book it in for a service on Monday from a garage around the corner, hopefully wont break the bank. Phoned nissan to enquire and they said if I needed additional work such as Spark Plugs, they are an additional £200... Complete robbers. Defiantly stick to my good local mechanics.

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