ECG1000 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Testing a 370z on Sunday so all will be reveled. As much as I'd like a tt monster, I don't think my insurance would approve.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djti636 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Haha, Try it! out of interest was the much difference in the cost of your insurance between the m3 and zed quotes? assuming you have done some Testing a 370z on Sunday so all will be reveled. As much as I'd like a tt monster, I don't think my insurance would approve.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECG1000 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Haha, Try it! out of interest was the much difference in the cost of your insurance between the m3 and zed quotes? assuming you have done some Testing a 370z on Sunday so all will be reveled. As much as I'd like a tt monster, I don't think my insurance would approve.... I haven't done as much research into insurance for the M3 after I made the decision a Zed would be a better buy. From a quick flick through Confused.com the M3 was coming out marginally more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbonesmcgee Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 i am thinking of a change and to go for the E92 M3 Myself, do you a deal on my twin turbo 350z if you fancy it makes the 370 look slow and still pulls on the e92 as I found last week. Must say for Road presence the 370 is very eye catching As sad as it sounds this is something I love about the 370, it turns heads. An M3 is just a high-spec 3 series and to the masses thats how it appears but the 370z is a whole model in its own right, with those huge rear arch flares, long bonnet etc, its a proper sports car. I also don't like the clinical, cold, computer controlled idea that I get from an M3 (never driven one tho) and I think the 370 is a nice halfway house. The interior is really high quality, and the traction control works well, but turn it off and its completely unrestrained, you can feel the solid gear changes through the "agricultural" gearbox, and it really feels like a muscle car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbonesmcgee Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Out of interest have you also joined a Beemer forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 When I had my 370z I was £420 for my 370z. In 27 and 7 NBC. When I was looking at the m3 it @*!# up to £700. The main reason I didn't go with the m3 was purely running costs. A little steep! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djti636 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Have to disagree there the M3 is another ball game over standard E9x BMW. But its the frequency or lack of with the 370z that makes it that somewhat more special. I have only driven the E92 M3 V8 Coupe, no prior models. And I would say its far from Clinical and computer controlled, Functional yes with exceptional build quality yes. I rarely have driving aids switched on unless its very wet or am lethargic its a great drivers car with good feedback. i am thinking of a change and to go for the E92 M3 Myself, do you a deal on my twin turbo 350z if you fancy it makes the 370 look slow and still pulls on the e92 as I found last week. Must say for Road presence the 370 is very eye catching As sad as it sounds this is something I love about the 370, it turns heads. An M3 is just a high-spec 3 series and to the masses thats how it appears but the 370z is a whole model in its own right, with those huge rear arch flares, long bonnet etc, its a proper sports car. I also don't like the clinical, cold, computer controlled idea that I get from an M3 (never driven one tho) and I think the 370 is a nice halfway house. The interior is really high quality, and the traction control works well, but turn it off and its completely unrestrained, you can feel the solid gear changes through the "agricultural" gearbox, and it really feels like a muscle car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djti636 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Out of interest have you also joined a Beemer forum? www.m3cutters.co.uk is the one to be on I believe. Have prowled a little myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECG1000 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 i am thinking of a change and to go for the E92 M3 Myself, do you a deal on my twin turbo 350z if you fancy it makes the 370 look slow and still pulls on the e92 as I found last week. Must say for Road presence the 370 is very eye catching As sad as it sounds this is something I love about the 370, it turns heads. An M3 is just a high-spec 3 series and to the masses thats how it appears but the 370z is a whole model in its own right, with those huge rear arch flares, long bonnet etc, its a proper sports car. I also don't like the clinical, cold, computer controlled idea that I get from an M3 (never driven one tho) and I think the 370 is a nice halfway house. The interior is really high quality, and the traction control works well, but turn it off and its completely unrestrained, you can feel the solid gear changes through the "agricultural" gearbox, and it really feels like a muscle car! This is exactly why I like the Zed. Have to say though, the M3 is not cold and clinical to drive. I've driven one in anger on the track and had a riot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECG1000 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 I've only glanced through cutters. I've pretty much ruled out an M3 though because of the costs involved. I'd like a low miler facelift model which is out of my budget. Even if it was within my budget, the running costs would cripple me, especially if something went wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djti636 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I've only glanced through cutters. I've pretty much ruled out an M3 though because of the costs involved. I'd like a low miler facelift model which is out of my budget. Even if it was within my budget, the running costs would cripple me, especially if something went wrong. Elaborate other than fuel and tax and a small insurance hike ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECG1000 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Can anyone answer for the gearbox problems in the 370? Is it common? Read a couple of post about people having to get new gearboxes fitted due to the syncro in 6th going. Don't want this to happen if I buy a car with no warranty. If the worst came to the worst, how much would a rebuild at a specialist set me back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECG1000 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 I've only glanced through cutters. I've pretty much ruled out an M3 though because of the costs involved. I'd like a low miler facelift model which is out of my budget. Even if it was within my budget, the running costs would cripple me, especially if something went wrong. Elaborate other than fuel and tax and a small insurance hike ? I could be wrong, and I don't know the prices but my head tells me, (with it being a BMW) if anything went wrong and needed replacing, the bills would be huge. Before I can take this into consideration, I would have get past the extra 6-7k I need to add to my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djti636 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 fair enough, nissans are not too cheap to fix either. what car are you coming from ? I've only glanced through cutters. I've pretty much ruled out an M3 though because of the costs involved. I'd like a low miler facelift model which is out of my budget. Even if it was within my budget, the running costs would cripple me, especially if something went wrong. Elaborate other than fuel and tax and a small insurance hike ? I could be wrong, and I don't know the prices but my head tells me, (with it being a BMW) if anything went wrong and needed replacing, the bills would be huge. Before I can take this into consideration, I would have get past the extra 6-7k I need to add to my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almeida1234 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Welcome Good thread for potential buyers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECG1000 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 fair enough, nissans are not too cheap to fix either. what car are you coming from ? I've only glanced through cutters. I've pretty much ruled out an M3 though because of the costs involved. I'd like a low miler facelift model which is out of my budget. Even if it was within my budget, the running costs would cripple me, especially if something went wrong. Elaborate other than fuel and tax and a small insurance hike ? I could be wrong, and I don't know the prices but my head tells me, (with it being a BMW) if anything went wrong and needed replacing, the bills would be huge. Before I can take this into consideration, I would have get past the extra 6-7k I need to add to my budget. Clio 200. Still got just over 3 year's warranty and free servicing as well. Just think it's time to get a proper car now. I started going in that direction a few years ago when I got a MK5 R32. Got a pretty big speeding ticket though which knocked me down a few pegs, which forced me to sell up and get something cheap to insure. Enter Twingo 133 CUP. Really good fun little car but ended up getting bored with it's lack of grunt. Sold that and got an old Civic EM1 which had a DC2 engine and gearbox with LSD amongst other breather mods. Spent a small fortune having the engine re-built with larger pistons etc. Car went like split-sh*t but kept on having little things go wrong with it. Got fed up of traipsing back and forth getting it fixed so sold up. Bought the Clio 200 as I started driving when the 182's were new and always wanted one. Thought I'd get one before Renault ruined them buy sticking in a twin-clutch gearbox. It's a fun car and a riot on the track with enough grip to embarrass much more expensive machinery through the corners. However, I can't shake the want for some rear wheel drive action and to get out of hatchback territory! Sorry for the essay! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djti636 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Definitely your first proper car then with it being RWD! there's only one R32 lad and thats also a nissan not a DUB You seem pretty clued up, from the above I think you are moving the right direction as far as the nissan over bmw! fair enough, nissans are not too cheap to fix either. what car are you coming from ? I've only glanced through cutters. I've pretty much ruled out an M3 though because of the costs involved. I'd like a low miler facelift model which is out of my budget. Even if it was within my budget, the running costs would cripple me, especially if something went wrong. Elaborate other than fuel and tax and a small insurance hike ? I could be wrong, and I don't know the prices but my head tells me, (with it being a BMW) if anything went wrong and needed replacing, the bills would be huge. Before I can take this into consideration, I would have get past the extra 6-7k I need to add to my budget. Clio 200. Still got just over 3 year's warranty and free servicing as well. Just think it's time to get a proper car now. I started going in that direction a few years ago when I got a MK5 R32. Got a pretty big speeding ticket though which knocked me down a few pegs, which forced me to sell up and get something cheap to insure. Enter Twingo 133 CUP. Really good fun little car but ended up getting bored with it's lack of grunt. Sold that and got an old Civic EM1 which had a DC2 engine and gearbox with LSD amongst other breather mods. Spent a small fortune having the engine re-built with larger pistons etc. Car went like split-sh*t but kept on having little things go wrong with it. Got fed up of traipsing back and forth getting it fixed so sold up. Bought the Clio 200 as I started driving when the 182's were new and always wanted one. Thought I'd get one before Renault ruined them buy sticking in a twin-clutch gearbox. It's a fun car and a riot on the track with enough grip to embarrass much more expensive machinery through the corners. However, I can't shake the want for some rear wheel drive action and to get out of hatchback territory! Sorry for the essay! Edited March 14, 2014 by djti636 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstraw Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 i didnt realise the powertrain warranty is for 5 years! does it cover gearbox and clutch or just the actual engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 If buying a BMW, just get the AUC warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECG1000 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Definitely your first proper car then with it being RWD! there's only one R32 lad and thats also a nissan not a DUB You seem pretty clued up, from the above I think you are moving the right direction as far as the nissan over bmw! Haha! My .:R was a bit DUB, I have to admit. Did look the business though and sounded awesome with the non-res. milly. Part of the reason for my brush with the law. I've driven plenty of rear drive on the track, now's the time to own one for the road! Ignore the bonnet bra, I had it on for the convoy to a car show as I was on the club stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECG1000 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Can anyone comment on gearbox issues? I think if I'm happy with the test drive, I'll go ahead. The gearbox thing is making me think twice though. How common is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 A few on here have had gearbox problems, 2 come to mind but the vast majority of others are fine. Just pay attention to anything that doesn't feel right with the gearbox when you test drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECG1000 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Cheers mate! I'll report back once I've driven one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECG1000 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Just got back from the test drive. It was in Doncaster so no decent roads to drive the car on. Did have a couple of pulls onto the motorway though. The car is certainly quick enough and's got that push in the back feeling I'm looking for. Didn't think much at all to the noise (or lack of) the engine made. I was prepared for this and know a decent exhaust system will open up the sound of the car. I'd read about the road noise the 370 makes and really didn't think it would bother me. It is pretty loud though. Can a thicker boot mat and/or some Dynamat cure this? I couldn't get a feel for what the car would be like pushing on down a twisty B-road. My Clio is pretty awesome, you can chuck it about a bit and it's fun. How does the 370 respond in the same situation? I know it's a heavy car so will require a bit more finesse, but I don't want to take the plunge and find out it's a chore to pilot. Lastly: Ideally I'd like an '11 plate car but is there anything wrong with going for a slightly older '10 plate? I'm just concerned about getting a car that's been out of warranty for a year therefore might have some hidden expenses. Sorry for all the questions, just want to be sure before I hand over the cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 The 370z is a refined car not a brute! That was the one thing I disliked about my 370z it wasn't as hardcore as the 350. I only test drove a could of 370's but this was exactly my feeling too, everything I loved about the 350 just were not the same with the 370 Sent from the golf club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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