MIGWEL Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I knew nothing about the 350z's when i bought mine. All i knew was i liked the style and that they are quite rare to be seen. So when i spotted a black one for sale on the internet i knew i had to see it and ended up buying it. 8500 miles only , sat nav , and yes HR i didnt realise what it was at the time but with many thanks to this forum i have learnt a lot about them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 DE has more torque if that matters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommoger Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 DE has more torque if that matters! Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 DE has more torque if that matters! About 5ftlb more ....... I could fart more torque than that ....... On the road there's not a lot in it between the DE and HR but with the HR you know you're getting the very best of all the 350z . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 DE has more torque if that matters! Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk In that case then we best all be buying tdi's then !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommoger Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 DE has more torque if that matters! Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk In that case then we best all be buying tdi's then !! Or Dodge Vipers lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggalo Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Both variants are, or getting on for, 10 years old, so it's pretty old tech. The Golf R Estate, Passat BiTDi and a bunch of other estates would embarrass the HR or DE variant nowadays. If you want fast road, you don't really buy a Zed anymore, unless you have a stack of cash to modify it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 yes the the Zed looks and sounds way better than the pair of those euro boxes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Both variants are, or getting on for, 10 years old, so it's pretty old tech. The Golf R Estate, Passat BiTDi and a bunch of other estates would embarrass the HR or DE variant nowadays. If you want fast road, you don't really buy a Zed anymore, unless you have a stack of cash to modify it with. 0-60 in 5 seconds, 600 litre boot and £30k new. Technology has come a long way. I would still never own one but kudos where its due! Edited October 6, 2015 by 370Ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7nny Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The HR was only introduced in 2007, right? So those that have a 2006 DE got the raw end of the deal with the higher tax bracket but a few less horses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 DE has more torque if that matters! About 5ftlb more ....... I could fart more torque than that ....... Your sofa must be full of holes, that's some fart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The HR was only introduced in 2007, right? So those that have a 2006 DE got the raw end of the deal with the higher tax bracket but a few less horses. Rev up had 296 bhp and was available 06-07. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7nny Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) How would one determine which model they had? Edited October 6, 2015 by S7nny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Check where the redline starts. 6.5k for DE, 7k for Revup, 7.5k for HR. That's the biggest reason to get a HR, it's just more fun to rev than the other two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7nny Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 2006 DE for me - SHORT STRAW! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little74 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 My mate have the golf R and I still love my 350 over it. The sound the looks and the drive I like shifting gears old skool style lol yeah his cars quick of the line it's gone (launch control) I think that's cheating 😂😂 but it looks like any normal golf to me anyway I have always loved the Z I always wanted to own one and now I do so you can keep the golf audi etc I love my car even if it's a DE 😂😂😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the businessman Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) My mate have the golf R and I still love my 350 over it. The sound the looks and the drive I like shifting gears old skool style lol yeah his cars quick of the line it's gone (launch control) I think that's cheating ������������ but it looks like any normal golf to me anyway I have always loved the Z I always wanted to own one and now I do so you can keep the golf audi etc I love my car even if it's a DE ������������������������ Curious, how many car lengths (or not) does the R beat the 350HR in a drag race? As I recall, not much if anything could beat my un-modded 350HR under £50k (unless it was modified :/) Totally agreed on looks. The Z looks like a sports car, feels like one and sounds like one. The Golf R.. looks just like another golf really. That is all well and good if you don't want to look like you have a sports car, but is that logic not so dissimilar to those old folk that buy a 4ltr only to do 30 mph everywhere. If it is fast, it should look fast - and sexy - and masculine! You don't see many girls in 350z's (no offence), but I see plenty of sales reps and estate agents in Golfs. I'd say, if you have dogs and kids, such restrictions merit consideration of a golf R, it has boot space and rear seats. Its not all about speed, you can obliterate a golf R by spending a little more money on the 350HR engine, but certainly, no where near what a new R costs. Edited October 6, 2015 by the businessman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little74 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Mine holds its own against it but the seamless dsg gear change and launch etc gives it the edge over my DE not sure on the HR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrybiker Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 I must have one of the last DEs because mine is an 06 but still has the low tax bracket Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1 6RYF Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The cut off was 31 March 2006. Yours could of been registered in those 3 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 The cut off was 31 March 2006. Yours could of been registered in those 3 months Not quite, the cut off date was 23 March 2006 and 06 registrations didn't start until March 1st 2006. Plenty of pre facelifts were registered after the tax went up and although sales of the facelift didn't start until April 1st 2006 there are a very small number that were registered early and qualify for the lower tax rate. Probably around half a dozen, mainly cars for the press to test out. Someone on here once owned one of them. It's also interesting to note that a few facelifts that were imported from Japan are also in the lower tax band as sales started there in October or November 2005. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little74 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Ok question is I love the z mine is 04 silver 116000 on the clock but has small amount of rust coming though in few areas I feel that I want to mod my car but at same time do I want to put money into her. Or do I part ex an get a hr in black as I do really like the black with less miles and the project begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1 6RYF Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Ok question is I love the z mine is 04 silver 116000 on the clock but has small amount of rust coming though in few areas I feel that I want to mod my car but at same time do I want to put money into her. Or do I part ex an get a hr in black as I do really like the black with less miles and the project begins. In my opinion (just opinion) I wouldn't put money into a car with that many miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little74 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Ok is the hr worth the extra money or should I 05 but fresh less miles etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1 6RYF Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Id get a fresh 05 personally. 1. A HR is not that much faster. 2. A HR is £505 a year tax 3. DE Mods are alot cheaper But don't just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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