marky89 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 hey guys. Im just new to this forum, iv been a member of loads of other forums in the past. the sxoc club was my favourite so far. Im looking into getting a 350z in the new few months, always loved them and im after a nice 2 seater sports car which handles well and has good throttle response, and from what iv read so far the 350z ticks all these boxes. Iv just got a few questions for you experienced guys out there. 1) what are they like to live with,(running costs, repaires, common faults, rust etc) 2) Do they have much tuning potention as iv always been one for putting my own stamp on my cars and tuning them for more enjoyment. 3) Im stuck between getting a hardt-top model and the soft-top. I must say i prefer the look of the hard-top better but iv always wanted a nice convertable to drop when the sun gets out. Any pros or cons for either? 4) Which year/model of the 350z should i be going for really? Im looking to spend between 6-7k max. thanks guys. Im really looking forward to becoming a active member on this forum. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GMballistic Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 1) what are they like to live with,(running costs, repaires, common faults, rust etc) Running costs are inline with any high performance car. E.g: High fuel consumption generally, higher insurance, 18" tyres etc. Common faults are things like: the boot not opening with a single press of the button, inaccurate fuel gauge, rocker cover gaskets leaking (all fixable). 2) Do they have much tuning potention as iv always been one for putting my own stamp on my cars and tuning them for more enjoyment. Yes loads of potential ~ everything from suspension, BBK's to superchargers (like mine) & twin turbos. See the traders on here: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/93-professional-traders/ 3) Im stuck between getting a hardt-top model and the soft-top. I must say i prefer the look of the hard-top better but iv always wanted a nice convertable to drop when the sun gets out. Any pros or cons for either? Personal choice ~ sometimes the soft tops can be temperamental at going up & down in cold conditions from what I gather. 4) Which year/model of the 350z should i be going for really? Im looking to spend between 6-7k max. For that budget you'll be looking at early Zeds (DE engine) with mid to higher mileage I'd say. thanks guys. Im really looking forward to becoming a active member on this forum. mark Welcome aboard Mark. Answered some of your questions in red above in case you didn't notice. New members/potential owners guide here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/22880-guide-for-new-memberspotential-buyers/ Buyers guide here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/77426-buyers-guide/ 350Z service schedule here (useful when looking at cars & checking service history): http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/31110-service-schedule-for-a-350z/ Top 100 FAQs: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/24796-top-100-faqs-must-read-wip/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Welcome to the forums . Briefly....... 1 Running costs will be to a degree mileage dependent. I've only done 21,000 in mine and apart from 2 batteries, tyres and wiper blades have only had to replace one banana arm. Engines should last a long time as long as the oil is changed every 6-9k and has never been allowed to run low. It's important that the car has been run on 98 RON fuel, although this can be impossible to determine if the cars had loads of owners. Rust doesn't seem to be a problem but I expect that it will at some stage. 2 A remap will only gain you 10-15 BHP and only a very small number of licensed tuners can do it. Bigger gains can be had from a supercharger but this'll be expensive. 3 Roadsters roofs tend to split after a few years, repair can be expensive. 4 6-7k should get you a 54 to 06 registered model depending on condition/mileage. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Miester Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Welcome along can't beat a Roadster with roof down sun out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hi and welcome. A car that can handle many modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Lynx Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Welcome to the forum Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim BW Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Hi & welcome! I hope you enjoy your time on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 along Ref the tuning - they can be tuned but not cheaply compared to some other Jap cars - worth bearing in mind budget wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnymonno Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Hello and welcome and beware of Zeditis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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marky89 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 hey guys. thanks for all the warm welcomes. Im really excited to own a 350z now. seen a couple on the road lately and its just making me really need one haha. is there anyone on this forum who is from the north east, northumberland area who wouldnt mind me coming along and having a look at the car and how it feels. cheers mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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