RE: Nissan 370Z: £26,995

[J4CKO]

nickfrog said:

J4CKO said:

elementad said:

nickfrog said:

J4CKO said:

Much as I like these, they seem like a bit of a throwback nowadays, even at a reduced price they will plummet in value, not sure how many they sell nowadays, the Germans seem to have that market sewn up.

I know someone here who may not agree with you. They don't seem to particularly depreciate more (or less for that matter) than German "equivalents" in % terms.

Oh, the irony, was talking to my Neighbour who has one, well a 2006 350Z and he is thinking of selling, 22,000 miles, very tempting, what is it worth, 8 grand ?

And your point is ? A 7-year old car only worth a fraction of its original price ?

Did you miss the very tempting part ?

[nickfrog]

No.

[anonymous-user]

Ohh this makes it very tempting to pick up on of these dinosaurs before their sort is extinct.

[J4CKO]

My point was, that despite what I said earlier, when offered a good deal on one I am tempted, I was not making any comment on the price other than what would I expect to pay for one of that age and mileage.

[F1GTRUeno]

It's a good deal, but just look at it.

Complete mess of a car to look at.

[russy01]

big_boz said:

russy01 said:

I cant mention driving dynamics as I havent driven either, but if the 370z drives anything like the 350z (which I have driven several) then id still put the money in BMW's hands as the 350z felt crap compared to a decent set up hot hatch.

Really, anyone who wants a posh "hot hatch" over a 370z for anything other than practicality reasons is barking!

Can't win sometimes can you. Actually read what I said.
My argument can go both ways as I have I haven't driven them, but by judging from the 350z I would rather have a decent hatch.
BUT if the 370z actually drove like a proper sports car of course I would take it over a hatch.

[dtrump]

JuanGandini said:

Ok I'm not attempting to start a new vs used argument but for a lightly used M135i, I give you...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

...at the same price as the Japanese gas guzzler!

Hey I hear you

very nice car ..... check

very fast car ..... check

very big saving on new ..... check

very nice subtle car ..... check

very few notice the saving on used cars ........yay!

yarp....winning

[russy01]

oj121 said:

gofasterrosssco said:

russy01 said:

I cant mention driving dynamics as I havent driven either, but if the 370z drives anything like the 350z (which I have driven several) then id still put the money in BMW's hands as the 350z felt crap compared to a decent set up hot hatch.

Edited by russy01 on Friday 24th May 12:27

Well the 350Z drives nothing like most hot hatches (predictably, as it substantially different), and is highly regarded as a drivers car (still an EVO 5-star car), and having previously owned one, I agree..

Is that the nicely balanced RWD sports car as opposed to all those FWD hot hatches. If the 350 felt that crap compared to all the FWD cars then perhaps you don't have the right level of experience/ability in RWD cars to enjoy them. Stick to the massively assisted FWD trolleys and you will be ok.

Ok ok, Don't get all wet eyed because I don't like 350z's. I never said 350z drove anything like hot hatches and I understand that they are massively different - but differences aside the fact that the 350z is a RWD sports car doesn't guarantee that its more fun and better to drive than a decent hatch.
As far as drivers car goes I found the 350z fell very short. It felt lazy, heavy and just not that exciting.

But don't worry I'll stick to my massively assisted FWD trolley of an S2000!

But back on topic. Yes it's great value, but I'd only choose to buy one if its (IMO) a much better car than the 350z, not just newer and quicker.

Edited by russy01 on Friday 24th May 22:55

[ADM06]

This car is still incredibly ugly, even next to the (many) aforementioned M135i. Oh wait, this car doesn't have rear seats either.
M235i anybody? Now that actually looks good.

[NDNDNDND]

M135 = Fake Noise.

[XJSJohn]

Not sure about the stated fuel figures but my 370Z has (according to,the dashboard) done 7.1l/100km over past 70,000km which is about 30mpg I think.

that's a mix of bumbling about in town and high speed long runs. Admittedly it is never driven in an environment as congested as the UK, and probably half those KM's are done at 200kph with no one in the way.

also, a simple exhaust and,intake upgrade (mine from HKS) makes the car sound epic, gets you a significant power upgrade and helps with the cooling!!

I love mine, 135i was on the shopping list, but for same spec I couldn't justify the extra cost whilst looking at everyone else in the same car just in 1.8l

[ck76]

XJSJohn said:

I love mine, 135i was on the shopping list, but for same spec I couldn't justify the extra cost whilst looking at everyone else in the same car just in 1.8l

There's no such thing as 1.8l 1 series

[XJSJohn]

ck76 said:

XJSJohn said:

I love mine, 135i was on the shopping list, but for same spec I couldn't justify the extra cost whilst looking at everyone else in the same car just in 1.8l

There's no such thing as 1.8l 1 series

FFS there are reasons why people give up posting on PH ....

[LaurasOtherHalf]

It's amazing how much attitudes have changed around PH these days.

The 370Z is a great little car for the money, more importantly for most of the motoring public its a proper sports car that looks & sounds like one.

Given the choice there's no way I'd chose a bland 1 series no matter how good, it just isn't a car I can ever get excited about. I agree that a lot of folk will wince at the running costs on the Z but I'd wager it's more of a car you buy with your heart.

The £25-30k price bracket is becoming very interesting these days-the Z, toyobaru's, über-hatches & the 1 series, we've never had such good choice.

[smilo996]

The 370Z has never really caught my eye. It is too bland though according to tuners and owner is a great car.
Shame really. Restyle it and add the GT-R engine perhaps. Seeing as Renault owns much of Nissan perhaps some of the modern Renault Styling could be an idea.

[DanielSan]

The 370 has just become bargain of the century. BUT, I much prefer the old front bumper rather than this new boring 350z style affair.

[paulmon]

XJSJohn said:

FFS there are reasons why people give up posting on PH ....

If there was "Like" button I'd have pressed it a gazillion times.

[Ali_T]

rlc18 said:

M135i though?...

But what if the sight of a M135i makes you sick up a little bile into your mouth whenever you see one? I can't believe we have people recommending that absolute abortion of a hatchback design and, yet, openly criticise the 370Zs styling!

The only thing putting me off the 370Z is not the price. It's the weight and the driving experience. It's neither sports car or muscle car. Nissan seemed to have pitched it, in the US, as a junior Corvette, but that it just doesn't work as a pitch in Europe. I really wanted to like these, and the 350Z, but came away buying something else each time I test drove them.

[crusty]

Or best of both worlds? Good looking coupe with the 135i drivetrain

http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[V8RX7]

wemorgan said:

V8RX7 said:

I'd have a 350/370 compared to the competition.

BUT 2 seats - you tossers - most of us have kids !

There's no shortage of 2+2 seater coupe on the market, just not the 370.

Name them.

Large NA engine, RWD