Mum about to buy a 350z...
Mum about to buy a 350z...
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PKLD

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1,163 posts

264 months

Saturday 19th November 2011
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So this weekend she is planning to get a 350z. She was bored by the thought of a quattro TT, 320V6 SLK, but she also didn't like the cayman.

She has always liked the look of a 350z and know we've seen the price of them she is convinced. We've found a very clean '07 z in grey (or dark silver?) with 19k miles. Now the only thing that concerns me is that it must have only been used for short journeys as the drivers seat is showing signs of wear on the base so it matches it's age but not it's miles if that makes sense?

Does the 350z shrug off short journeys due to it being n/a rather than turbos that dislike short journeys for example?

Plus any pointers would be great! Looking forward to borrowing my mum's car again!

gowmonster

2,471 posts

190 months

Saturday 19th November 2011
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i'd be thinking hpi check to make sure it's not been clocked, deliberately or not. how many previous owners?

Anubis

1,029 posts

202 months

Saturday 19th November 2011
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350z(if looked after well) is virtually bullet proof. Just check for the normal car stuff like brakes, tyres, body condition, engine bay, clutch feel (it gets very heavy when it's going to go).

If it's an 07 then it'll be in the higher £400+ tax bracket.

Plenty of info at 350z-uk.com smile


Happy Eater

438 posts

218 months

Saturday 19th November 2011
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Pretty cool mum, getting a decent car and letting you borrow it!
and getting the best colour smile

The guys are right small things - like CDs skipping in the BOSE cd player, odd niggles but nothing major.

I would always HPI a car, and mine is about the same mileage and the seat wear is OK, Im not a small lad either. Although leather quality on Nissans are not great, my navara leather is rubbish quality.


LordGrover

34,026 posts

235 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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Clutches are a weak point and clicking rear axles are a nuisance. Apart from 20 mpg and pretty high wear levels on rear tyres they're brilliant. Just got snagged for another £460 RFL which feels a little unfair considering I'm already being taxed to the hilt with fuel duty, but hey-ho.
Really pleased with mine. driving

PKLD

Original Poster:

1,163 posts

264 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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Hi sorry for ignoring my original post (I also asked in GG and started an argument smile )

She has gone for a '58 plate with Bose, sat nav, heated seats (it's got a GT pack so these might be standard with that) but it's in chav spec White. Actually it looks awesome in White and it gets away with it as I like jap cars in White!

Will report back after the weekend. It seems wrong that me the pistonhead is picking up his new smart car this weekend and my mum is picking up her 350z!!

Funniest moment was when she commented at how 'fruity' the exhaust sound was smile

anonymous-user

77 months

Wednesday 23rd November 2011
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Forgive me for being nosey but how much did she pay for it? Z prices have been dropping like a stone recently.

PKLD

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1,163 posts

264 months

Wednesday 23rd November 2011
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Inkyfingers said:
Forgive me for being nosey but how much did she pay for it? Z prices have been dropping like a stone recently.
I *think* it was £14.5k after a feeble bit of haggling smile

Seems like a lot of car/performance/gadgets for the money. She was thinking of a budget around £20k but there was no need to spend anywhere near that and has covered her fuel & tax cost difference (compared to more fuel efficient car) in one go over the 3 years she's likely to have it.

I'm just glad she choose that as in close second was the new squished mini coupe thing!

Animal

5,639 posts

291 months

Wednesday 23rd November 2011
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Inkyfingers said:
Forgive me for being nosey but how much did she pay for it? Z prices have been dropping like a stone recently.
Christ - don't say that! Mine's going up on the 'net tomorrow...