Thinking about a 350Z

[ewan221]

Im selling a Boxster and plan was to look for a Chimaera, but had a drive in a 350Z at weekend and was very impressed.

Is there a forum that I can join to ask the usual silly questions ?

[Animal]

www.350z-uk.com

[ewan221]

thanks

found that one, just waiting on one of the mods authorising me :-)

In meantime is there any specifics I should be looking out for if I go and view one ?

[Dr Meat]

Have you thought about a skyline gtr r33 or r34 if you can afford it.The 350z is a great car but the gtr's offer better performance,take a test drive in one and see for your self.

[Animal]

1) Has it been modded? If so, what and by whom?
2) Is it a GT car (leather interior, 6-CD Bose stereo, cruise control, Brembo brakes)?
3) Any strange noises (Google 'clicking rear axle')
4) FSH?
5) Research the different model years.
6) Is it a UK car or JDM?
7) Is the tyre wear even?
8) Do you know how much they cost to run?

[ewan221]

ta for that

Ive not really done my reading up yet but would assume that running costs would not be any more than the Boxster ?

[Animal]

- New rear tyres every 9,000 miles or so.
- Service interval every 9,000 miles - major service is c.£450 at a Nissan main dealer.
- New exhaust (you won't be able to resist!): £750 (Milltek, Buddy Club) - £2,500 (HKS, Amuse).
- Remap c.£400.
- Supercharger kit c.£5k

I forgot to mention that there is a known issue with the Bose head unit skipping. Mine was replaced by the dealer when I bought the car. Also, ask if the bluetooth fob (sits in the central cubby hole between the seats) is coming with the car - they're about £90 to buy if you want one. If you're buying from a dealer, ask for a set of mats and a tonneau cover (a small removable screen that sits behind your head and apparently shuts out some road noise - the boot compartment is not separate from the rest of the car).

[ewan221]

Thanks this is all really helpfull

Servicing costs look reasonable :-)

The more I think about this car the more Im liking the idea :-)

Hopefully wont be from a dealer but if cant sell my Boxster I will have to look at px deals.

[Heaveho]

Hi, I had one for a while and thought it was great....seem to remember there was supposed to be problems with the electric windows, but mine was o.k.

[Animal]

Just looked at your profile: why would you want to sell a Boxster S (with a hard top?) in October to buy a 350Z?

- Interior won't be as good (does your Boxster creak and rattle like an old man's knees?!)
- Performance is pretty much identical (350Z maybe a touch quicker in-gear)
- Handling not as sharp
- You're not going to get top money for your Boxster at this time of year

Don't get me wrong, the 350Z is a great car and I love mine, but would I have it over a Boxster S? Probably not.

[ewan221]

The Boxster was an impulse buy, after spending months saving and reading up on Chimaeras. While it is a very nice car to drive and performance wise very good Im just not really happy with it.

I almost straight away started looking at TVRs again but after having a drive inb a 350z the other day am very interested. I actually quite liked the interior of the 350z - just as nice as the boxster I thought

You are right about the wrong time to sell though so if dont get a decent offer for the boxster will keep to next spring and try again

[Octoposse]

350Z is the only 'modern' car I'd have ahead of my 944.

Another year or so . . .

[ewan221]

Got one :-)

[Happy Eater]

Nice, that colour looks very cool!

[Animal]

Same colour as mine!

[xyyman]

Nice colour, enjoy.