CorsAsh
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Registered: 19th Apr 02
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Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Ash stop sticking up for the RX8 mate..we've been through this.....there shit in my opinion! 
Yes mate. 
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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A 350Z with a Nismo exhaust is a quite stupendous noise.
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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That 7 series is possibly the nastiest bmw ive ever clamped eyes on!!
350Z in black with a factory nizmo bodykit, orange leather & rays alloys!!
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ChazSXi
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
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i like thi$ sgrey colour..and the gold (hides)
this is why i like the 7..
[Edited on 31-05-2009 by ChazSXi]
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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The golds alright actually, it wears it well. My mates got Azure Blue one, its a nice colour!!
That bmw mings more that the 1st one!! Honestly it looks like something that prem footballer with the pink RR Sport would dream up!!
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koolkorsa
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Registered: 15th Jun 03
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I bought a 04 plate 350z about a month ago and absolutely love it. So quick and picks up well. Sound is awesome. Feels solid and sturdy on the motorway. All in all a great car and unbelievable value for money. Gutted that I may have to sell it to buy a house - tossing up my priorities at the moment!!
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John
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I'm wierd like you mate, current cars i'm looking at are vx220 and octavia vrs for instance.
I'd have the 7 series, you can get one with some fancy toys thats still rwd and faster than the 350z.
Don't put shit wheels like your passat though, they are sick in a bad way.
[Edited on 31-05-2009 by John]
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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350z are awesome cars 
However, i am hankering after a big barge next with comfy suspension and a catalouge of toys
7series for me
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsAsh
quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Ash stop sticking up for the RX8 mate..we've been through this.....there shit in my opinion!
Yes mate.
Heyyyyyyyyy don't twist my words 
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CORSA NUT
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Originally posted by ChazSXi
mps...nah looks ming
[Edited on 31-05-2009 by ChazSXi]
I never said it was a looker
Zed's look awesome IMO
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ChazSXi
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
quote:
Originally posted by ChazSXi
mps...nah looks ming
[Edited on 31-05-2009 by ChazSXi]
I never said it was a looker
Zed's look awesome IMO
tis an ugly bug!
May be promising as hearing back from an interview 2moro....!!
gonna test drive some on weds i think..see if i can cope with an auto barge or whether i prefer the 350
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
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Go for the Zed mate  GT pack in Blue
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
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Bump
So recently ive been fed up of my Punto, i just cba spending money on it to make it quicker, its coming up for a year old too
Originally i fancied a vxr of somesort, after a look about i came across 350z's and for a jap car with a 276bhp v6 the insurance is only about £100 more than a vxr
I found this one of ph
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1228262.htm
hes offered me 8750 for my punto in part ex, which is more than enough to clear my finance and leave me a couple grand for a deposit
after looking about on 350z-uk.com ive become infatuated,
they seem alot of car for the money, people ive spoke to say the 276bhp is the most tuneable and to go for pre 2006 as post now have 435 a year tax 
has anyone owned one? what are they like as a daily? whats the reliability like? jap cars are generally good arent they?
any common faults? things to look out for?
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AdiSRI
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Registered: 1st May 02
Location: Berkshire
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fuel economy fluctuates between 22-32mpg depending on length of trips and how hard you drive it.
Std wheels need spacers to look ok, and lowering with springs at least is a must to sort the stance.
Check the belts, check for creaky rear drop links, and mostly check for noisy clutch...
clutchs go quite often 30-60k miles, and are fairly expensive to do as you need a flywheel aswell.
Tyres can be expensive too. And the dealers are a rip off so get it serviced at an independant or specialist.
Other than that, enjoy it, they are a great car. Mine had a Nismo exhaust originally i never should of got rid of it.
Mine when standard:
mid way:
then
wheels:
bonnet:
spoiler:
and the moral is... dont mod it, your money disappears!
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
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Thanks Adi, thats another great insight, tbh my punto only does 34mpg so its not alot of difference there
Tyres ill get a cost price with working in a parts dept, plus trade price parts, my mate also used to be a workshop controller at Nissan and not to mention Abp in crewe isnt a million miles away
What spoiler is that btw? seen it a few times now
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AdiSRI
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Registered: 1st May 02
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Nismo V2 with a carbon blade mate, the most subtle of the 'bigger' wings.
Ideally i would of got something else but the nicer wings are £700+ !
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
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Adi those rims are sweeeeeeeeet mate
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AdiSRI
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Registered: 1st May 02
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Cheers mate, 5Zigen ZR520+ rare imported from japan :-)
9" wide front, 10" wide rears, widest wheels i have ever owned.
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CORSA NUT
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Thought they looked a bit special
Get some tyre shine on there though!
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NovaGTE2
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Registered: 26th Sep 06
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Ive had two and they are very nice; dont feel overly quick, but there is more than enough there and sound is amazing.
Here are my old ones
Prefered this combo tho
You need to keep your eye out for the syncro on the box tho when looking at them
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
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Very nice cars I was lucky enough to drive one exactly the same as your second one Matt very nice in the Grey and Tan combo IMO
Also Adi's is a very nice example he was a nice enough chap to take me out in one....Its definately tempting and interesting as its now fallen into that M3/Evo/WRX Sti price bracket.
One thing that scares me is that the one I drove had 25k miles and already had two clutches and flywheels
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Doug
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Registered: 8th Oct 03
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I am also looking at these.
Its a great car for the money. Just save up 1k for a clutch as it will happen soon enough
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CORSA NUT
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Originally posted by Fad
Very nice cars I was lucky enough to drive one exactly the same as your second one Matt very nice in the Grey and Tan combo IMO
Also Adi's is a very nice example he was a nice enough chap to take me out in one....Its definately tempting and interesting as its now fallen into that M3/Evo/WRX Sti price bracket.
One thing that scares me is that the one I drove had 25k miles and already had two clutches and flywheels
How did you rate the performance Fad??
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
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More than adequete not what you call rip your face off fast like a tuned scooby/Evo but not exactly what you would call a slouch. Its more how it feels and drives IMO nice low slung driving position butch gear change and instant pick up and so quick in gear I only drove it down a duel carriage way and round town so didnt really chuck it about. Soundtack is amazing and civilized when you want it to be.
Visibiity is pretty poor out of the rear of them and for a 2 seater coupe they do feel quite big!
Another interesting car to add to the wish list
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Carl
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The bigness gives them presence though I think. I'd have one for sure. although now adi mentioned about spacers on the original wheels I can see it where I never noticed that before, could do with pusing out a bit.
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