Hi Mate,
As you can see from my signature, I have come from CTR ownership of 3 and a half years!
The Z is a reliable car if it is looked after ie regular servicng and oil changes, although choose your garage or stealership very wisely, prices vary, some charge more than others, some give a forum discount, pretty much a shop around for a good deal.
Parts are expensive, so check the forum, there are a few good traders Like CS, Envy Performance who may be able to help sourcing bits and bobs. Performance parts are roughly double what it costs for the CTR, like Nismo.
If you drive sensibly, then you wont really notice the petrol consumption that much different from the CTR, but drive like you stole it, and you`ll be in filling up often!
I miss my CTR very much, but the Z is my coming of age and a more grown up drive, which Im sure I will enjoy more and more each day!!
By the way, did you belong to civic type-r.co.uk? What was your forum name, and did you ever attend my BLUEWATER MEETS?
Jerry