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All Wow – thanks for the swift responses. Just to tighten up on some of my questions and my thoughts:  Imported vs to be imported. What I mean is get one that has already been imported and either be the first UK owner or buy 2nd hand.  Good point on the UK cars too, ie cheaper these days. However as I’d like an auto box I am restricted to import. However I really want cruise as do a lot of motorway between the families so I’ll have to make a choice.  On that subject – still a differing view on whether cruise is a possibility on an import. Does anyone here have an import with cruise control?  Wheels – think I’ve confused everyone here. Happy with the standard ones but may upgrade later.  Bonsai Cars – another import dealer I found, not sure of any reviews – anyone?  Brembo’s – recommended highly I see. I’ll take note.  Colour – better rethink the blade, don’t want to be ridiculed forever having been told from the outset  Finally – I didn’t say whether I wanted a roadster or coupe – are there any main differences apart from the obvious? How is boot space on the open top? Thanks again all. You must have as much work on today as I do

Hi all First of all great site, really helpful members. I'm looking to get an import 350z - budget to about £11k (sub 50k miles) but I've seen quite a few new off the boat for less than £10k. Need to get something more fun and less practical before the marriage and babies set in. I have already spent about 4 hours on the site on the usual FAQ so I know about the radio frequency, potential known "problems" - click etc, Some things I haven’t managed to bottom out are the following: - Cruise control – is this possible at all on the JDM or only on UK cars with the GT pack? - Import Direct – anyone got experience, look like some good stock there: http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/134425/index.htm - Boot space – hard to tell from pics, how much can you get in? eg a suitcase or sports bag without it going on “her†lap ! - Should I be worried spending less than £10k? seems cheap for what you get. - Folding mirrors - was this an option or standard on JDM? - Auto box – is there a method to which ones will have it or was it an option so could be on any? I’m not so bothered about the following so hopefully I’m being flexible but feel free to set me straight !! - BOSE CDs can skip – I’ll prob get an after market to integrate ipod and Bluetooth hands free - Speedo conversion – not bothered by the sticker etc - Indicator on the right – I actually think this is better as you can keep your left arm rested and still overtake on the motorway using the signal - Wheels – would prefer the standard 7 spoke - Upgrades – not looking to upgrade anything but I’ll see if I can avoid the temptation once I get one. - Brembos – not bothered as I won’t be using it for the track - Square plates – quite like the rear, would prob fit a front UK plate - Sat Nav – will keep my TomTom Europe - Speed limit – not nothered, can’t imagine I’ll need to go above 112 anyway in the London traffic jams !! - Colour – would prefer the blade silver / gray – is that dull? - MPG – no prob as I use public transport to commute. Enough of my questions now, I look forward to the responses and hpe I’ve not asked questions that are already here – I did try to weed them out. Thanks Gary