Amraam

Please don't ban me! My main concern is running costs and the lack of rear seats and boot space (Mates, RC helis/planes etc). What else is there within my £10k budget other than the RX8/Integra etc that you would recommend?

Well this is a good way to get myself banned, but I actually prefer the look and style of the RX8 (also that it has 4 seats haha). Its just too damned pricey and sketchy to run. I'd always worry if I'm going to flood it or need to get new bits for it etc.

Haha yup deffo. Well that's good to hear. Seeing as I'd either be getting a loan or finance I'd be looking at either £150 a month payments + £100 ish insurance, or I could just use the loan to pay off the insurance in one big lump. Thanks for the help. I've still got a good two months till the insurance runs out, so plenty time to shop around and decide

Thanks, if you don't me asking (tell me where to go if it's too personal! ) but how much do you spend a month to keep it running? ie is it a high maintenance car like the RX8?

I only really want to spend £10k max on the car, so is it better to spend that, or should I not worry so much and ge one with 40-50k miles?

Ah that's what I was thinking. Sorry I searched the servicing forum but couldn't find the answer, but how much does a typical full service cost on the 350?

Sorry to be slightly OT, but what is FP1 and P1 etc?

If you don't mind me asking, what is that covering? Mainly petrol?

I'm from the NE also, although I only have an astra, not a fancy 350z! just gotta work out if I can afford to lose the back seats...

Thanks all, good to see that it's not quite as thirsty as the RX8 I really like them I have to admit, I just think 2 seats would make so many things difficult... This is going to sound rude on a 350Z dedicated forum, but what other cars in this class/style would you recommend?

Yup, I see it's the same story as the RX8 tax wise. Yeah I'd have to get one of that age to afford it anyway, I'm looking to spend £10k tops.Got £5k saved aside for a car, so the rest would be finance. What does a typical service cost? And are they just normal annual/ certain mileage?

Cool, just reading up now. I know it's a bit of an odd question, but how do they compare to RX8s cost wise? I was set on getting one, but the low mpg, maintenance costs and the rotary engine all scared me off.

Hi all, Just to say hi! I'm from Newcastle and I'm 23. Basically I've owned a 1.6 16v Sxi Astra for 2 years now and I've been driving for 4 years. I want something newer, flashier and a bit nippier. OK, I know a nigh on 300Bhp 350z can't exactly just be called nippy, but I like the look of them. Just wondering whether you would recommend one to someone of my age. What sort of costs would I be looking at for services/petrol costs etc (I only do 8000 miles a year, mostly business). Also are there any pricey parts that typically go wrong? I'm just trying to see if I could actually afford to run one, or am I setting my sights too high? I've already done quotes and bell were the best at £1150, which with only 1NCB (stupid ice lost me 3!) which isn't all that bad considering my age etc. Anyway, thanks for the help, I appreciate it!