BugsyMalone

Hi all, Thought I would update this as I am now very close to owning my own Z! Made a long journey to view my third Z of the week (actually the one in my OP). Really nice dealer, made me and the missus feel really comfortable, relaxed. Spent ages looking round the car, chatting etc then out for a drive. First test drive as other two I didn't want to waste mine or the dealers time as they were not as described and pretty poor condition wise. Absolutely loved the drive, even though it was wet and the TC was kicking in pulling away from every turn I was really impressed with the power, and how solid the car felt yet felt quite "raw" at the same time? Coming from a BMW I thought the interior was pretty good to be honest, no rattles, perfect seating position for me and I reckon I can heel and toe easy which in a lot of cars I find hard as I have long legs and short body Great pedal placement Needs new rear tyres, MOT and service but put deposit down and they will be getting that done before I pick it up. The clutch felt a little high but the gearbox was sweet, no knocking from the rear etc, all seemed good to me. On a side note, the Honda dealer who made me sit around for an hour and half with no cuppa, no test drive, and no movement on price phones me on thursday to say they would come down a grand to meet my offer......... It's a Z all they way now P.S. The dealer went out with my missus to let her have a drive and when they came back he said that she drove quicker than me!!

Lol I was tempted to say I am keen to keep standard. Having been lurking around here the best part of a year I know better lol I will have a "maintanance" pot for the car when I get it, let's see how long it can legitimately be called that!

Thanks for the warm welcome! I was a bit naughty today and went to look at an S2000 that was quite local. It was a main dealer and the whole experience of dealing with them was awful! The car was nice but wasn't too keen on the seats, felt like I was slipping forward a bit, if that makes sense. I didn't even test drive it as they were pushing me to make a deal before I could take it out. I wanted out of there so made a silly offer just to get from there. Surely a car like that they should let me drive it first as then I would be more likely to buy it. Anyhow it has made me want a 350z even more as just sitting in it I couldn't imagine doing any sort of long jaunt in it. The steering wheel seemed low to me too..... I am waiting for the guy from the link I posted in my OP to get back to me with a trade in price and maybe go and see it on Saturday, and buy it! That means I probably won't make it to Cosford, which is a shame but if this car doesn't happen I will try and get up there with the missus. On a side note we got a quote of £430 fully comp for both of us on an 08 plate 350, well impressed! @Will370z..... Thanks that it very kind of you, I will see whats happening with the car hunt and drop you a PM if I know when I would be around...

Hi all, I'm John, living in Hereford. In my thirties. I have been thinking of getting a 350z for quite some time and now I am in a position to actually buy one! Been reading this forum on and off over the last year and seems a great place for owners, I have been registered a while but wanted to wait until buying one to say hello properly. I have seen a couple I like the look of but as usual they are a long way away. I have never sat in a 350z and would like to see if I fit OK in it (I am not unusually big at 6 foot). Is there anyone in Hereford or near Hereford (seen a few about) who would let me sit in the drivers seat to see if I like the seating position etc. It would be a shame to drive a 300 mile round trip just to find out If your interested this is one of the cars I am interested in: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201302115291176/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/body-type/coupe/price-to/11000/seller-type/trade_adverts/transmission/manual/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/maximum-mileage/up_to_80000_miles/model/350_z/make/nissan/onesearchad/used/postcode/hr40pn/page/3/radius/1500?logcode=p Cheers...

Hi all, this is my first post, been lurking for ages! I just wanted to jump in and say that I went to have a look at this car and it is very clean all round apart from some very minor stone chips to the front bumper and a small (half inch, maybe less) nick in the passenger door, probably a car park incident; it`s not dented just a small chip of paint that has been touched in. The interior is excellent. I didn`t test drive it as it was an impromptu visit. I think it is over priced but while I was there I spoke to a guy who was buying his 5th car from the dealer. He said they are good to deal with and they are always open to a bit of haggling. I am waiting for the money gods to align themselves otherwise I might of got a test drive as it is the closest 350z to where I live (20 miles)... I best get round to doing a proper intro! Good luck wioth the car hunt