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Jetset - Thanks for the advice on spotting 296's... Makes it nice and easy, the one I'm looking at is definitely a 296 - non tango headlights and 2 strips in grille NeilMH - Good point about the clutch. A number of explanations I guess, probably the most likely it that it just would take a bit of getting use to!

Interesting - I was told that the car was a 296bhp one. I thought given that is was registered as a late 2006 car (56 plate) then it would have to be. Is there any surefire way of checking without having to resort to chassis numbers and / or engine codes!?! I'm far from an expert on these cars - hence coming here! If anyone can clarify if Azure was indeed a colour on the 296 version of the car? Clutch was a bit odd. Hard to describe really - it was only "erratic" in so much as each gear seemed to engage at the same place but seemed to engage higher for gear 3 to 6... Didn't think it was slipping.

350Ad - It's Azure blue. Nice colour I thought

Hi Ewan. Yep - sure is Wondered what "the experts" thought - general consensus was / is that the 350z is a good generally reliable car. Some the comments about people not getting used to the clutches, and the potential for burning oil after using sub 98 ron fuel... Dealer will "mop" the stonechips and scratches and give the car a service before collection... Is making me think twice...

Hi All, Pondering a purchase this weekend - but with some doubts... Saw a 56 plate GT with 56k miles at a Nissan dealer last week. Good points: Smooth punchy engine Drove well, pulled in all gears Fast (although didn't feel fast until looking at the speedo!) and comfortable Bad points: Stonechips (to be expected) A few light scratches - no rust though Light scuffs on alloys - just rim not spokes Clutch felt a bit "odd" - no slipping as such, but the bite point seemed a bit variable / erratic 3 owners Unsure points: Service history, Nissan for 1st 3, then independent garages. No service invoices so don't know what work has been done, or not... Dealer is offering at a good price (9K), giving a good PX and 1yr warranty. a 2yr warranty extension is £500. If I get it on finance I get a service free. So, what are the opinions of the forum? Thanks Steven