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The styling is definitely subjective (on both the 350 and 370) and I agree with you about the availability of the mods, although I would hope this will increase over time for the 370 as it did with the 350.

Really isn’t any snobbery here, apologies if you got that impression. I love both cars and would happily own another 350. I think you have missed the point I was making. At no point was I suggesting the 370 wouldn’t depreciate. In fact this whole thread has been about depreciation of the 370 and me asking why this appears to me to have happened more severely recently. I was suggesting I don’t think the 370 will depreciate in the same way as the 350....just an opinion. I get the impression people are taking this as a personal attack on their 350s. It really isn’t meant as that and I hope isn’t being seen that way. Purely speculation on pricing!! There is a reason the HRs are worth a fair bit more than a lot of DEs out there and it’s not purely age. When the 350s are a classic I don’t think it’s unreasonable to say that the HRs will be more highly sought after.

The example was hypothetical. The figures were not supposed to be taken as fact, just used to demonstrate a point. Of course there are plenty of examples of cars where older more sought after models have gone beyond newer in value. I am specifically talking about 350s versus 370s and that I don’t think, generally speaking, 370s will bottom out to the same point as 350s. Time and demand determines value. I agree. This was more meant as a discussion about a recent drop in value and asking the reason.

This was exactly my point. It’s not about a fair comparison, it’s about value of the cars. I believe people are more likely to choose a 370 over a 350 If the price was either the same or very close. This means that the 370 will not drop to the same level as the 350. In other words if we said that the average bottom end price, where the car no longer depreciates, was £3500 for a 350. I would be very surprised if the 370 ever hit that as an average bottom end price. Would a 370 ever be worth £3500 or less? I am generalising and of course you can get an HR at a higher price than cat C high mileage 370. I could well see the HR becoming the model sort after as a classic.

The 350 and 370 are very similar cars. I personally think if both cars were the same price that people would pick the 370 (not trying to start a flame war!!). If that was the case then it would automatically push the 370 prices above the 350. That’s partly why I don’t think the price will drop below. They sold fewer 370s for a number of reasons. I do think having fewer of these on the road should help maintain its price. I’m not sure you’ll see people buying 370s as cheap drift cars like the 350. Yes I agree that the 350 is not far off being on the way up as a classic. If/when this happens i’m not convinced all 350s will be sought after. I’m not sure the low spec DEs would necassarily be up there.

I can’t see the 370 dropping to 350 values though. I think the 370 will always be the more expensive car hence why I would surprised if the value continues to drop significantly. I guess my real question is what is causing the recent significant drop? Fuel prices? MPG? Brexit!!!???

Nah mines not new. 60 plate. I’m just surprised at how quickly and by the level of drop in value. I’d expect it more for the newer cars. I guess I was kind of hoping the older 370s were close to their bottom as the 350s are.

Bought a 350 about 5 years ago. Sold it a year on for a similar price. Bought my 370 2 years ago and the prices people are putting up online seem really quite low! I don’t think I over paid at the time. Am I just imagining it?!

Cheers for the replies. Maybe i’ll park the car on the street! I’ve got a bit of time before my renewal so will shop around.

I'm just messing around with quotes at the moment for when I renew in a couple of months. I'm having a couple of mods done so wanted to see what sort of difference that was making. The quotes were really inflated...even though I have now moved house and the car is secured in a garage. I also had a minor non fault accident last year, didn't lose my no claims. Has anyone here had any experience of how/if the a non-fault claim has effected their premiums?

I'm up for this if I can be added to the facebook chat.

I was looking at the Drift Cafe up in Cresswell. Great roads, normally plenty of space in either the dedicated car park or public car park. They do good well priced food in there. I was thinking a late morning/midday sort of thing.

I just had a quick look but can only find one with a group by that name with one member.

Thanks Fergie, i’ll join it on there. I was hoping to get a little meet going on the weekend of the 11th/12th of August.

Oops, didn't see the post in general! Mods please lock/delete.

Just for anyone that is interested. Repair and mod series on the 350Z.

I was wondering the same. I’m looking at putting something together for a weekend coming. See if I get much interest!

As the title. Looking for recommendations in the North East. I always used Abbey in the South but have moved so need a reliable garage.

Passed you outside East Surrey College. Great looking car, GT4?