Steeev88

Steev!! alright dude thought I recognised the username. You were over the MR2OC right? I also used to run D1R's on my white tubby.

I've had my Zed around 9 months now and love it

Hey buddy. I recognise your name now. Yeah, I remember you. Good to see a friendly face. I remember your car well. Still got the 2?

Soul mates is right. It was meant to be.

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Hi mate,

 

Where abouts out of dundee?

 

1. VQ denotes it always been a Nissan engine but it has been used in renaults in different tunes but really who cares. There is 3 different versions 276, 296, 313. The 276 and 313 are regarded as the most bulletproof and easiest to mod.

 

2. Buy on condition not miles. Clicking axles or sloppy suspension isn't good.

 

3. Again buy on condition not miles. The engines are generally strong but check gearbox, clutch etc. A well cared 100k is better than a hammered 50k car.

 

4. Generally reliable, 9k service interval on motorway 28-30mpg and around town 18-24mpg.

 

I would say drive one first they are alot slower than what you think.

I live in Carnoustie, but in around 4 hours I move to Arbroath (Hence the main reason I can't make it to the meet) Where abouts outside Dundee are you all? I've seen a few Zeds going around here, but not too many.

Thanks for all the Welcomes guys. I've been on lots of forums and this has been the warmest welcome I've received, which is a good sign of a good forum.

Thanks for the info from everybody, especially Z Legend. The fastest car I had was my 309bhp MR2 turbo. Weighed 1200kg's and did 0-60 in around 4.7 seconds. Problem was, it was 19 years old and not too reliable. I know the 350Z will be a little slower, but I wouldn't reckon by too much and it is has the rumble of a V6, which outweighs the suction of a nice turbo to me. Plus, the Z can be tuned, which I would do. I've seen a lot of places and people that can put single turbos on the Z and reach near 450bhp. (I may be out on that, but who knows).

Here's a pic of my MR2, just so you can see and tell me if I mod right, or wrong:

This was a common occurance -

Lots of Carbon -

Car -

I know this isn't an MR2 site, but it was my pride and joy before she died. She had Lenso D1R's, 17". Carbon engine cover, carbon spoiler, carbon boot lid, boost controller, Intercooler, C26 Turbo, XSPower Exhaust system and side skirts, small lip and rear corner edgers. She had 309.4bhp and 267.1 lbs/ft Torque. Hope you like her....this is what I'm replacing after all.

Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

Chubby Ninja, if you're from Dundee, then it's just creepy. I live a couple of miles outside Dundee.

I can't make it to the meet, unfotunately, as it's a little short notice, but perhaps another one.

Hi guys and gals. My name is Steve, I'm 25 and as the title suggests, I'm from Scotland and looking to buy a 350Z (I would love a 370Z, but they're a little out of my budget just now). My other half and I have been looking for a fun car to do us for a few years, before we decide to start a family. So this is kind of the last fun car I will get to own until the yet-to-be-conceived child is a little older.

I've owned Jap cars (MR2 Turbo, MR2 N/A, Celica and Silvia) and bikes (Yamaha R6 and Suzuki GSXR600) in the past, so I know my way around cars a little....I'm not an expert by any means. As you can see from my small list, I love my fast cars and would like another, but getting the other half to agree to this was difficult, until she saw the 350Z, which she loved the looks of. So, it's basically a family car or a 350.....guess which one I want.

I just have a couple of questions before I go out there and start shopping:

1. I have been told that the 350's powerplant was changed (From a Renault to a Nissan engine), but I can never remember in which year. I've been told to stay away from the older version as it has less power and is less reliable. Any truth in this?

2. Is there anything engine or bodywork wise that I should be looking out for when either test driving a car or looking around it? Subtle signs of a bad 350? I obviously know the basics of what to look and listen for, but some cars have hidden faults that others don't?

3. Mileage. Being a Japanese car, I'm guessing that they are pretty much bullet proof, but everyone wants one with low milesage. Is there any point where I should avoid? Above 70,000? 80? 90?

4) Running costs. I have looked at insurance and am happy. I know the tax, but what about petrol and maintenance? Can anybody give me a rough idea of mpg and reliability?

That is all I have for just now, but if I do buy one, I'll be along shortly to show you.

Thanks in advance for any replies,

Steve.