Richy

When driving back two hours from the garage after picking my new car up, the only recognition I got was a bus giving me his warning lights. To be honest the only reason I let him in was I didn't fancy a prang on my first day of ownership. Unless there is a Zed owner that drives a bus near Hastings.

Don't worry I know. Nice round number of posts.

I feel slightly embarrassed knowing it is in the garage dirty. Unfortunately it was so cold and wet when I got it back home, and it had been a four hour drive to and from the garage, I couldn't face any cleaning. It was a tight squeeze getting into the garage. Car is a fair bit wider than my old Alfa, though not as long. I can see I am going to have to be careful to avoid any scrapes. First impressions are that it is a keeper.

I went for the manual. I will need to clean it before any photos though. I know how immaculate everyone's cars are on here.

Just got back from picking the car up. Can't get the smile off my face. Looking forward to spending this evening reading through all the paperwork. Still not sure the golf clubs will go in the back. The colour is superb, although having driven home in the rain I will have to clean the car tomorrow. i will try and get my daughter to put some photos up.

I have told my mates I am getting a Nissan run about, so they are not expecting much.

Thanks for confirming that. I will stop worrying !!

Pleased to hear it is not just me. Thanks for the comments, and I will make sure they check the springs just in case.

I hope this is in the correct section. I am picking up my new GT on Sunday, and I seem to remember reading that I need to check that something, not sure what, has been removed by the garage. Something from the engine bay ?The garage I am buying from doesn't normally sell Nissan sports cars, so not sure if they will know what to do. Sorry this is so vague, but can't find the appropriate thread. Can't wait until Sunday.

Would be good to hear it as well. Any idea what the fitting cost is likely to be,assuming you are not doing it yourself. Haven't even taken delivery of my car, and I am looking into new exhausts.

I will get my daughter to post some pictures when I pick it up. I am useless at such things. 10 days and counting.

I am collecting a new Midnight Blue GT by the end of the month. Hoping it looks as good in the flesh as it does in the pictures. Midnight Blue and Magma red have recently been introduced to the colour range. I like the alloys, perhaps because they are different. Not so sure about the red calipers with the blue though.

Quick update. Deposit paid and car due for delivery 23 March !! My dealer friend managed to get one from another garage showroom in the right colour, midnight blue. He got me a great deal, which was too good to turn down. Having prepared myself to wait until July, I am now rather excited.

The guy in Aldershot was going to try and register it earlier for me to have a test drive. Had to say no, as I knew I would want it and it is over budget. I convinced myself I didn't like the body kit.

I had a sit in that black Nismo in Aldershot Will. Ok I suppose. The GT-R next to it wasn't bad either.

It is the Aldershot garage that have just sold their demonstrator. I will look into sorting out a test drive in London. At the moment I am driving my wife's Honda Jazz, as I have given my daughter my Alfa. I have a feeling the 370 might feel a little different. Thanks for the offer Will, but I am not sure I would be a good passenger !!! Very frustrating, but hopefully will get something sorted.

Just had my test drive cancelled as local garage has sold the demonstrator. Next one they can offer is not until April, and the current deal on GT's runs out at the end of March. I could probably get one from a London dealer, but it means taking a day off work in all probability. I am tempted to buy without testing, as I have checked over the car a couple of times and love the looks, driving position etc. Am I taking a big risk, could I really hate the car when I drive it ? Reviews I have read seem to say it is a great drive, and the criticisms seem to be more about interior quality, space and visibility which I am fine with. Any thoughts. Also I am looking to buy factory mats, though they seem quite expensive. Are they good quality ? Also are the running plates (sorry can't remember the correct name for the life of me) that go on the sills worth investing into. ?

Strangely I was just on another part of the site listening to exhaust sounds !! I was even clicking on the links and looking at costs. I have heard that the stock exhaust is disappointing, although neighbours may think otherwise. Very kind offer. Once I get the car I will get back to you. It is going to be a long slow wait until July though.

Hey this Club is starting to get too big. I was wondering if midnight blue is darker than it appears in most pictures with full sun. I did read on a US forum that it was actually navy, and can appear nearly black. I suppose I would prefer the colour to be darker than lighter, just as the name suggests. Sorry to bang on about the colour, but it is quite difficult to buy a car without seeing the colour in person. I am sure I will not be disappointed, but there is always that nagging doubt. It does seem very friendly on here, and I look forward to getting involved.

I do like that colour, but unfortunately it is not available. I imagine it looks fantastic with the sun on it.

Thanks for all the welcomes. Just had an update from my dealer mate. Delivery is not until end of July, unless I want a black one , which would be next month. The new red is available now, Magma, but I think this has an orange tint to it, which I am not so keen on. Looks like it will be Midnight Blue then, which was my first choice, so not a problem. Must admit the deal seems great on the car. A nice big discount off the list price, payment over three years with a £1500 deposit thrown in and APR at 4.9%. Free servicing and RAC cover for three years, and a paint guard as well. I am pleased I let my mate beat me at golf now.

Looking on the Nissan website, they don't appear to do that blue, just the Midnight one. Agree it is a lovely colour.

Just introduced Midnight Blue, which from pictures I have seen of US cars does like rather nice !!!!

Near Farnham, on the Hampshire border.

Hi, just like to introduce myself. I am in the process of buying a 370Z GT, assuming my test drive goes well. Hopefully getting a good deal through a mate that works for Nissan. I have had an Alfa 156 for the last 16 years from new, and have finally given in to pressure from my 19 year old daughter to let her have the car. It has only done 80,000 miles and must be the best one on the road ! Wanted something pretty, not common, and that was a pleasure to drive. Hope I have made the right choice. One thing I am undecided on is colour. My Alfa was red (Only colour for an Alfa) but not sure what colour to get for the 370. Choice seems to be between the Vibrant Red and Midnight Blue. Personally not keen on black and white cars, as I live in the country and we have a lot of muddy roads, especially at the moment. Need a colour that looks good when dirty !! Any thoughts. The blue does seem quite a rare colour which I like the idea of, but having had a red car for 16 years hard to change. Any thoughts ? Richy