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Many thanks for the replies. Given me much food for thought. I love the look of the 350z but I know if it didn't perform as my previous sports cars I'd be left wanting. I've done the usual searches (fastest car for less than 10k etc) and apart from those I've already owned there isn't a lot out there aside from the hot hatches, which to me aren't quite 'special' enough. Cheers Paul

Hi Apologies if some of the below have already been asked / answered here. I've spent far too many hours researching these cars online and have only achieved confusing myself even more with all of the contradictory answers!! First dilemma - Do I buy a pre facelift car (up to 2006) in order to get the lower tax or fork out a bit extra for a 313hp 2007 model. I'm aware of the upgrades to the interior on the latter (and the bonnet bulge) but is there really much performance difference in the real world? I presume a few basic mods could bring the power of an early model close to the later engines? I haven't actually driven a 350z yet. I've had a few performance cars over the last 10 year and whilst I'm not necessarily looking for a faster car, I don't want to be disappointed with the power compared to previous drives (I'm all about the straight line acceleration - track days don't interest me). Previous cars = Audi TT 225 (Remapped to 272hp - fast but dull), BMW Z4 3.0i (engine felt quite lazy), Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (No where near as impressive as the badge suggests - didn't like it at all!!), Mercedes Slk350 (quickest - lovely car), Mini JCW (rapid but skittish). Anyone owned / driven any of these and able to give a comparison? Due to a temporary cash flow hiccup I currently own a 2007 MX5 which is fun but doesn't even come close to having enough grunt for me... Finally, are there any model years with problems not to go for? Many thanks in advance Paul