Kaikora

Hi all, spoken to a few people on here, and made a few topics and discussed quite a bit. Finally I have made the plunge. Got myself a 350z. 2007 Azure Blue DE Revup 33k miles Super happy with it. Drives so well, well looked after, and cannot wait to pick it up on Monday. The garage are doing an MOT on it and will fix any (if they come up) advisories. Completely unmolested, although over time I will definitely do my own modifications. I will start up a member build project so you can all follow along! I have loved reading everyones builds, very entertaining, and informative. Keep them up!

That’s a good point there I hadn’t noticed. I’m sure when I drove the car it was working but I will check again when I see next time

That’s the one!

Also forgot to mention on other common problems (from what I have read) The boot opens perfectly, no double catching and the seats are in mint condition as well as all the interior. Although these two are extremely minor faults (or lack of fault should I say!)

I would say it is a little overpriced, but again, we can work on the price with the dealer, and I am willing to pay a little overpriced for a reliable, low mileage I think. I would be using it only rarely to be honest, maybe it'll only do 1-2k miles a year. Only to be used when it is dry and keeping for the long run (also why I am looking for a lower mileage, good condition) Yeah I have looked into the window and the lights situation and it is a fairly easy fix, but I can use it to bargain the price down a little bit The wheels really aren't bad at all, I cant quite explain. It has had curbing, but it is barely noticeable, and would bother most people (but I hate curbed wheels with a passion, even the slightest little mark) so I would get the refurbished at some point, probably next year when I have saved a little money up! Again, it can be used as a bargaining chip. The dealer did comment on the wheels being curbed a bit, and he said usually they do refurbish before selling but the wheels are sort of in the middle region, on being perfect, to needing to be refurbished to sell the car

So I think I have found a good deal here but would like to know others opinions.... I am looking at 2007 Blue Azure 350z Rev Up Version. It has had no modifications done whatsoever and is extremely clean inside. So some stats... 2 Previous Owners (I would be the third) 33k miles Manual, clutch is high and seems like no problems Extremely clean and tidy inside, very few scratches No strange noises when driven, rides very smoothly and doesn't drift to either side of the road when driving at high speeds Wheels have slight curbing, but has been touched up a little, so doesn't look so bad at all. Alloys show their age with again some slight bubbling No rust at all or damage Almost new tyres on (at least 6mm tread) Same brand for the two back and same for the two front, Bridgestones front and Pirellis on the back Brake pads have been replaced in December 2017 Garage says it has a full service history, I do have the paperwork from when the car was built to December 2017, however there is no service book currently. The garage have informed me they have ordered the service book and the garage which did the services are stamping the book and sending over to them, which should arrive today or tomorrow Headlights are cloudy W brace seems pretty good condition underneath from what I could see Drivers side window when using automatic up goes all the way up, then drops back down to middle position The dealer will do an MOT and service if I buy the car So the garage have the car for sale at £9995, however when they obtained the car in November 2018, they originally had it up for sale at £12495 (I have found independent proof of this also) Autotrader suggest the price from a dealer is between £8140 to £9000 based on a good condition What is everyones opinion, I am going to see the car again, once they have the service book sorted in a couple of days. Is there anything important I should check on?

So I’m leaning towards an azure blue either HR (not sure they do in blue) or an 06/07 year with mileage from as low as possible to max 75k one question, I have a few things I will want to do once I find the right car, oil change etc but I would like to have a remap done and wondered where people go for it? I have heard somewhere someone went and got 5 different settings they could choose from, standard, exhaust pops, valet mode and I can’t remember the other two. Does anyone have this one? If they don’t what do you have and what settings do you have and why did you choose?

Welcome Leanne. Saw this one for sale recently too. Lovely colour!

This makes much more sense. I didn’t think they were going to increase as much as was said before

This is all the information I can find on the dvla website

I’m not sure it is quite as much of an increase as that actually. Is there anything from the government directly for us to quote from rather than a paper?

Interesting point of view, I’m not saying it is a be all and end all point im just saying it is something to consider as it’s not just a one off payment it’s an every year payment. Yes if the right HR came up and it was perfect I wouldn’t second myself because of the tax, but if it was no choice, no HR that was good enough then I would consider it a bonus to not having to pay the extra tax

Love the break down you do. Really makes a nice interesting read and gives an idea on what different things cost for other people. Keep up the fantastic build!

Welcome! I’m also quite new, looking for the right 350, but you got one in a gorgeous colour. Congrats!

Thanks for all the input. I will absolutely get one which I think is best but it is nice to hear everyone’s views and experiences. It helps me also make a decision on what I think is a good one also. I have to say the tax bracket difference is also an influencer as well because it’s quite a bit of difference.

I some times consider a convertible but worry about the noise in the cabin when the roof is up, is it as bad as they say? If you change the roof can you insulate a little or there isn’t really any room to do so?

Also any experience with either or, and why you choose one over the other. If I got the cheaper option, an older car I would have a bit of money to spare for the tuning, oil change but also perhaps able to ensure all the tires are the same brand, replace the W brace and various other issues that may arise, whereas getting the newer version, which is more often then not more expensive I wouldn’t be able to do so much straight away and would postpone what’s not so bad

So I’ve been looking around for a new toy. Currently I have a little Hyundai i20 which is great but it most certainly doesn’t have any grunt at all. Finally I decided on the 350z as my new toy. I’m very happy with my choice, but as I got looking through auto trader trying to decide what is good and what is not there’s a few questions I have and requirements. Im not too fussed on the colour but I do prefer black, blue and orange. But like I said it’s not a major contributing factor. Im thinking I want as low mileage as possible, however the max would probably be 60k, bearing in mind it should have definitely had a major service around 52k if I’m not correct? I would like a full service history, however once I get the car I’ll be doing a full oil change and fluid change on the car so I know it has fresh and the correct oil inside. I would like to do a Rev Up tune as well once I get. To be honest I think I am rambling a bit now! my question comes to the age really. What is the difference between the two age models, from the stripe on the bonnet and the bulge and is it worth spending around 5-7k on an older version, or 8-10k on the newer one?

Looks lovely! Welcome to the group! I’m currently on the prowl for the right Zed myself!

Yes you’ve got to search for exactly what you want. I’ve found some nice ones on autotrader, but I would prefer to get from a buyer who has obviously looked after and cared for theirs and perhaps even done some modifications I liked. I’ve found one on here already which I’m in contact with the owner about. It’s a gorgeous car, Black, STS Rear Turbo, subtle purple decor and under 50k miles. It’s in the Zed for Sale section. The owner has done really great work on it and in my opinion it looks wonderful. Obviously want to check the car out for any issues, but by the sounds of it the owner has solved all and also kept the car in Mint condition. Fingers crossed it is the right one for me!

Thanks for all the welcomes everyone! It’s great to see such a wonderful community. Hopefully I’ll become a Zed owner soon enough, just got to find the right one for me!

Hello everyone. New member. I’m looking into buying a 350z but doing a bit of research first. Based in Hertfordshire.