Digsy

The Gallardo sounded amazing on that DVD Have to say, watching the way they are sliding those supercars on public roads (presumably closed before anyone pipes up ) I have a new found respect for Sutters, Harris & Co.

Just because the dimensions are smaller, that doesn't mean that the engine will be! The Z33 is a bit of a lard ass afterall! You only have to do a bit of digging on the net to see what technology is new on other Nissan products in Japan and the US to get you thinking what engine, chassis, etc... might be used on the next gen zed. So we're looking at a smaller, lighter, but just as powerful, next gen Zed that handles better than a Cayman. That'll do for me!

Most mags seem to rate it at the definitive hot hatch of the moment (well this week at least) but please tell me you didn't go with the decals! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Have fun!

Completely agree mate, for me..... if I had that sort of money to spend, it would be the Gallardo EVERY TIME! btw, did anyone see bloody Gordon Ramsey again this week on F word. Driving a bloody Ferrari 599 the other week as a "delivery" vehicle and this week going to a farmers in Scotland in a Gallardo spider yeah Flash Barstool!! i'll dream keep dreaming.. Saw a 599 parked up in Milan on Saturday (a fews cars down from the 612 and before the F430 ) and it looked absolutely stunning. Pictures can't do justice to what a good-looking, purposeful motor this really is. Shame I never heard it run....

Are they gold-plated?

Can't see it being "common as muck at £85k!! I know 3 people who are taking delivery of theirs in August My problem is that I've never desired an Audi like I have a Lamborghini I really don't think they're direct competitors - there's still quite a price difference. The Audi's for people who would buy Porsches or Jags, who want the most efficient, reliable and practical day to day sports car. Lambos are an emotional purchase like Ferraris and Astons. The NSX was a great car but few people "desired" a Honda supercar either.

Was it the first roadster you've seen in the flesh? I saw a GM Roadster today, roof up because it was raining, and I couldn't get over how badly the roof seems to fit. It was all gappy as it curved around the side window. I know its probably watertight which is why I say "seems" but frankly it looks sh!te. I can't think of any car in its price range (or indeed any car on sale today, Caterhams excepted) with such a shoddy hood. Bear in mind this was an 07 (not MY07) Zed in perfect nick. I've fancied an open top for ages and was trying convince myself that a Zed Roadster with my wheels and Nismo zorst would be a better idea than buying a non-Zed but I just don't think I can cope with the top-up looks. Why produce a car as beautiful as the coupe and when you lop the top off saddle it with a lumpy-bumpy hunchback hood and a fat arse? Sorry if I've offended the Roadster owners on here - its only my opinion of course!

Sold out to 2009 and with good reason. Autocar were very complimentary too and the DVD they gave away last week when they tested it with a Gallardo Superleggera, DB9 and a Veyron is well worth a watch. I saw it in the flesh in Geneva and trust me no-one is going to mistake it for a Titty. It's certainly not my idea of a pretty car but very striking.

These mystery threads are intriguing for a few pages but you can cross the line into boring quite easily, guys.....

Last week there was a big pic of an NSX Parade. Has anyone sent them pics from Silverstone?

Simple as that, eh?

Just ease youself in, Nixy. Golden rule is to be gentle with the throttle unless your pointing in a straight line. Oh and stop worrying!

Makes sense if Louis reckons it should be called Trevor.

And I thought you were a nice lady Nixy!

Welcome aboard, mate!

WHY???? IMHO it does not look a patch on the Zed and lets be honest 95% of the time we are all sat in traffic somewhere anyway so looks have to come high on the list otherwise we would all drive EVO's. For that sort of money you could have a Turbo Zed with any selection of custom leather trim and still get plenty of spare cash and let someone else carry the depreciation!! Your car would then be:- a. More powerful b. Better looking c. Unique!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don;t get me wrong I like BMW's. I have had a 535iSE and loved it and I would take back all of the above for an M6 in the twinkling of an eye (I know I know that makes me a hypocrit) I jst think the shape is all wrong!! Ming the Zed happy I understand your thinking Ming and I've toyed with the idea of FI but I do up to 15k miles a year and from everything I've read a turbo'd Zed isn't a daily driver. Personally, I like the shape - not as pretty as the Zed but muscular and compact with wonderful 60s sports car proportions. The old M3 engine is a gem too. I guess I get bored easily (this is the first car I've kept for 2 years plus this century) and I think it might be time to move on. Then again I may hate it! Cayman? Nah, can't get on with the looks.

WHY???? IMHO it does not look a patch on the Zed and lets be honest 95% of the time we are all sat in traffic somewhere anyway so looks have to come high on the list otherwise we would all drive EVO's. For that sort of money you could have a Turbo Zed with any selection of custom leather trim and still get plenty of spare cash and let someone else carry the depreciation!! Your car would then be:- a. More powerful b. Better looking c. Unique!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don;t get me wrong I like BMW's. I have had a 535iSE and loved it and I would take back all of the above for an M6 in the twinkling of an eye (I know I know that makes me a hypocrit) I jst think the shape is all wrong!! Ming the Zed happy I understand your thinking Ming and I've toyed with the idea of FI but I do up to 15k miles a year and from everything I've read a turbo'd Zed isn't a daily driver. Personally, I like the shape - not as pretty as the Zed but muscular and compact with wonderful 60s sports car proportions. The old M3 engine is a gem too. I guess I get bored easily (this is the first car I've kept for 2 years plus this century) and I think it might be time to move on. Then again I may hate it!

I did say at the time that those who buy these things new will take a hit. I may go and see this one at the weekend.......

Am I missing something? Someone posted up that they have a quality issue with the Funkystyling badges and before the issue has been sorted we're all sending the new guy to........yep, Funkystyling! I would suggest that you either buy from the States mate (I will end up paying about £55 if they ever get round to charging me duty) or wait and see what Chris's response is to the issue.

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/ca ... _full.y=10

M. Funkystyling (member on here) does them and he is based in the UK! Either PM him or go to http://www.funkystyling.co.uk and talk to him Did you not read the rest of the responses, Mark!

Sounds pretty distinctive. I hope he tracks it down.

Who did you buy from? Part of a group buy on here last year - funkystyling I think. Wonder if they come with any sort of guarantee?? As a forum member I would hope that Chris at Funkystyling would want to do something for you here. Seems like a good bloke so a PM should be in order. Let us know how you get on.

Mmmmmmm garnish!

I bought from these guys on Ebay. Pretty cheap with exchange rates as they are and no problem posting out to the UK. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-350Z ... enameZWDVW