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Bit dry, was it?

This site is completely borked in IE right now. I can't even sign in as either the link doesn't work, or if I c+p to open a new tab then when I fill the boxes in it says I haven't.

Because they have a tiny factory making these, and they wanted to pump out all the cheaper common models of the Ranger first. I've no idea why, mine's not exactly a completely different chassis or anything, it's just a set of wheels, a bigger engine and some bling on the inside! Anyway, I spoke too soon. It's not actually with the dealer yet at all, and they have no idea when it will be. Apparently I'm getting a call next week to discuss things. Oh boy, am I looking forward to that.

997.1 engine is essentially the same as the 996. Less prone to d-chunk issues, but the IMS and bore scoring applies just the same sadly. Likewise the 986/987.1 Boxster and 987.1 Cayman. Personally, I'd buy the best condition high-mileage 996 you can find. Less IMS risk as if it's not gone in 100k miles it probably won't, and pretty much zero depreciation.

Apart from the obviously daft posts about his wang, I can't see a single post here by Dave where he's done anything other than state his opinion, which also happens to be common sense. That's not trolling. That's being a decent forum contributor.

They'll be on the grid alright, just near the back of it because they've done chuff-all testing.

Use google. AdrianK site:www.350z-uk.com I think that's the right way.

See, one for the racetrack and one for the poseurs

Why would anyone pay £30K for a Nissan? Swings and roundabouts. All cars are created equal, but some are more equal than others.

Really? Because of the engine, I assume?

I bought my Zed in 2008 on finance, just as the market crashed. Oops!

What are you on about? I love the Zed, that's why I bought one. Just because I don't think it's The Greatest Car Ever Made In The History Of The World and can see the faults in it, doesn't mean I don't love them still. For £10K for a practical 2 seat sports car without any potential massive costs, there is no better option for the keen driver. Any better for you? Sheesh.

If 1/3 of your salary on a car is the right figure, then I need to start buying much cheaper cars!

Do you have any idea of the history in motorsport that Vauxhall have? I suspect it's the other way around, Nissan would love the heritage that came out of Luton! I must admit I was a bit in the dark too until I went to the Heritage Museum for a PHSS last year, fascinating look back over the years. Definitely worth a visit

Without a shadow of a doubt. The 350 ragtop is a challenging view to put it mildly, the 370 is a billion times better.

Any RR (FF or RRS) is something I have no interest in as a sporty car fan. All RRs are great in their own right, but that's as far as it goes.

Depends on other outgoings, and whether you're happy with finance. Some people never want to use finance at all which can limit their options, but they may have no mortgage so have plenty of spare cash. Others may need finance because of a large mortgage, however they will be able to get a newer/better car because of this. Some have kids, some like holidays... Too many variables. All I know is I spend waaaaay too much money on cars

Juke R sits in the category of 'Everything else that doesn't appeal to me as a keen driver!'. It's a runaround with a bit more poke and a questionable bodykit, nowt more.

The best judges of how desirable a car is are young kids. They have no idea about badges or handling or anything like that, they just say what's cool. That said, please don't start hanging around outside a school at 3pm trying to get their opinions on your car

For some people it will be their dream car, or at least their realistic dream car. I don't get the animosity to it, I really don't. If your dream car is a 12 year old Nissan, is that not setting your sights equally as low?

My what on an old Nissan forum? I'm here because I have friends here, what's your excuse? I don't care what others think about my car, so admiration is irrelevant to me. I didn't say that an Astra would get more attention than a Zed, nor did I say it was better, nor did I say I wanted one. What I did say is that Vauxhall is by no means a 'worse' brand than Nissan, and anyone who thinks otherwise needs a sanity check. A new Astra VXR will be quicker on general roads than a Zed would, but then so it should be: It's a much newer car that weighs less and has the same power, with a turbo on it. I still wouldn't want one, but that's by the by.

I didn't find the SLS as mind-bendingly fast I thought it would be, oddly. See, I don't really consider the 911TT to be a supercar anymore, but when you consider that the 991 is quicker than a 458 with better build quality and a price tag that near enough matches it, then I think it should stay there. I don't put the GT-R in that category for the simple reason it has a Nissan badge and the interior is not up to scratch. In terms of performance it blows everything else away, but it's just those two things that mean it doesn't quite make supercar status. Each to their own, I know that's not going to be a popular viewpoint on a Nissan forum, but there you go.

I agree, I'm not sure I could step down enough levels to be on the same platform as you

Heh, I was going to post the exact same thing

So RS3 on the rear, 050A on the front? Assuming the 050A aren't completely shot, I'd expect you to be feeling oversteer more than you did before. That said, if you have little feel at the front, then check rear tyre pressures. And please take it very easy until you can match the rears at the front.