cavey Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I'm getting around 22mpg but I'm having loads of fun !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Hi there and welcome. My computer currently says 8.5 km per litre - I don't know what that is in miles per gallon and I don't want to know either! But you're going to anyway - You can convert that figure by multiplying it by 4.5 (litres to gallons) then dividing by 5/8 (kilometres to miles). That means you are getting 23.9 miles per gallon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Welcome bud. I see what you mean about the roadster, dont hear sun roof and Hartlepool in the same sentence very often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hi Lexx, I ran a 192bhp RX-8 for the last two years as a company car. A change of job saw it get handed back and I was left to choose something else. I picked up an 54-plate Zed in October and since then I've done 3,500 miles at an average consumption (according to the onboard computer) of 25.8mpg. My gut feeling is that its much better than my RX-8 for fuel consumption although I never worked out what it was in the RX-8 as I had a fuel card and didn't care. Overall, I'm probably a bit like you too, I don't really mind what the consumption is I just want to enjoy the car I drive. With that thought in mind, I much prefer the Zed to the RX-8. Its much much easier to drive fast without having to rev the nuts off the car and I get loads more looks in the Zed than I ever did in the RX-8. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hi Trev, Thanks for the welcome ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyzed Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Welcome Lexx! I too wanted a Z back in 2003 but ended up with an RX-8 and then in September of this year I bought a new Z. You will love the Z. Check out my thread in this section "Greetings from across the pond". I posted pixs of my 8 and Z. Nice 8 by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Welcome Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Again, thanks for all the warm welcomes! Ive spent basicaly everyday lately on Pistonheads/sales looking at whats coming up. Half considering an import, but a little dubious about it due to a slightly higher insurance premium etc. What was the main spec differences between the UK and Japan models? Im gunna be looking for one thats pretty much as standard, though wouldnt mind getting one that already has some body mods done already. Will probably go for another MIJPerofmance custom exhaust. Anyways, Im off to find some more turkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Search button is your friend but as its Christmas... http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1781 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Found it just after I'd posted! But thanks anyway Now...roadster or coupe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Found it just after I'd posted!But thanks anyway Now...roadster or coupe.. Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davej Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hi Lexx Seeing as your local, and if you want some honest "unbiased" opinions a bunch of us will be up in sunderland tomorrow afternoon, 27th http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10763 Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Cheers for the invite Will try and make it, depends what time I get away from the sisters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi there and welcome. My computer currently says 8.5 km per litre - I don't know what that is in miles per gallon and I don't want to know either! But you're going to anyway - You can convert that figure by multiplying it by 4.5 (litres to gallons) then dividing by 5/8 (kilometres to miles). That means you are getting 23.9 miles per gallon! You bugger - does that mean I can't pretend I'm getting 30 anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi there and welcome. My computer currently says 8.5 km per litre - I don't know what that is in miles per gallon and I don't want to know either! But you're going to anyway - You can convert that figure by multiplying it by 4.5 (litres to gallons) then dividing by 5/8 (kilometres to miles). That means you are getting 23.9 miles per gallon! You bugger - does that mean I can't pretend I'm getting 30 anymore? Hope the wife doesn't see this post either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 So, Ive spent past 2 days trawling around the North East dealerships trying to get a test drive. Finally managed to get a shot in a coupe today through at Gateshead. No more reservations....I want one! Going back into the dealership next week to order. (my uncle works for nissan so I get a 14% discount off new, so it works out better than 2nd hand) The chilli red and orange colours are being replaced by Rosso Red and a white. So now Im torn by colour! Black? blue? Or white??? Some sensible questions now. The sat nav....I nkow its over priced and probably useless. But without it you get that plain black cubby hole in the middle of the dash. Are there any ready to fit after market alternatives that'll go into the space? The 240w BOSE system? is it any good? I have Bose in my Rex, and to be honest Bose stands for Better Off with Something Else! Think thats about it for now. Christ, Im so excited, Im like a kid at Christmas again! Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 The bose system isnt very good, its adequate at best but the speaker are pants ! if you like proper audio you will want to upgrade it search through the mods section i think a few have fitted tom toms etc into the cubby but i'm not sure if there is an aftermarket unit that fit exactly that space good info on here http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/350Z-TECH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 White is the most exciting of those colours but blue or black will sell on better probably. I see a new shape TT in white regularly on my travels and it looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 if you like proper audio just open the window and listen - better than any audio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 The chilli red and orange colours are being replaced by Rosso Red and a white. So now Im torn by colour! Black? blue? Or white??? If I was buying new, I would be very very tempted with a white one. It looks fantastic in white and there won't be that many of them about so reselling it should be easy. If you can't sell it, you can always send it back to Japan, they love white sports cars over there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 How much is the GT pack extra? £2k? How much is the sat nav? £1.5k? If thats correct then £3.5k could get you a leather retrim, aftermarket ICE and maybe a set of Nismo's if your frugal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Well, spent most of this avo in the stealers signing my name so many times I cant feel my wrists anymore! So, on the way is a Pearl White Coupe with GT Pack. Well, when I say on the way, its already here. Its in the Sunderland Compound. But since all of Nissan is on shutdown till Monday, I have to wait for it to be delivered to the Dealer. And then I go on holiday till the 21st Jan! i cant stand this waiting lark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Nice one Lexx. Think you've got a good colour there EDIT: Did you order the RAYS too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Well, spent most of this avo in the stealers signing my name so many times I cant feel my wrists anymore! So, on the way is a Pearl White Coupe with GT Pack. Well, when I say on the way, its already here. Its in the Sunderland Compound. But since all of Nissan is on shutdown till Monday, I have to wait for it to be delivered to the Dealer. And then I go on holiday till the 21st Jan! i cant stand this waiting lark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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