New member that's on the hunt for a Z

[DanCoulcher]

Hi. Just joined the forum. I'm currently searching for a 350z. I am getting rid of my BMW X5 to go over to the 350. Will have a 4.5k budget. Any recommendations on what I need to keep an eye out for? I'm tempted by the auto versions ( only because mt bmw is) but not sure if it's a good idea on the 350.

 

Any information greatly appreciated and listened too.

 

Thanks

 

Dan

[MITZ@CougarStore]

Welcome to the forum...

[DanCoulcher]

Thanks

[GMballistic]

Welcome aboard Dan.

 

Personally I'd stay away from the auto 350Z but only because I prefer manual cars and if you can I'd try to up your budget, ...not sure what sort of condition of a 350Z you'll be getting for £4.5K that's all.

[davey_83]

ello n welkom

 

tons of bedtime reading here matey

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/22880-guide-for-new-memberspotential-buyers/

 

david

[ZMANALEX]

to the forum.

[DanCoulcher]

Thanks. I'm pretty sure I'll go for the manual.

 

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[veeg33]

Hello and welcome GLWTH!

[valy]

Dan have a quick read through the forum advice as one's ideal manual gearbox might not be others favourite simply because there are a few known issues with the manual gearbox.

I went from manual to auto and never looked back but it does depend on where most of your driving will be done

hope we haven't confused you much

[Kev T]

Hello and welcome.

[GappySmeg]

Greetings!

[Jetpilot]

As an auto i hear they are not too bad as autos go, but would want a manual myself.

 

Good luck with your search, a few horror stories recently so choose careful and be wary of any niggles that may end up being costly.

[Mopedmark]

along

[The Big Miester]

welcome along as others said you may need to up your budget to get a tidy one,unless you like to buy lower and do some work.

 

Good luck with your search always worth a look on here under used zeds

[veilside z]

Hello and welcome

[nissanman312]

Welcome along

Good luck

[ZEUS]

Welcome along

[jimmy.farrow7]

Welcome along mate, like the guys above said read the links they have given you theres plenty of advice in there

[kbad]

Hello and welcome , please consider increasing your budget as I just had to return my Z to the dealer 3 days ago after 1 month of ownership. I have now increased my budget to £6.5 - £7 k to get a decent one . Hope this helps 😀

 

 

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[DanCoulcher]

My main reason for looking at the auto is apart from having an auto x5 which is an awesome box. I drive auto lorries for a living. Most of my driving will be around town in the 350

 

 

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[Blue Straggler]

On a sub £5k budget maybe consider this? disclaimer, I have not yet owned a Zed myself so I claim no expertise. Advert seems pretty plain and open, it's an import blah blah. Manual gearbox.

 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/nissan/nissan-350z-bronze/1147087325

[Adrian@TORQEN]

Welcome to the forum. I'd try to increase the budget a bit to at least £6.5k-£7k to get a decent 350z. As others said, go for the manual version rather than the Auto.

 

Let us know how it goes

 

Good luck!

[DanCoulcher]

Any negative points in buying an import?

 

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[Blue Straggler]

Any negative points in buying an import?

 

 

 

I am still new here so I hope I am not speaking out of turn, but from what I've seen, you are about to start a friendly and oft-repeated debate about the pros and cons of imports

I'll get the popcorn !

[DanCoulcher]

Any negative points in buying an import?

 

 

 

I am still new here so I hope I am not speaking out of turn, but from what I've seen, you are about to start a friendly and oft-repeated debate about the pros and cons of imports

I'll get the popcorn !

Ok. Could be interesting

 

 

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