stanski Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Hi - after much talk I made good on my promises! I am today the proud owner of an '07 350Z ragtop in Night Blue !! (Sorry Martin you lost your commission on that grey one!) So how not to buy a car!! Dont test drive one nearer home before you go and see the one you want! Sort out the finances on what you think will be needed instead of actually finding out!! Dont buy a practical cheap van before the Zed - no cement bag is going anywhere near my roadster! Buy it on one of the wetest dayes this year! Forget my shades! But what the hell!! Ok now I understand properly what you lot have been bangin' on about- think this is going to be my last fun car - this is defo a keeper! Best surprise of the day - averaged 30 mpg over 100 miles today all sorts of roads and with duff gear changes etc etc until I get used to it. Only 1 downside so far - there is a soddin' annoying rattle from right side behind my ear about 70mph - ahem or thereabouts Just wanted to say thanks folks for your advice and support P.S Dark by the time I got home so picture is just to show you it actually exists - lets hope its a dry day tomorrow! Night Blue by Night eh? Disclaimer: there is no hairdrier attachment in the car btw and I don't own or work in a hair dressing emporium before you ask! Quote
Toon Chris Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Nice one matey be sure to post up a fresh piccie tomorrow... Quote
GlenMH Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Well done look forward to seeing more pics when it gets light! Is it brand new or already "run in"? Now all you need to do is get those ferry tickets sorted Glen Quote
stanski Posted March 8, 2008 Author Posted March 8, 2008 be sure to post up a fresh piccie tomorrow Thanks will do - I was frustraited not taking a pic when it was all shiny - mind you it was lashing it down all day anyway so its covered in road muck now ! Sad but I keep peeping out the front window to see if I was'nt dreaming! How old am I! Not even transferred all my car parafanalia into it yet? Quote
stanski Posted March 8, 2008 Author Posted March 8, 2008 Is it brand new or already "run in" Ex Demo - yes I know .....but it seems okay - no scratches that I could see and inside is nice and tidy. Engine sounds puurfect!! Had my eye on it for a while and they dropped the price recently - I could'nt resist trouble now its gonna be baked beans on toast for 3 years to pay for it - just as well the roof opens eh! So not sure if camping trip is going to happen I did stretch myself a bit has'nt taken the grin off my face though. Quote
martinmac Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Nice one Stan, glad you made the right choice. Sorry to hear its raining Quote
stanski Posted March 8, 2008 Author Posted March 8, 2008 Nice one Stan, glad you made the right choice Thanks - gonna be touch moneywise for a bit but the grin I have had on my chops all day is priceless! Incidentally is it true that roadsters dont have the bluetooth doodar fitted ? Quote
KS2006 Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Well done. 30mpg - sure you didn't buy a smart roadster instead Oh and welcome to the world of rattles - mine has the same thing as you. Can't work out if it's something to do with the seatbelt the plastic speedster cover or the plastic screen. As fas I know was told bluetooth is only on coupes. Quote
stanski Posted March 8, 2008 Author Posted March 8, 2008 30mpg - sure you didn't buy a smart roadster instead Oh and welcome to the world of rattles - mine has the same thing as you. Can't work out if it's something to do with the seatbelt the plastic speedster cover or the plastic screen. Thanks - yes 30mpg - but it is probably optimistic - but the rev counter is less than on my Diesel ditchfinder at the same speed? Probably helps? Rattles yes I know what you mean ? Will have a proper look around tomorrow - if it ever stops raining!! I wondered if it was the window/door as ithe rattle reduced when the drivers window was half down? If Mazda or Toyota made this car it would have Zero rattles! No scuttle shake though which I am impressed with. Quote
AndySpak Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Hey Stan, well done on finally getting a Zed. I, like most others on here (probably), were beginning to think you were always going to be dreaming of one but never actually getting one. I've had mine for 6 months now and I still look out of the window at it several times a day I'll keep my eyes open for you on the M56 or generally driving round Cheshire/Manchester. Have fun! Quote
Sarnie Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Nice one mate, now you know why I've had two already Quote
AndySpak Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Nice one mate, now you know why I've had two already Whatare you driving at the moment Sarnie? I notice there is a car on PH exactly like yours thats "SOLD". Quote
Sarnie Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Nice one mate, now you know why I've had two already Whatare you driving at the moment Sarnie? I notice there is a car on PH exactly like yours thats "SOLD". Yep, its sold now, went today Quote
AndySpak Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Nice one mate, now you know why I've had two already Whatare you driving at the moment Sarnie? I notice there is a car on PH exactly like yours thats "SOLD". Yep, its sold now, went today What are you going get next? Quote
Sarnie Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 Nice one mate, now you know why I've had two already Whatare you driving at the moment Sarnie? I notice there is a car on PH exactly like yours thats "SOLD". Yep, its sold now, went today What are you going get next? Really not sure. Whatever it is, it won't be for a while. I may even get a GT-R Quote
Digsy Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Well done, Stan! Now lets start praying for some !!!! Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Good on ya Stan Let the hideous grin commence. Quote
M13KYF Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 nice one stan. no excuse for the wales trip now Quote
stanski Posted March 9, 2008 Author Posted March 9, 2008 Thanks everybody I wondered if I was ever gonna get one myself - sensible side of the force was strong! Anyway for some reason Photobucket is not working properly so only managed to upload 1 picture see below. Of course it lashed it down today also with hailstones for good measure, I decided to wash it then wax it before the rain - thats 3 hours work the second I finished the last wheel the heavens opened! Why do I bother! Easy car to wash bad colour to keep clean, wheels take almost as long as the bodywork to clean?? It looks the dogs though glad I chose this colour it really is weird- black or dark blue or pearl blue with small hint of green under some light - bit of an odd one? I love it! I think i am working that weekend of the Wales trip - but will check if I can maybe get the time off- worse case I can pop across to St.Davids and say hi! Will try to get some more pics on the forum for you - lets hope the rain stops - incidentally has anyone a good way of peeling dealer sticker off back window - its a sticky one not electrostatic I am worried about ripping one of the heating elements off ?? Thanks Stan Quote
martinmac Posted March 9, 2008 Posted March 9, 2008 Saw a blue roadster northbound on the M6 on the way to Manchester on friday and it looked great so good choice ofcolour bud Quote
stanski Posted March 9, 2008 Author Posted March 9, 2008 Saw a blue roadster northbound on the M6 on the way to Manchester on friday and it looked great so good choice ofcolour bud Thanks matey- black was my fall back car on Saturday in Wakefield - this blue is just as bad to keep clean - its gonna be a proper wax after wash eveytime I know it! Probably the same for everyone which is why they all look spangly on the motorway every timeI see one no matter the colour! Enjoy your holls - got a day off tomorrow so gonna pray for sunshine and go for a proper run out - will wait for the comments at work on Tuesday! Remind us again of the temperature out there? Quote
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