CAL-85 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Hi thought i would introduce myself since I've been using the forum so much since buying my Zed. Bought my 54 GT from Kendal on 1st of September and since and uneventful drive home with it, until my current leased car goes back tomorrow its been kept in my parents garage only being allowed out at weekends onto their drive to wash, clay bar, polish and wax....... its now clean (in my opinion.... but compared to others on here its still filthy) My plan is/was to keep for a year to save a bit of money and sell for similar money next year.... but i like it so may keep for longer. I'm coming from a Seat Leon Cupra 290 black edition, which i have loved although front wheel drive with that kind of power isn't always that great Anyway not much plans for the Zed, have sprayed the wiper arms, some ricer lights under the rear strut and planning on major service being done in the next month . but just looking for some hassle free enjoyable motoring any tips are always welcomed Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor07GT Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 nice and clean, welcome from another new Glasgow area owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL-85 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 13 minutes ago, GMballistic said: Welcome aboard. Thanks GMballistic - plan for next lease is 140i or equivalent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL-85 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 25 minutes ago, raptor07GT said: nice and clean, welcome from another new Glasgow area owner Cheers bud where about are you? am cambuslang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL-85 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 47 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said: to the forum. Cheers ZMANALEX already have you in mind think i may need new springs will wait until garage inspects but may be in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Welcome along mate. Quite a few of us around Glasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL-85 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 1 minute ago, LRF4N said: Welcome along mate. Quite a few of us around Glasgow Cheers mate yeah and... i know Kris with orange Zed so was talking to him loads before i bought! hope to see you around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor07GT Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, CAL-85 said: Cheers bud where about are you? am cambuslang. I'm jumping between Glasgow and Edinburgh at the mo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Hi and welcome along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Hello :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Welcome. I’m down in a Kilmarnock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverunner Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Welcome; best colour! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Hi from Bristol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL-85 Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 So today was a mixed day said bye to the Cupra which was very sad, but i am now insured on the Zed and its out from the garage! Trip to Tesco for some 99 fuel (and shopping) and its now outside the flat. Going to enjoy getting used to it and loving the sound!!!! Although the Cupra had the power the noise just wasn't there. Need exhaust soon i think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 welcome to the clan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 (edited) The Cupra was probably marginally quicker. But Z got more presence. Thinking of doing the NC500 next summer in a Z. We'll see! I had a full custom that transformed the car. I sat in the passengers for the first time during the test drive by the Nissan sales guy and felt maybe i shouldnt sell Edited October 22, 2018 by GranTurismoEra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Miester Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Welcome aboard nice cars both but as you get to know the zed more theres something in them I call it big charactor Enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponsonby Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 19/10/2018 at 21:22, CAL-85 said: So today was a mixed day said bye to the Cupra which was very sad, but i am now insured on the Zed and its out from the garage! Trip to Tesco for some 99 fuel (and shopping) and its now outside the flat. Going to enjoy getting used to it and loving the sound!!!! Although the Cupra had the power the noise just wasn't there. Need exhaust soon i think I have recently gone from a 2016 RS3 to a 2006 350Z. No regrets whatsoever. The RS3 was amazingly fast but apart from the fabulous engine note not that involving - also way too easy to hit license losing speeds. My previous 350Z was the car I have enjoyed the most in the last few years so I bought another. Nice healthy bank account now too, but please don't tell the wife 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbad Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Hello and welcome along 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 23/10/2018 at 07:59, Ponsonby said: I have recently gone from a 2016 RS3 to a 2006 350Z. No regrets whatsoever. The RS3 was amazingly fast but apart from the fabulous engine note not that involving - also way too easy to hit license losing speeds. My previous 350Z was the car I have enjoyed the most in the last few years so I bought another. Nice healthy bank account now too, but please don't tell the wife i was behind the sedan version in my nismo. I didnt think it sounded better than my car. Just pops, bangs and farts...slightly quicker. Sorry to hijack the thread but how come you didnt go back to a 370z? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponsonby Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 2 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said: i was behind the sedan version in my nismo. I didnt think it sounded better than my car. Just pops, bangs and farts...slightly quicker. Sorry to hijack the thread but how come you didnt go back to a 370z? The sedan RS3 is the facelift one and considerably quieter than the pre facelift one with sport exhaust. I went from a Nismo to the RS3 and the difference in performance is huge. But I just want a toy for weekends and so just went for the cleanest 350Z I could find. It feels a bit retro after the RS which I like and love the lines of the 350. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL-85 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 23/10/2018 at 07:59, Ponsonby said: I have recently gone from a 2016 RS3 to a 2006 350Z. No regrets whatsoever. The RS3 was amazingly fast but apart from the fabulous engine note not that involving - also way too easy to hit license losing speeds. My previous 350Z was the car I have enjoyed the most in the last few years so I bought another. Nice healthy bank account now too, but please don't tell the wife Haha couldn't agree more the Cupra was crazy fast at motorway speeds and up although still tough to handle in the rain (had it wheelspin at 100 in 5th gear) But bank balance isn't that great just now but should be good all going well with the Zed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 makes sense. guys are making me want to get a 350Z instead of the mark 2 nismo. cheaper to run for sure. 24 MPG vs 18MPG i got on the Nismo 350Z still a head turner everywhere you go. Iconic car for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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