lrenno Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Right looking at trading my 04 RX8 in for a 350Z but am undecided which to go for. I can probably scrape together around £20k if i try. But my question is........ 276 or 300? I have seen a few pre facelift ones around for about £16k with reasonable miles on them(is mileage much of an issue with the Z or are they reliable?) OR.........Do i spend the full £20k on a 56 onwards model for the 300bhp is there much difference in the 2? i will be looking to modify a little so the £4k could come in usefull. Is one of them more modifiable than the other etc? cheers guys Also one last thing...............why so many great colours? love the blue, orange and gun metal grey Quote
lomoto Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Hi there chum , Personally I would go for an earlier model as some problems concerning oil consumption with the 300bhp engine have arisen (hopefully now resolved in the latest model) Quote
martinmac Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 +1, get an earlier model which will leave you some cash for a few tasty mods. No real issues with mileage bud. Quote
Digsy Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 +1, get an earlier model which will leave you some cash for a few tasty mods. No real issues with mileage bud. +2 Best idea is to drive both (back to back if possible) and see if you can feel any major improvement in the performance and interior quality. If not, your decision is made and you can save some bucks. Quote
Zummertor Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Interesting question. Agree with drive them back to back. Always tempted to go for earlier models because of re-sale but in this case not huge differences for it to show up. Of course you get a later reg plate but that is very much a personal thing. For the difference in money you could alter a few things to make quite a difference on the older car. If you are not into modding then "scraping" the money together sounds too much of a struggle to me for you so maybe go for the earlier version and see how your finances work out before deciding what to do. Oh and Quote
lrenno Posted June 16, 2008 Author Posted June 16, 2008 cheers guys i am leaning more towards an earlier model, want some cash to spend on mods to be honest. Quote
lrenno Posted June 16, 2008 Author Posted June 16, 2008 Ok all sorted, rung the bank manager got myself £10k on its way tomorrow , then need to trade the RX8 should be worth between £8k-£10k that leaves me a nice margin for a Z. Rung the insurance they want an extra £124 for the remaining 6 months of my policy so all sorted just need to find a car Quote
martinmac Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Dan who is a member on here has a couple of nice ones at the moment, hes a car dealer too. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... highlight= Quote
matth76 Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 The 2006 model with 296bhp actually has less torque than the earlier model therefore meaning not quite as punchy acceleration but higher max top speed which you'd never really see unless on a track, and I too have heard of oil issues with the 2006- early 2007 model. I prefer the front bumper look of the 2006 model but apart from that I would go for an 05 or 55 registration last of the 276bhp model and then modify that. £4800 will get you a full supercharger (stillen) conversion and a nice 370bhp. Good luck in your search. Quote
xStric9x Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 The 2006 model with 296bhp actually has less torque than the earlier model therefore meaning not quite as punchy acceleration but higher max top speed which you'd never really see unless on a track, and I too have heard of oil issues with the 2006- early 2007 model. I prefer the front bumper look of the 2006 model but apart from that I would go for an 05 or 55 registration last of the 276bhp model and then modify that. £4800 will get you a full supercharger (stillen) conversion and a nice 370bhp. Good luck in your search. All z's are limited to 155mph bud, you will gain about .1 0-60 which is not worth anything. After listening to us owners they have tweaked the interior a little IE removed the centre ashtray and replaced it with a little cubby and put some chrome around the heater dials along with a few other bits and bobs Quote
lrenno Posted June 17, 2008 Author Posted June 17, 2008 these bits they've replaced interior wise are they swapable into the older models if you can source them? cheers for the replies guys Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 these bits they've replaced interior wise are they swapable into the older models if you can source them?cheers for the replies guys It's mainly the door cards and the centre console so I guess they could be changed. Don't forget though that apart from the interior and the engine, the 06MY had revised headlights, LED rear lights, Bluetooth compatibility and a different front bumper and grille. Quote
Stew Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 It's personal choice but if you are modding then it makes sense to get an early model with a nice set of wheels and exhaust added with the extra. Some left over too depending what you buy! The 2k6 does come with those things listed about. The bluetooth kit is available for about £100 and 30 secs of your time, the LED rear lights can be swapped over in 30 mins and £240. The rest is minimal - the 06 headlights are nicer but the interior changes are minimal! Quote
Toon Chris Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Fabulous Chilli Red in our for sale section now. Only a little over £14K and you aren't paying for fancy wheels which may not be to your taste. Lost of money left over for your own wheels and other mods - and red is such a rare and cool colour on the Z IMO. Quote
N15MNO-Daron Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 id say get a 2003 import for 12K and use the money saved to convert the sat nav, get some nice ICE and twin turbo installed Quote
lrenno Posted June 18, 2008 Author Posted June 18, 2008 Hmmm, got a red rx8 at the minute so not really after another red tbh. As far as an import will i get stung for insurance on it? Is there any bodywork dimensions or engine differences as far as modding goes? As i will def be looking at induction kits, exhausts, bodykits and spoilers. Also going to probably buy a kenwood or like double din to replace the clarion(ahem 'bose' system) Just dont want to be left trying to source parts from japan and paying over the top insurance(sorry 'even more' over the top insurance) Quote
martinmac Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Insurance shouldnt really be a problem. As to the differences ther is a list http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1781 In some cases having an import may help as there could be body kits that wouldnt fit a uk car. If you are changing the sound system anyway there wouldnt be the problem of having an import one. Quote
N15MNO-Daron Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Get an import pre 2003 they are much easier to modify as the engine ECU doesnt self adjust. Also more kits for the older models. Only need to swop sat nav..its no problem just get a double dinn system ..youl be saving about £6k anyway.. so put it to good use. Quote
lrenno Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 Found this one guys, what do you all make of it? Is it slightly overpriced? really am swaying towards UK car mainly for the sell on point. http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/ww ... x_mileage= Quote
N15MNO-Daron Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Quite high milleage!!.. my 2003 import had 12K miles on it. Yep agreed better to get import if u know ur gona keep it for the life of the car.. otherwise re sale will be less. Quote
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