jim.tilsley Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Hi - New to the 350Z forum and I'm trying to decide if the premium for the GT pack is worth the money - Can anyone tell me what it contains? Also are the imports easy to spot - advice on the site seems to be to avoid them. If there are any other options that are good value in a used car what should I look for? Thanks in advance Jim Quote
Eumenides Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 I'm sure someone will tell me if i'm wrong but most Japanese imports (any make of car) tend to have the square shaped space for the rear number plate, whereas UK cars have the oblong shape for it to fit into. I think there are other tell-tale signs too, can't think off-hand. Welcome to the forum too Quote
Chris`I Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 All the answers to your questions are in the FAQ I beleive. GT Pack is largely the heated leather seats, cruise control, Bose (which is a piece of junk) and maybe wheels (dont know if there are better wheels nowadays). Most agree that its not really worth the money, but as people have found, they are hard to sell without the GT pack. Imports are fine as long as you get a good imported. Search JM Imports on here, they have a good rep. Quote
martinmac Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Here you go bud, Any excuse to put down the paint brush. JDM Specs http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13288 UK GT pack. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=39 And the differences between UK and JDM. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1781 And welcome to the forum. Back to the painting Quote
dcash5 Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Easiest way to spot an import Vin plate (back left of the engine bay) and they start Z33 Quote
GIXXERUK Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 easiest way to spot an import (as long as it hasnt been messed with) is no headlight washers and square rear number plate gt packs are easier to re-sell, should of come with some performance advantage imo Quote
jim.tilsley Posted September 26, 2008 Author Posted September 26, 2008 Many thanks for the welcome and all the information This may not be the daftest question ever asked but it must be close: Has anyone tried to get a roll of material into the boot? Just to explain my wife runs her own business and will use the car during the week as her run around........... Quote
Stew Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I've had offcut of carpet in mine.... Landscaping fabric..... Loads of other stuff too. Actually a fair amount of room in the car as long as the items are the correct shape! Quote
Chris`I Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 Has anyone tried to get a roll of material into the boot? You can fit 2 golf bags in the boot, one in front and one behind the strut bar. As long as the roll of material is shorter than a golf bag, you'll be fine Quote
Stew Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I've had two full sets of clubs in normal size bags and two small bags with golf shoes etc in and there was plenty room! As I say, they are deceptive.... Quote
bronzee Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Ok, on the odd occassion I've had a bolt or roll of fabric in the Z, so if you flatten the passengers seat as much as possible, carefully jiggle the roll into the footwell and angle it right you'll get a 115cm (a shade under 4ft or 45inch roll), in just fine. Quote
hynder Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 Jim, As the other guys have said, the search facility on the forum is pretty good. Cosmetic differences are the square number plate and additional fog light hanging down at the back, as they are not required in japan but are a must for the car to pass the uk SVA test. There is also a restriction in speed due to the conversion from kilometers to miles which works out at max speed of 117MPH. I got mine de restricted which meant installing a small box which re calibrated the speed control unit. It cost £120 a couple of years ago. Just to let you know that I imported a Z through powervehicles.com in edinburgh and all i did was give them a colour, spec and max amount of cash I was prepared to pay. They then sent me pictures and check sheets with the condition of different cars and if I was happy with one, then they would bid for it. If they got it then great, if they didn't then the process just kept going till they got one. I still don't know what they paid for my car, but I know that I am happy with the car they got me for the money I paid. It is a version S which means it has 18" alloys, brembo brakes, jap sat nav but no leather or cruise control. as for servicing, they come with no service history as they usually have less than 10k miles on the clock. Any decent performance car specialist should be able to do it for you though. I service my own as I'm nnot prepared to pay an arm and a leg for a little nissan badge in my service history!!!!! Hope this helps. Quote
M13KYF Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 to the club GT seems to sell easier to the non GT model come the time you wish to move on Quote
jim.tilsley Posted September 29, 2008 Author Posted September 29, 2008 Hi All Thanks for all the posts. As you have said there is (just) space for the fabric we are good to go. Now all I need is a nice one to come up in the South ....... Best regards Jim Quote
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