Anubis Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hey everyone! I've been lurking on these forums for about a year now and have only just decided to say hello - so...."hello!" I've read posts, tech specs, the lot - I'd just like to say a big thank you to everyone here really. After a year of constant saving I finally have around £15k to spend on a zed - but I'm holding out until around April because that's when I get 4 years NCB. I'm also predicting that the 350z should go down in price a little bit more since its closer to the 370z release date and dealers may want to try and shift them off the courts asap - especially during our lovely recession. I've also been in contact with Big Phil already (few months ago) about mods, so fingers crossed I have some pictures for all of you with nice shiney Nismo stuff. I first got interested in cars years ago when I was only 18. I remember having a ride in a certain 'famous' Nissan R34 GTR Nur spec (530BHP) - since then I have been hooked on cars, particuarly geared towards performance. I've also been lucky enough to have driven a Murcielago, F430 and a 911 Turbo on a track and I hope to take my future zed to the Ring this summer. I currently drive a 206 GTI 180. Nice and quick and handles very well but my god I can see what people say about French reliability (ride is flipping hard too) - after almost 3 years of ownership I'm getting fed up of taking the thing to a garage over such silly little things (CD player broken, axle nut fallen out, random error messages that pop up on screen, etc). Its been a good ride - but I'm looking much more for a 'wow' factor that I'm hoping a zed can provide and my first proper sports car. I live in Bedfordshire and my real name is Darren. I shall no doubt keep reading all your posts and thanks again for such a great forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Welcome to the forum, even though you've been with us for a year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hi Darren and welcome to the forum. Better late than never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Darren. but you probably know us all by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Darren. but you probably know us all by now Yer I kind of do. Hope I didn't come across as some stalker type weirdo! I've been on a few forums (used to be part of the GTR one for a few years), but I can honestly say this forum has a good community feel. Everyone helps each other out, which is brilliant. I hope one day I can help a few people out, but for now I shall remain as another newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 post some pics of the £15k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurrish Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 post some pics of the £15k lol...I don't have it stacked up in piles of 50's in my house. Its just a 'boring' (I use this word loosely btw) number in my savings account. It took so long to save up! As sad as it sounds, I even gave up going out with mates at times so I could save - trust me, I'm dedicated to the 350z thing. I don't know if it's just me, but I hate the idea of having debt (i.e car loans) - especially during a recession. I told myself that if I wanted a zed that much, I will have to work for it and save it up - so when I finally hand over the cash I know every penny was earnt with hard work and I could drive away with no finance or bank loan. However, my bank account has not taken into account a certain Big Phil yet...this is when it will get interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 post some pics of the £15k lol...I don't have it stacked up in piles of 50's in my house. Its just a 'boring' (I use this word loosely btw) number in my savings account. It took so long to save up! As sad as it sounds, I even gave up going out with mates at times so I could save - trust me, I'm dedicated to the 350z thing. I don't know if it's just me, but I hate the idea of having debt (i.e car loans) - especially during a recession. I told myself that if I wanted a zed that much, I will have to work for it and save it up - so when I finally hand over the cash I know every penny was earnt with hard work and I could drive away with no finance or bank loan. However, my bank account has not taken into account a certain Big Phil yet...this is when it will get interesting. i'm guessing you missed the post about bigphil suffering ill health and has subsequently closed his ESR business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Big respect for the dedication to saving. As Gix says ESR are sadly no longer here to help us out but I am sure the other traders will sort you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 i'm guessing you missed the post about bigphil suffering ill health and has subsequently closed his ESR business what! I hope he is ok...the man seems to be a legend around here. Isn't there anyone else that can provide Nismo bits and bobs like Big Phil (also without the stupid stealer price increases)? ESR had such amazing prices and amazing products. Hope there are other traders on here willing to take my hard earned cash in the summer. The main thing is I hope Big Phil gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Dont worry bud, Phil will be a major loss to the forum but the bits are still available. Its just the knowledge and forum input that we will miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Welcome bud CS is a trader on here and i'm sure he will be more than happy to help. You will see a huge difference between the pug and 350 as i often incounter one on the way to work, its got to the stage where he has given up and just gives me a flash whenever i see him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Darren to the forum. Good to see, in the current financial quagmire, someone who believes in saving the money for what he wants. Look forward to seeing what you get for yourself in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 but you probably know me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Welcome buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I first got interested in cars years ago when I was only 18. I remember having a ride in a certain 'famous' Nissan R34 GTR Nur spec (530BHP) - since then I have been hooked on cars, particuarly geared towards performance. Welcome Darren the Lurker. R34 NUR Spec are certainly a respectable beast to get you hooked into the car community. You made comment about your current car being a hard ride. Have you taken a 350 for a blast yet? If not take an older model one and a new one, and you should notice the comparison of the stiffness of the suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Welcome to the club There are plenty of traders on here who can help you out, and others will offer advice (some whether you want it or not! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD7 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hello mate, welcome to the forum Hats off to you for saving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M13KYF Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 to the club at last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks everyone for all your warm welcomes. I haven't been in a zed yet (apart from car shows and constant gawping when I see one in car parks), but hope to book a test drive soon. As for my current cars ride - yes it is fairly hard. I have to think twice when I see road signs for speed bumps or average size pot holes in the road (go over them very slowly). Obviously not going to be stupid and drive into pot holes in a zed (or any other car for that matter), but I am hoping that it is a little more comfortable than the GTI 180. Not expecting Rolls Royce comfort, but I also don't want my spine smashed to a million pieces after passing over a stone on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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