D4XNY Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi guys, Im Dan from St Albans Currently own a MR2 Mk2, and love it, however looking for pastures new, and have always loved the 350z! Now not had a look round the whole site yet, but a few pointers would be handy! Especially to save me time! How many different model types is there? I seena few twin turbos, are they import only? or conversions i presume? Also the tax thing im worried about, i know my mate has a skyline gtr, and cos its an import, the tax stays at £200, just wondering if its same for the 350's? will the imports be cheaper in tax then the uk models? Is there much difference between uk models and imports? Im also looking at supras you see, and i know unusually, the supra uk has better spec then the import ones, where as usually this is the other way round, is it the same for the 350's?? Thank you very much in advance for advice given, or links to places i can read it up! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 There are 2 uk models GT & Non GT - GT comes with leather,heated seats & bose stereo. Twin turbo are conversion only. Tax depends on when the car was first registered I think, mine is 53 plate uk car & I paid £210 last year. JDM cars have a few different specs, I think the ST version is the same as the GT pack but not sure if any JDM cars have cruise control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4XNY Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Cheers Ian, good speedy response!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Dan and welcome to the forum. A few links to get you going http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1781 http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5091 Pre 06 is cheaper road tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Dan - plenty of info on here - its just a matter of how much money you want to spend and what colour/model you want! Probably the best time to buy one now or wait till the 370Z comes when I guess subject to the press it gets - 350's will be even cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 As well as there beng GT and Non GT Uk cars. The bhp of the car changes depending on buildy year. 03-05 = 276bhp 06 = 296bhp 07+ = 309bhp Im sure someone is about to come correct me on those figures! But just so you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Welcome bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 to the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Welcome to the forum Dan. Have you checked any Zeds out as yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4XNY Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Wow, cheers guys, thanks for all the responses! Well ok, heres my update, on me, and my future purchase (i hope) Im a member of the MR2OC, and its a nice friendly little club, so really when getting rid of the 2, i still wanted to stick to jap, as they are faultless cars, they really know what they are doing when it comes to engines, cars, technology etc And i love the car club communities, and i must admit on first impressions, this club seems very friendly, a credit to you all! Plus i love the event scene, japfest, JAE etc, wo would love to continue to go to those! Well at the mo, i have my eye on a limited edition gt4 zed, 05 plate in black, 300bhp i believe? Just emailed the seller for mileage etc Does it differ much from standard models? Fitted with GT pack etc? At the mo, i've learnt that the newer the zed, generally more power it will have, right? And if i buy before 06 i shouldnt be hit with huge road tax bills in the following years? I will prob do some basic engine mods, but seeing as its a limited edition, i think it would be right to preserve the car as much as possible, so would an aftermarket air filter and exhaust make much difference to the power, or the standard components good enough?? Cheers again guys Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Exhaust & air filter are for sound etc. ECU cancels out any engine mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Feel free to post up a link if you want our opinions on the car bud. Some sellers dont really know what they have We like our meets on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4XNY Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Ok, heres the one im looking at: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0351607830 Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Ok, heres the one im looking at: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0351607830 Dan Dan, that cars very local to me, I was due to go and see it yesterday… We know from another thread that it’s got 102,000 miles on the clock. As it’s a 2005 model you won’t get stung on the new Car Tax banding… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4XNY Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hmmmm, 102,000 miles on the clock though, might be enough to put me off if im honest though.... thanks for the info though, much appreciated, is there a thread on this car already then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hmmmm, 102,000 miles on the clock though, might be enough to put me off if im honest though.... thanks for the info though, much appreciated, is there a thread on this car already then? Yes indeed, they can be seen below... http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... ght=syston http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... highlight= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 100k miles is pretty high for 2005, mind you there are a good number of 350's in the US with well over a 100k miles and still going strong. It really depends if it's been looked after or thrashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesyj Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 A mate of mine who lives pretty close to Syston is very tempted with this one. He said he's going to have a look on Saturday. If he goes and sees it before you, I'll let you know how he gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4XNY Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Ok let me know how he gets on, I already have my eye on another one, and could be viewing it very soon.....watch this space!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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