ST Dave Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 hi all im strongly considering joining you all as 350Z owners in the future and currently have my eye on a 2005 model with the GT pack. im just wanting to get an idea what the car like to live with and use on a daily basis. is there anything i should especially look out for other than the usual? ive heard about issies with the CV joints and been told to test the clutch plenty etc. thanks for any replies regards Dave Quote
M13KYF Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 there is a buying guide in the FAQ's, but by the looks of things you've started your research already. All I can say is thats its on a daily basis Quote
Bradders Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Welcome to the forum Dave. This is a very good forum where u can find loads of good advice. I bought my Z last week based on research and help from here. To live with they are fine. If you have an ST(Focus?) you might find the boot a bit small of course. Don't expect the radio to be any good. Every one I saw skipped alot. Aparently it can be fixed. Reliability: Mine stood for 5 days when there was snow on the ground, cover in ice half an inch thick. It fired first time instantly. Fuel economy: I get exactly the same as I did with barge of a Merc E class E240. Coming from a front driver would be a big change. The back end is "lively". Mind you I've only had freezing temps. Bridgestone OEM take a slating and I agree. Like driving a greased weasel in the wet. Get 'em change, I know I will. Falkens and Vredestein Sessanta seem popular from what I've read. For my mind there is nothing like it. Performance of a Porsche for 10k less. Insurance aint too bad either. And they are real head turners. People stop and stare. Bradders. Quote
ST Dave Posted February 3, 2010 Author Posted February 3, 2010 Welcome to the forum Dave. This is a very good forum where u can find loads of good advice. I bought my Z last week based on research and help from here. To live with they are fine. If you have an ST(Focus?) you might find the boot a bit small of course. Don't expect the radio to be any good. Every one I saw skipped alot. Aparently it can be fixed. Reliability: Mine stood for 5 days when there was snow on the ground, cover in ice half an inch thick. It fired first time instantly. Fuel economy: I get exactly the same as I did with barge of a Merc E class E240. Coming from a front driver would be a big change. The back end is "lively". Mind you I've only had freezing temps. Bridgestone OEM take a slating and I agree. Like driving a greased weasel in the wet. Get 'em change, I know I will. Falkens and Vredestein Sessanta seem popular from what I've read. For my mind there is nothing like it. Performance of a Porsche for 10k less. Insurance aint too bad either. And they are real head turners. People stop and stare. Bradders. thanks alot for the help guys! Brad, ive currently got a 190hp st500 (fiesta) which i will be able to sell for around £11,000 (buyer waiting) and would love to get back to a rear drive car like the 350. can anyone send me a link to the buyers guide in the FAQ section? i couldnt find it when i searched earlier thanks dave Quote
M13KYF Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Welcome to the forum Dave. This is a very good forum where u can find loads of good advice. I bought my Z last week based on research and help from here. To live with they are fine. If you have an ST(Focus?) you might find the boot a bit small of course. Don't expect the radio to be any good. Every one I saw skipped alot. Aparently it can be fixed. Reliability: Mine stood for 5 days when there was snow on the ground, cover in ice half an inch thick. It fired first time instantly. Fuel economy: I get exactly the same as I did with barge of a Merc E class E240. Coming from a front driver would be a big change. The back end is "lively". Mind you I've only had freezing temps. Bridgestone OEM take a slating and I agree. Like driving a greased weasel in the wet. Get 'em change, I know I will. Falkens and Vredestein Sessanta seem popular from what I've read. For my mind there is nothing like it. Performance of a Porsche for 10k less. Insurance aint too bad either. And they are real head turners. People stop and stare. Bradders. thanks alot for the help guys! Brad, ive currently got a 190hp st500 (fiesta) which i will be able to sell for around £11,000 (buyer waiting) and would love to get back to a rear drive car like the 350. can anyone send me a link to the buyers guide in the FAQ section? i couldnt find it when i searched earlier thanks dave 2nd thread down in FAQ'S viewtopic.php?f=17&t=23843&p=345616#p345616 and one here for Specsavers http://www.specsavers.co.uk/?gclid=CK2f ... lAodXXiMfQ Quote
DoogyRev Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Welcome and one here for Specsavers http://www.specsavers.co.uk/?gclid=CK2f ... lAodXXiMfQ PMSL ..... sorry Quote
martinmac Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Hi and welcome to the forum, no issues as a daily driver. Quote
rich5259 Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 to the forum Did you see anything you like at specsavers? Quote
Bradders Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Hi and welcome to the forum, no issues as a daily driver. I agree as a daily driver I prefer it to my old Merc. If you ain't a morning person like me its a great incentive to get out of bed. If you are still asleep when you get in, turn the key and it'll sharp wake you up Bradders. Quote
Bradders Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Having said all that, they can be a little tricky in the snow Bradders. Quote
Dene8 Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Having said all that, they can be a little tricky in the snow Bradders. EPIC And welcome to the club bud Quote
Vik54 Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Hi and welcome to the forum, no issues as a daily driver. I agree as a daily driver I prefer it to my old Merc. If you ain't a morning person like me its a great incentive to get out of bed. If you are still asleep when you get in, turn the key and it'll sharp wake you up Bradders. +1 - love it Welcome to the forum Quote
Maccaman Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Hi Dave & to the forum. My Zed has been my only car for 5 1/2 years and I find it perfect. Hearing that V6 in a morning helps me get to work & as a bonus you get all of us Quote
bronzee Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 Welcome to the forum Dave. Happy Zed hunting. Quote
jerry3167 Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 Welcome to the club, not a fan of the ST but the Zed is in a world of its own Quote
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