Waynerrr Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hi there. My name's Wayne and I'm from Oxford. I don't actually own a 350Z yet but it's top of the list for replacing my Lotus Elise that I sold at the weekend. I'm here at the moment to ask a couple of questions from knowledgeable owners like yourselves... Oh, it's the Roadster I've got my eye on - prefer the wind in my hair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Welcome pal. Get some pics up of the Lotus...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hi Wayne! Lots of friendly knowledgeable peeps here to help you out. Chances are that most of the questions you've got have been asked and answered before. The search bar is your friend! GL with your purchase though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynerrr Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Been less than 24 hours and I miss it already! Drove it to Milan on Saturday to deliver it to its new owner. Good way to see her off I suppose. Thanks James - I did try a quick search but turns back 100's of individual posts rather than topics. I'll have a sift through though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'd have given my back teath for the S2 elise! I love the z! but IMO the elise is better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Waynerrr Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'd have given my back teath for the S2 elise! I love the z! but IMO the elise is better! But I suspect a lot harder to live with. Well, I hope so, as that's the reason I sold it and am now looking at the 350! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'd have given my back teath for the S2 elise! I love the z! but IMO the elise is better! But I suspect a lot harder to live with. Well, I hope so, as that's the reason I sold it and am now looking at the 350! to the club mate. Can't go wrong with a roadster, nothing like the sound of the engine with the roof down. Good luck with your hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 LOL well yeah i guess you can get more than a handbag in the back! but you go from a £20 fill per tank to a £90 fill! and both do about the same miles per tank.. I drove an elise around scotland and I have to say i had a blast! the elise is much more lively than the Z in acceleration and handling, but the z has the power and top end, I think where as the elise is a tight country roads and track special the z is very much a GT long trips, motorways and winding roads.. just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Welcome to the forum. Good choice bud, you can get more in a roadster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 mate. Shame you dont want a coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynerrr Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 LOL well yeah i guess you can get more than a handbag in the back! but you go from a £20 fill per tank to a £90 fill! and both do about the same miles per tank.. I drove an elise around scotland and I have to say i had a blast! the elise is much more lively than the Z in acceleration and handling, but the z has the power and top end, I think where as the elise is a tight country roads and track special the z is very much a GT long trips, motorways and winding roads.. just my opinion Yeah I think my running costs will go up, but thankfully don't need to drive to work so the petrol will be for pleasure only Having not driven a 350 yet... I'd agree with you, just looking at them you'd figure as much. And a more comfortable grand tourer is what I'm after, without losing the 'tight' feel of a 2 seater. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hi Wayne & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Another ex S2 owner Welcome along, What sort of age/ Spec Zed are you after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynerrr Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Another ex S2 owner Welcome along, What sort of age/ Spec Zed are you after? Nice colour. Is that an S or 111S? I've got a £15k limit but would like some change. Seen some older higher mileage Roadsters for £12k and some lower, newer ones for about £15k. If I can get a nice lower mileage model for £14k I'll be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 It was a 111s with a few light mods K20 Loved that car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynerrr Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 It was a 111s with a few light mods K20 Ah very nice. I had the pleasure of driving one of those whilst mine was in for a service. That said, I preferred the more brutal cam shift that my 111R had, than the smoother i-VTEC pull. So why did you switch to a Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I had a vx220 before and changed to a 350z. Its a good step, the zed gives a certain amount of driving pleasure you get from an Elise, but is so much more refined. Sure give you a twisty road and the Elise will be more fun, but the Zed is better than most in that department, plus its better on the motorway, easier to get into and out of, plenty quick and looks great too! You'll love it I'm sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Lovely Lotus there. Good luck with finding a great 350 to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynerrr Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Still without a 350... Until Monday at least! Collecting this Roadster GT. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Looks really good Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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