nixy Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 Hope you don't mind me gatecrashing. I'm not a 350z owner but actually own a Honda Civic Type R. I always plan my next car at least 6 months in advance and do as much research as I can. Hence my visit here. I'm hoping to get a 350z next year and any advice would be appreciated. Just out of interested this picture was taken by a friend at Rockingham over the weekend - is it any of you? [/img] Quote
M13KYF Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 nixy No think that is the other owners club. We have a similar meeting on the 15th october with 20 cars turning up in North Wales. Enjoy the forum Quote
nixy Posted September 18, 2006 Author Posted September 18, 2006 don't tell me.......I've joined yet another forum with a 'dark side' ......... Quote
lomoto Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 don't tell me.......I've joined yet another forum with a 'dark side' ......... yep ..... get your name down for a Zed ASAP Quote
MarkW Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 Omly had mine 4 weeks and love it. Came close to getting a DC5 but once I had driven the Zed I was sold Best car Ive ever had Get one! Quote
nixy Posted September 18, 2006 Author Posted September 18, 2006 I am still in the process of bending my other half's arm - but he usually gives in in the end! I'll be looking at about 6 months time and for something about 2 - 3 years old so if anyone's got any bargains around then let me know. My only concern is the rear wheel drive as I live out in the sticks and in winter its un gritted and treacherous. I can't afford the luxury of only using it in summer it would be a daily commuting car. Quote
M13KYF Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 traction control on and some good tyres. No difference to a BMW. Sorry I had to use that word. Quote
AndyC Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 nixy! Go on do it, you won't regret it (wise words from Mike too!) Quote
Jacko Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 Nixy! Get that Zed sorted. You'll be fine. I used to have a S2000 and lived out on the moors were there was loads of snow and ice. Always found that it was fine as long as you didn't take liberties in the bad weather. The Zed will be the same, in fact better as its got more torque so you can tootle a bit more...... If you drive with respect in the bad weather, with some decent tyres on (not the bridgestones) then you'll be fine! PS. Mines a daily commuter as well..... Quote
Digsy Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 Welcome aboard! I agree with everything that the wise ones have said above. Mine's a daily driver and with a bit of self control you should stay out of harm's way. And when the weather's good........ Quote
captint Posted September 18, 2006 Posted September 18, 2006 Welcome Nixy, rear wheel drive is the only way to be. Quote
sl114 Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 welcome Nixy, im in the same boat as you, but i moved from 4 months to now just over 2.5, i cant wait too long as im impatient! Quote
nixy Posted September 19, 2006 Author Posted September 19, 2006 my problem is that I like to change cars often so no sooner have I got a new one and I'm already planning the next one. I've only had the type R since December and usually keep a car for about 18 months. It generally means that I get exactly what I want at the right price because I'm hopefully very clued up before hand. I usually start with two or three things in mind then narrow it down which is roughly where i'm at now! Guess I'm a bit of an anorak really! Quote
JimmyJam75 Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 hello Nixy... I've had my new Z for nearly 3 weeks... and can't get enough of it.. Quote
captint Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 Dont worry in the past two Years ive had Golf GTI Turbo AMD Hybrid Turbo 280 BHP Honda S2000 BMW 330 CS M3 E46 Now 350z , thats in 21 months. Quote
monkfish Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 NIXY!! My advice would be buy one ASAP. I've had mine for 2 weeks now and I'm still at the stage where I spring out of bed in the morning for the drive to work, then sprint out of the office at night like a madman for the drive home!! Quote
H5 Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 No difference to a BMW. Welcome! Mate of mine had a CTR and and S2000. Both great but nothing compared to the Zed for sheer power and grin factor. Get your name down for one! Quote
captint Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 I don't know about a CTR but I fell out with my S2000 very quickly, too many revs and not enough space to swing an ant in I have to say my Zed is my favourite car yet, I still can't sleep sometimes as i just want to go out for a cane Quote
Beavis Posted February 11, 2010 Posted February 11, 2010 to the forum Nixy, nearly 3 and a half years late Quote
Husky Posted February 11, 2010 Posted February 11, 2010 niccy im sure you will realise how much better is than a lowly ctr soon enough Quote
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