kazman Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Well today I traded in my 55 plate Z. Feel a little bit sad about it, it was a car that was very reliable during my 12 months of ownership, and the engine always provided good pull for any revs. I suppose my biggest criticisms were: Average headlights combined with low driving position meant that night driving was difficult for me (I was blinded by the majority of on oncoming traffic). The heavy steering was involving but meant that mid corner kickback could be off putting. Basically though it was a very low maintenance GT that always got positive comments and one that I was always 100 percent reliable would start in the morning. One of my better cars then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 wotubort ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CMR Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Average headlights combined with low driving position meant that night driving was difficult for me (I was blinded by the majority of on oncoming traffic). Are you quite short, no offence intended, but i've never had this problem and wouldn't consider the Z driving position that low (the leather seats are actually quite high? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesc Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I always thought the headlights on the Zed were pretty good. Not amazing for xenons, but certainly more than adequate. Maybe they were aimed too low? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 The lights are adjustable btw but won't stop you being blinded. I get it bad as I'm lowered quite alot. I have the bizenons and find them pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 The my03 lights are **** poor.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazman Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 To answer the questions: I have now got an E46 M3. I'm 6'3. I adjusted the headlight height as high as I could without blinding other traffic. It did improve things but still did not seem to output much light, maybe it was reflector design? But overall I think zeds are top cars, would heartily recommend them, fuel is the only thing that is expensive with them, and in no way is it excessive for the performance they provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriss85 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 How does the M3 compare to the 350z in performance and fuel economy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazman Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Can't comment on the fuel economy yet as I have only driven about 100 miles. Performance wise (this won't be popular) it is in a different league. Possibly not as keen low down, but from about 4k it flies, getting more and more urgent as it approaches the top end. I think another reason for it is that the M feels like it wants to be rung out, whilst the Z felt a bit flat when it got to 5k. It certainly feels more exciting flat out. Again though, I am not trying to detract from the Z, for the amount that it cost me over 12 months it was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Good choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Can't comment on the fuel economy yet as I have only driven about 100 miles. Performance wise (this won't be popular) it is in a different league. Possibly not as keen low down, but from about 4k it flies, getting more and more urgent as it approaches the top end. I think another reason for it is that the M feels like it wants to be rung out, whilst the Z felt a bit flat when it got to 5k. It certainly feels more exciting flat out. Again though, I am not trying to detract from the Z, for the amount that it cost me over 12 months it was excellent. I agree with that. It wants to be revved. I am also a big 'M3 rasp' fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazman Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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