weewizard Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hi guys still on my search for a 350z, I have come across this one of autotrader. What do you reckon to it? Cheers Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 looks well with those wheels... get it bought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByteJuggler Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Looks like a stunning car for the money (is that really nismo alloys? Or just lookalikes? Whatever, they look quite schweet...) It must be a Jap import as it's tiptronic, as the tip isn't available here (also can see it's a Jap import from "Fairlaydy" badge. So no Nissan warranty. Also notice it's not GT pack (so cloth seats.) This is not neccesarily bad (some people prefer cloth seats), but that may make it a slightly less compelling deal as for only a few grand more you can just about buy a UK car with GT pack (unless I'm mistaken, if so please someone correct me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weewizard Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 The wheels are look a likes, its deffo a Jap import. The waranty is provided by the garage its up for sale with. My budget is 15 k max so really the GT is out of my range. I will have money left over to give it some TLC by way of ICE / new wheels etc. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 It does look well They're not Nismo's though Square rear number plate makes it an import. Its on an 04 plate, check when it was actually manufactured as it may be a 4 year old car not 2 yr old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 It does look well They're not Nismo's though Square rear number plate makes it an import. Its on an 04 plate, check when it was actually manufactured as it may be a 4 year old car not 2 yr old. of course its an import it's an auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Not so sure about buying an auto though, spoils the fun of driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weewizard Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 Just spoke to the guy, it was manufactured in 2004, so its pretty new to. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Just spoke to the guy, it was manufactured in 2004, so its pretty new to. :-) If you want an auto, it's a good value car........BARGAIN IN FACT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 More than likely limited to 112mph as well, all JDM cars when manufactured are limited to 112, you can buy a piggyback device that removes it tho. TBH it's not a bad deal, I do know a number of people have enjoyed the tiptronic box on the car. Get it bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janoof1 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 looks like the windows are tinted also , good deal , uk equivalent would be 3-4k above that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weewizard Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 Does the steering wheel look out of line? or is it just the way the car is parked? cheers richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Does the steering wheel look out of line? or is it just the way the car is parked? cheers richard Depends if he took the photos of the interior at the same time as the exterior. If he did, then I would say it's slightly out of line as the wheels look dead straight on the side photo and the steering wheel would suggest that they would point slightly towards the road. Then again, maybe the fact that 2 wheels are up on the pavement has something to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Does the steering wheel look out of line? or is it just the way the car is parked? cheers richard Just the way the car is parked... Pictures don't paint a true reflection imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Not so sure about buying an auto though, spoils the fun of driving I've got auto / triptronic - does just about the opposite of spoils the fun Sounds like a bargain - GT pack doesn't matter for that price. If you get tired of the cloth seats maybe look at a breakers for scraps. Always seems to be one advertised on ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Not so sure about buying an auto though, spoils the fun of driving I've got auto / triptronic - does just about the opposite of spoils the fun Sounds like a bargain - GT pack doesn't matter for that price. If you get tired of the cloth seats maybe look at a breakers for scraps. Always seems to be one advertised on ebay! Hi Can you explain how an auto is more fun than a manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 ehh! because you have a distinct advantage in heavy traffic for one and just like manual you can take it to the red! Fantastic stuff! I've been through enough cars in my time and the triptronic feature on my Zed is the n*ts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hmmmmm So the benefit is you don't have to use the clutch in heavy traffic!! Manual all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Have you tried the triptronic then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I drove a tiptronic and have to say it's very good, for an auto. That doesn't mean it's better though, for me. I guess it can suit certain driving styles better though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I had an M3 with an SMG II gear box (paddleshift) which was at the time 52 plate, the best auto type box in the world, gear changes in 180th of a second in its most ferocious mode. It was great fun for a while, but there is nothing like to control a manual gives you. I was also unfortunate enough to have a FTO at my disposal for 3 months which had a tiptronic box, although that was very horrible and clunky. However I have not used the tiptronic box in a Z, don't get me wrong, i'm not saying its the worlds worse and I don't have direct experience of that particular box, however in my opinion I have never driven a car with an auto box that can match a manual. If I was driving 100 miles a day on motorways or in city traffic, then maybe its a different story, but for country lane driving, I think my point stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I think you have a point - on windy / country roads manual wins hands down. For heavy driving it's advantageous. TBH it's a cracking car in both options. I find the triptronic feature a lot of fun as it feels like you're driving a manual but it feels like it has an edge! Horses for courses I suppose though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 And the balance is restored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Yep agreed! P.S. - Whats the grounding kit like? Just put a bid on ebay for one - hoping it's gonna improve my light vision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hi PM sent, thread seems to have deviated alot from original topic (my fault) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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