sprax Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi guys, First time poster Finally decided to take the plunge and get that Z car that I have always wanted/dreamed about! Was hoping for some advice. The car I am currently getting all excited about is http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3748500.htm Any thoughts on price and model etc? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Looks very nice, downside I suppose is that it's not a GT. But on the upside it's got good mileage for that age. I would have said you could get similar age GT for same price but mileage might make the price about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thoroughly investigate the running costs edited hand so you are not disappointed. The cars are getting more affordable but sadly the servicing, fuel and upkeep costs aren't. Good luck with the find Happy zedding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Welcome to the forum Looks like a good buy to me, only drawback is that it isn't a GT, so it won't have a few of the goodies, like heated seats. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Nice wheels as well - but will be a bugger to clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprax Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thats great ty guys..one more thought..I'm 6 ft 4...going to Manchester to see this tomorrow..just hoping I don't get in and have my head brushing the roof? As for running costs I have looked into that and although it will probably double my current running costs I am braced for that...afterall I'm not buying it for it's frugal nature!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Welcome . Car looks nice enough. Try a few before you buy is my recommendation. You will get to know a good one when you see it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'm 6 ft 4...going to Manchester to see this tomorrow..just hoping I don't get in and have my head brushing the roof? We have a fair number of members around your height, at least one of them is 6 ft 7 so you shouldn't have any problems Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thats great ty guys..one more thought..I'm 6 ft 4...going to Manchester to see this tomorrow..just hoping I don't get in and have my head brushing the roof? As for running costs I have looked into that and although it will probably double my current running costs I am braced for that...afterall I'm not buying it for it's frugal nature!! Good Man! Hope it's the right one for you. She looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Good Man! Hope it's the right one for you. She looks nice +1 and PS we would tell you if we thought the car was a bad'n, overpriced etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Welcome Along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin c Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I am similar height to you and have no bother in both early and late 350 coupes. Base or GT spec. My mate reckons his non electric seats go further back too. Personally couldn't tell the difference. Its the drop tops which aren't so great for tall people. Not as bad as the S2000 but not far off. Oh and watch your head stepping out. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'm 6 ft 4...going to Manchester to see this tomorrow..just hoping I don't get in and have my head brushing the roof? We have a fair number of members around your height, at least one of them is 6 ft 7 so you shouldn't have any problems Pete Welcome, and that tall lanky bloke pete is talking about is likely to be me . Im over 2m and had No problems with the 350z. Spent a week driving 2500miles around scotland on the hoon and had no aches or pains or head through the roof instances. Good luck with the car hunt, but as neil said make sure you are happy with the maintenance costs as the cost is not in buying these cars but running them. Then you meet people like Glrnet and spursmaddave and you start modding...........the slippery slope begins but tis so much fun. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jak Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 looks nice one thing though - is it me or does it look like the tyre sizes are off.... especially on the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Wecome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 looks nice one thing though - is it me or does it look like the tyre sizes are off.... especially on the back? Well spotted Jak Post the tyre sizes OP before you commit, and we'll check that out (wrong tyre sizes can throw the diff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprax Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 About the tyre sizes...will post them before I buy...ty for your eagle eyes guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprax Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 What sizes shud i be looking/avoiding for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jak Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I'm afraid i'm no tyre size guru... especially with 19s! May have been able to help with 18's having gone through the buying new wheels and tyres motions fairly recently, do a search for tyre sizes and 19s, or look in the wheel & tyre section, of course the sizes will vary depending on widths but it should give you good idea Basically you want the rolling radius of the wheel tyre combo to be as close to the stock rolling radius as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Only thing that would put me off this car is none leather, other than that it seems a good buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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