HR I want one

[onthatB0MBSHELL]

Hi, I've been the proud owner of my 2004 GT coupe for almost a year now.

Today I took the chance to test drive a 2008 350z Which is for sale at a local garage, have to say it felt completely different from mine in a more positive way, steering felt better, clutch control way better just felt so much more comfortable to drive, also noticed the exhaust sounded way louder than mine, both standard exhausts.

I've heard people mention that a remap can really help the DE engine?

What's your opinions on the HR Vs the DE engine.

The car is gunmetal like mine and GT spec with sat-nav.

I have an opportunity to move up 4 years to a HR with less mileage for approx £4000, what would you guys do?

I do still love my 2004 DE.

[AMT]

I've driven older cars before buying mine, its a decent bit better to drive. ESPECIALLY the clutch lol. And hopefully you'll avoid some of the older cars issues Or you could stretch to a 370. If not, HR will do you good.

Edited March 18, 2013 by AMT

[onthatB0MBSHELL]

I'm afraid my budget still lies firmly in the 350 range.

[KyleR]

I'd love an HR, but when I look at the prices, another couple of grand gets me that 370. It may not be as pretty on the outside, but the engine is much better than my 04DE and the interior is much better looking than even the HR 350.

[JetSet]

 

I have an opportunity to move up 4 years to a HR with less mileage for approx £4000, what would you guys do?

 

 

I'd go for it. I attempted to trade in my 55 reg when it had just 5k on the clock for a 2008 HR. They wanted 8.5k .. Was a few years ago though.

 

 

Pete

[JEMAN]

I luv my DE also, but youve got to go with what you really want. My DE with custom exhaust sounds amazing, goes well, looks good.........and thats it for me

[HARMLU]

I think your road tax bill might be slightly higher also? Another consideration

[onthatB0MBSHELL]

I'd love an HR, but when I look at the prices, another couple of grand gets me that 370. It may not be as pretty on the outside, but the engine is much better than my 04DE and the interior is much better looking than even the HR 350.

I don't know about a couple of grand, the cheapest 370s about compared to the price of this car is more like 9-10 grand.

[4RE Leather]

I'm afraid my budget still lies firmly in the 350 range.

Does your wife not drive a new Range Rover?

[KyleR]

I'd love an HR, but when I look at the prices, another couple of grand gets me that 370. It may not be as pretty on the outside, but the engine is much better than my 04DE and the interior is much better looking than even the HR 350.

I don't know about a couple of grand, the cheapest 370s about compared to the price of this car is more like 9-10 grand.

 

Ignore Charles Hurst prices, some have been posted on here with dealers on the mainland for around £14k. Alright, it might be a bit more than an £11k 350HR, but it's only 3 grand.

[onthatB0MBSHELL]

Yes I'm with on that, although this car is a lot cheaper than £11k

[onthatB0MBSHELL]

I'm afraid my budget still lies firmly in the 350 range.

Does your wife not drive a new Range Rover?

I'm afraid my budget still lies firmly in the 350 range.

Does your wife not drive a new Range Rover?

You may have me confused with someone else, possibly someone with a lot more money than me.

[onthatB0MBSHELL]

I think your road tax bill might be slightly higher also? Another consideration

Yes, that is a factor I have considered. Over £500 for tax would be difficult to swallow.

[KyleR]

This a GM one going for about £9k? That was advertised a few weeks ago and i was thinking about it, then it vanished :S so I assumed it was sold.

[Bergwerk06]

I'd love an HR, but when I look at the prices, another couple of grand gets me that 370. It may not be as pretty on the outside, but the engine is much better than my 04DE and the interior is much better looking than even the HR 350.

Don't worry about the interior- strip it and put in Sparco seats and Willans Harnesses- everything else is superfluous

[onthatB0MBSHELL]

This a GM one going for about £9k? That was advertised a few weeks ago and i was thinking about it, then it vanished :S so I assumed it was sold.

Not sure if it's the same but yes it is GunMetal.

[4RE Leather]

I'm afraid my budget still lies firmly in the 350 range.

Does your wife not drive a new Range Rover?

I'm afraid my budget still lies firmly in the 350 range.

Does your wife not drive a new Range Rover?

You may have me confused with someone else, possibly someone with a lot more money than me.

I know he has bomb in his name and lives in Crystal Palace lol.

peebomb maybe?

[KyleR]

This a GM one going for about £9k? That was advertised a few weeks ago and i was thinking about it, then it vanished :S so I assumed it was sold.

Not sure if it's the same but yes it is GunMetal.

 

THink I found it on Usedcarsni, £8450? Looks a good car and is the same one I was looking at before. I think it's so cheap because of the high mileage for a 5 year old, but thats no big deal at all.

[onthatB0MBSHELL]

Yeah that's her, she is nice alright. That sort mileage doesn't bother me, just don't know if I want to change with less than a year ownership of present car, is tempting though. I should learn not to browse autotrader.

 

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[KyleR]

I bought mine last February and still every weekend I browse gumtree, nicarfinder etc etc every weekend. I was very very tempted to trade in the last time this was listed. I think if it was black or temper orange I'd of had it!

[Mikesding]

I never actually test drove a DE before I got mine, wish I had now so I could compare the differences!