Jmanji Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Decided to sell my 2005 350z and add 8k to the buying fund of something?? Will probably go for a 370z, unless I can find better for £13k, my wife wants a 2+2 so I told her to let me have the extra 18k for the gtr, she prob would as well but seems like it would be way more costly to own, it's only a "weekend car" not to mention the payback plan. Seems like the price may drop on 370s substantially from July " sorry owners", I don't mind depreciation on a car but do remember getting burnt with a 2 yr old 300 Zx TT years ago with imports etc. What would you do with 13k ??? "Teeth" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modd1uk Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Evo ? Some form of bimmer, there isn't a lot out there i think il be keeing the Z until i can afford a GTR. May get a 370 in the middle but i want to end up with a GTR before im 30. 25 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 So you'll have 13-14K to spend for a 2+2 preferably. There is only one answer... 911! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 So you'll have 13-14K to spend for a 2+2 preferably. There is only one answer... 911! Well to be fair a 911 is a 2+ (0.5 + 0.5) as you need to leave your rear passengers legs behind when you go anywhere. Is the +2 for actual people or just a bit of extra space to lob stuff cos you cant be arsed to open the boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanji Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 You see sooo many these days, but they have a great reputation, only bug for me would be the cars age? Going to have a look "thumbs" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanji Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 It is for people, the 300zx carried them ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 You could probably get a decent G37, better leg room in the back than a porker and its just a 370z with a different top If your buying second hand then the residuals are pretty fair also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 http://www.pistonhea...dr-auto/1117347 http://http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/infiniti/g37/infiniti-g37-s/1291396 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanji Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 So you'll have 13-14K to spend for a 2+2 preferably. There is only one answer... 911! Seems like I could achieve a 2001-2003 at best with mileage, would rather have all the mod cons of a newer car. Would you save anything on a GTR import, or 370 for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanji Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 http://www.pistonhea...dr-auto/1117347 http://http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/infiniti/g37/infiniti-g37-s/1291396 Thx doogy Never really looked at an infinity, it does look the part, off to check speck etc. "Cheers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Is the +2 for kids? If it is you don't need to worry about leg room, plus if you wanted good sized rear seats you'd buy a 4 seater, not 2+2. As for the 911, don't worry about age and mileage too much, they run forever and eat up the miles, plus its a 911, most couldn't tell the difference between a 2001 and a 2007. Did I mention it's a 911? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Is the +2 for kids? If it is you don't need to worry about leg room, I have two kids . . . one is 6'4" and the other is 6'2 and still growing. When he was 10 he went in a 911 and said is was the most uncomfortable car he has ever had the pleasure of being in the back of. Take Ekona, he's going on a jolly round Europe for a week or so, just him (don't think the mrs is going) and he's taking the back seats out . . dont think thats to save weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Is the +2 for kids? If it is you don't need to worry about leg room, Take Ekona, he's going on a jolly round Europe for a week or so, just him (don't think the mrs is going) and he's taking the back seats out . . dont think thats to save weight . . . . . but we all know Dan does not travel light (sorry Dan . . . could not resist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanji Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Is the +2 for kids? If it is you don't need to worry about leg room, plus if you wanted good sized rear seats you'd buy a 4 seater, not 2+2. As for the 911, don't worry about age and mileage too much, they run forever and eat up the miles, plus its a 911, most couldn't tell the difference between a 2001 and a 2007. Did I mention it's a 911? To be honest it's only because my wife actually got into and came out in my zed today for the first time ever, told her I deserve a newer version, I have a 13year old boy who is a joint owner "yup true" so it's ours,,, She then went on about how we could not go out as a family and that she would be happy in the back seats etc. Kept closing her eyes every time I gave it some beans, I'm sooo cruel, but how can you resist when your on an airfield road lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Is the +2 for kids? If it is you don't need to worry about leg room, I have two kids . . . one is 6'4" and the other is 6'2 and still growing. When he was 10 he went in a 911 and said is was the most uncomfortable car he has ever had the pleasure of being in the back of. Take Ekona, he's going on a jolly round Europe for a week or so, just him (don't think the mrs is going) and he's taking the back seats out . . dont think thats to save weight In this situation you buy a second Zed and convoy everywhere Is the +2 for kids? If it is you don't need to worry about leg room, plus if you wanted good sized rear seats you'd buy a 4 seater, not 2+2. As for the 911, don't worry about age and mileage too much, they run forever and eat up the miles, plus its a 911, most couldn't tell the difference between a 2001 and a 2007. Did I mention it's a 911? To be honest it's only because my wife actually got into and came out in my zed today for the first time ever, told her I deserve a newer version, I have a 13year old boy who is a joint owner "yup true" so it's ours,,, She then went on about how we could not go out as a family and that she would be happy in the back seats etc. Kept closing her eyes every time I gave it some beans, I'm sooo cruel, but how can you resist when your on an airfield road lol. Hmmm I can see her point, but I can't think of anything along the lines of the Zed with a proper back seat, especially something your son would like. I was thinking an XK Jaaaag, but it's a different beast to the Zed and your son probably wont be too interested. Does it have to be something newer and lower mileage than the Zed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) The XK is a tight squeeze in the back....I looked. Roughly the same as a 911, possibly a bit wider. 2+2 ? A 3 or 6 BMW. A bit boring but good cars. Or the oddball - a Monaro VXR. I considered all the above....then said to hell with the kids...and bought a 350z. And for what its worth, I think the Skyline (2+2) looks better than a 350z...more modern. With a nice set of 19s, they look good. Edited May 28, 2013 by aidan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanji Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 All I can envisage is a gtr every time , What would the running cost be as a weekender? May have to get hp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 If your only using at weekends shouldn't be that bad. I had a R33GTR many moons ago....and was no different to run wise than the previous Subaru. However as the new GTR is a different beast......my concern would be if something went wrong. Aren't gearboxes around the 18K mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I think there's a 6 month service schedule and it's to be done by some kind if some kind of specialist at 2-3 times the cost of zed services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanji Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Ouch!! already getting cold feet just reading that so back to earth now, looks like the 370z will be on the cards, as for the other half wanting a 2+2 "tuff" she can always follow in her "juke". Just need to wait for the right one at the right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hopefully in wrong but that's the deal with servicing that I'm lead to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/62506-gtr-reality-check/page__hl__%2Breality+%2Bcheck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haymaker Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 My friend had a GTR, sold it a few months back unfortunately . I remember him telling me about some of the running costs and remember them being pretty horrendous! Have you considered a BMW 135i/335i? I was looking at them before I settled on the Zed. Exhaust, air filter, intercooler, map and you will be looking at about 400bhp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 335i tuned as above would be a good bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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