maddog1982 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) Looking at purchasing a 313 GT. My question is did they change the wheels in 09 as all cars before this seem to have rays but on the 09 registered cars they have a different wheel? Edited July 30, 2013 by maddog1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenley Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Yes that is correct. Last models sold came with the "GT4" wheels, and were more likely than not a GT spec. Ours was purchased in March '09. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Almost certainly an Irish import. Nissan brought a load of these over late 2008 after the Irish economy collapsed and they all had GT4 wheels. I don't see it being a problem though as the spec looks identical to The U.K models and they should hold their price quite well. One thing to note is that a small number of these Irish cars were actually 296's so check to see if it has the bonnet bulge. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenley Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Speedo is Imperial, and the V5's show them as UK models. Apart from the wheels there is no difference......... Although they do run on Guiness and not 98ron petrol........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Ahhh so the wheels mark it as an Irish car? The UK had rays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 this is the car http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-Nissan-350Z-3-5-V6-313-GT-3dr-Petrol-Black-Manual-/261233629137?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd2bcd7d1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Any way to tell the 313 apart from the bulge? does it say it on the V5 as ive seen another 58 sold as a 300 but assumed all late models were 313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Any way to tell the 313 apart from the bulge? does it say it on the V5 as ive seen another 58 sold as a 300 but assumed all late models were 313 Yeah, lift the bonnet and the 313 has twin intakes, also dipstick is at the front of the engine. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Any way to tell the 313 apart from the bulge? does it say it on the V5 as ive seen another 58 sold as a 300 but assumed all late models were 313 Yeah, lift the bonnet and the 313 has twin intakes, also dipstick is at the front of the engine. Pete Thanks so much, this will make life easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Would you say this is over priced? http://www.smithsnissan.co.uk/used-vehicle/907722/nissan-350z-3-5-v6-gt-pack/#!valueVehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I've seen UK GT's with GT4 rims from all 3 generations of the 350, I also seen a 370 for sale with the GT4 rims. Don't go by them at all, look at the engine to see if it's a 313, if not, look at the interior to see if it's a 300. The 300 has the hazard lights switch in front of the heartsick on its own 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I have one of the last GT 313's registered and they did not come with GT4 wheels. Rays were standard fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenley Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 When we bought ours new in March 2009 the GT4 wheels were on the vehicle. They were also on the three roadsters in the lot unregistered at the back. We bought a cancelled order, and on the bill of sale they were shown as optional extras along with the GT pack, satnav, orange seats, mats and boot mat. I am not saying its right, just the way it was. Oh it's a HR 313. The car has just had the original tyres changed due to age, they were made at the end of 2007 (all four) - 10,000 miles only. One of the rear wheels was changed under warranty due to marks under the lacquer, it took nearly three weeks to source one - from the US of A ( Good story if you believe the dealer..... ) Someone must know the true story of the GT4s on the later models. I tend to believe the Irish theory. It was at the end of 2007 when they changed over to km's from mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all the info guys! this is great! My dilemma is do I buy a 300 or go for the 313. Ive heard the 313 is the better engine as the 300 can burn oil? I have a focus ST and about to close a deal for ten grand, i was thinking ill add another 2 to 3 k on this. Got to be GT spec with either black or white leather, cant decide on the tan. Oh and should I be put off mileage? Was thinking 30-45k max, but seen some at 59k on a 313 58 plate for 11 grand which seems a bargain! Edited July 31, 2013 by maddog1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Thus is registered as a 313 yet it has the hazard light in front of the gear stick? http://www.readcarco.co.uk/used-cars/nissan-350-z-3-5-v6-313-gt-3dr-read-201321515085759 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Thanks for all the info guys! this is great! My dilemma is do I buy a 300 or go for the 313. Ive heard the 313 is the better engine as the 300 can burn oil? I have a focus ST and about to close a deal for ten grand, i was thinking ill add another 2 to 3 k on this. Got to be GT spec with either black or white leather, cant decide on the tan. Oh and should I be put off mileage? Was thinking 30-45k max, but seen some at 59k on a 313 58 plate for 11 grand which seems a bargain! Having owned a 276 and now a 313 model, I would recommend the 313. The most important thing to remember is to find a good example. Do not be in a hurry to buy. You will know when the right one comes along. You have a good car to be carrying on with anyway. Just my view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Thus is registered as a 313 yet it has the hazard light in front of the gear stick? http://www.readcarco...201321515085759 Which is correct, only the early model <'06 had the hazard behind the gearstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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