New Prospective Owner in Hartlepool

[oHUTCHYo]

Hi Guys, newbie here, I may be thinking of picking up a 350Z. Never been in one but have always admired them, perhaps its time to scratch the itch.

 

Recent cars owned;

 

EP3 Civic Type-R

2005 Impreza STI

MK5 Golf R32

Astra VXR Nurburgring

 

For several months now Ive been waiting to find another 2005 STI, though Im becoming impatient and questioning what I now want.

 

Ive done some research and understand the three variants of the 350Z, I believe my budget would stretch to a mid-milage 2007 and therefore the higher revving 313bhp last revision.

 

Any advice for a noob? Clearly I need a test drive of one, if only to see if I can enjoy the creamy, linear V6 like my R32, as opposed to the turbo torque thump of the VXR/STI.

 

This may be unpopular but I find a rear spoiler really finishes off the 350Z and makes it look more attractive. I'd also want a new exhaust system to release the V6 sound. Any feedback?

 

A cheeky request perhaps but something Ive done for others in the past, I'd really appreciate anyone local to me taking me (Hartlepool) out for a quick spin as a passenger and offer any ownership advice.

 

Otherwise any tips for someone on the market for a Z?

Edited May 7, 2014 by oHUTCHYo

[martinmac]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Check out the post in the FAQ section for new members. Also, Lexx is from Hartlepool so will happiuly give you any advice you need.

[oHUTCHYo]

Thanks for the welcome, Im currently absorbing as much info as I can from the FAQ and various posts

[martinmac]

There are plenty of owners near you and a very good garage just up the road.

[ATTAK Z]

First of all welcome ... regarding exhaust, a lot of people have used Cobra cat back for about £500

 

here's my car some time back

 

[WhackyWill]

Welcome to The Forum.

[Mopedmark]

along

[gsexr]

[Dean_1983]

Can vouch for the cobra system just spent the last 4 hours listening to it ðŸ‘🙠amazing bit of kit for the money

 

 

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[350zedd]

to the forum

 

Patience is required when searching for a Zed

Don't rush in....

Take your time and wait for the right one to show up!

 

I was forced to....as there's more baaaa than car around these parts!! Sheep that is!

[Lexx]

Missed this thread originally.

 

I'm a fellow Monkey Hanger, so if there's anything I can do to help just yell out.