Phil.G Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Hi all I'm new to this forum so you know! I'm looking to get a 350z and could afford to buy the later 313 model with low mileage (lucky me!) but put off by the 500 quid road tax! Are the improvements on the newer car worth the hike in tax cost? Thanks in advance Quote
Zhorno Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 To be honest that's a small price to pay compaired with the petrol price . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Ekona Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 It's another £250 a year (roughly). That's less than a fiver a week for a car that's quicker, with a better engine and a better interior. That makes it a bargain 1 Quote
ATTAK Z Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Welcome to the Forum ... the extra tax is only 3 tanks of fuel 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 ^^ What they all said ~ plus if you plan on modding then you're already up on the performance stakes. Quote
Ebized Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 You want the horses, then be prepared to pay for the feed! Quote
Phil.G Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 Ok thanks for that, yeh the fuel economy is another thing that makes me wince but it won't be a dd. Are you guys getting 26mpg or something? Quote
SHEZZA Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Yep for the little bit you save on tax will be nothing once zeditis kicks in. Quote
Ekona Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Budget for 23mpg, anything else you get is a bonus. Quote
Phil.G Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 This is a very late minute change of heart as I was supposed to be picking up a new gt86 next week! But have just cancelled the order, I hope I get my deposit back! After thinking about I decided that why the hell spend over 20 grand on a car that will depreciate like mad - as good as the gt86 is, I can get a zed for half that money and it's just as good, faster, rwd, reliable and fun ( I hope) Quote
GMballistic Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Definitely good cars Phil and I don't think you'll be disappointed with your decision. In case you haven't noticed there is a Zeds for sale section on here; http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/51-zeds-for-sale/ Welcome btw. Quote
Phil.G Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 And I could spend the money I've saved on fuel, insurance, tax, track days etc. Yes it won't be new and have a warranty but looking at the price of low mileage 350zs with FSH for what, 10 grand is a no brained to me! Quote
Ekona Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 You may end up with much less than your deposit back, if the dealer cannot sell the car and you have to bear the extra costs... 1 Quote
Jp606 Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 It's a no brainier, the Z is a much better all round car IMO, you're getting a lot of car for the money. Quote
KyleR Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Don't worry about the tax, it's only £200 a year, £4 a week. I upgraded my 04's lights all round to the facelift and that cost me 5 years worth of the tax difference. Buying an HR now is a frigging bargain and I suggest you jump in now while prices are pretty keen on them Quote
Wayne370Z Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Hi and welcome. If you were going to spend over £20K how come you aren`t looking at a 370 ? 1 Quote
tatooandy67 Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Hi and welcome. If you were going to spend over £20K how come you aren`t looking at a 370 ? ^^^ this Edited August 25, 2014 by tatooandy67 Quote
GMballistic Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Hi and welcome. If you were going to spend over £20K how come you aren`t looking at a 370 ? Because the 350's better looking of course. 1 Quote
KyleR Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 And he's worried about depreciation, a £20k 370 will probably lose up to £8k in the next 3-4 years. Quote
Phil.G Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 You may end up with much less than your deposit back, if the dealer cannot sell the car and you have to bear the extra costs... The car wasn't a factory order, it was already built and at their depot? Quote
Phil.G Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 And he's worried about depreciation, a £20k 370 will probably lose up to £8k in the next 3-4 years. This! Tbo I haven't really looked at the 370z, are they much better than their older brother? Quote
KyleR Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) And he's worried about depreciation, a £20k 370 will probably lose up to £8k in the next 3-4 years. This! Tbo I haven't really looked at the 370z, are they much better than their older brother? Better built, yes. Better engine, yes. Better styling, questionable. Better drive, matter of preference. Better noise, both need aftermarket zorsts. Edited August 25, 2014 by KyleR 1 Quote
PPod Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 In my eyes the 350z will always look better than the 370z its just a look that will never age and the back on the 350z looks way better. 5 Quote
Richy Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 In my eyes the 350z will always look better than the 370z its just a look that will never age and the back on the 350z looks way better. Do you want to borrow my specs ? Quote
KyleR Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 In my eyes the 350z will always look better than the 370z its just a look that will never age and the back on the 350z looks way better. I agree that the rear of the '50 is better than the '70 1 Quote
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