craigbev92 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 okay, so first things first i am driving a mk4 golf gttdi (go easy on me) but im looking to convert to a 350z (what I believe to be the best jap option). basically there are a few things I want to know if I can get some help before I bite the bullet as it is a sizable commitment for myself.... I am looking for a convertible model and a GT trim! What are the costs like for maintenance? are they reliable? what things should I look for whilst buying? ie, corrosion etc. is it worth the extra for the 300? what is the fuel like? (my commute to work is around 8 miles each way but m'way with no traffic. but I am cycling atm because it is saving me 3k a year!) if there is any other advice that I should take note of I will be grateful for the information Cheers fellas! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Welcome aboard Craig. Buyers guide here; http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/77426-buyers-guide/ New members/potential owners guide here; http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/22880-guide-for-new-memberspotential-buyers/ 350Z Service schedule here (useful for when looking at cars to know if it's been serviced correctly); http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/31110-service-schedule-for-a-350z/ They are reliable as are most cars when maintained correctly. FSH is a must imo when buying a used car. They should only be run on Super Unleaded so avoid ones that have been run solely on 95 octane fuel. Corrosion wise: check the rear quarters around the wheel arches/fuel filler flap, OEM exhausts rust especially around the back box/pipes etc. If you can afford the HR engined Zed over the DE variants then I'd go for it but there isn't a lot of difference performance wise imo although the interior/exterior updates are better on the HR. Fuel can be heavy depending on your driving style but what 3.5 L V6 isn't? Currently I'm seeing around 23MPG on my daily commute back & forth (5 miles each way) to work although that is solely urban driving in stop/start traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigbev92 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 thank you for the speedy response! yeah my golf costs me roughly £10 a day! its remapped and all that malark which will not be happened with the zed as they dont really need it from what ive heard! so cycling is still the option regardless of whether i grace myself with a zed. sorry if im being foolish here but what is HR or DE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MITZ@CougarStore Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 thank you for the speedy response! yeah my golf costs me roughly £10 a day! its remapped and all that malark which will not be happened with the zed as they dont really need it from what ive heard! so cycling is still the option regardless of whether i grace myself with a zed. sorry if im being foolish here but what is HR or DE? Not foolish at all. It's basically to do with the engine code names. 2003 - 2004/05 have the DE engine (VQ35DE) 2005/06 - 2007 have the RevUp DE engine (VQ35DE RevUp) 2007 - 2009 have the HR engine (VQ35HR) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 All the engines are pretty much a reliable as each other, and performance is very similar too. Just depends on how well they have been kept like GMbalistic says . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Welcome to The Land of Zed... Have a read here. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/22880-guide-for-new-memberspotential-buyers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndzzz Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi and along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf1985 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Welcome along mate! Once you go Jap you'll never go back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdax Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 okay, so first things first i am driving a mk4 golf gttdi (go easy on me) but im looking to convert to a 350z (what I believe to be the best jap option). basically there are a few things I want to know if I can get some help before I bite the bullet as it is a sizable commitment for myself.... I am looking for a convertible model and a GT trim! What are the costs like for maintenance? are they reliable? what things should I look for whilst buying? ie, corrosion etc. is it worth the extra for the 300? what is the fuel like? (my commute to work is around 8 miles each way but m'way with no traffic. but I am cycling atm because it is saving me 3k a year!) if there is any other advice that I should take note of I will be grateful for the information Cheers fellas! Craig the Z isnt an inteligent buy but an emotional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigbev92 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 okay, so first things first i am driving a mk4 golf gttdi (go easy on me) but im looking to convert to a 350z (what I believe to be the best jap option). basically there are a few things I want to know if I can get some help before I bite the bullet as it is a sizable commitment for myself.... I am looking for a convertible model and a GT trim! What are the costs like for maintenance? are they reliable? what things should I look for whilst buying? ie, corrosion etc. is it worth the extra for the 300? what is the fuel like? (my commute to work is around 8 miles each way but m'way with no traffic. but I am cycling atm because it is saving me 3k a year!) if there is any other advice that I should take note of I will be grateful for the information Cheers fellas! Craig the Z isnt an inteligent buy but an emotional I've always gone by emotional value! who needs sense when you've got a steering wheel eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Welcome along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinf430 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 passion is not everything . . . but i can't find a better reason to own a piece of heaven . . . hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiboy Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Welcome along Craig ..Scotty.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Asad Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hi and Welcome mate. I recomend the 2007+ HR 350z gt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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