New member buying advice

[duudiz]

Morning guys,

 

My name is Ryan, 27 years old and a father to a 2 year old boy.

 

I have considered buying a 350z for the last 5 years or so but have always had something more 'sensible.' That sensible car is now what the wife uses as her daily (Lexus diesel.) I currently have a company car which is completely optional so I am considering knocking that on the head and getting a 350 as a daily driver.

 

What I want/need and do is -

 

My commute is a 6 mile round trip (so fuel costs are not an issue)

I am looking for a car in the £6/7k price region

UK spec car

GT

Could I have a child seat in the car on the very rare occasion?

 

The other car I am considering is a Porsche boxster but I am favouring the 350. Any advice here as a daily?

 

Subject to the car being fully serviced would you advise me to avoid a car that is over any particular mileage?

 

Sorry for all the questions, I did read the newbie thread but would appreciate some advice based on my situation.

 

All the best - Ryan

Edited December 6, 2014 by duudiz

[gumpy000]

Well I'm not too sure on the questions as such but definitely a 350z. I drove a Boxster and its uncomfortable, cheap for porcshe interior and generally the enjoyment you get from a Zed is amazing!

In my opinion, as long as it has a full service history at a respectable garage (ideally Nissan) and the body work is good its all good but take someone mechanically minded with you!

 

I'm sure some of these other guys will let you know what to look out for.

 

Good Luck!

[tatooandy67]

Hi &

Research and plenty of test drives

Check the for sale section on here

Sure someone will be along soon with more helpful info

Good luck with your search

[veeg33]

Hello and welcome 👋

Good luck with the search mate. Definitely go for a 350z IMHO

[R35LEE]

Great cars and you would not regret getting one but the passenger dash airbag cannot be turned off so isn't child safe. You can have then disconnected but I wouldn't recommend it. Hope this helps.

[NeilMH]

Good luck with your search.

[GMballistic]

Welcome aboard Ryan.

 

I don't have kids so not really 100% on whether they can ride in the front in a car seat but I know you're not supposed to use the rear facing seats for definite as it has been fatal in some crashes due to the seating position/airbag.

More info in this thread: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/73125-kids-in-passenger-seat/

 

 

Regarding the 350Z V's Porsche Boxster I'd say go for the 350 definitely.

Having driven a Porsche Boxster S for over a week as a courtesy car whilst my 350 was having paint work done I was so glad to swap back to the 350 afterwards.

 

My 350 felt much better driving it & much better made if I'm honest which did surprise me.

 

 

I wouldn't say you need to avoid any particular mileage Zed but obviously it is better in terms of re-sale value to get a lower mileage vehicle when possible. The main thing is having a full service history meaning that the vehicle has been maintained correctly with oil levels checked regularly & correct service intervals followed.

Have a look at the service schedule here for more info: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/31110-service-schedule-for-a-350z/

 

That will help you know what things should have been done (depending on mileage/age) if/when you go to look at any 350's for sale.

[350zedd]

HI and welcome to the forum

 

Mileage not a problem if its been serviced correctly.

You should be able to pick up something under 50k miles for the price you are paying.

Just take your time and be patient.

[Harryjax]

[Z370Z]

to the forum Ryan

[ZMANALEX]

to the forum.

[ATTAK Z]

[duudiz]

Thank you very much for a warm welcome and some good advice. I am going to keep my eye out for a GT in azure or the gun metal colour, would prefer black leather ideally, so if any come up on this forum please let me know, I have already checked the for sale section.

[MITZ@CougarStore]

Welcome to the forum...

[Steel Lynx]

Welcome to the forum Ryan

[DarylTSG]

I had the 350 and the boxter as my 2 choices aswel I picked the z .

 

I have a recaro kids seat and it isn't too bad although not ideal in my opinion but if it's just to nip out to the shops or what ever it will do .

 

 

[WhackyWill]

Welcome to The Forum.

 

Have a read through this :

 

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/22880-guide-for-new-memberspotential-buyers/

[duudiz]

Deposit paid on an 05 GT this evening, pics in a few days guys

 

Thanks for the advice.

[GMballistic]

Deposit paid on an 05 GT this evening, pics in a few days guys

 

Thanks for the advice.

Great news. Hope you enjoy your new ride.

[tatooandy67]

Deposit paid on an 05 GT this evening, pics in a few days guys

 

Thanks for the advice.

Sweet, hope you enjoy, look forward to pics

Edited December 9, 2014 by tatooandy67

[zebedy]

welcome!!

[Payco]

Welcome. Would personally rather walk the 6 miles to work that drive a Boxter. Take your time sourcing the right z, there are plenty of good examples around. Spend as much time as you can reading up on them on the forum first. Many people have studied the forum after ownership and regretted not going on here first.

[duudiz]

Here is a picture as promised!

 

I have not had chance to give it some beans yet as the weather has sucked, but the comfort and ease of drive his surprised me so much, even around town.

 

So pleased with the full package

https://imageshack.com/i/iplXE3D5j

 

 

Edited December 11, 2014 by duudiz

[veeg33]

Here is a picture as promised!

 

I have not had chance to give it some beans yet as the weather has sucked, but the comfort and ease of drive his surprised me so much, even around town.

 

So pleased with the full package

https://imageshack.com/i/iplXE3D5j

but you need a stubby

[duudiz]

Haha I know tell me about it. It looks like an RC car at the moment!

 

I am going to get a stubby and some spacers for the wheels, I may also get the wheels refurbed in anthracite down the line.