RE: Nissan 350Z | Spotted
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ae2006 said:
The interior in my 350 bothered me more than it should have. I really don't care a lot about interior materials as long as everything works, but one thing i don't miss about my (early 2003) 350Z is the very fragile feeling interior. It seemed impossible to keep it in good nick as it almost wore off by even looking at it. Really thin plastic with an even thinner and self removing top coat.
That's interesting. Ours was a 2004 car, and I thought the interior materials were nothing fancy but seemed to wear pretty well.otolith said:
ae2006 said:
The interior in my 350 bothered me more than it should have. I really don't care a lot about interior materials as long as everything works, but one thing i don't miss about my (early 2003) 350Z is the very fragile feeling interior. It seemed impossible to keep it in good nick as it almost wore off by even looking at it. Really thin plastic with an even thinner and self removing top coat.
That's interesting. Ours was a 2004 car, and I thought the interior materials were nothing fancy but seemed to wear pretty well.Jermy Claxon said:
No thanks.
At £5k, fine, knock yourself out. At £15k would you really walk past a 987 Cayman S to get to this? You'd have to really love cheap plastics, heavy cars and dull performance and handling.
Yes I would. I'd rather have a 370 though, surely that's the real competitor!! At £5k, fine, knock yourself out. At £15k would you really walk past a 987 Cayman S to get to this? You'd have to really love cheap plastics, heavy cars and dull performance and handling.
Owned a 350z for a brief period until the gearbox grenaded itself within warranty which lead me to get a 370z. Both were okay cars, I don't yearn for another though, maybe I'll change my mind in a few years time but I booted the 370 for an E46 M3 CSL which I guess was unfair to compare the two back to back. The 370 was a Japanese muscle car and you could hustle it but it just felt a little too heavy at times, as a cruiser it was lovely though.
otolith said:
J4CKO said:
Hmm, Celica looks better than a 350Z, not to me it doesnt, its not horrendous but prefer the way the Z looks personally, never mind the way it sounds. Prefer the previous gen Celicas but always thought the last one was a bit meh.
I liked the 90's one with pop-up headlights, don't like those that followed.C5_Steve said:
Same, ours has worn very well with only the centre cubby being a bit slow to open now. Nothing's broken or worn at all really. The centre console around the AC dials can scratch very easily though so you have to be careful but these are 20-year-old cars now. I do love the little design touches inside, the patter of "3" is repeated in a lot of places (in reference to the model designation of Z33) like on the door pull (3 dots), the dials, badge etc.
The 3 dots seen on the 350 didn`t have anything to do with Z33 chassis code, it was the design philosophy of Past, Present and Future. MrGeoff said:
Owned a 350z for a brief period until the gearbox grenaded itself within warranty which lead me to get a 370z. Both were okay cars, I don't yearn for another though, maybe I'll change my mind in a few years time but I booted the 370 for an E46 M3 CSL which I guess was unfair to compare the two back to back. The 370 was a Japanese muscle car and you could hustle it but it just felt a little too heavy at times, as a cruiser it was lovely though.
You can grab the 350/370 by the neck, but they tend to prefer the more cruisy approach as you say though. More GT than sports car I think. I do love when the 350z gets brought up to see how broad people's tastes are.
I had one for near 3 years. Test drove an s2000, m3, rx8, and astra coupe turbo before settling for the z as it did more of what I wanted. The m3 was great, but the running costs scared me and I didn't like the raspy exhaust note. The s2000, too spiky, the astra, well terrible for almost anything, and the rx8 broke down on me at the garage but was well balanced, if buzzed away.
The z I gelled with and even as a 1st rwd car was able to exploit the chassis in the wet. It did have a flat spot in 2nd gear where it made alot of noise but didn't go very quickly. The plastics were rubbish and flaking on every silver surface. The tape deck was funny. Although I appreciated that for the plug into my phone audio.
Found it much more at home on A roads and motorway than stop start traffic and b roads. Would be left not knowing where a vw passat went on back roads. Obviously they've be having less fun etc but it certainly needs to work for you otherwise you'll be disappointed with the performance.
In all the time I had it, cost very little to run, apart from tyres, although I sold it as the big bills were looming. Was also costing me almost 1/4 my wage in time on fuel.
I'd have another. I also drove the 370z nismo a few years back and that felt similar, if lighter. And I didn't get to push it.
That said. I may have been spoiled by turbo diesels. The 370z didn't feel pacey even compared to my s40 diesel.
I had one for near 3 years. Test drove an s2000, m3, rx8, and astra coupe turbo before settling for the z as it did more of what I wanted. The m3 was great, but the running costs scared me and I didn't like the raspy exhaust note. The s2000, too spiky, the astra, well terrible for almost anything, and the rx8 broke down on me at the garage but was well balanced, if buzzed away.
The z I gelled with and even as a 1st rwd car was able to exploit the chassis in the wet. It did have a flat spot in 2nd gear where it made alot of noise but didn't go very quickly. The plastics were rubbish and flaking on every silver surface. The tape deck was funny. Although I appreciated that for the plug into my phone audio.
Found it much more at home on A roads and motorway than stop start traffic and b roads. Would be left not knowing where a vw passat went on back roads. Obviously they've be having less fun etc but it certainly needs to work for you otherwise you'll be disappointed with the performance.
In all the time I had it, cost very little to run, apart from tyres, although I sold it as the big bills were looming. Was also costing me almost 1/4 my wage in time on fuel.
I'd have another. I also drove the 370z nismo a few years back and that felt similar, if lighter. And I didn't get to push it.
That said. I may have been spoiled by turbo diesels. The 370z didn't feel pacey even compared to my s40 diesel.
Bloxxcreative said:
I do love when the 350z gets brought up to see how broad people's tastes are.
I had one for near 3 years. Test drove an s2000, m3, rx8, and astra coupe turbo before settling for the z as it did more of what I wanted. The m3 was great, but the running costs scared me and I didn't like the raspy exhaust note. The s2000, too spiky, the astra, well terrible for almost anything, and the rx8 broke down on me at the garage but was well balanced, if buzzed away.
The z I gelled with and even as a 1st rwd car was able to exploit the chassis in the wet. It did have a flat spot in 2nd gear where it made alot of noise but didn't go very quickly. The plastics were rubbish and flaking on every silver surface. The tape deck was funny. Although I appreciated that for the plug into my phone audio.
Found it much more at home on A roads and motorway than stop start traffic and b roads. Would be left not knowing where a vw passat went on back roads. Obviously they've be having less fun etc but it certainly needs to work for you otherwise you'll be disappointed with the performance.
In all the time I had it, cost very little to run, apart from tyres, although I sold it as the big bills were looming. Was also costing me almost 1/4 my wage in time on fuel.
I'd have another. I also drove the 370z nismo a few years back and that felt similar, if lighter. And I didn't get to push it.
That said. I may have been spoiled by turbo diesels. The 370z didn't feel pacey even compared to my s40 diesel.
370z nismo is on my 'almost affordable in a few years' list....we all have one, don't we? I had one for near 3 years. Test drove an s2000, m3, rx8, and astra coupe turbo before settling for the z as it did more of what I wanted. The m3 was great, but the running costs scared me and I didn't like the raspy exhaust note. The s2000, too spiky, the astra, well terrible for almost anything, and the rx8 broke down on me at the garage but was well balanced, if buzzed away.
The z I gelled with and even as a 1st rwd car was able to exploit the chassis in the wet. It did have a flat spot in 2nd gear where it made alot of noise but didn't go very quickly. The plastics were rubbish and flaking on every silver surface. The tape deck was funny. Although I appreciated that for the plug into my phone audio.
Found it much more at home on A roads and motorway than stop start traffic and b roads. Would be left not knowing where a vw passat went on back roads. Obviously they've be having less fun etc but it certainly needs to work for you otherwise you'll be disappointed with the performance.
In all the time I had it, cost very little to run, apart from tyres, although I sold it as the big bills were looming. Was also costing me almost 1/4 my wage in time on fuel.
I'd have another. I also drove the 370z nismo a few years back and that felt similar, if lighter. And I didn't get to push it.
That said. I may have been spoiled by turbo diesels. The 370z didn't feel pacey even compared to my s40 diesel.
biggbn said:
Bloxxcreative said:
I do love when the 350z gets brought up to see how broad people's tastes are.
I had one for near 3 years. Test drove an s2000, m3, rx8, and astra coupe turbo before settling for the z as it did more of what I wanted. The m3 was great, but the running costs scared me and I didn't like the raspy exhaust note. The s2000, too spiky, the astra, well terrible for almost anything, and the rx8 broke down on me at the garage but was well balanced, if buzzed away.
The z I gelled with and even as a 1st rwd car was able to exploit the chassis in the wet. It did have a flat spot in 2nd gear where it made alot of noise but didn't go very quickly. The plastics were rubbish and flaking on every silver surface. The tape deck was funny. Although I appreciated that for the plug into my phone audio.
Found it much more at home on A roads and motorway than stop start traffic and b roads. Would be left not knowing where a vw passat went on back roads. Obviously they've be having less fun etc but it certainly needs to work for you otherwise you'll be disappointed with the performance.
In all the time I had it, cost very little to run, apart from tyres, although I sold it as the big bills were looming. Was also costing me almost 1/4 my wage in time on fuel.
I'd have another. I also drove the 370z nismo a few years back and that felt similar, if lighter. And I didn't get to push it.
That said. I may have been spoiled by turbo diesels. The 370z didn't feel pacey even compared to my s40 diesel.
370z nismo is on my 'almost affordable in a few years' list....we all have one, don't we? I had one for near 3 years. Test drove an s2000, m3, rx8, and astra coupe turbo before settling for the z as it did more of what I wanted. The m3 was great, but the running costs scared me and I didn't like the raspy exhaust note. The s2000, too spiky, the astra, well terrible for almost anything, and the rx8 broke down on me at the garage but was well balanced, if buzzed away.
The z I gelled with and even as a 1st rwd car was able to exploit the chassis in the wet. It did have a flat spot in 2nd gear where it made alot of noise but didn't go very quickly. The plastics were rubbish and flaking on every silver surface. The tape deck was funny. Although I appreciated that for the plug into my phone audio.
Found it much more at home on A roads and motorway than stop start traffic and b roads. Would be left not knowing where a vw passat went on back roads. Obviously they've be having less fun etc but it certainly needs to work for you otherwise you'll be disappointed with the performance.
In all the time I had it, cost very little to run, apart from tyres, although I sold it as the big bills were looming. Was also costing me almost 1/4 my wage in time on fuel.
I'd have another. I also drove the 370z nismo a few years back and that felt similar, if lighter. And I didn't get to push it.
That said. I may have been spoiled by turbo diesels. The 370z didn't feel pacey even compared to my s40 diesel.
It's the 45-50 list I think I'll be putting as a pipe dream with the way life's taken me down a family route instead. Kids eh
Bloxxcreative said:
That said. I may have been spoiled by turbo diesels. The 370z didn't feel pacey even compared to my s40 diesel.
I've said this before, but it can be a bit of a nightmare if you go to overtake a turbo petrol or a turbo diesel car and they stick their foot down. I've had this a few times in the past in mine. I've always managed to get past, but I've certainly had to work for it though. Overtaking is a damn sight easier in the F82 M4 in comparison to be fair.
I don’t think you’ll find too many ex-owners who didn’t really enjoy their 350, myself included. I had a revup ragtop, put a silly exhaust on it plus some upgraded ARBS and brake pads and it was an absolute hoot. Thirsty sure, but fuel was cheap back then (ish) so I didn’t care
Just a really charismatic fun car to own. Interior was never great (facelift much improved but still meh), but as a package the Zed is an absolute hoot.
Just a really charismatic fun car to own. Interior was never great (facelift much improved but still meh), but as a package the Zed is an absolute hoot.
PH Article said:
And it’ll still look good in another 20 years.
Looks ace. Distinctly Japanese, yet with wisps of Audi, if you ask me.Interesting wrinkle: In 5 years this car will be 25 years old and fair game for self-import by punters in the States. Will the fast and furious minded there hoover up all the RHD examples? (because cool)
Canada is only 15 years, so they're already at it:
https://www.reddit.com/r/350z/comments/q6cmrh/got_...
cerb4.5lee said:
Bloxxcreative said:
That said. I may have been spoiled by turbo diesels. The 370z didn't feel pacey even compared to my s40 diesel.
I've said this before, but it can be a bit of a nightmare if you go to overtake a turbo petrol or a turbo diesel car and they stick their foot down. I've had this a few times in the past in mine. I've always managed to get past, but I've certainly had to work for it though. Overtaking is a damn sight easier in the F82 M4 in comparison to be fair.
The blaring exhaust (Cobra one I fitted) and the noise of the engine, but never seemingly going all that quickly afterwards.
An example,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g546A0aQmI8
Still, nailed the Micra, dont think I went much over seventy, slowed down in-between as coppers lurk there, ask Mrs J4CKO....
J4CKO said:
My 350Z always reminded me, bear with me here, on the drastically overacting thespians in Blackadder, all noise, attitude and posturing, but not actually all that fast. Not slow but they sound way faster than they are, things have moved on as well, plus they aren't very tunable unless you start putting superchargers or turbos on.
The blaring exhaust (Cobra one I fitted) and the noise of the engine, but never seemingly going all that quickly afterwards.
An example,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g546A0aQmI8
Still, nailed the Micra, dont think I went much over seventy, slowed down in-between as coppers lurk there, ask Mrs J4CKO....
I needed a tip run car/van/tow slag so obviously I bought a 2003 Cayenne S for £700 and then cut off the rear silencer (the only silencer in the system) and added straight pipes. It's hilariously, comically loud, with that hard edge DOHC V8 that makes it almost like a supercar.... as it takes over 7 seconds to creep up to 60mph. It can just, and I do mean just, edge out a 2007 MX5 in a straight line. The blaring exhaust (Cobra one I fitted) and the noise of the engine, but never seemingly going all that quickly afterwards.
An example,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g546A0aQmI8
Still, nailed the Micra, dont think I went much over seventy, slowed down in-between as coppers lurk there, ask Mrs J4CKO....
The contrast of the enormous noise and the relative lack of forward progress makes it even funnier, but I don't think I'd like having the same experience in my actual car that isn't just a joke. That 350Z video put me very much in mind of my Cayenne
unsprung said:
Looks ace. Distinctly Japanese, yet with wisps of Audi, if you ask me.
Interesting wrinkle: In 5 years this car will be 25 years old and fair game for self-import by punters in the States. Will the fast and furious minded there hoover up all the RHD examples? (because cool)
Canada is only 15 years, so they're already at it:
https://www.reddit.com/r/350z/comments/q6cmrh/got_...
I can see the attraction of a Jap import (maybe?) but I can't see anyone importing cars from the UK. They'll all have suffered from rust unfortunately compared to the Jap ones. Aside from braces underneath, the rear arches rust from the inside out. Interesting wrinkle: In 5 years this car will be 25 years old and fair game for self-import by punters in the States. Will the fast and furious minded there hoover up all the RHD examples? (because cool)
Canada is only 15 years, so they're already at it:
https://www.reddit.com/r/350z/comments/q6cmrh/got_...
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