350z. The clios replacement.

[dmallett]

A few people have asked me to put pics up of the new car so here goes.

After breaking the Flamer i had surprisingly more cash than anticipated so purchased an 04 350Z GT with 68k on it, FSH and 2 female owners.

So far so good with the car. Its lovely to drive and alot more comfy than my clio was.
Few wise its pretty poor, but that is to be expected from a 3.5l.

Only downsides to the car is i lost the locking wheel nut (Been waiting on nissan for 2weeks for a new one) the wheels could do with a refurb and it only has one key.

And as I cant leave things as they are the rear wiper got removed, ive got 25mm rear and 20mm spacers waiting to go on and a new backbox as the standard one is rusting away.

 

[NoahRobinson07]

Lovely. I've always liked these more than the 370z.

Needs to be lowered and some kind of spoiler front and rear .

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

I've been waiting to see this, so come on how much was it?

 

[dmallett]

Lovely. I've always liked these more than the 370z.

Needs to be lowered and some kind of spoiler front and rear .

I may lower it eventually, only a bit though as its nice to be able to drive something normally.

I've been waiting to see this, so come on how much was it?

£7k. I could've possibly got one cheaper, but with this being so close to home my mind was set.
The clio covered 3/4's of that though

Oh and its only £723 a year on insurance which is a bargain!!

 

[Greeny.]

Not my cuppa but looks nice all the same! How does it compare acceleration wise against the clio?

 

[dmallett]

Not my cuppa but looks nice all the same! How does it compare acceleration wise against the clio?

Its faster, but it doesnt feel like your going that fast as its pretty quiet and not rattling. Once you get past legal numbers you really notice the difference.

Apparently the speed is restricted through 1st,2nd and 3rd also.

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

I'd imagine you can get it derestricted at a Nissan Tuners, Jap cars are known for it so there must be a way around it.

 

[dmallett]

Just been searching. RS Tuning do it and can put the power up to nearly 300bhp

 

[Spraggy]

One of my all time favourite cars! whats the plans for it?

 

[dmallett]

One of my all time favourite cars! whats the plans for it?

Spacers, exhaust, wheel refurb, new head unit to get the most from the Bose system.

Thats it for now, until i get bored when no doubt ill lower it and then start wasting money trying to make it quicker.



Just noticed in the picture of the back of the car the bumper looks a horrendous colour match, which it isn't in reality :S

 

[Stu-]

My friend bought one of these after his clio, he loves it.

 

[dmallett]

That looks so smart!

 

[aucky]

Very nice.

The 350Z has aged so well.

 

[Gaz.]

Handle well, nice car to own, just a shame they sup fuel and aren't "that" fast in reality.

 

[Adamm.]

Lovely cars.

My mate has one and for a little while it had a full custom exhaust and decat and f**king hell it was loud could hear it for miles, hence why he put the cat back on to bring the noise down a bit.

 

[Stefan.]

Nice cars but not something I'd want to own, loved your flamer on the white willy wheels

 

[NFox]

What sort of mpg are you getting day to day? I do really like the 350 but I just don't think it would be a car I would buy. Looks a tidy example though

 

[dmallett]

Handle well, nice car to own, just a shame they sup fuel and aren't "that" fast in reality.

That is literally how i describe it to people!

Nice cars but not something I'd want to own, loved your flamer on the white willy wheels

Cheers



As for fuel i dont many miles a week, ive driven to work unless it works in my favour.
MPG wise, round town low 20's and low 30's on motorways.
The car holds a fair bit of fuel also.

 

[DB.]

Nice!

 

[Englebert]

Looks great.

 

[DanEdser]

my dad had that exact car - loved it.

 

[Hixle]

Stunning. They look far better than the 370's imo.

Nice buy mate.

 

[*Badger*]

Nice. I own a 370z.

 

[Gally]

Lovely mate. Lot of car for 7k!

It really doesn't matter about speed, how quick can you actually go these days! That sound more than makes up for it. I'm sure you feel a bit baller, it's nice to have a "nice" car.

 

[dmallett]

Cheers all!

And yes Gally you are right, bit different to pulling up in a clio with 2 seats that makes alot of noise. I get some strange looks at times also.

 

[KielT]

Such a nice car, definite upgrade on the flamer. Have to go drive soon, never been in one!

 

[dmallett]

Such a nice car, definite upgrade on the flamer. Have to go drive soon, never been in one!

Welcome any time mate

 

[_Tom]

Handle well, nice car to own, just a shame they sup fuel and aren't "that" fast in reality.

this.