350Z Good Idea?

Gribs · 31 Jan 2010 at 13:27

Having driven a 350z I'd agree it fits more with the GT description other than the useless load space. It's much to heavy to be a focused sports car.

Discounting fuel and oil consuption RX8's don't seem that expensive to run. As a very leftfield choice how about a S15? They look good, are fairly rare and offer decent performance.

Amraam · 31 Jan 2010 at 16:41

ci_newman said:
Depending on which Type-R, you're probably correct. Insurance on an EP3 Civic will probably be a damn sight cheaper than the insurance on an S2k or DC5. Don't forget that the S2000 has ~ 40bhp more than the Civic Type-R.

£11k is perfect Integra or S2000 money though

S2000's look really nice, but I'd want 4 or 5 seats. Plus I work in IT across dozens of sites in the city so I often need space to chuck PCs in the boot/back seats.

Integras are also very nice, but a tad older than what I'm after.

I warned you I was picky

lordrobs · 31 Jan 2010 at 16:46

Amraam said:
S2000's look really nice, but I'd want 4 or 5 seats. Plus I work in IT across dozens of sites in the city so I often need space to chuck PCs in the boot/back seats.

In that case I would be very careful about the 350Z. The boot space is very restricted due to the cross brace.

Amraam · 31 Jan 2010 at 16:48

lordrobs said:
In that case I would be very careful about the 350Z. The boot space is very restricted due to the cross brace.

Even more so once my amp/subs in

I also use the boot/back seats for RC planes/Helis so I fear RWD would be a problem generally...

What about something like this?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...price-to/11000/sort/priceasc/page/1&logcode=p

Trouble I can't decide whether I like them or not

Chris1712 · 31 Jan 2010 at 16:59

Gribs said:
As a very leftfield choice how about a S15? They look good, are fairly rare and offer decent performance.

I ruddy love these. Don't see them often but when I do, have to double take. What are they like performance/handling wise? Are they a worthy successor to the 200SX? They don't seem very popular, is it import only or something?

lordrobs · 31 Jan 2010 at 17:00

Amraam said:
Even more so once my amp/subs in

I also use the boot/back seats for RC planes/Helis so I fear RWD would be a problem generally...

What about something like this?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...price-to/11000/sort/priceasc/page/1&logcode=p

Trouble I can't decide whether I like them or not

I wouldn't buy a CAT C or D one and as the ad says that is a 14k car otherwise.

Amraam · 31 Jan 2010 at 17:13

lordrobs said:
I wouldn't buy a CAT C or D one and as the ad says that is a 14k car otherwise.

Ah sorry, I didn't read the whole ad, I was kind of generally asking about the new type Rs. I should have used a better example

ironman · 31 Jan 2010 at 18:18

Get whatever your heart tells you to get, if you can afford the running costs then just go for what hits the spot most. Why compromise if you don't have to?

Rackerz · 31 Jan 2010 at 19:01

Get a 350z. You will only do it once and as you get older you'll want a Zafira, so do it now.

Soviet · 31 Jan 2010 at 19:31

Late last year I made a switch from a 1.4 Corsa Design (my first car) to a 350z and never looked back. Fantastic car to drive.

killsta · 31 Jan 2010 at 19:56

Don't discount the RX8. Running costs aren't too bad at all.*

I love mine, I get 18mpg and use 1 litre of oil every 1,000 miles. But I still love it. Besides, it looks better than a 350z

*That bit was a lie.

Gribs · 31 Jan 2010 at 19:57

Chris1712 said:
I ruddy love these. Don't see them often but when I do, have to double take. What are they like performance/handling wise? Are they a worthy successor to the 200SX? They don't seem very popular, is it import only or something?

They're basically an upgraged s14 200sx. The basic shell is the same but with improved bracing so they're a lot stiffer. The engine is also basically the same as in the s14 but without the restrictive exhaust and a better turbo. Import only sadly.

Crizzy · 31 Jan 2010 at 20:14

Amraam said:
S2000's look really nice, but I'd want 4 or 5 seats.

Hang on if you want 4 or 5 seats then the 350z is really not a good idea? :confused:

ironman · 31 Jan 2010 at 20:29

killsta said:
Don't discount the RX8. Running costs aren't too bad at all.*

I love mine, I get 18mpg and use 1 litre of oil every 1,000 miles. But I still love it. Besides, it looks better than a 350z

But the RX8 is slow and gutless, and you still only get 18mpg? If you are going to suffer 18mpg average, then you may as well go for something a bit nutty.

[TW]Fox · 31 Jan 2010 at 20:38

I would cry into my cornflakes if I got 18mpg average and only had a Mazda RX8 to show for it.

killsta · 31 Jan 2010 at 20:38

gurdas said:
But the RX8 is slow and gutless, and you still only get 18mpg? If you are going to suffer 18mpg average, then you may as well go for something a bit nutty.

Driven one?

Bradmax57 · 31 Jan 2010 at 20:56

killsta said:
Besides, it looks better than a 350z

Thats a matter of opinion of course

i think the oposite granted its more practical as i looked at one before i got my 350z but at the end of the day the 350z gave me a far superior feel good factor, and it was faster and used less fuel so for me at the time there was no contest, however now i have a 8 month old kid id definately consider the RX8 were i looking for such a car

Bradmax57 · 31 Jan 2010 at 21:02

Just to wet the OP appetite a little more heres some pics of my old one, id say the "rays" are a must

Bradmax57 · 31 Jan 2010 at 21:08

Rackerz said:
Get a 350z. You will only do it once and as you get older you'll want a Zafira, so do it now.

GOD how true

ironman · 31 Jan 2010 at 21:14

killsta said:
Driven one?

Yes actually, it's very uninspiring and revs a lot without seeming to go anywhere. Hence the term gutless. For 18mpg you aren't really getting anything particularly special.