Thinking of upgrading to a 350Z

Discussion in 'Non Technical' started by probus, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. probus

    probus New Member

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    Does any one know anything about 350Zs. the reason I am thinking of upgrading is that it is very difficult to get a 300 serviced in the north of WA. So a more modern car should be easier and there fore more reliable. I will miss the Targa roof. whats the pros and cons
     
  2. aazn

    aazn New Member

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    do the service urself!!

    host a tech day and see if u can get it done then...
     
  3. ZDUCTIV

    ZDUCTIV Active Member

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    FYP.

    Pros
    They're new

    Cons
    They look like crap.

    Seriously though, what kinda response you expecting on a Z32 site.
     
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  4. LOWZX

    LOWZX Banned

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    sorry mate,but thats the most pityful reason for downgrading to an ugly 350 ive heard ,i cant get it serviced lmaooooo :rolleyes:

    do you really think if you cant even get a 300 serviced,you can get a 350 that nobody has probably ever done serviced
     
  5. ZEX300

    ZEX300 slick spec

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    pros.. newer, faster (if you z32 is an NA), better looking, more comfortable, probably more reliable
    cons.. slower (if Z32 is TT) no targa (vert looks gay) z32 fan boys don't like them
     
  6. DonoRyan

    DonoRyan Rick James

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    I'm thinking of going down the 350z path in the future. I saw one on carpoint.com.au for 26,000!!!!

    For me, having owned the 300zx and being a member here. I'm in a better position to spot the car I want (I bought my 300zx with little mechanical experience or knowledge of the cars).

    I think the best thing will be a new car that doesn't have all the rattles and other little things a car of 15+ years has.

    I think they look pretty cool, but that comes down to personal opinion. Just don't get a 'sunburnt orange' one.

    Don
     
  7. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

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    That's just a cop out, in 10 years time your 350Z is going to be old too yknow.
     
  8. ZXDEVIL

    ZXDEVIL Active Member

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    If you are set on a 350, wait till they release the 370z then prices should fall(should be happening sometime next year i think, not sure)... If you like em then get one, i personally have been considering it and will probably get one in a few years (doesn't mean ill get rid of the 300 mind you;))
     
  9. Red_Turtle_Z

    Red_Turtle_Z 'Nuf said....

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    A 350Z would have a bit of competition on his hands - it would be marginal but my NA could beat it. Please dont put NA's down - we do get a quicker start off the mark too compared to a TT, so we're not all bad or slow.....

    Have your flame suit at the ready lmao!

    Buying a 350Z coz you cant service your zed? geez thats a bit harsh! As aazn has suggested - do a tech day and do it yourself....

    The 370Z is much better looking than a 350Z....

    Mine doesnt have any rattles either....

    C'mon WA guys pitch in and help him out here lol
     
  10. awgazm

    awgazm Active Member

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    where exactly are you from.. sure soem of us could do a nice big cruise somewhere for a techday...
     
  11. ugame

    ugame user #1

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    erm you mean 370z

    easy mistake

    no one "upgrades" to the 350

    Thats a DOWN grade mate ;)
     
  12. ugame

    ugame user #1

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    in 10 years time that will be someone elses problem
     
  13. ugame

    ugame user #1

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    wow your NA runs 13's? COOL!!!!!! (quoted factory 350Z time being 13.8 (2007 model))

    older models are a little slower, but not too much.
     
  14. jaybo

    jaybo New Member

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    where abouts in WA are you?
    North as in butler or north as in geraldton or broome?

    i drove a 350z not too long ago, and to be honest i was really disappointed. while it still feels sporty, it just didn't do anything for me. i didn't feel low to the ground and enclosed like the zed does, the 6 speed gearbox was fun but that's about it.

    plus they do look like crap - to make them decent i think you need to put a decent kit on them.
     
  15. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

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    That pretty much sums up 90% of peoples mentality around here, no passion at all.
     
  16. ugame

    ugame user #1

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    it was tounge in cheek matey and you know it ;)

    You know what im now doing to mine to get her up to scratch....no preaching in this direction thank you :p
     
  17. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

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    I'm just saying, selling a 300ZX because there's no shops near by? That's like getting a divorce from your wife because the shoe store is too far away. lol

    I'm in the middle of Brisbane and I think there would be maybe one or two shops I'd trust working on a Z, and even then you're going to pay out the ass for it.
     
  18. wassaw7

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    NO YOUR NA COULD NOT BEAT IT UNLESS IT HAS NOS

    na Z32 has 168kw at the flywheel

    Z33 has 208kw at the flywheel

    Please tell me how your car that has 40kw less is somehow still going to "beat it"

    Maybe when you say "beat it" you really mean "lose badly"?
     
  19. ugame

    ugame user #1

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    i think my responce was a little more tactfull ;)
     
  20. wassaw7

    wassaw7 New Member

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    Yeah but mine was more to the point, an answer she will definately understand.
     

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