As usual, my mind is drifting to what toys to get next, and whilst tempted by the RX-8 I would miss the wind in the hair. But I do like the look of the forthcoming 350Z roadster!
Now I know the roadster is a couple of years away (time to save), but there are folk on here who seem quite well connected so I was wondering if anyone has any experience of the 350Z in coupe or roadster form?
DC
Last time I saw a 350Z roadster was a US one... and I thought it looked well fugly especially from the rear. Really not nice.
How about the Bmer 6 Cabrio ?
http://www.infomotori.com/a_8_IT_4678_5.html
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Quote from: "victor"How about the Bmer 6 Cabrio ?
http://www.infomotori.com/a_8_IT_4678_5.html
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Not the same price range... s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
Driven a 350 z coupe, with Nismo exhaust at Middlehurst. Absolutely stunning car, especially in paradise bue (R34 blue). The sound it makes is unbelievable, one of the best soundtracks i've heard. There is going to be a mind boggling amount of tune up parts available for it from Nismo also. I know that Middlehurst in St Helens is, or at least was putting a Nismo supercharger on one. They are quite a big car, and quite heavy but to be honest they couldn't be anything other in the GT mould they were designed, and they hamdle very well. If I was going to change the 2 that would be very high on my shopping order.
Quote from: "dreambackup"Quote from: "victor"How about the Bmer 6 Cabrio ?
http://www.infomotori.com/a_8_IT_4678_5.html
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Not the same price range... s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
True, but who would want a bmer anyhow? Far better things available. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "Mikeharper2"If I was going to change the 2 that would be very high on my shopping order.
Wait for the convertible!!! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I've seen in the press though that the 350Z cabrio suffers from scuttle shake really badly, and to be honest I don't like the look of the rag top one!
I like them, but i'd worry its going to become the next TT ie EVERYwhere.
Quote from: "WoodenDummy"I like them, but i'd worry its going to become the next TT ie EVERYwhere.
True... but I'm kind of hoping that will be the case in a year or so.. then I'll be able to pick up a nearly new GT with 10k on the clock for a lot less than the current list price!
Just waiting for the hubbub to die down at the mo... plus can't justify selling the '2 after just 3 years - want just one more summer! s:D :D s:D
Tim
Quote from: "WoodenDummy"I like them, but i'd worry its going to become the next TT ie EVERYwhere.
I don't think it'll end up like that, even if it is pitched at about the same price range.. It just doesn't have the badge appeal that an Audi does - which is essentially why there are so many out there (well, it sure as hell can't be because of their looks or performance s;) ;) s;) )..
At least, I'm hoping they don't become too common..
Then again, as Tim says, if they do.. you could pick one up cheap - which would be nice s:) :) s:)
Aaron
The 350z is one of the cars i've yet to fully decide if i fully like it or not. The roadster may not even make it here, but if it looks like this then it can stay in the states!
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/picture_library/dir_22/car_portal_pic_11443.jpg?2361 (mod link changed)
edit: hmm the pic was bugger than that - may be worth just going to the site and getting it that way... s:? :? s:?
Quote from: "victor"How about the Bmer 6 Cabrio ?
Nah, apart from being far too much money and wanting a sports car rather than a saloon with no roof I'm not a BMW fan at all.
Quote from: "Chris"The 350z is one of the cars i've yet to fully decide if i fully like it or not. The roadster may not even make it here, but it it looks like this then it can stay in the states!
I agree, some angles look great:
(http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/03images/roadster.jpg)
and some do look ropey.
I'll have to wait and see it in the flesh I think.
Max Power out today
features 5 page write up on the 350Z including modifying to 420 bhp
Pete
Quote from: "Peter Wright"Max Power out today
features 5 page write up on the 350Z including modifying to 420 bhp
Is that 420 real horses, or 420 of those real weedy ones that max power car owners usually have in their Novas? s;) ;) s;)
(Sorry, couldn't resist.. s:lol: :lol: s:lol: s:lol: :lol: s:lol: )
Aaron
Quote from: "Peter Wright"Max Power out today
I was going to start with the name-calling, then remembered you are a Newsagent! s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Can you buy it in a plain wrapper (the Mag, not the car) ?
in another years time you'll need to.
Quote from: "phil4"Last time I saw a 350Z roadster was a US one... and I thought it looked well fugly especially from the rear. Really not nice.
and the last time i saw one of these was spinning out of control into the gravel traps at Brands, por thing suffered a nice big dent in the back whilst being towed out DOH! s:roll: :roll: s:roll: . Same day a skyline plastered itself all over the tyre walls, estimated 3k damages!!
Quote from: "dancarbon"Can you buy it in a plain wrapper (the Mag, not the car) ?
brown paper bag alright I will roll it up so it looks like a bottle of cider just for you s:roll: :roll: s:roll: s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Pete s:D :D s:D
Back on topic
I like the look of that in the photo, so much I have downloaded the high res version as my wallpaper. I reckon that would look nice parked outside my house...looks like a bigger version of my 2 (well the colour is the same anyway).
Topless z looks good but does it go strong enough compare with the coupe z.
Ever consider about the new SLK?
It's just looks great! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I'm looking to get an Azure Blue Z when I (eventually) sell the 2. Drove one – absolutely awesome! Sure it's heavier, but it is very nimble. Roll on the spring. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
DP
I like the Azure blue one too, very close to the Skyline Bayside blue and Greddy's tubo kit is fitted to a blue one, it looks quite nice, though not a fan of the door handles s:!: :!: s:!:
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Andy
Scuse me while I dribble a bit... s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
I do like the 350Z roadster, very much so, but if I was buying at that price range I would consider the Elise 111s or the VX220 Turbo.
With you there Emmanuel. I don't really care about the practicality really. We have the missus Clio for that. And not only that, I didn't think the Elise was THAT bad (no worse than the 2) and we have done perfectly OK with the 2 and we have been everywhere for quite some time with it, so no worries. And the XV is supposed to be better than the Elise.