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Buying a 350z
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SeanDezart
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What's the difference between a GT and not a GT ? Seems like the difference and 4 grand will make your mind up !
SeanDezart
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Congrats but still, what's the difference between GTs and not ?
JEZ 280ZX
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Hi,
Congratulations on your purchase.You are probably right to not pay top dollar for a 350Z, as being Nissans they will depreciate!
I know that UK spec cars fetch more money, but £25K is a dealer price and the waters will become muddier as time passes....just look at the 300zx scene!
Cheerz,
JEZ
p.s. I'm having to build my own 350Z....a Maisto 1:24 kit!
Congratulations on your purchase.You are probably right to not pay top dollar for a 350Z, as being Nissans they will depreciate!
I know that UK spec cars fetch more money, but £25K is a dealer price and the waters will become muddier as time passes....just look at the 300zx scene!
Cheerz,
JEZ
p.s. I'm having to build my own 350Z....a Maisto 1:24 kit!
nickknox
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Hi sean,
as far as i'm aware there are 3 differences
the Gt has cruise control the standard doesn't
the Gt has a bose head unit the standard has a nissan unit
the Gt has leather interior the standard has cloth.
I did read in an american mag that said the Gt models had limited slip diff but i'm not sure on that.
as far as i'm aware there are 3 differences
the Gt has cruise control the standard doesn't
the Gt has a bose head unit the standard has a nissan unit
the Gt has leather interior the standard has cloth.
I did read in an american mag that said the Gt models had limited slip diff but i'm not sure on that.
john-boy
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Nick,
Welcome to 350 ownership!! There's still not that many of us round here, although it's just a question of time, I'm sure!
Nice choice of colour too, the Kuro Black is really nice, and suits the car, I think. Bloody good price too. That's as cheap as I've seen '52 imports, so you've done very well, there.
I'm not sure I agree about the extra bits that you get on a GT, though ...
I thought all 350's had cruise control, regardless - are you sure you've got a UK model?
Also, in addition to the leather, the seats are also electric and heated. Plus, if you take the GT pack, you can opt for the Alezan (orange) leather - although I chose to leave that one on the shelf!
Got any pictures?
CheerZ,
JB.
Welcome to 350 ownership!!
There's still not that many of us round here, although it's just a question of time, I'm sure!Nice choice of colour too, the Kuro Black is really nice, and suits the car, I think. Bloody good price too. That's as cheap as I've seen '52 imports, so you've done very well, there.
I'm not sure I agree about the extra bits that you get on a GT, though ...
I thought all 350's had cruise control, regardless - are you sure you've got a UK model?
Also, in addition to the leather, the seats are also electric and heated. Plus, if you take the GT pack, you can opt for the Alezan (orange) leather - although I chose to leave that one on the shelf!
Got any pictures?
CheerZ,
JB.
Mr.F
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Cruise is part of the GT pack. The Bose system has extra speakers, inc. big bass bin. All UK cars are LSD but some imports may not have this. The UK cars had upgraded interior parts, revised suspension, the track/sport brake package (Brembo) and revised integration of the traction control, LSD, ABS - now called ESP (electronic stability package). Also, underbody air management and rear spoiler. The easy way to spot an import is the size and shape of the rear numberplate aperture..........
There are other minor differences like two power ports on UK, damped dash cubby cover, the phone integration etc. Imports will be speed limited to 112mph.
There are other minor differences like two power ports on UK, damped dash cubby cover, the phone integration etc. Imports will be speed limited to 112mph.
john-boy
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Hi Nick,
Sorry to sow the seeds of doubt in your mind, but that does sound like a cracking price - snap it up ASAP!!
According to the poll on this website there are only 3 350s, and I guess yours will make 4, and I'm pretty sure they're all different colours too! That'll look good at a future meet!!
Perhaps the spoiler was removed to smooth the look - the standard one isn't that remarkable, anyway. Thinking of a Carbon one for mine, as I do like the look of carbon with the gunmetal.
CheerZ,
JB.
Sorry to sow the seeds of doubt in your mind, but that does sound like a cracking price - snap it up ASAP!!
According to the poll on this website there are only 3 350s, and I guess yours will make 4, and I'm pretty sure they're all different colours too! That'll look good at a future meet!!
Perhaps the spoiler was removed to smooth the look - the standard one isn't that remarkable, anyway. Thinking of a Carbon one for mine, as I do like the look of carbon with the gunmetal.
CheerZ,
JB.
SeanDezart
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Imports (presumably from Japan) limited to 112 mph ! Might just as well put a Micra engine in it ! What a waste !
DJZ 60
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Not if it,s a" Micra R", 2-litre. 265bhp..0-60 in 4.8 sec,s, top speed 150mph, two-third,s the weight of a 350Z .The prototype,has engine mounted behind driver,s seat and is built by Ray Mallock ltd. the" Micra R" will possibly go into production & cost Twenty-four grand........................................DJZ 60.