Lately I have seen more 350Z's than 300's in Yorkshire. Why are they so common, could it be that they are cheaper to buy than the 300zx was when new.

Are you sure they were'nt just audi TT's?:D

Yes shedloads cheaper - the Z started at about 29k in this country (I have a copy of the ad to prove it.) In 1990.

 

The 350Z started at 24k in 2003... and the superduper GT with most of the options is still only a shade over 30.

 

13 years inflation is probably the best part of doubling in price - so it's way cheaper in real terms. You get more for your money too - trip computer, traction control, bigger wheels, Brembos...

Yep all the technology, but still can't beat the 300 TT.

I thought the Zed was originally 36K.

As someone said in the forum before the ZX was designed and built as a luxury sports/grand tourer whereas the 350 is merely a budget sports car.

But car prices have fallen for new cars - so whatever.

What's the GT got that the others don't. Is it any faster than the standard 350?

Geoff.

Hi Geoff

 

The GT version of the 350 is just a trim level. It has "rays" alloys, cruise control, heated seats and different leather.

 

The GT pack takes the total cost to £27k, not £30k - I've equired at Dan Perkins Nissan, Slough.

 

So with the extra weight it will be slower than a standard 350Z, so we'll be able to stuff it:D ;)

 

Richard:)

yeah but how many of you can actually believe people paid 30k or more for a car with a dodgy plasticy interior and sack cloth trim not many id bet!

Nope, definitely 29k... but that probably didn't get you leather?

 

350 vs TT... well, there's nothing in it in a straight line... expect the 350 will win on the twisties. And it's all NA power so no lag.

Autocar 1990 roadtest put it at £34,820 on the road plus £1150 for leccy leather seats and £950 again for auto and £117 for metallic.

 

May1990

Originally posted by zevans

 

350 vs TT... well, there's nothing in it in a straight line...

 

Except that the 300's faster:D

I bet if Nissan made an NA diesel version you'd be made up would'nt you............:slap: :p

dodgy plasticy interior and sack cloth trim not many id bet!

 

Dont know but my mega mileage could pass for a low mileage 4 year old car with the black leather and suede stuff virtually unblemished, no wear on the steering wheel leather or auto gear knob. One I originally looked at had the leather near worn off and a claimed 35k miles.

 

So whoever's (company) shelled out for it looked after it well, in fact his initials are still on the K300 number plate.

Hold on I have seen loads of people say that teh 350Z will be faster on a twisting track but not 1 person can back it up with FACTS!

 

I am incline to believe that it is faster round a track.

 

Stuart

Originally posted by zevans

Yes shedloads cheaper -

 

13 years inflation is probably the best part of doubling in price - so it's way cheaper in real terms. You get more for your money too - trip computer, traction control, bigger wheels, Brembos...

 

SHEDLOADS! SHEDLOADS! I resemble that remark:D

 

Fair play though 13 year on it should be vastly superior in all counts, but its not and you said there wasn't shed loads.:rofl: :rofl:

 

You can beet me up at the next northwest meet:D

Originally posted by AdamR

Except that the 300's faster:D

I bet if Nissan made an NA diesel version you'd be made up would'nt you............:slap: :p

 

LOL if it had 15 gears yeah! :p

Originally posted by SRRAE

Hold on I have seen loads of people say that teh 350Z will be faster on a twisting track but not 1 person can back it up with FACTS!

 

I am incline to believe that it is faster round a track.

 

So am I as you know, but you're right, some facts would be good!

 

It's faster past the front of Old Trafford and round all those roundabouts and over Centenary Bridge ... :D That IS a fact. I found the roundabouts much easier to get round quickly.

 

Someone will have to try Fairlady 2+2 versus Nissan Concept on GT3 LOL