The Great Unveiling - what is it???

Boyd1963 · 04-20-2011, 05:52 AM

My money was on the 350z that you were looking at on the other forum. I think that you have made the right decision though unless you've got a huge collection of "compact cassettes" and an aversion to postcode based sat-nav.

davyk31 · 04-20-2011, 06:09 AM

Don't just give away the NI reg to DVA, it can easily be sold and any NI reg is worth £200 upwards. If its decent why not swap it onto your X3, will cost you the £80 transfer fee but its a very cheap private ageless plate.

E902717 · 04-20-2011, 06:29 AM

Nice rog, when does your hairdressing course start

Only joking - looks nice that colour really suits the car.

M3-FAST · 04-20-2011, 07:13 AM

+1 on the reg plate - get it valued, might earn you a few hundred quid back

Nice Datsun btw, looks lovely and the right colour for it IMO.

Looking forward to seeing it in a few weeks

rogerxp · 04-20-2011, 08:17 AM

I see what you mean about the reg plate so will ask when I get to the DVLA (V5 still in the post so can't tax/reg it yet). Can't be bothered shelling out to put in on retention though, did that before and barely broke even, if I can get it for free then I may as well.

The interior is a huge step-up from the 350Z. That's the first thing that struck me when I test drove on, plus loads more gadgets now as standard. Materials, quality & design much much better. The double-lined hood (i.e. hidden mechanics) also makes a massive difference to the interior feel.

As for the power difference, yes, certainly a step-up (still not driven mine yet!!!), but it's odd, the 370Z is much quieter than its predecessor, something a lot of people are addressing with aftermarket exhausts. I suppose it's more grown up. So, you don't necessarily get the feeling of speed as much as before, but you're certainly going quicker - I've not checked the stats...

xenon · 04-20-2011, 08:19 AM

I can't believe the hood wasn't double-lined in the 350!

rogerxp · 04-20-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

I can't believe the hood wasn't double-lined in the 350!

It was full of metal poles and elastic bands

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RagingKileak · 04-20-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Funny, I didn't think so. Not slow, but not memorable either.

I loved mine, but thought the opposite - not especially quick, but fucking loved the attention it got and the noise and the feel.

Shame I had EVERY possible problem they develop though.

Matt

Boyd1963 · 04-20-2011, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerxp

It was full of metal poles and elastic bands

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Bloody hell it must have felt like standing under an umbrella on a windy day!

Needless to say I've been checking all the national 370z prices since you made your announcement. Cheapest seems to be 22k which is well above my current budget.

rogerxp · 04-20-2011, 09:06 AM

They seem to have got stuck at just above £20k but was one recently (coupe) for £19k for a quick sale. Oh, here it is, at £19,900...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...69bn?logcode=p
A lot of car for thar price (I'd have been tempted myself if this Roadster hadn't appeared).

That said, the 350Z is still a belting car, and up to 06 plates (or something) still have cheaper road tax, but even the facelifted bonet-bulge cars (07+) can be had for well under £14k. That was where my money was going until I got carried away.

zltm089 · 04-20-2011, 09:14 AM

wowwwww.....mate can't wait for your review!!!....

saw lots of videos and reviews on the net....

they're quite fast!!!!... more bhp than a 335 and its got only 2 seats!....

I think this car could be classed as a baby GTR... you tell me after you drive it!!!....

Man....its summer and you have a nice fast convertible!!! ....best time of your life really!...and u look young!...hahaha

peterg1965 · 04-20-2011, 09:15 AM

I think you bought wisely Roger (some benefit to getting older). Your car is already a fair way down the depreciation curve and it is only 6 months old and 1700 miles so you did well. If you chop it in 12 months I suspect you will not suffer that badly at all - good call.

So is it a £460/year road tax job? Mine is coming up next month and it will be painful.

toxicnerve · 04-20-2011, 09:25 AM

Very tidy mate!

dxb335d · 04-20-2011, 09:38 AM

Very nice for a poser car!

How does it loose 7 months of its life?! Can't see how that works.

bounty78 · 04-20-2011, 10:06 AM

Very nice. I had a 350Z before this..they are very quick. 370Z is in a different league..much better built and better interior quality. You might want to join 350Z UK forum..lots of useful info on the forum and peep are really friendly and helpful.

spitfire9200 · 04-20-2011, 10:08 AM

I just got rid of my 370z for a 335i.

Enjoy it

Em135eye · 04-20-2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Funny, I didn't think so. Not slow, but not memorable either.

Only tested an earlyish 350Z which was pretty nippy but the 370 appears to be a fair bit quicker. Is it not?

Anyway be nice to Rog's new car - it's his birthday after all!

willhollin · 04-20-2011, 11:30 AM

Nice one Rog

Snooky · 04-20-2011, 11:38 AM

Looks great Roger, love the wheels

Look forward to the review once you have had a chance to drive it.

AlanYoro35i · 04-20-2011, 12:11 PM

very nice !! =]

misterS3 · 04-20-2011, 12:51 PM

By weird coincidence look what i was driving yesterday while my car was being serviced

F31-340i · 04-20-2011, 01:22 PM

Nice Roger

I knew you'd get a Z4M - err, well something with a Z in it anyway - close

04-20-2011, 05:52 AM	#23
Boyd1963 Major 30 Rep 1,301 Posts Drives: 2011 320d e92 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bournemouth iTrader: (0) Garage List Sep 2011 E92 [0.00]	My money was on the 350z that you were looking at on the other forum. I think that you have made the right decision though unless you've got a huge collection of "compact cassettes" and an aversion to postcode based sat-nav.
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davyk31 Major General 1038 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Don't just give away the NI reg to DVA, it can easily be sold and any NI reg is worth £200 upwards. If its decent why not swap it onto your X3, will cost you the £80 transfer fee but its a very cheap private ageless plate.
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04-20-2011, 06:29 AM	#25
E902717 Colonel 57 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: E91 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Nice rog, when does your hairdressing course start Only joking - looks nice that colour really suits the car. __________________ Car: 2011 BMW E91 335D M-Sport Previous: 2010 BMW E70 X5 3.0D M-Sport - last seen going backwards in a hedge
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04-20-2011, 08:17 AM	#27
rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	I see what you mean about the reg plate so will ask when I get to the DVLA (V5 still in the post so can't tax/reg it yet). Can't be bothered shelling out to put in on retention though, did that before and barely broke even, if I can get it for free then I may as well. The interior is a huge step-up from the 350Z. That's the first thing that struck me when I test drove on, plus loads more gadgets now as standard. Materials, quality & design much much better. The double-lined hood (i.e. hidden mechanics) also makes a massive difference to the interior feel. As for the power difference, yes, certainly a step-up (still not driven mine yet!!!), but it's odd, the 370Z is much quieter than its predecessor, something a lot of people are addressing with aftermarket exhausts. I suppose it's more grown up. So, you don't necessarily get the feeling of speed as much as before, but you're certainly going quicker - I've not checked the stats... __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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04-20-2011, 08:19 AM	#28
xenon Major General 1394 Rep 8,081 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I can't believe the hood wasn't double-lined in the 350! __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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04-20-2011, 09:06 AM	#32
rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	They seem to have got stuck at just above £20k but was one recently (coupe) for £19k for a quick sale. Oh, here it is, at £19,900... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...69bn?logcode=p A lot of car for thar price (I'd have been tempted myself if this Roadster hadn't appeared). That said, the 350Z is still a belting car, and up to 06 plates (or something) still have cheaper road tax, but even the facelifted bonet-bulge cars (07+) can be had for well under £14k. That was where my money was going until I got carried away. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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04-20-2011, 09:14 AM	#33
zltm089 Banned 243 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	wowwwww.....mate can't wait for your review!!!.... saw lots of videos and reviews on the net.... they're quite fast!!!!... more bhp than a 335 and its got only 2 seats!.... I think this car could be classed as a baby GTR... you tell me after you drive it!!!.... Man....its summer and you have a nice fast convertible!!! ....best time of your life really!...and u look young!...hahaha
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04-20-2011, 09:15 AM	#34
peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	I think you bought wisely Roger (some benefit to getting older). Your car is already a fair way down the depreciation curve and it is only 6 months old and 1700 miles so you did well. If you chop it in 12 months I suspect you will not suffer that badly at all - good call. So is it a £460/year road tax job? Mine is coming up next month and it will be painful.
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04-20-2011, 09:25 AM	#35
toxicnerve Colonel 97 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Very tidy mate!
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04-20-2011, 09:38 AM	#36
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04-20-2011, 10:06 AM	#37
bounty78 Mike 8 Rep 328 Posts Drives: F10 528i M Sport LCI Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 325i SE conv [0.00] 2003 Nissan 350Z GT [0.00] 2007 320i E92 M sport [0.00]	Very nice. I had a 350Z before this..they are very quick. 370Z is in a different league..much better built and better interior quality. You might want to join 350Z UK forum..lots of useful info on the forum and peep are really friendly and helpful.
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04-20-2011, 10:08 AM	#38
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04-20-2011, 11:38 AM	#41
Snooky Major 40 Rep 1,167 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Sportback Carbon Blac Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Livingston, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Looks great Roger, love the wheels Look forward to the review once you have had a chance to drive it. __________________ Still missing my E92 335i M Sport!
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04-20-2011, 12:51 PM	#43
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04-20-2011, 01:22 PM	#44
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