350Z for £17,392?
08 January 2002, 06:07 PM
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Am I the only person who finds it pretty ugly?
The bonnet is too fussy, the front too bulky the rear wheelarch too weak the back too messy and the roofline too arched?
Too me it's just another gawky looking coupe which will age far too quickly like the Celica.
That said. I'm not that interested in a car for it's looks. If it drives well I'd still be interested.
Mark
[Edited by BT52b - 8/1/2002 6:09:27 PM]
The bonnet is too fussy, the front too bulky the rear wheelarch too weak the back too messy and the roofline too arched?
Too me it's just another gawky looking coupe which will age far too quickly like the Celica.
That said. I'm not that interested in a car for it's looks. If it drives well I'd still be interested.
Mark
[Edited by BT52b - 8/1/2002 6:09:27 PM]
08 January 2002, 10:07 PM
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I think it looks superb and all of the reviews I've read so far (Autocar, EVO, Autoexpress) say that it drives very well with a strong engine and a fun rear wheel drive chassis.
[Edited by Andy Mid. - 8/3/2002 8:02:08 PM]
[Edited by Andy Mid. - 8/3/2002 8:02:08 PM]
07 March 2002, 09:21 PM
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Read about it in Autocar yesterday and spent most of today drooling over the web sites 
Stunning looking car, absolutely stunning.
Richard.
[Edited by Scotsman - 7/3/2002 9:22:18 PM]
Stunning looking car, absolutely stunning.
Richard.
[Edited by Scotsman - 7/3/2002 9:22:18 PM]
07 April 2002, 12:35 PM
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Britain is the biggest growing performance car maket in the world, with sales up by 340% in the past 5 years, so why the hell aren't companies like Nissan with the 350Z clambering to get it released in the UK? IT MAKES NO SENSE DAMMIT!!!!!!
Its the same as with the new Integra Type-R, why is not on sale here?
Oooh, rant mode well and truly engaged.....
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[Edited by beefola - 7/4/2002 12:35:23 PM]
Its the same as with the new Integra Type-R, why is not on sale here?
Oooh, rant mode well and truly engaged.....
Beef
[Edited by beefola - 7/4/2002 12:35:23 PM]
03 July 2002, 07:05 PM
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That's what it says on Autoexpress 
and 23k for the track model.
This is soon gonna be 350znet not scoobynet.
Great spec 280bhp 260lbs torque, 6 speed box, lsd, all independant suspension.
No word on a release date though.
This is what we want, a modern day 2.8i capri
See nissan yankee site here
http://www.nissandriven.com/vehicles...37,520,00.html
and 23k for the track model.This is soon gonna be 350znet not scoobynet.
Great spec 280bhp 260lbs torque, 6 speed box, lsd, all independant suspension.
No word on a release date though.
This is what we want, a modern day 2.8i capri
See nissan yankee site here
http://www.nissandriven.com/vehicles...37,520,00.html
03 July 2002, 08:21 PM
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You have forgotten that £1.00 = $1.00 when comparing car prices so expect the Track version to be £35k in Blighty!
It's an interesting looking machine though although, inevitably, not quite as nice as the prototype that they showed 18 months ago which had more of a 'Zagato' look to it.
It's an interesting looking machine though although, inevitably, not quite as nice as the prototype that they showed 18 months ago which had more of a 'Zagato' look to it.
03 July 2002, 08:44 PM
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check out http://www.groupz.com/jun13/
A few days ago I sent an email to Nissan to find out what was happening and got this reply.......
> Thank you for your email.
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> Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd have no plans to distribute the Nissan 350Z.
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> Thank you for contacting us.
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> Yours sincerely
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> Steve Green
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A few days ago I sent an email to Nissan to find out what was happening and got this reply.......
> Thank you for your email.
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> Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd have no plans to distribute the Nissan 350Z.
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> Thank you for contacting us.
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> Yours sincerely
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> Steve Green
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03 July 2002, 08:48 PM
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Have a look here for scans of the Autocar Test http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/ubbfor...ML/008151.html
Its $26,269(basic 287Bhp model) in the US - about £17,500. Around 10k less than the Howdy TT according to Autocar
The best guess is Nissan UK will sell the base model for approx £24,000, hopefully Nissan will be smart and price this below the Audi TT and the BMW Z3 in the UK as they have done in the US.
Nissan has already confirmed they will be releasing a convertible model of the 350Z.
This will add to the current range:
BASE MODEL
6-Speed MT Only - $26,269
ENTHUSIAST
6-Speed MT - $28,249
5-Speed AT - $29,219
PERFORMANCE
6-Speed MT Only - $30,429
TOURING
6-Speed MT - $33,179
5-Speed AT - $31,589
TRACK MODEL
6-Speed MT Only - $34,079
For more detailed specs check the FAQ on http://www.350zforum.com/
Cheers,
Trev
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Its $26,269(basic 287Bhp model) in the US - about £17,500. Around 10k less than the Howdy TT according to Autocar
The best guess is Nissan UK will sell the base model for approx £24,000, hopefully Nissan will be smart and price this below the Audi TT and the BMW Z3 in the UK as they have done in the US.
Nissan has already confirmed they will be releasing a convertible model of the 350Z.
This will add to the current range:
BASE MODEL
6-Speed MT Only - $26,269
ENTHUSIAST
6-Speed MT - $28,249
5-Speed AT - $29,219
PERFORMANCE
6-Speed MT Only - $30,429
TOURING
6-Speed MT - $33,179
5-Speed AT - $31,589
TRACK MODEL
6-Speed MT Only - $34,079
For more detailed specs check the FAQ on http://www.350zforum.com/
Cheers,
Trev
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04 July 2002, 10:18 AM
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Someone should shoot the marketing guys at Nissan GB.
They spend £5 million advertising the Almera - it was a flop.
When they could've got the Skylines and new 200sx's over - what would do better for marketing cred?
Now they don't bring over the 350z.
So Nissan "should" have an image of pretty cool sportscars/coupes -instead when you say Nissan, everyone thinks Micra.
Good job Nissan
They spend £5 million advertising the Almera - it was a flop.
When they could've got the Skylines and new 200sx's over - what would do better for marketing cred?
Now they don't bring over the 350z.
So Nissan "should" have an image of pretty cool sportscars/coupes -instead when you say Nissan, everyone thinks Micra.
Good job Nissan
04 July 2002, 11:07 AM
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Saw this in Autocar too.
I think it looks great - really, REALLY like it. Much nicer than a T(i)T IMHO!! Although suprised that with 280 standard it still only does the 60 run in over 6 secs, no faster than the lesser bhp'd Audi.........
I think it looks great - really, REALLY like it. Much nicer than a T(i)T IMHO!! Although suprised that with 280 standard it still only does the 60 run in over 6 secs, no faster than the lesser bhp'd Audi.........
04 July 2002, 11:11 AM
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B@stards - I suppose its not coming out here cos the 200sx and the silvia and every other sporty Nissan has bombed here.
They were good cars, but a bit plasticy up against the competition, which doesn't cut it in the coupe market.
But now they've finally got it right, they're not going to release it?! Fools.
The US market will be massive, but they're a Jap manufacturer so it's not like they won't be making a RHD model for the home market, Aus etc.
Grrrr. I've also asked Autoexpress to explain themselves as to why they quoted two sterling prices for the car in their (alleged) roadtest and various people have had emails saying its not even getting released here. Looks like very poor journalism to me. Please add fuel to my thread on the AE website.
As you can tell, I really want one of these
They were good cars, but a bit plasticy up against the competition, which doesn't cut it in the coupe market.
But now they've finally got it right, they're not going to release it?! Fools.
The US market will be massive, but they're a Jap manufacturer so it's not like they won't be making a RHD model for the home market, Aus etc.
Grrrr. I've also asked Autoexpress to explain themselves as to why they quoted two sterling prices for the car in their (alleged) roadtest and various people have had emails saying its not even getting released here. Looks like very poor journalism to me. Please add fuel to my thread on the AE website.
As you can tell, I really want one of these
04 July 2002, 12:52 PM
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Scoobysnack - I bet you a virtual fiver your nissan dealer hasn't even heard of the Z........
All - please comment on AE site.
Ta.
I haven't felt this outraged since I got a feckin parking ticket at 8:30 pm last night.......
All - please comment on AE site.
Ta.
I haven't felt this outraged since I got a feckin parking ticket at 8:30 pm last night.......
04 July 2002, 11:59 PM
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Notice that in UK we only had the 200SX up to the S13 generation, we never had the S14 Silvia, & never will cos it's going to be discontinued in Japan this August. I think Nissan did make a EU conforming S14 200SX, cos the Aussies have the S14, & it's badged as the 200SX with the same engine found in the Euro S13 (not the 250ps Jap version) as well as rear foglamps.
I think the grey importers will do a lot of business with the new Fairlady (as the 350Z is called in Japan).
I think the grey importers will do a lot of business with the new Fairlady (as the 350Z is called in Japan).
05 July 2002, 12:25 PM
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Father_Jack......... you must be Psychic........ 
They don't have any info on it, let alone know what I was on about.
Perhaps Middlehurst might know as they are offical suppliers of the Skyline..
J
They don't have any info on it, let alone know what I was on about.
Perhaps Middlehurst might know as they are offical suppliers of the Skyline..
J
05 July 2002, 12:51 PM
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That's a virtual fiver you owe me then 
Autoexpress said its not coming here as all the production run is allocated to the US and Japan - looks like its grey import or not at all then..........
Autoexpress said its not coming here as all the production run is allocated to the US and Japan - looks like its grey import or not at all then..........
06 July 2002, 12:42 AM
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Sorry, I mean the S15. I miscalculated the S13 as S12.
The S13 was available in Japan up until 1999 alongside the S14, and since the early 90's it gained the SR20DET engine in it's home mkt.
The S13 was available in Japan up until 1999 alongside the S14, and since the early 90's it gained the SR20DET engine in it's home mkt.
06 July 2002, 12:37 PM
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Does anyone know if the 350z is being sold in Japan as early as it is in America ? (i.e. next month).
I can see the prices and spec on the American Nissan web site but there doesn't appear to be any mention of the 350z (or fairlady) on the Japanese Nissan site ?
I can see the prices and spec on the American Nissan web site but there doesn't appear to be any mention of the 350z (or fairlady) on the Japanese Nissan site ?
07 July 2002, 07:04 PM
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The more i see this car the more my bank balance twitches...
Plus EVO drove it and said it kicks ***, and that a good recommendation in my books. Nissan don't be losers and bring it to the UK!!!!!!!!!!
Plus EVO drove it and said it kicks ***, and that a good recommendation in my books. Nissan don't be losers and bring it to the UK!!!!!!!!!!
01 August 2002, 05:28 PM
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Oooh i dunno, i reckon the new TT (or Auto Express's version of it) looks fantastic. Keeps the looks of the original, yet makes it more modern, more aggressiev etc. And i'm a car designer, so ner ner ner...
Only joshing...
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Only joshing...
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02 August 2002, 02:53 PM
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Since giving up Scoob ownership to buy a fecking large house 
I have been looking round for a suitable replacement for my beloved RB5WR. The only thing that has hit me between the eyes in the last 4 months is the lovely 350Z (where is the dribble icon ???).
Nissan claim not to be considering selling the car in the UK but it is all over their web site, and likely to be all over their stand at the Motor Show in October [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] Is there a case for trade description here...we see it as part of their advertising but they won't sell it to us.
Yex....still dribbling and waiting for the 'R' Spec version
to buy a fecking large house I have been looking round for a suitable replacement for my beloved RB5WR. The only thing that has hit me between the eyes in the last 4 months is the lovely 350Z (where is the dribble icon ???).Nissan claim not to be considering selling the car in the UK but it is all over their web site, and likely to be all over their stand at the Motor Show in October [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] Is there a case for trade description here...we see it as part of their advertising but they won't sell it to us.
Yex....still dribbling and waiting for the 'R' Spec version
02 August 2002, 04:50 PM
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The engine should be strong, as Nissan is using it as the base for its JGTC Skyline racer.
It seems that the forthcoming Skyline GT-R (V35??) will also have this VQ series engine.
BTW, the Renault Vel Satis uses the same engine as the 350Z, but in a detuned form.
It seems that the forthcoming Skyline GT-R (V35??) will also have this VQ series engine.
BTW, the Renault Vel Satis uses the same engine as the 350Z, but in a detuned form.