Stan Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Well, I sold my GZ Aero at the end of last year. For those that can't remember (probably most of you ) my bonnet flew up on me in 2012 and cracked my windscreen and dented my targa top. I did source a replacement bonnet, but kind of lost interest in getting the rest sorted (I have every intention of getting it fixed, but somehow 3 years passed without me doing anything to it) So after querying what it was worth as it was, I had a lot of interest in buying it outright which surprised me, so I sold it as it was to someone on here. I will admit I was sad to see it being trailered away, but I knew I had to get another weekend toy. I knew I wanted certain specific things in a new car - it had to be around 200bhp+, had to be kind of unique (like the GZ aero), and had to be within my budget of 8K. So after 5 months of searching, I found a 350z roadster with the spec I wanted. Picked it up last weekend and have already been out with the roof down a few times , for those who don't know, this is the 2006 revup version which came with 296bhp, and it has the GT pack (heated leather, lightweight rays alloys, cruise control, bose 7 speaker stereo) and also the built in sat nav (which I have already upgraded with a newer disc). I initally only wanted it in black, but with the spec I wanted I only saw 1 in 5 months of looking, so thought I'd look at a blue one - and found out that the blue it quite tasty actually! Already started modding it - new JWT popcharger induction kit, LED bulbs all round, and bonnet struts/dampers - but there isn't much else I want to do aside from a remap. All in all, not a bad replacement for the Supra I'd say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanC Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Not a bad replacement for a Supra? Wash your mouth out!! I considered one of these before I bought a Supra, very nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Looks lovely could do with a subtle rear spoiler. The oem Rays wheels are lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Had a 296 coupe in blue lovely car,looking out for another Z now as Supra,s in such short supply.Convertible looks nice.Guys on Z forum very helpful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 Not a bad replacement for a Supra? Wash your mouth out!! Haha I do miss certain things about the Supra - you can't beat twin turbos over NA, and the wraparound dash was lovely, so apart from that it is a good replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Nice choice but I would want more power. I looked long and hard for a replacement and conceded that I would never find a true replacement for what is one of the best cars of all time IMO. I am working my way through this list and I hope I find something that is as good as the Supra, especially build quality wise. Z4M Coupe Boxster GTS Cayman GT4 911 C2S Jaguar F type R 911 GT3 Considering I had a dream car for under £10K, I am now looking at 5 x that for a decent modern car. Good fun trying them out though. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Looks like my old one - I still have a D1 throttle controller knocking around (made quite a difference) - oh and a subtle rear spoiler that I was going to put on... I will see if I have any other bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 I do want a spoiler but I agree it has to be subtle, i.e. not like the Nismo one! Will have a look at the throttle controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 911 GT3 I tried buying one before I got my current Supra, a 996 mk1 GT3. The only one I could find was £70k, I bet they're worth even more now Although I don't think Supras will ever fetch that much (I'd love to be wrong), I won't ever part with this one for fear of being priced out of the market at some point. The sad thing is, very special drivers cars like the 911 GT3, E46 CSL etc are finding their way into the hands of collectors, and never see the road except for the sunniest days or a car show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 The GT3 is the best car I've driven, you instantly feel at ease and it grips like hell with no driver aids!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I tried buying one before I got my current Supra, a 996 mk1 GT3. The only one I could find was £70k, I bet they're worth even more now Although I don't think Supras will ever fetch that much (I'd love to be wrong), I won't ever part with this one for fear of being priced out of the market at some point. The sad thing is, very special drivers cars like the 911 GT3, E46 CSL etc are finding their way into the hands of collectors, and never see the road except for the sunniest days or a car show. That will probably be me then. I want a special car for those special occasions. Hopefully got some money coming my way in the next 6 months and the GT3's are fetching silly money and will never go backwards. Cheapest one I can find is now £87K. I can't think of many other safe bets when it comes to special cars that will avoid depreciating. Now I have a garage I can really treat a car well and keep it pristine. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Good fun cars, girlfriend has a 350Z ... You need 25mm spacers to flush those wheels too !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ven1 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Lovely car, had a pre-facelift roadster myself. Considered getting another one, but was disappointed to learn that azure blue isn't available on the later HR 313 engined cars. It was replaced by a much darker blue in the final facelift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianhid Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I was looking at 350Zs before the supra as well, they're really nice cars. Passenger space is so much better in them as well but I'm not a passenger in my supra, so who cares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 very nice love the colour, came close to getting one of these got a z4 instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlukey Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I've got a Le Mans sunset (aka ginger) coupe. Good cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Right Stan - I'm suing you for breach of contract - I only sold the GZ Aerotop to you in 2008 on the condition that if you ever came to sell it, you'd give me first refusal! Nice Z mate - enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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