ADVICE: Buying a 350Z
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Just got back from test driving an '06 350Z. Pretty fun, but worried it'll get tiring as a daily driver. The biggest thing that immediately got my attention was how sensitive the throttle is. It seemed like I barely tapped the damn thing, and it revved to like 4K RPM. I sort of got used to it by the end of the test drive, but still felt a bit intimidated. Also with the seating position, it seemed somewhat difficult to gauge where the car was in relation to my surroundings. Not the best visibility.
Are these things I just need to get used to coming from a Honda? I'm really kinda bummed out how sloppy I was driving it.
>>14806038
>jap crap
>>14806038
basically the same thing...
cons: gas mileage is meh (maybe just me)
trans is notchy
clutch is tricky
engines tend to burn a bit of oil (not all)
idk about the throttle, maybe your just not used to it
visibility is going to bad because racecar (you will get used to it)
>>14806304
I think all VQ35's had oil burning and cooling issues
>test drive manual car at dealership
>hadn't driven manual in years
>stalled 3 times
it was like 6 months ago but i wanted to die
>>14806315
>cooling issues
Not really, just the radiator died around like 90k
>>14806315
The oil buring was only an issue on the VQ35HR's (06-08 350z's) the DE's don't have that issue. As far as cooling goes, I've never noticed any in my 04 350z
>>14806038
You'll adjust to the throttle response.
What wears on me nowadays with my Z is the stiff ride and wind noise at speed. I'm getting old.
>>14806319
Yeah it sucked. The sales guy was like "You know it's a manual, right?" Me: "Yep. I've drove manual Civics for years."
>test drive
>repeatedly over-rev in 1st/2nd and make a complete fool of myself
>>14806342
HR is 07 and up. Better get used to it op, I love my 350z. However try and soon for an 07 and up, I believe it fixed some of the issues the tranny had in older versions
>>14806331
Sounds like a cooling issue to me.
Just get a G35, OP.
