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Thinking about buying a 350 Z, second hand but no older than 4 years old,so looking for around 2005.I have 1 in mind which is an american import. I live in Portugal so i need the LHD.I have owned 2 Nissan's before and loved them both.1st was a sylvia turbo 1.8,2nd bought for my ex but i drove it mostly was a 100Nx. Ok back to where i was the 350Z. What to look for guys and gals, all cars have thier quirks and probs, what is inherent in 350Z ?? All help greatly apreciated.

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sliderx600 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 28 August 2009 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote sliderx600 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 350Z Posted: 28 August 2009 at 09:55
	Hi Thinking about buying a 350 Z, second hand but no older than 4 years old,so looking for around 2005.I have 1 in mind which is an american import. I live in Portugal so i need the LHD.I have owned 2 Nissan's before and loved them both.1st was a sylvia turbo 1.8,2nd bought for my ex but i drove it mostly was a 100Nx. Ok back to where i was the 350Z. What to look for guys and gals, all cars have thier quirks and probs, what is inherent in 350Z ?? All help greatly apreciated.
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RandomGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Elite Member Joined: 11 November 2005 Location: Wales Status: Offline Points: 2924	Post Options Post Reply Quote RandomGuy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 August 2009 at 10:23
	Am not sure about the quirks of the 350 however one problem I am aware of is that the engine can suffer from oil starvation, check service history and if not fitted already would fit a larger uprated sump.
	I don't read the newspapers because they all have ugly print!

sliderx600 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 28 August 2009 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote sliderx600 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 August 2009 at 10:31
	Thanks Random, Hadnt heard that one before. Is it a common problem or just the early ones,certainly one to look out for. Thanks for bringing it up.
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RandomGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Elite Member Joined: 11 November 2005 Location: Wales Status: Offline Points: 2924	Post Options Post Reply Quote RandomGuy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 August 2009 at 20:32
	The standard sump has only a small capacity and has no baffles inside it so under fast cornering with the oil sloshing about from side to side oil starvation can occur causing engine damage.
	I don't read the newspapers because they all have ugly print!

sliderx600 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 28 August 2009 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote sliderx600 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 August 2009 at 09:26
	Thanks again Shouldnt be to much of a problem for a 50 year old though !!!! my days of street blasting are gone. Just cant stop loving anything fast and powerfull. Many thanks Randomguy.
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RandomGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Elite Member Joined: 11 November 2005 Location: Wales Status: Offline Points: 2924	Post Options Post Reply Quote RandomGuy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 August 2009 at 21:52
	No problem It's not what you do it's what the previous owner has done! As for age am not far behind you! and I still but my foot down Thinking of getting one of these myself either that or the 350 GT Skyline which is more or less the same but with four seats same engine though. Would still have the larger sump fitted.
	I don't read the newspapers because they all have ugly print!

sliderx600 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 28 August 2009 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote sliderx600 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 August 2009 at 00:37
	Bit of a beast from what i have read about the skyline,saw plenty of them in Perth Aus last year, A friend took one on the european cannonball 3 or 4 years ago and blew it up on the track day some where in france. I agree, it is what has been abused before. Hope fully i find a good one, as the missus has given in but like all she could change her mind before the wallet is opened !!! Will definatly take your advice though as i will get tempted to use the right foot for sure. Cheers Ian
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Andy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group I�m The Daddy Joined: 08 October 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 2958	Post Options Post Reply Quote Andy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 August 2009 at 13:20
	I have heard they have had faults with the prop, clutch and rear wheel bearings so check them things out.
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