Merc_Cosworth

Took the trusty old 200SX s14a in to have it brakes changed - 1hr job while I wait - at my usual Nissan Dealership.

350z on the forecourt (one they imported themselves)

'Gis a go Mister'

He who dares Rodders, he who dares.....

Got myself a drive of a 350z with aftermarket pipes!!! 45minutes round the backroads near Guildford

Verdict?

5 Star triple A plus toptastic motor!!!!!!

Good bits:
Styling
Engine note
steering response
Brakes
chassis feedback
interior styling
instruments

Extremely driftable without the traction control on!!

Bad bits
very noisy inside
overly stiff for british roads
very 'edgy' handling on the limit - got the impression it'd swap ends faster than a mark 1 capri. Not a car to take liberties in, and felt very inforgiving, especially after the 200SX S14a
Very linear power delivery - could do with some cam-iness
awkward 6 spd box - strange gate layout, but would get used to it.

Worth £27,000?

You bloody bet!!!! stupidly cheap for what it is, how its built, and how it goes.

Makes Porsche, TVR, Audi and BMW seem horribly overpriced!

[Edited by Merc_Cosworth - 5/15/2003 11:49:53 AM]

moses

yeah mate its suppose the be the arab stallions danglies

chrispy200+

iTrader: (2)

which dealership has it in?? is it the one in woking? might be worth a trip down there to see if i have decent blagging skills

ScoobyJawa

Mate has one on order. Not too keen on the styling myself or some of the dash design, prefer the RX8.

[Edited by ScoobyJawa - 5/15/2003 12:27:36 PM]

[Edited by ScoobyJawa - 5/15/2003 12:28:21 PM]

Merc_Cosworth

Bishops Nissan in Guildford

Don't tell I sent you!

I only got a go cos my company 200sx is serviced there - 6000mile intervals and the damm thing is down there once a month!

chrispy200+

iTrader: (2)

i've got a mate that works down there on parts, might see if i can sort out a test drive then. Don't worry i won't mention where i heard they had one

ScoobyJawa

Its quite common knowledge don't worry!

Stevie

I dont think any car manufacturer has developed a suspension set up suited to UK roads

OK, maybe the guy (whose name escapes me) that invented the hovercraft is in with a shout.

Jeff Wiltshire

Sir Christopher Cockerell