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Old Jan 12th, 2004, 02:53 PM   #1
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Question EVO/350Z Instead Of Mini

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Have been thinking of getting rid of the mini for a while to many probs Think i will take a year out till the new ones availible. The 350z was my likely choice but have just seen a black EVO 7 with the works and 350bhp. For under twenty what do you guys think and if neither of these what should i buy.

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Old Jan 12th, 2004, 03:11 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Thats a tough one. The 350Z is very well designed, and there are much less of them on the roads than Evo's. For a fun car to drive, and a great car to be seen in, then the 350Z is for you. However, although the Evo series has been around since I was in nappies, and the styling is nothing to write home about, driving this car will put a big s**t eating grin on your face. It will eat a 996 Carrera for breakfast, and will cost less to run. So you are left with a decision. Let me phrase it like this: there are two girls, and one is prettier than the other (but the other one isn’t ugly either). The prettier one just lies back in bed and isn’t really that good. But the other one is a real go-er. 6 times in one night, a dozen different positions, an animal. Do you want a girl to be seen with, or a girl to f**k your brains out?

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Old Jan 12th, 2004, 03:33 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old Jan 12th, 2004, 03:36 PM   #4 (permalink)
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i saw a vielside one in aberdeen and nearly creamed my pants. Evos are passed it now, too common, too boy racer, 350z has class, a new shape and is more refined.
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Old Jan 12th, 2004, 04:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
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The veilside 350 is so nice see pic. This is my fav car at the minute but is not practical in anyway and is a hell of a lot dearer and will also depriciate alot more. Though insurance is only £5 dearer than my S.

The evo is a beast and i have always loved them. The black is awesome the cars under twenty has done 11000 miles has brembo brakes bbs wheels, Lowered and various tuning bits. Insurance is £50 extra a month though.

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Old Jan 12th, 2004, 07:09 PM   #6 (permalink)
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>>>The black is awesome the cars under twenty has done 11000 miles has brembo brakes bbs wheels, Lowered and various tuning bits.<<<

You've got to ask yourself, "How were those 11K miles put on the car?" The mods you listed indicate it might have lived a hard life already. I'd be kind of wary of the car if I didn't know didn't know the owner.

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Old Jan 12th, 2004, 07:14 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I'll do you a deal on a Evo

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Quote: Originally Posted by adamlondon69
Thats a tough one. The 350Z is very well designed, and there are much less of them on the roads than Evo's. For a fun car to drive, and a great car to be seen in, then the 350Z is for you. However, although the Evo series has been around since I was in nappies, and the styling is nothing to write home about, driving this car will put a big s**t eating grin on your face. It will eat a 996 Carrera for breakfast, and will cost less to run. So you are left with a decision. Let me phrase it like this: there are two girls, and one is prettier than the other (but the other one isn’t ugly either). The prettier one just lies back in bed and isn’t really that good. But the other one is a real go-er. 6 times in one night, a dozen different positions, an animal. Do you want a girl to be seen with, or a girl to f**k your brains out?

Hope this helps,

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Quite life for me...you can keep the nymphomaniac, I'll be dead within the year have to do it 6 times a night...

but what a way to go....
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Old Jan 12th, 2004, 09:58 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Oooooo, been there!! When I got my MCS, I had a choice of that or an Evo 6, which I think is the best, I think they went a bit soft at 7 and worse at 8!! I too wanted something to eat a Porsche, basically cause hubby has a tuned 964, so I got my MCS and tuned the pants out of it, he struggles to lose me now!!!! Depends on if you want a hooligan mobile or a go-kart, I'd say the go-kart, cheaper on tyres and as you see on the ad, even short, ugly, balding men can pull!!!!
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Had worried about how the cars been driven but smiffy do you sell mitsibushis? if so is this a good deal and should i worry about anything or look for anything. How mush is servicing and when.

I still cant decide guys hopefully going to see both tonight with the girlfriend. I know what one she'll like but hopefully she can see the good points of the evo has anyone driven these cars day to day?

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Old Jan 13th, 2004, 03:42 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I saw a 350Z the other day and in terms of looks its in another league to an EVO 7. It was smaller than I thought though, and that might get a bit annoying once the honeymoon period is over.
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Quote: Originally Posted by Kev'sCoop
Had worried about how the cars been driven but smiffy do you sell mitsibushis? if so is this a good deal and should i worry about anything or look for anything. How mush is servicing and when.

Always worry when buying an Evo. They dont cover clutches or brakes under warranty & they aint cheap to fix when they go bang They require a service every 4500 miles or 6 months which ever comes 1st basicaaly, & a simply lub service (4500miles) is around £250 Add that to the fuel & insurance cost & you can see they aint a cheap car too maintain

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Old Jan 14th, 2004, 12:21 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Yeah its a brit and its a 51 plate would cost 500 a year in servicing thats quite alot. Will need to think cheers smiffy.
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Quote: Originally Posted by Kev'sCoop
The veilside 350 is so nice see pic. This is my fav car at the minute but is not practical in anyway and is a hell of a lot dearer and will also depriciate alot more. Though insurance is only £5 dearer than my S.

The evo is a beast and i have always loved them. The black is awesome the cars under twenty has done 11000 miles has brembo brakes bbs wheels, Lowered and various tuning bits. Insurance is £50 extra a month though.

HELP.

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Look at the piccy of the 350Z. Do you really have such a hard decision? When buying a car in that price bracket, do you use your heart, or your head anyway. Buy the 350Z. EVOs might be quick, but what would your rather have on your driveway?
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I would get the 350Z. A much better platform to build off of in my opinion than the EVO and a bullet proof engine and tranny. It is very solid and you should have few problems with it.
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Old Jan 14th, 2004, 08:58 PM   #17 (permalink)
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The 350z is beautiful. Go for that.
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Old Jan 15th, 2004, 12:36 PM   #18 (permalink)
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The EVO is definetley out My girlfriend hates the seats. So 350z is the one no one think of anything cooler for the money. What colour orange or black?

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Old Jan 15th, 2004, 01:12 PM   #19 (permalink)
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get a black one, the orange is nice but every single one i have seen has been that colour!
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Get the Blue, silver is too common, black is becoming the new silver & orange wont holds its value!

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