V35 Spare Parts

[danny_tq]

Hey guys,

So Ive narrowed my car search to either the skyline v35 or mazda rx8

ONe thing going for the skyline is the slightly more reliable history and comfort ...im going for more a cruiser

I prefer the look of the rx8 just, but the reliability problems and fuel scare me a bit

My main concern is the spare parts for the skyline.

I know that some components share are similar to the 350z, but which parts.

IN regards to common problems of the skyline, can they be fixed using 350z parts, or would I need to source the parts overseas and how expensive is it?.

Thats pretty much my only concern, eveything else about the car is amazing.

[rs73]

engine, drivetrain, suspension & braking are pretty much similar. power windows motor the same. oil filter/air filter is easy. exhaust from 350Z can be used but need to have an extension pipe of about 10-20cm because 350Z is shorter.

interior, seat, body panels, headlights and stuff are different - you can get some trims from USA but things like dash, seat, door panel will be LHD oriented and may not fit - keep in mind when ordering body parts - our passenger side is driver side in USA. Otherwise try to get someone with japanese FAST and lookup part no that you need and try approaching local Nissan dealer if they're willing to import the parts for you with the part no you got.

basically for service purpose, if you take it to nissan they should be able to service it. it's the same engine anyway.

for accident purpose just get it fully insured and if anything happens the insurer or the repairer would either have to source parts all covered by insurance. or take the lum sum and find another one. an '03 V35 can be insured for $40k which would be enough to find another one in case of the bad happens. Just don't under-insure your car value just to try to save premiums, I tried different quotes and it only saves less than $100 by reducing a few thousands of coverage, a saving not worth to not getting the higher cover.

[GEXer]

Just don't under-insure your car value just to try to save premiums, I tried different quotes and it only saves less than $100 by reducing a few thousands of coverage, a saving not worth to not getting the higher cover.

Excellent advice! I'm insured with JustCar with $2000 excess, if you are worried about excess, just quote a higher agreed value to cover that. In the end it'll only make very small difference to your premium.