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Hey guys I'm looking to buy a V35 and I just have some questions I want to ask you all :P

How long have you owned your V35 for?

Where did you buy it from? (import, private, dealer):

What type of V35? (Coupe/Sedan,Manual/Auto):

How much did you pay for it?

How many problems/faults have you had with it (please give detail):

How much has it costed repairing these problems?:

How much do you get out of a full tank of petrol?:

And lastly, 0-100, how fast do you reckon? :):

Thanks for that guys :)

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- A couple of months.

- Imported it.

- Manual. Coupe. White Pearl. Premium. 20" wheels.

- I dont want to add it up but it is a tad over $30k.

- No problems other than dodgy installation of immobiliser during compliance.

- About 500km.

- Not fast enough (havent tested, but over 6 seconds?).

- A couple of months.

- Imported it.

- Manual. Coupe. White Pearl. Premium. 20" wheels.

- I dont want to add it up but it is a tad over $30k.

- No problems other than dodgy installation of immobiliser during compliance.

- About 500km.

- Not fast enough (havent tested, but over 6 seconds?).

Cheers for that, so your not happy with the speed? I was under the impression it would be a bit of a beast on the roads (haven't had a chance to test drive any yet).

-1 year and 1 month roughly

-Dealer, fresh import

-V35 coupe manual 2003

-Base $32500 driveaway, i paid a bit more to get some stuff done/changed

-1 major problem...it dyno'd at 130rwkw.. fixed now and it's putting out 170rwkw @ ismr (where stock z's with same motor do 150's)

-Fixed through giving car TLC.. i.e. changing all fluids and some consumables since me buying it. So no cost really, i see it as maintenance

-About 400kms, i'm fairly heavy on the right pedal

-5.9s, was quicker before but i have less rear grip on launch now due to moving to stiffer springs and using street tires again

My comment was tongue in cheek - no matter what someone drives, dont we all wish it was at least a little bit faster? :P

Anyway. They have a good powerband for driving around town. Which is what I use it for and it is more than adequate for the job.

In terms of raw straight line speed they are probably slower than the large majority of other "sports" cars. You might be able to peel away from the lights faster than hondas and family sedans.

My comment was tongue in cheek - no matter what someone drives, dont we all wish it was at least a little bit faster? :P

Anyway. They have a good powerband for driving around town. Which is what I use it for and it is more than adequate for the job.

In terms of raw straight line speed they are probably slower than the large majority of other "sports" cars. You might be able to peel away from the lights faster than hondas and family sedans.

That's a bit discouraging, if I "might" be able to take off quicker than honda's and sedans lol.

1. Since Oct last year i think

2. Import myself, Help from prestige motor sport

3. Coupe 70th anniversary

4. Total $29,000

5. Pulls to the left(maybe the tyres), Bonnet did not push down hard enough on the sensor so when i drive fast enough or over a big bump the windows would go up and down :) fixed put a stopper to push down on the sensor harder :P Ask me if you want more details.

6. $2.78. rubber stoppers are not cheap

7. 500k at a guess, alot more when i drive to and from Perth (i live in Gero 465k north of Perth) I might be able to get there and back on a full tank.

8. I can beat a XR6, good enough for me. i have mods Intake and Plenum Spacer.

Go get one :) join the club

How long have you owned your V35 for?

almost 2 years

Where did you buy it from? (import, private, dealer): import thru prestige motorsport

What type of V35? (Coupe/Sedan,Manual/Auto): auto

How much did you pay for it? under $30k, not including bits and pieces around bose/nav that i added on and rims

How many problems/faults have you had with it (please give detail): NONE at all

How much has it costed repairing these problems?: $0

How much do you get out of a full tank of petrol?: around 550km - daily traffic jam morning/afternoon commuting traffic

And lastly, 0-100, how fast do you reckon? :

maybe around 7seconds? Definitely slower than my old 230rwkw R33 which did sub 5sec.

I dont' care how slow it is, I dont buy V35 to drag falcodores, this is a car to sit back and relax in the comfort of leather interior

(main reasons - see comment about fuel 550km above)

How long have you owned your V35 for?

almost 1 year "october"

Where did you buy it from? (import, private, dealer): private sale

What type of V35? (Coupe/Sedan,Manual/Auto): auto

How much did you pay for it? under $30k including 19" deep dish rims, bose, nismo cat back, nismo dash cluster

How many problems/faults have you had with it (please give detail): rear axel click, although not a major problem more a nusance

How much has it costed repairing these problems?: $0

How much do you get out of a full tank of petrol?: around 400km daily stop go with a heavy right foot, 600km+ hwy "go buy a honda if ur worried about fule consumption"

And lastly, 0-100, how fast do you reckon? : ? slower than my old 308rwkw 180sx, pulls a 14.5 1/4 mile on the 19" low profile rubbrer. This is a car to sit back and relax in the comfort of leather interior

How long have you owned your V35 for? 4 weeks now :cool:

Where did you buy it from? Private dealer

What type of V35? Coupe, auto

How much did you pay for it? 27,000

How many problems/faults have you had with it? None at all been a really good car.

How much has it costed repairing these problems?: None

How much do you get out of a full tank of petrol?: 420 - 500

And lastly, 0-100, how fast do you reckon? Not sure, It's a great car overall anyway :D

How long have you owned your V35 for? since may 2008

Where did you buy it from? (import, private, dealer): dealer

What type of V35? (Coupe/Sedan,Manual/Auto): sedan auto cvt

How much did you pay for it? 26G's

How many problems/faults have you had with it (please give detail): none

How much has it costed repairing these problems?: none

How much do you get out of a full tank of petrol?: 600kms, in adelaide so not much traffic and i drive on empty for a long time

And lastly, 0-100, how fast do you reckon? :laugh: : 5 mins. too slow for my liking. but quick once its moving

rolling i keep ahead of a BA xr6 turbo falcon but he had couple more passengers.

Hey guys I'm looking to buy a V35 and I just have some questions I want to ask you all :P

How long have you owned your V35 for?

Where did you buy it from? (import, private, dealer):

What type of V35? (Coupe/Sedan,Manual/Auto):

How much did you pay for it?

How many problems/faults have you had with it (please give detail):

How much has it costed repairing these problems?:

How much do you get out of a full tank of petrol?:

And lastly, 0-100, how fast do you reckon? :) :

Thanks for that guys :)

1. 11 months

2. Dealer

3. Coupe Auto

4. $25 600

5. only drivers power window. Need new motor

6. $300

7. the most I got was 980 going to QLD

8 I did 14.3 1/4 mile 2 weeks ago down eastern creek

How long have you owned your V35 for? 3mths

Where did you buy it from? (import, private, dealer): private

What type of V35? (Coupe/Sedan,Manual/Auto): 2003 Coupe Manual

How much did you pay for it? $28k

How many problems/faults have you had with it (please give detail): None

How much has it costed repairing these problems?: nil

How much do you get out of a full tank of petrol?: tad over 600kms when I last checked

And lastly, 0-100, how fast do you reckon? :P : I've not timed it.

How long have you owned your V35 for? Jan '08

Where did you buy it from? (import, private, dealer): Imported by j-spec

What type of V35? (Coupe/Sedan,Manual/Auto): Coupe/ Manual

How much did you pay for it? Around 35k on road

How many problems/faults have you had with it (please give detail): None

How much has it costed repairing these problems?: N/A

How much do you get out of a full tank of petrol?: 550-600k

And lastly, 0-100, how fast do you reckon? smile.gif: Like a couple of others said, didn't buy it for speed so haven't tried or even thought about it. It wouldn't get close to my last car, R33

How long have you owned your V35 for? 3 years to 14th of SEP

Where did you buy it from? (import, private, dealer): Import by myself with help of J-SPEC.com.au

What type of V35? (Coupe/Sedan,Manual/Auto): 03 Auto Premium Coupe

How much did you pay for it? $37k back to 06

How many problems/faults have you had with it (please give detail): NONE for 3 years

How much has it costed repairing these problems?: Nil

How much do you get out of a full tank of petrol?: Being to long, too lazy to count

And lastly, 0-100, how fast do you reckon? Daily drive never tested.

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