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Looking at getting a 350GT but after reading these forums I'm a bit skeptical.

I like the look of the 2008 350GT with Paddle Shift but scared about the studdering issue?

I could get a 2006 but then worried about the 8 speed gearbox packing up.

Is there a reliable 350GT or either way could I be looking at problems down the track?

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I'm in the same boat but because of budget ($10 to 14k)I've been mainly confined to searching in the 03/04 model range , I've looked at importing in order to get low K's and where there may be a better chance of a a trouble free vehicle as some of the issues seem usage related but this thinking has it's flaws also, I'm sitting on the fence at the moment.

I think if a good clean OE R34GT-t auto popped it's head up right now within my budget I'd probably go for it , I've had a manual one previously and like the car a lot--even though a good 350GT is probably a better car in so many ways.

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Just avoid the V35 CVT if you don't want the problems associated with it.

It was only an option anyway.. you can still get the standard 5sp auto or 6sp manual on the V35 Sedan.

Or go with the KV36 (2008+) 370GT. (not sure which ones come with paddle shifters though)

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Ah. Is there a way of telling by looking at online auction photos which is a CVT model?

So you would recommend to stay away from the v36?

The CVT equipped V35 has paddle shifters on the steering wheel, and usually carries the name 350GT-8, although not on the actual badge on the rear.

I wouldn't have a problem with a 350GT V36 if I had the option and wanted an auto, the main reason I went for a V35 is because I wanted a 6sp Manual Sedan. If money wasn't an issue, I would look for a 2010+ V36.

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The stuttering issue? Is that on the 3.5s or the 3.7s? Not noticed anything on my 3.7

Would it be covered under dealer warranty in NZ? And I would also think a lot more mechanics would be able to fix up any issues on imports in NZ because of the different regulations and just the shear volume of them..... I know that when I had my R33, my local AUS Repco contacted their NZ collegues for the service and parts info. Were able to confirm things like the VL water pump being a suitable replacement part.

Wow just found an infinity in NZ

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=824377307&open_homes=&region=&district=

I like the look of this.

This is a 350GT Type S with Infinity badges fitted... Steering wheel still says Nissan and I bet the stereo does as well... :-)

On the V36, anything with a S (Type S and Type SP) have the paddle shit and 18"'s. Type P has no paddle shift and is also on 17"'s

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The stuttering issue? Is that on the 3.5s or the 3.7s? Not noticed anything on my 3.7

This is a 350GT Type S with Infinity badges fitted... Steering wheel still says Nissan and I bet the stereo does as well... :-)

On the V36, anything with a S (Type S and Type SP) have the paddle shit and 18"'s. Type P has no paddle shift and is also on 17"'s

I believe there was some issues on the early V36, but there was an ECU update to fix it, problem was Nissan Japan refuses to supply the update to Australian Dealers. If the car was recently imported, chances are it has had the update applied before it left Japan. Not sure if there is any easy way to tell though.

And yes, it is a Skyline. If it was an Infiniti, the steering wheel would be on the other side. I don't think there were any RHD Infinitis in 2008, but plenty of people that put Infiniti badges on their Skylines. They are the same car anyway.

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Fyi the dreaded CVT gearbox was only in 2001-2003 GT-8 sedans.

Yes, as mentioned, I am pretty sure there has never been a stuttering issue with 370GTs. And for a small extra amount of money, why would you not want the extra power anyway?

Be careful looking at cars from NZ - I have a feeling you cannot import them - -I remember something about them having to come straight from Japan, not an import of an import.

Talk to Iron Chef - he is by far the best bet to get the exact car out of Japan at the exact price you want. Once you start getting lists/photos/details of cars coming up for auction, it will blow your mind.

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Fyi the dreaded CVT gearbox was only in 2001-2003 GT-8 sedans.

I am fairly sure the CVT was available at least until 2005.. possibly through to the end of the V35 sedan run in 2006.

EDIT - yep.. 2006 - https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/nissan/skyline/15080873/

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So was this some approved used Nissan import vehicle? Like the Toyota Signature?

I had been lead to belive that these were all tip top vehicles.

Excellent work on hanging out fro the V36 as well... :yes: any pics?

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