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Hi just joined obviously but basically I am not an owner of a Coupe at the min just thought I would ask on here if they are worth getting etc

Looking at a Gen 3.5 (Personally I think they look amazing!) anyway what motor is the best and what common faults am I looking at?

I want to use it as my daily so not to bothered about speed etc

cheers

mate.

Well...you are going to get positive answers here cos it's the owners club .

Gen 3.5 is good mate, personally I'd go for the 2.0 but others will day V6.

Go on...u know you have to buy one

Welcome to the forum!

From what I researched before I bought mine is: make sure the clutch is in proper working order and doesn't slip, check the rear wheel arches for developing rust, check the handbrake is all good and check the underside of the car in general as they are prone to rusting if nothing is done for prevention, as most cars are...

Other than that, try get one with FSH and don't be fooled by dealers asking upwards of 4 grand for a standard SIII even if it has low millage!

On a positive note, the engines are VERY reliable, hence why a load of coupes on sale are 100+k miles and still going strong. They stick to the road like anything and are pretty punchy - even the stock 2 litre engine.

I'm sure others will have other things to mention but there's my two cents.

Thank you!

I'm going to look at a V6 one on Thursday. They seem very reliable just the rust but as stated same as most cars so will keep an eye out from that.

I daily my RX-8 atm but she is not liking it and is costing me a boom (avg 13mpg) so looks like I am getting one of these haha!

Will update post if I grab one

CProRacing wrote:Thank you!

I'm going to look at a V6 one on Thursday. They seem very reliable just the rust but as stated same as most cars so will keep an eye out from that.

I daily my RX-8 atm but she is not liking it and is costing me a boom (avg 13mpg) so looks like I am getting one of these haha!

Will update post if I grab one

If going V6 get 55 plate or older to avoid ridiculous tax.

CProRacing wrote:Thank you!

I'm going to look at a V6 one on Thursday. They seem very reliable just the rust but as stated same as most cars so will keep an eye out from that.

I daily my RX-8 atm but she is not liking it and is costing me a boom (avg 13mpg) so looks like I am getting one of these haha!

Will update post if I grab one

If it's a v6 make sure it has had regular oil changes especially on higher mileage as they can be prone to the bottom end going if not looked after properly. Mechanically they are great but are prone to a few electrical gremlins mainly the electric windows, central locking and indicator relay. For most parts it's generally much cheaper to get them from Korea or the States as main dealers can charge silly amounts though some parts are reasonable. There's also several members who sell quality parts especially upgrades and offer loads of support and advice.
As far as rust the usual areas are the rear arches, sunroof surround, rear sills and front edge of bonnet.

its got to be a v6. but if you do go for a v6. make sure its a gen 3 not a 3.5 or an siii as the road tax changed in 05 making it more to tax. regular oil changes are a must to keep a v6. but same can be said for any engine. not much diffrence in mpg. but the smiles per gallon much better. as said by other folks is to look out for electric windows and central locking. also check the top of the radiator, as these have been known to crack, but all in all a great fun car to own. and its totally diffrent to what is on the roads know adays.

nissan300zx wrote:its got to be a v6. but if you do go for a v6. make sure its a gen 3 not a 3.5 or an siii as the road tax changed in 05 making it more to tax. regular oil changes are a must to keep a v6. but same can be said for any engine. not much diffrence in mpg. but the smiles per gallon much better. as said by other folks is to look out for electric windows and central locking. also check the top of the radiator, as these have been known to crack, but all in all a great fun car to own. and its totally diffrent to what is on the roads know adays.

It was from 06 onwards that the tax went up

Don't buy would be my response.
Crap brand, budget rubbish
Noisy, squeaky
Old
UGLY







:P

Get a set of "Tuscani" badges, people will always be asking "What car is THAT??" :D

Mr Tuscan wrote:Don't buy would be my response.
Crap brand, budget rubbish
Noisy, squeaky
Old
UGLY:P

If you hate the cars so much why are you even on here?
Don't you have a life?

joebassman35 wrote:

Mr Tuscan wrote:Don't buy would be my response.
Crap brand, budget rubbish
Noisy, squeaky
Old
UGLY:P

If you hate the cars so much why are you even on here?
Don't you have a life?

He was joking mate.

Yes I have a life

Oh dear

:p
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who wants to own a car that looks like every other car on the road....??
BMW's and Audi's are now ten a penny....
range rovers and land rovers are housewives cars for the school run...
and most small cars all look the same really.

Love my coupe, because i rarely see another one on the road, it's individual, looks great and stands out against the majority of "boring" cars.

Buy one!

Mr Tuscan wrote:Yes I have a life

Oh dear

:p
:p
:p

That's good to hear lol

Could always get something faster AND more fuel efficient and buy my Laguna Coupé :P

Hello and to the forum


Oh yes JUST BUY ONE

Hello and welcome to the forum. I have a 3.5 and love it.

Buy it! Go on, go on, go on....

HotBlackCoupe wrote:Hello and welcome to the forum. I have a 3.5 and love it.

Buy it! Go on, go on, go on....

Has Donna turned into Mrs Doyle?

Welcome. Buy it! Great spec for reasonable money.
I downsized from V6 GM cars to 2.0 gen3.5 and now SIII and still loving it :D

GlasgowG wrote:

HotBlackCoupe wrote:Hello and welcome to the forum. I have a 3.5 and love it.

Buy it! Go on, go on, go on....

Has Donna turned into Mrs Doyle?

Haha, YES!

Hello mate