fleishelja

I getting kind of tired of my current car. Ive had it for 3+ years. Its an 03 Hyundai tiburon. while I am sort of attached to it, I really want a change. Ive always had a great admiration for 350z's. I guess really then how are they on reliability. I'm a mechanic by profession so I can fix most anything but finding the time is difficult. it would definitely be a daily driver. Fuel economy, is also a minor concern. Im currently getting about 20mpg in the hyundai (V6) whats the "actual" observed gas mileage you guys are getting. and performance parts. one great thing about the tib is the parts are relatively cheap, exhaust around 500-600 and other minor things like headers (400-500). also I hate to say it but Id almost consider an auto because Im getting a little older, would I completely regret that? thanks for all the help you guys can provide!

calin

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mpg wise I get about 18mpg. Thats from Id say about 70% city and 30% highway driving

Wired 24/7

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same here.


if you drive mostly highway you can get up to 26-28 mpg on the highway.

reliability in general is good.

there have only been a few problems that show up often, and even those are almost always fixed under warranty.

I suggest spending some time looking in the Maintenance and repair forum.

I personally have only had one issue in 3 years, a bad sensor in the accelerator pedal. replaced under warranty, no big deal.

mark88Z

first of all get the Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol its an amazing car.
to answer some of your questions i get 19 mpg 50% highway 50% stop and go. i also like to open the throttle up every once and a while
the parts how ever can be pretty pricey. and the performance compared to a tiburon is substantial the v6 in a tibby is not that powerful there are alot of 4 bangers putting out more and the z is rear wheel drive so be careful if you have never had one before they can get pretty loose at times.

davidv

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2ndname

MPG wise, I average about 20mpg (city/freeway) (spirited/conservative driving). It's not too bad since you can control how much you want to spend on fuel. Drive hard then pay up, lol.

In regards to the auto or 6spd Z, it's your call. They are both great imo, just depends on what the driver wants. Where I live right now and where I am at in live, I prefer driving an auto. The manual mode is a little bonus to play around with. Basically controlled clutchless shifting.

I bought the car because I wanted a step up from my 00 Celica. Too tired of co-workers calling my car a rice rocket...I love the way the car looks because it fits me. Being a manager and 24, the Z fits perfectly.

I say, test drive a 6 speed and an auto. First impression will tell you more then we can.

zpak

1) mpg: 21-22 mixed hwy/city (75/25 split, respectively)
2) No problems/issues so far ('05 model)
3) Age be damned, get it in stick.

BRONZEE

Welcome to the forum. Happy Z hunting, don't settle for the first one you find, unless it's what you want, lol you'll be pretty set being a mechanic, you'll know what to check for anyway.

magna750

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+1

And welcome!

2004Black350z

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Welcome. Search everytime u think u wanna make a thread

fleishelja

thanks everyone for the responses, it sounds like I'm going to go ahead and try to sell my tibby as is for about a month then part it out and use the money from the parts as the down payment. hopefully within a few months I can post pics of a new car

magna750

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Good luck. Were rooting for you!

Neb

I made the switch from an '04 Tiburon to an '04 350Z

I couldnt be happier. Gas mileage isnt as good as the Tiburon (as you would expect) but not toooo much. Its well worth the trade-off for how much the 350Z has to offer in comparison to the Tiburon.

Whitey#1

i have both a Tiburon and a 350Z. honest, no foolin.

i have a 1997 red tiburon, 4 cylinder, 121,000 miles, hope it lasts another 40,000 as its my mpg/daily driver car. absolutely cannot complain about this tiburon.

Mike

fleishelja

hey thanks everyone, Ive been browsing around the forums and have already found huge amounts of useful and interesting stuff. that's one great thing I liked about having the tib was the tib forums were awesome, its good to see that the 350z community is helpful and very knowledgeable as well. If you know anyone that wants a tib heres a link to my for sale ad

http://www.newtiburon.com/forums/sho...93#post2666193

2ndname

That Tiburon looks pretty nice. Good luck on the sale.

fleishelja

thanks, ive really tried to keep it up as best I could