Another From Across The Ditch

[aklnz300gt]

Hi all,

another one from the shaky isles.  Came across this forum when it was mentioned on FreshAlloy.com. Good to see a forum dedicated to the V-series as well.  I'm the owner of a 2002 V35 300GT S-spec sedan. I purchased it in 2005. Previously I owned a 1992 R32 GTS25.

Looks like a lot of 350 GT-8 and 350GT coupe owners in Australia. In NZ I tend to notice a lot more sedans. The coupes definitely command a higher premium. Have seen some V36 sedans coming through - prices for these near new cars go from the low $NZ30k (for a 250GT) to the mid $NZ40k (for a 350GT).

A little heavy on the gas in town 13-14l/100km (better than the GTS25 though!) but on the open road high 8l/100km are easily doable.  I reckon it'd probably be good for 800+km if it was all open road.

Interiors on V35 are somewhat variable, easily better than the R32 I had but still not quite as nice as the Europeans.  The S-spec has a better interior with the black half leather than that ecru stuff which in my opinion is a bit hideous.

All in all a nice car.

Cheers,

Derek.

[gadget1382]

Welcome, you still get more decent cars for decent $$ though. I do know the fuel prices are a bit heftyier than ours is. Whats the average price now?

[aklnz300gt]

Welcome, you still get more decent cars for decent $ though. I do know the fuel prices are a bit heftyier than ours is. Whats the average price now?

Petrol (the 95 octane variety) is currently $NZ2.19 per litre in Auckland (you'll pay more this in more remote areas).