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Is This The Most Insane Markup Ever On A Nissan Z Car?

Unless you’ve been living under a very big rock for the last few years, you will no doubt have seen that car dealers are trying to get away with charging in many instances exorbitant markups on cars.  Here is a contender for one of the most ridiculous.  A Nissan Z enthusiast group on Facebook highlighted …

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Can You Buy A Ferrari With Bitcoin? Yes, Now You Can!

Ferrari, the iconic Italian sports car manufacturer, has rolled into the crypto fast lane, now accepting digital currencies for its high-end vehicles in the U.S.  Although cryptocurrency is often associated (at least online in ‘meme culture’) with getting rich enough to buy a ‘Lambo’, it’s Ferrari that is leading the supercar pack. While many corporations …

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Nissan Hyper Tourer – The Future Of JDM Luxury?

Nissan has recently released another concept car that will be debuting at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show (formerly the Tokyo Motor Show) and it could just be the future of luxury Japanese automotive manufacturing. Japan has always had a knack for producing superb luxury vehicles, particularly for the domestic market – as well as export …

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Best Oil for a First-Gen VW Touareg (2002 – 2010)?

The first-generation Volkswagen Touareg (2002-2010) came with a variety of engine options, from the 3.2-litre VR6 at launch to a 5.0-litre V10 diesel, and even a ludicrous 6.0-litre 444 bhp W12 that was available in some markets. Ensuring the best possible reliability for your Touareg means staying on top of servicing requirements. These are complex …

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VW Touareg (1st Generation): What Goes Wrong?

The first-generation Volkswagen Touareg was a commendable effort by Volkswagen to venture into the luxury SUV market. With its handsome design, luxurious interiors, and advanced features, it made quite an impression. However, as with many first attempts, it was not without its issues. In fact, if you’d like a first-hand account of what can go …

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VW Touareg 1st Gen: Best & Worst Years To Buy

The Volkswagen Touareg, a mid-size luxury SUV, was introduced in the early 2000s as a collaborative effort between Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen (with Audi releasing the Q7, and Porsche the Cayenne) Positioned as a rugged yet sophisticated vehicle – the most “off road-y” of the shared platform stablemates, the Touareg brought Volkswagen into the premium …

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Nissan 370Z: What Goes Wrong?

The Nissan 370Z, tracing its lineage back to the iconic Datsun 240Z of the 1970s, represents the epitome of Japanese sports car evolution. As the successor to the 350Z, the 370Z hit the market in 2009 and quickly garnered attention for its perfect blend of raw power, poised handling, and distinctive design. Its V6 engine’s …

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Best Oil For Nissan 350Z

The 350Z is one of Nissan’s “greatest hits” of the last couple of decades. Loved by many for its blend of excellent driving characteristics, raw ‘old school’ performance and generally good reliability (learn more here in our 350Z buying guide) the 350Z is one of the best choices you can make if you’re after an …

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Nissan 350Z – What Goes Wrong?

The Nissan 350Z, introduced in 2002 and produced until 2009, has been a popular sports car known for its spirited performance and sharp looks. However, like all vehicles, it has had some reported reliability concerns. While the 350Z is generally well-regarded as being a dependable used performance buy, there are still some issues to look …

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Nissan 350Z – Best Years To Buy & Worst Years To Avoid

If you’re a driving enthusiast seeking a perfect blend of performance, style, and affordability, the Nissan 350Z should rank highly on your list of potential purchases. Sold in the Japanese Domestic Market as the Nissan ‘Fairlady Z’ (and available in some countries such as New Zealand with plenty of ex-JDM imports) the 350Z still cuts …

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