relentless

Car gets picked up tomorrow afternoon I really am completely gutted!

Im half tempted to say i've changed my mind and keeping it....

Shouldnt i be allowed some fun...im not gonna be saving that much money by getting a diesel! Why does the girlfriend live so far away damn it!

Quick someone talk sense to me...can i really live with an A3 or Golf diesel after the Zed....maybe ill have to get an S-line just to try to ease the blow a little.

A friend of mine has just bought an Alfa 147 1.9JTD 08 plate with 30k miles for £7,500. Have to say, very impressed with it and it has a bit of character. Don't know about the reliability factor but thought it might be worth a mention?

 

No doubt others will come on and slate it........

thats sounds like a really good buy for an 08

I did look at a 2008 SRI Diesel Astra the other day.

Although it shifted a bit, the dash was made from reformed yoghurt pots, maybe with some margarine pots thrown in for good measure.

Heard a lot of horror stories about astras - chocolate gearbox being one of them.

You can get the golf remapped easy enough improving the Power and MPG. If you get me the Registration I will get you a price and figures and PM you it so you know what your options are

PMed reg

Buy your Zed back and gas convert it

could always add a trailer to it too!

thanks for all the input fellas.....(as well as the entertainment!)

I had quick a look at a Series 1 yesterday, about 50k, FSH, dealer - £7600 but i just could not warm to the cabin at all. The past A3's and Golfs ive been in ive always liked them inside - with the 1er it just didnt feel right to me. Didnt take it out though, just a flying visit.

The sound of a diesel it gonna be HARD to get used to!!

I do really like the A3 S-lines. But seems really hard to find a low miler at a reasonable price?

Theres a 1.9 TDI Golf up the road from me, 50k FVWH, looks very tidy, but its only a 1.9, the lack of grunt worries me. I was thinking at least a 2L TDI as the 0-60 is under 10s. I know the 120D is fastest of the lot though at under 8 seconds.

Im now wondering if a lower priced petrol is the way to go, with the extra you pay for the diesel its so easy to get a newer petrol for getting on for £2k less.

Ive finally taken a deposit for my Zed and im not looking forward to getting rid one bit! ... it hadnt even done 30k! but practicality must now kick in....

So im now deciding what to get next....ive narrowed it down to either a

Golf

A3

BMW 1 series

budget 7k.

So anyone had much experience of any of the above? Good mpg and reliability is a must.

cheers

Mark

Hey all still for sale....

I've been busy for the last month so been unable to put any time into selling. Sorry to all those who contacted me but I didn't get back to!

Anyway price now reduced to £6495 if there's any takers?

Any questions ask away.

Mark

hope you get your sale. such a lot of car for the money mate..

Cheers veilside, very true!

For those who wondered why the price went back up - basically ive seen what you get for this kind of money and to be honest a lot are pretty poor to say the least. Although mines not perfect, its unabused and a steal for this kind of money. Oh and ive just taxed it!

PMs sent

Tax on imports

For those that are unaware - the DVLA have now changed it so that imported vehicles are taxed based on date of manufacture and no longer date of import. (too bloody right!)

I used to pay over £400 per annum, since last year i pay £260!

[Hi mate not sure if my last post went through due to me not having enough posts, I put a link into a blog on my car on OJC

http://www.outlawjapclub.co.uk/forum/sh ... php?t=7376

 

This has pics and most details on, it has tax until march 2012 and MOT til Apr 2012 (had no advisories or anything on last mot straight pass ) obviously due to the age parkers puts a private good price at £2250 so we could work something with this plus cash from myself.

Let me know if your interested dude

Hi Mate,

Cheers for offer - nice car though looking for something with a bit lower mileage and small engine - preferably a diesel as racking up the miles now!

Good look with sale though.

Cheers

Mark

Not interested in an lexus is200 (v.cheap part ex) are you?

Got full details and pictures?

Mark, I removed your phone number; not a good idea to post that on a public forum

Ah no problem!

Hi, I remember seeing your ad on the autotrader back in October while I was on the hunt for mine, there is no mistaking that bright green border! I am surprised to see it up for sale still, I did not enquire about it as the import thing was not for me (blame tiff on fifth gear), looks nice tho. Good luck selling

Hi George,

It was probably priced a bit high then - and i missed the best time of year to sell - Now the roads are dry and the suns out its gotta now be a good time! Dont really want to part with it though. Ive never had an issue with - best car ive owed by far.

Personally ive never thought of an "import" as being an issue - theyre all imports anyway - made in same factory by the same people using 99% the same parts. (Infact Japanese imports are often more highly specced than their UK counterparts, as the Japs are so obsessed with their techy stuff!). If the 350Z wasnt officially available in this country then i might be a bit worried about part availabilty, but even then theyre always the specialists to buy from.

Cheers,

Mark

NOW SOLD

Hi All,

Sadly, the time has come to become boring and sensible and sell or part-ex my Z.

52/2003

Tax £260 /year

28,000 miles

3.5L V6

Superb Condition Throughout

Manual Gearbox

Metallic Gun Metal Grey

2 Previous Owners

Completely Standard

No curbing of alloys

Michelin Sport PS2 Tyres (top reviews)

Service History (part Nissan)

Laser aligned tracking performed

Receipts kept for any work

Cat 1 Alarm and Immobiliser With Tilt Sensor

Owner for last 3 years

Was a GRADE 5 import (Grade 5 is the highest grading available, based on condtion - rare to find)

Right Hand Drive

Dials Read In MPH (Full SVA Conversion)

Mainly weekend use

Sony CD and MP3 player with USB

HPI clear.

MOT Feb 2012.

If you're looking for a genuine unabused low mileage example, you will not be disappointed.

- Driver/passenger SRS air bag

- ABS

- Brake assist

- Rear viscous LSD

- Engine immobilizer

- EBD

- Xenon headlights

- LED high-mounted stop lamp

- UV cut green glass

- Front/Rear wipers

- Electric colored door mirrors

- Dual tail pipe

- Aluminum engine hood

- Leather wrapped steering wheel

- Leather wrapped shift knob & parking lever

- Power window

- Center door lock

- Remote control entry system

- Shift-up indicator (Manual Transmission)

- 3 sub meters (drive computer, oil pressure, voltage)

- Aluminum pedals

- Power steering

- Ozone safe full auto air conditioner

- 4 wheels multi link suspension

- 4 wheels ventilated disc brake

or Part Ex for:

Audi A3, Golf, BWM Series 1, Astra, (Any good hatchback considered).

Diesel Preferred.

Low mileage.

Manual.

Service History.

Grey, Silver, Black, Blue or White.

£5995

Any questions get in touch by PM

Cheers!

Mark

cheers Beavis...

a bit pricey new!

heres a pic

Around the outside of the boot there are several plastic screw cover thingies (can prise them off with a screwdriver - small slot in side)

Anybody got a spare?

No idea where its gone to as ive never had any work done in that area. Maybe a garage nicked it?!

photo added below...

Its a JDM 2003 if that matters

Cheers

Mark

Hi all,

Can anyone give me some pointers on fitting an oem boot spoiler?

I've heard of people just using 3m tape though I don't like the idea Of just using this!

What do I need? Can I buy a template and the mounting bolts etc? The spoiler has 2 bolts and 2 other mounting holes/ slots.

Cheers

Mark

Anyone know the part number for JDM rear pads (2003)?

Ive got some on order but want to see if i can buy local today as noise is doing my head in!

Anyone receommend anywheer to buy near Wolverhampton/ Birmingham?

Cheers

Mark

Looking for a standard OEM boot spoiler, preferably in gun metal grey.

Ideally local to Wolverhampton, or price delivered?

Can anyone help?

Thanks

Mark

Looking for a standard OEM boot spoiler, preferably in gun metal grey.

Ideally local to Wolverhampton, or price delivered?

Can anyone help?

Thanks

Mark

managed to source problem - quite simply the bulb has gone! So much forem lasting for a billion hours or whatever they suppsoed to last for.....

Tried bulb from other light in ballast and working fine.....so just ordered a pair of new HIDs, went for 4300k as prefer range over colour.

cheers all for your help.

is it ok to connect HID bulb direct to battery to test?

guess im gonna have to swap bulbs to be sure - and try the drying out ballast idea also. fuse ok as i swapped it with a known working one.

cheers fellas for suggestions