If I was looking for a zed I'd certainly be looking for a forum members car with alot of history on the OC of maintenance etc.
If budget is tight the last thing you want is to be having to shell out a grand here and there on clutch/flywheel, zorst, discs/pads, damn....even tyres will easily set you back a few bob on a zed.
The zed can appear to be a bargain but an unloved one can cost you alot in maintenance.