martybhoy

Hey guys having just purchased my zed i've been doing a bit of research into some local garages to do the servicing.

The local Nissan dealer are offering this,

£135 upfront

£13.99 a month thereafter for 2 years

For this you will get:

All servicing required including any filters or plugs etc

Breakdown Cover with option to return any destination of your choice

10% of parts and/or labour at Nissan.

I think this seems to be a fairly good deal. My only issue is since the car was serviced 3000 miles ago (79k on the clock at this point) at a private dealership should I push for a service by them immediately to ensure its been done correctly?

Also since I only have the master key and require another this could be helpful with a discount there.

Let me know what you fowks think please

Hey guys!

Some of you may have seen me searching for a Zed recently.

First of all thanks to those who have helped.

So here it is 54 GT model

Hope you lot like it.

Weather has took a turn for the worst since I got it so I will get some better pics on soon!

Too true Kris, getting one up here would be a major plus.

Is there 2 different colours of blue? This seems to be a tad lighter than most pics i see of azure blue. If I wasnt skiving in work i'd be able to get a pic to show.

Thanks for the quick replys guys.

I was anticipating around 6.5k for it.

He has the car advertised for £7245

Its a noticeable ask to get him to that price but I will make a point of it, if I decide that the car is for me.

If I get a good value for my trade in plus his price down a bit Im sure a cash offer for the rest will hopefully entice him to accept it.

Hi fowks, going to look at my third zed.

The first two were great examples but someone had beaten to them both by the time I got to see them.

I am booked to view and drive a

54 UK GT Zed in blue with black interior, FSH and 81000 miles on the clock.

Its being sold be a local dealership, no brand name sellers to have to break down.

From what I have been told and seen from pics the car has a black wrapped roof, gunmetal finished 18'' standard wheels and an aftermarket exhaust system.

I am not overly swayed by an aftermarket exhaust as I believe it or not like the stock sound.

I am just curious what value more experienced zed users would put on such a car with some minor age related stone chips etc aslong as nothing major is there.

Thanks fowks look forward to hearing some responses hopefully to my liking!

Hi guys the car was for me after contacting the company this morning... its sold!

Gutted thanks for the help though.

Thanks chaps for the info on the clutch good to hear that if treated well it can last.

Anyone got any thoughts on the imports?

Is there any mechanical differences that parts may not be attainable in the uk?

I notice also that the prices of zeds can be quite varied.

See similar models spec mileage and condition with sometimes up to around £3000 difference.

Hey fowks, a wee update on the z hunting.

I was at the nissan dealership in barrhead on friday. Really doing my nosey at one of the few dealer cars listed online right now for sale in the glasgow area.

it was a 57 gt with the sat nav etc. They wanted £10500, out my price range as I intend on just paying cash for the car I choose.

My point though I am hooked!

The sales chap and me were out for just under an hour. Thoroughly enjoyed being behind the wheel of one again.

I have been reading on here how a clutch should probably have been replaced somewhere between 40-80k miles, I was told this was nonsense...

also that a transmission fluid change should happen around this time.... was told this was a non serviceable item.

Can anyone confirm to me that these are true because I'd rather trust guys running the cars than a sales boy in a dealership?

Now as i've pointed out my budget was between 6-8 grand for a car. I've noticed a lot of imports going really cheap with good spec and very low miles.

From the old top gear review I remember that the suspension setup is supposedly not top knotch for our roads but is there any other mechanical difference?

Also other than the resale value not being as good, is there any other main reason for going against an import?

Im not too bothered about a lesser resale value if I pay less in the first instance.

Cheers guys... Im on the hunt!

Hi everyone,

thanks for the welcome messages.

I've been doing my research.

I've noticed around my budget alot of cars tend to be around the 60k mile mark.

I've been told that the clutch starts to go around then, if there is no evidence of this from a seller would you say its worth bringing it up to drop the prices?

Im ideally looking for a pre 06 plate in gt spec. Not a huge amount around but I would certainly say when they do they dont last very long. It's extremely irritating watching some cracking zeds come and go but i spent a few bob on getting a new roof for my z3 so Im watching to get some time and money back on that.

Obviously my z3 being a convertible take a dip in value around winter time, does this reflect any in the 350 market for being a summer toy for some?

ohh and Kris your surely not selling yours!

Hi fowks, to cut a long story short I fell for the 350z after having a shot of a friends some years ago.

I currently drive a bmw z3 I had originally big plans for it, however if I'm honest my minds always wandered back to picking up a 350z.

I have been looking at the current prices and along with getting shot of my z3 it's looking like it will happen.

I have taxed and insured my z3 till january, which is fine because I will aim to change around christmas time.

I just have a few questions I wonder if some zed enthusiasts can help me with. So here goes fowks...

Is there any sort of buying guide ie things to look out for?

any particular year/ engine model to go for?

Common faults? brakes? suspension etc?

Diff oil/gearbox oil changes needed at intervals?

Whats the sort of rough prices for general replacement brakes? shocks and springs? other general maintenance parts I should be aware of?

I've budgeted around 6-8k for the car i'll go for. Would that be a good ballpark figure for a nice clean example with lowish miles?

Thanks fowks. I shall be lurking in the background over the next few months gathering my info and wishlist whilst I await my chance to go for my car.

Hope to be a zed owner soon! If I can hold back till then!

Iv just tried bell!

it actually works out slightly dearer than admiral and elephant,

quite gutting!

I know what yous mean when you say it is ridiculous, it really is, but motoring being my real hobby its not as if id spend it on much else lol n you gotta treat yourself sometimes right?

still on the search though for cheaper insurance,

feel free to give any other recommendations i might be able to get a good deal with.

Hey guys the times closing in on the start of my zed ownership time.

I have been doing a good bit of quoting and so far the best is,

with;

20 years old

Been a name driver for 2 years

1 claim (not at fault)

it comes to £2300, with admiral and elephant not to much behind it

Some people are saying thats a bit much but my friend gave me a shot of his (now got a gtr) n i fell in love with it so my response has been honestly its worth it.

Have you guys heard of anyone else same circumstances getting anywhere cheaper?

thanks guys

Im in the next 2 months turning 20 however a friend of mine also took his policy out on his z at age 20 and was paying 3.5k

and i have been running quotes myself and have been getting quotes at about 3k

i wasnt expecting anything cheap but cmon is there anywhere to help my desire to get myself a zed!

The thing is for fitting to a monitor/screen, I am wonderring whether there is a system on the Market like that in the r34 skyline and also the new gtr which measures your rev's and speed etc on the screen like a computer system. I think this would be a great addition to the zed but I'm wonderring whether non-manufactured ones exist could some1 post some links if they do! Thanks guys

they are huge, i went and seen both douglas parks son's gtr's at bentley hamilton last week and dont get me wrong the gtr's nice but i still prefer the zed. however after seeing this any1 know anywhere to get ahold of a set? lol

Hey guys I am new to all this but here's what I'm planning;

I want a screen to fit in the cubby hole (I know there's plenty that will fit) but I want it to be able to run;

Sat nav,

Cd/DVD/mp3 player,

A tv feed,

And also a rear parking camera

I don't know too much but I would like some1 to tell me straight up can this be done through the one screen!

Also if any1 knows of any systems that are capable of this a link or reference would be awesome.

Thanks for your help guys

Hey i have a couple questions does the blue zed live in the motherwell area because im positive i'v seen it, i live in holytown and there is one cutting about just like it!

and also is there any sort of kit on the silver zed?

thanks guys

Hey guys thanks very much for the help and welcome messages!

Im going today to watch the football and then into nissan glasgow to have a look to see if they have any lying around and just get some rough deals that nissan themselves would be able to do.

Yeh i had a look at the nismo carbon fibre parts and they are a bit on the dear side for such small parts lol

but im just about to go and check out the company mentionned for the bonnet switch, i just think that the new bonnet makes it look that bit more musclely if you get me? lol

Cant wait for nissan today!

Hey guys im currently zed-less... the birthday is coming up in august at which point i turn 20 so i'v decided after a few months of saving a zed is on my hit-list

I am lookin at the 9-12k price range on pistonheads/autotrader and there seems to be no shortage of zeds for that money.

However my lowest insurance quote is 3k

(that was on gocompare)

Is there any insurers that you guys seems to see younger drivers getting better quotes than that from?

Also i have a good bit put away for a quick couple mods but would like to know some background on a few

It will be probably an older zed such as 03-05 but i would like to stick the new bulge bonnet on it, do the old paint codes match the new one? and also will it fit? and one more where can i find one?

Also got a set of rims iv been adoring for the last couple of months planned.

And what about carbon fibre door covers (on that bit along the glass) if you know what i mean? where can i get those?

is there any good websites for general asthetic improvements?

Thanks very much guys for your help itll come in very useful!