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Yes, that's an 04 model, I just wonder if a 2010 370Z would be written off with a similar amount of damage? If it was repaired on the insurance then would it still be a CAT D?? Pete

Might be worth checking the Tour De France route out, they'll be in The Alps and Pyrenees from the 12th to the 19th with at least one day over the border in the Italian part of the Alps. The roads are obviously closed all day and the alternative routes and surrounding roads get a "bit" congested Pete

The only real way is to drive it, or better still, get someone with Zed experience from the forum to look it over and test it for you. Looking at the rules for CAT D vehicles it seems that once its been repaired then all it needs is an MOT test to get it back on the road again. Pete

Welcome Pete

That would seem to be the case. I'm guessing that Nissan and others don't see a long term future in big engines Pete

Agreed, it's a bit like the 350Z roadster, looks great with the top down Pete

Welcome along Pete

You gonna meet us on the way up kidda? We're going on the Friday. What time are you leaving Ricey? Pete If your interested and the time frame is compatible viewtopic.php?f=57&t=45483 http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&sourc ... F8&t=h&z=8 I can make point C , just wondering if there was any interest in another point further South Pete

Caroline had a Z4 2.0L before the Zed. Not a bad car, did a steady 31 mpg on her daily commute and a trip up to Cheshire Oaks every so often. Never really enjoyed driving it myself, just couldn't get the seat into the right position. Maybe that's why we had to return it for a warranty job when the seat adjustment lever mechanisms fell apart (twice). Pete

You gonna meet us on the way up kidda? We're going on the Friday. What time are you leaving Ricey? Pete

Temps in Florida will be in the mid 30's (mid 90's F), so I'd say a soft top would be feasible, although it does rain an awful lot in the afternoons and evenings Pete

Two more E - Stolen / Recovered with no damage X - Seen a few references to CAT X, seems to be fleet and rental cars that have unrepaired body damage. Pete

As far as I'm aware CAT B vehicles are now untaxable as The DVLA will confiscate the log book. Pete

Several Renaults have this engine. It's really a case of Japanese engines going into French cars. Full list of cars.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_VQ_engine#VQ35DE Pete

The last section looks very much like the Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port, may well be private?? Pete

Happy Birthday Chris Pete

It's not just The Zed, anything that does 20-25 mpg has dropped in value much more than we could have all expected in the last 12 months or so. Look at it this way, the Zed owner who does 10k per annum, averaging 25mpg, is paying about £280 a year more for petrol and prices of Zed's have probably dropped 1.5-2.0k faster than previously so right now they're really good value for money. But yeah, you're right, prices speak for themselves. Pete

Welcome to the forum. Nice Zed, even nicer wheelsthe same as mine Pete

Good job . Pete

The drawings look quite good but in reality it looks like a small hearse....for BMW fans only I'm afraid. Pete

Yeah, rear looks good, Wheels O.K. I'm fairly neutral on the front and the interior kit doesn't look as bad as I thought it would. Pete

And they charge accordingly for this e.g 370z + £20k................. Yup, a 370Z is probably the best value for money car in its category and probably one of the best looking too. Good point, I'd also add that in my experience, buyers of new prestige cars stretch their budget and not reduce it. If you have a 50k budget then you'll buy a 50k+ car rather than save 15k on something not quite as good, I know I would. Pete

O.K, when you removed your petrol cap did you feel or hear your tank sucking air in? A decent tank should keep the petrol pretty fresh for several years, even decades in cold places like Northern Canada but a lot depends on the integrity of the seal, the slightest leak or perishing of the rubber and the petrol will degrade in a few months or even weeks if the leak is bad enough and the less there is in the tank the quicker the light ends will evaporate. A good example would be petrol lawn mowers which have poor seals, low fuel levels and always fail to start after a winter in the shed Pete

Yeah, seen this before, odd looking car, looks great from the back but the front is too fussy and those wheels are horrid. Pete

Love these. Roger Moore lived close to me while he was filming for "The Saint" and I often saw his personal Volvo P1800 in Mold, guess I'd have been 14 or so at the time Pete