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Very nice! Looks like a well kept example

A cleaner link to the additional photos on Picasa - https://picasaweb.go...feat=directlink

With these photos I've been overly critical trying to either:

a - find little imperfections e.g. kerbing, stone chips, minor parking dents etc...

OR

b - highlight the general condition of an area, where I have found other Z's to be more worn out. I.e. gear knob, dash, drivers interior pull handle etc.

Cheers buddy. It hurts to see it go, especially when it feels like I've done lots of maintenance and won't get to enjoy it. Sods law.

It is off to Japex on Saturday to have the diff seal replaced. Once this is done I'll get a fresh MOT on her.

Hey Welcome!

I insured my Zed for around £380 with Admiral in the past, and more recently so £350 with ESure. There are also some good cashback deals available via Quidco that can sometimes tip the scales a little in your favour. Well worth taking a look.

I also have a Zed for sale in the classifieds. Its a 2004 UK car. No mods apart from the aux cable to allow you to play your Ipod etc via the Bose stereo. Feel free to come take a look even if you dont decide to buy

Welcome!! Looking good! Both the RX8 and the Zed!

Good website. One to remember in case I ever get a rotary itch in the future!

Just a little reminder that I am open to offers

If you check the Gap Insurance documents on the VW website the policy is underwritten by Mapfre Asistencia Compañia Internacional de Seguros y Reaseguros, Sociedad Anonima. Sound very English do they not??

Love it!

Thanks for that. Good to get a wholesome view. I''ve found a policy and price I like. Just holding back a moment for another quote to come through.

Hmm- majorty of the websites selling GAP insurance do look to be farms, flats, rented office space etc. But being FSA regulated, I would have thought it is safe buying from them?

I have found there are a handful of providers who sell GAP insurance underwritted by Lloyds of London, so you are fully covered by the FSCS. They are competitively priced too.

Gibraltar based ones are apparently also covered under a similar EEA scheme, but you need to get confirmation of complaints procedures etc from them as the level of compensation etc may vary.

FSA covers the UK based brokers... but it does not cover the EU based underwriters.

It looks like Gibraltar based firms are regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission..

Actually, looking at this a bit more, pretty much all underwriters are based in Gibraltar... including Admiral etc...

So I'm guessing it is something to do with the local tax laws?

Ooh.. this article might help explain it...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2843209/Insurers-flock-to-Gibraltar.html

Right - so recently I bought a 2012 VW Sharan from a VW dealer. he was trying to sell me GAP insurance for around £400... I've had quotes online for £190ish.. so politely declined.

He then went on to say that 'other' GAP insurance providers are underwritten by an underwriter who is based in Gibraltar... and there is a risk they can 'fold', dissapear with everyone's insurance payment and leave you without cover.... where as the VW policy is underwritten by VW itself...

I thought "what a load of Porkies"... but last night when I checked out all the policies on line (even from The AA) are underwritten by a firm in Gibraltar...

So, part one of his sales squaak was true.... but is it true they could do a runner with our cash and leave us without any protection??

Can anyone here provide a qualified statement on how much protection we (UK consumers) have against off-shore/EU based underwriters dissapearing?

Welcome!

An EP3 is something I'd like... but cant justify it till my Accord dies...

Enjoy the Ring!

I last went in 2011 when I totalled my mk3 VR6 there... I then calculated that it is cheaper (and less risky as insurance covers you in the event of hitting somone else) to crash a rented Swift!

Other than that - it is always good fun out there :-)

Photos can also be viewed here (I've not been able to upload them all)

https://picasaweb.google.com/keerat.dale/Resized?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCOSDg-uGpY-a1gE&feat=directlink

My wife and I have enjoyed this 350Z since Feb 2012, and are selling as we are expecting twins in October!

Strangely we are unable to get 2 baby seats into the back of our Honda Accord when I have the driving seat in my driving position (I'm 6ft 2inches, 6ft of me is legs with 2 inches of torso)... hence we have had to buy a twins + tall dad friendly car. We are keeping the Accord hence the Z is for sale. I just cant justify a 3rd car that would not get used enough.

I'm looking for £6490, which I think is a very fair price considering how honest the car is. I looked at many examples before buying this one, and I paid a fair bit more for it at the time as the condition was that much better. I will consider sensible offers.

First registered: 29th July 2004

Standard UK GT Spec + the optional extra of rear parking sensors.

Blade Silver.

Full service history (see below)

Run on 98Ron Shell Optimax(Vmax) / Tesco Momentum.

Kept garaged most of the time

Bluetooth hands free.

Bose sound system.

All factory stickers in place.

HPI clear.

Front mats.

All paperwork/history available.

Jan 2013 = P3+ service (3k miles ago) see details below.

Sept 2012 = 4 new tyres + Hunter laser alignment - still like new (4k miles ago).

Tax till end of Dec 2013.

MOT till 16/09/2013, I will arrange for a new MOT prior to sale.

I have all 3 keys (2 x key/alarm + 1x valet) and the key code tag.

Original leather Nissan 350Z document wallet, service book, manual.

Totally standard apart from the Bose 'hack' (3.5mm jack plug) added for Aux in - phone, Ipod etc. The CD player does not work (will not accept CD's) but the Radio, Aux-in and tape player have been enough to keep me entertained.

Interior and body work is very clean for the age. This has been a 2nd car to both myself and the previous owner, with both owners keeping the car garaged, hence the condition. I've not had it detailed but I have personally polished, sealed and waxed the car so it looks nice. It has the expected stone chips and some kerbing and bubbling on the wheels.

The interior is in good condition. Everything (except the CD player) works and nothing is 'broken'. Aircon/climate control works perfectly. Blows nice and cold. All electrics work. New boot gas-struts from SGS Engineering last year. All washer jets work perfectly.

The engine warms up nicely. Oil pressures are as they should be when cold and hot. Alternator is showing as healthy.

The majority of my driving is on A roads and Motorways. As many people can testify on the forum, normal driving will easily see an average of 30mpg. The best 'brim to empty' average I have achieved is 34.1mpg. If I'm a little playful (or stuck in traffic with the A/C on) the average drops to around 28mpg. The worst one off I have seen is an average of 24mpg.

Fellow enthusiasts will be able to confirm that 350Zs are very reliable and fairly cheap to maintain. This one especially so as the main cost (tyres and P3) has already been paid for on this car!!

The car drives very straight. Brakes are nice and firm (thanks to a full fluid flush and maintenance by Japex) and perform well. No squirming under braking.

MOTs

24/07/2007 35306 miles Nissan, West Way, Aldershot

01/08/2008 41222 miles Nissan, Glyn Hopkins, Watford

17/09/2009 48003 miles Nissan, Glyn Hopkins, Watford

14/09/2010 53587 miles Nissan, Glyn Hopkins, Watford

05/09/2011 57263 miles Nissan, WLMG Slough

01/09/2012 65963 miles Pitstop Tyre Centre, Hayes

Service History

12/07/2005 6086 miles P1 service Nissan, West Way Aldershot

07/09/2006 23845 miles P2 service Nissan, West Way Aldershot

18/10/2007 38245 miles P3 service Nissan, Glyn Hopkins, Watford

10/11/2008 42424 miles P1 service Nissan, Glyn Hopkins, Watford

17/09/2009 48003 miles P2 service Nissan, Glyn Hopkins, Watford

14/09/2010 53587 miles P1 service Nissan, Glyn Hopkins, Watford

23/01/2012 60801 miles P1 service Nissan, WLMG Slough

05/01/2013 67047 miles P3 service Japex Performance, Kings Langley

All other work

24/10/2006 Front brakes Nissan, West Way Aldershot

18/10/2007 LSD oil replaced Nissan, Glyn Hopkins, Watford

18/10/2007 Rear wiper Nissan, Glyn Hopkins, Watford

New tyres all round between 10/2007 & 11/2008

10/11/2008 Rear brakes Nissan, Glyn Hopkins, Watford

10/11/2008 Air con service Nissan, Glyn Hopkins, Watford

22/08/2011 New wipers front and rear

05/09/2011 Rear axle click fixed Nissan, WLMG Slough

01/09/2012 4 x brand new Kumho Ecsta tyres Pitstop Tyre Centre, Hayes

01/09/2012 Hunter 4 wheel laser alignment Pitstop Tyre Centre, Hayes

05/01/2013 New aux belts (Gates) Japex Performance, Kings Langley

05/01/2013 6x new NGK Platinum plugs Japex Performance, Kings Langley

05/01/2013 Replaced coolant (Nissan) Japex Performance, Kings Langley

05/01/2013 Replaced gearbox oil (Nissan) Japex Performance, Kings Langley

05/01/2013 Replaced LSD oil (Nissan) Japex Performance, Kings Langley

05/01/2013 Fully flushed brake fluid Japex Performance, Kings Langley

I am very particular about my car.... Since putting the Zed for sale on other sites (Pistonheads, AutoTrader etc), I've noticed a slight oil leak from the diff. Japex have diagnosed this as a faulty seal. The seal has been ordered and will be fitted prior to sale (Japex are awaiting delivery of the seal from Nissan), as I would not be happy selling in the knowledge of a fault.

During the P3, Japex did note that:

Front brakes - discs and pads will be required in approx 6k miles (by Japex' estimates)

Banana arm bushes - showing signs of wear, but have not failed, just something to be aware of.

I will put the car through a fresh MOT.

I was asked recently for specific photos showing stone chips, kerbing etc.... so have uploaded more photos to Picasa which can be viewed here:

https://picasaweb.go...-speqc4OmQzwE#

Feel free to contact Japex Performance to ask about the condition of this Z. They know me by my first name "Keerat".

Car can be viewed in Amersham or Guildford (Surrey Research Park).

Test drives only on production of valid insurance that covers you to drive other cars. If you do not have adequate insurance then the test drive will only consist of me driving.

Email me if you require photos of any specific part of the car.

Lets see this Zed go to a fellow Zed enthusiast. I would hate to see it go to someone who will not take care of it.

Neither can I... if I was keeping hold of my car I'd whip these up in a flash. BC make good coil overs. I had a set on my Mk3 VR6 Golf. Fantastic build quality and adjustability.

1 amyzed: S66 PDP

2 Tinyflier: R5 DHM

3Jam87ie: G6 EKY

4 StevoD: FR03 AHL

5 Smudgeon: no reg

6 Bulletmagnet: PJ04 YKZ

7 Theheff: GU04 KNM

8 Wilja: F1 WJC

9 Wilja's mate possibly

10 Kite 350

11 Wizard

12 Spursmaddave: N17 FTW

13 octet: ADY 870D

14 WhackyWill: K1 LEF

15 rtbiscuit: JAAAAAAAAAAG 1

16 Dannyg: F20 SPN

17 Level 7 boss: X9 AAH

18 Mopedmark: PF03 OUU

19 F4ABP: Y23 DRH

20 Hennerz: B16 HFG

21 Arran: ** CYA

22 Craig: N15 WWW

23 oOo csmith oOo

24 Theres always been ethel (Don): AY06 LLG

25 Madmarky: VESIDE Z

26 GTuned: XXO 350Z

27 CS2000: OE04 WFN

28 agentdarkshadow: N10 PTA

29 A9H-RX: A9 HRX

30 Scootg: X20 SJG

31 ddcboyle: RK54 BTF

32 Ebized: GU59 UNS

33 TOPHOOKER: FY55 KYK

34 glrnet: LR54 NKO

35 Will370z: OY10 PFE

36 HRAB: GU04 GBZ

37 Shenley: B4 NHB

38 350Ad: FY04 CNN

39 LloydV: NY03 OCN

40 RaineAV: GJ52 UTP

41 Coldel: N30 JJT

42 Darren-B: DAZ 450

43 FLAMEZ: WV56 OTL

44 analogue: YH06 ZYF

45 Katy: K80 HWD

46 Taras (RT-Performance): DA59GVP

Sorry - I have to pull out :-( I've updated the list above.

Welcome! What Subaru have you got!?

Looks good!

I prefer the orange leathers over the black. Makes the car look more special I think.

Welcome!! What took you so long!?

You need to get someone to suck out the venom pronto!

Have you watched "When Harry Met Sally"??

Go watch it - its quite funny actually.

And dont worry, your man-hood wont drop off from watching a chick flick.

I went on a similar course/experience day in March this year - it was really good.

Seat/driving time might be a tad limited depending on how many people are at the session, but it is really useful having someone experienced in a controlled environment teach you how to drift and control them etc.

I'd love to go again, but next time it would have to be a full day session.

You will enjoy it! The drifting bug is quite addictive!

amyzed: S66 PDP

Tinyflier: R5 DHM

Jam87ie: G6 EKY

StevoD: FR03 AHL

Smudgeon: no reg

Bulletmagnet: PJ04 YKZ

Theheff: GU04 KNM

Wilja: F1 WJC

Wilja's mate possibly

Kite 350

Wizard

Spursmaddave: N17 FTW

octet: ADY 870D

WhackyWill: K1 LEF

rtbiscuit: JAAAAAAAAAAG 1

Dannyg: F20 SPN

Level 7 boss: X9 AAH

Mopedmark: PF03 OUU

F4ABP: Y23 DRH

Hennerz: B16 HFG

Arran: ** CYA

Craig: N15 WWW

oOo csmith oOo

Theres always been ethel (Don): AY06 LLG

Madmarky: VESIDE Z

GTuned: XXO 350Z

CS2000: OE04 WFN

agentdarkshadow: N10 PTA

A9H-RX: A9 HRX

Scootg: X20 SJG

ddcboyle: RK54 BTF

Ebized: GU59 UNS

TOPHOOKER: FY55 KYK

glrnet: LR54 NKO

Will370z: OY10 PFE

HRAB: GU04 GBZ

Shenley: B4 NHB

350Ad: FY04 CNN

LloydV: NY03 OCN

RaineAV: GJ52 UTP

Coldel: Nonzed

Darren-B: DAZ 450

FLAMEZ: WV56 OTL

analogue: YH06 ZYF

Katy: K80 HWD

Rayhoop: MD53 ZPJ

Jus Reign is known for doing lots of tongue in cheek. I just watched 'some' of it.. then got bored. At times I get the feeling he has made a serious attempt at the video... at other times he is his usual 'jester' self, just doing silly things to lighten it up.

In the past he has done a few really good sketches, but to understand them fully you need to have an appriciation for Punjabi culture, and the varieties (i.e. people of Punjabi background living in the UK, Canada etc)...

This video is not one of his funny ones...

Very good point.