Charlie

Well the insurance company paid out and I managed to negotiate a payout of 9k, which I am happy with. So I am now the owner of a BMW 325i, which I am pretty impressed with if I am honest. Totally different animal to the Zed, but I love the steptronic gearbox which is very responsive and it has all the toys, gadgets etc. Did think about getting another 350, but think I will wait until the 370 comes down to a more affordable price.

Yeah I have done a fair bit of research on it once I realised it was highly likely to not come back to me and you are right, there is not much about at the same level. The problem is I only like a few cars that are in my budget.

That is exactly how I feel right now. I keep swaying towards another 350, but then think get something else for a year or 18 months and then get a 370 and then a GT86 when the price lowers. It was an 06 at 67000 miles. Had the GT pack too. I'd need a bit more to get what I want. They knocked off a bit because they said it needed a new rear tyre?? Quite why that matters I have no idea. It is, and bloody annoying too, although it is just another pile of poo to step over and get on with.

That is the problem. I am not sure I would want it back now. I can buy it back for 2k but I have no desire to go down the route of having it repaired, and it could cost me alot of money. I have just done an insurance search and bizarrely my insurance is now cheaper on a Zed.

Thanks for the replies guys, and yes I have to admit I was shocked when the garage told me that. The assessor for Sainsburys bank called me today and confirmed it is a total loss. He estimated it to be 13k to get it on the road, however, he did say that was for the basic and didn't allow for any other work that may get found. So, at the moment, I have an offer, which after I take my excess off (£500) I am left with just over 8.5k. So now my dilemma starts, do I go and get another Zed or get something different. I test drove and Audi A3 sport today and it was ok, then a 1 series BMW, which was awful and finally after much persuasion from my wife I drove a Merc SLK 200 convertible. Out of those the Audi was the best, reasonable pick up and not too bad inside. BUT, it's no comparison to the Zed....

Well, today was not the best for me. My beloved Zed is a total loss. Spoke to the garage this morning and the engineer came out on Friday and they told me the total cost for new engine etc is 16k. So that looks like my time owning one has lasted 6 months.

Thankfully no water came inside the car, it is just the engine. I have absolutely no idea of what to do when it comes to mechanical things, even though my father was a mechanic, it just doesn't interest me and if I start messing around with anything that will be the car knackered. It's only money, and the insurance can pay, I have never claimed in my life so this will be a first. Thankfully I am in a pretty good financial position to not have to worry.

Fingers crossed, if not then there are plenty more Zed's in the sea.... Even though I am a gooner, I'll accept your sympathy :wink:

Thanks for the replies guys. The car was picked up last Thursday by the approved repairer. They said it will most likely be next week before I hear what is going to happen and the assessors report has been done. Couldn't help but think I wouldn't drive it again as it was taken away. The guy who collected it said it is unbelievable what is being written off lately. So it is a waiting game now I guess. The wife has already got her eye on something different if it is a total loss. She can think again.

I am in sodden Devon, 20 miles from Plymouth. The insurance company have given my details to their approved repairer, and they are going to give me a courtesy car, did ask if they had any 370z's there.

That would be ace if that worked. I have no idea whatsoever about cars. I just like to drive them, so if something goes wrong, I always fear it will cost me loads.

Sadly I am not at all mechanically minded and the thought of removing anything on my Zed scares me silly. Hopefully the garage will call me on Monday and come have a look after Christmas. A few people have said it may dry out and be ok. Not holding much hope for that solution.

Well today I took my pride and joy out to do the shopping, set off and came across a puddle of water, held back and watched a couple of cars negotiate it ok, so set off, everything fine until some frikkin idiot ploughed through the water, and yes, my Z went a bit further and died on me. :-( Have called the insurance company and they have agreed I can make a claim, but obviously at this time of year it's going to be a few days until someone can come out and see the car. All the lights, air con, etc etc works fine. Am totally gutted and keep telling myself it is only a car and at least myself and my daughter (who was in the car) are ok and it wasn't an accident.

Was driving along the A379 on Monday 24th Sept and there was a black 350 two cars in front of me. I was in my wife's Polo they drove to the roundabout at Aveton Gifford and back the way they came. Anyone?

Nicky, You will have PM shortly Alex Mine will be due a P3 in the new year. Wasn't planning on taking it to Nissan as they are right robbing whatsits down here. Could you PM me with parts needed and rough idea of costs please?