Jud1

Here's a couple to start with, just external - I'll take some more once I've detailed - She's V standard, which is exactly what I wanted. No fundamental issues, but a little bit of cosmetic work and MUCH cleaning required, the I can start on the mods ... 1st plan, Drop her down, Widen her out (new rims), and make her louder ....

Thanks :D - and Yep, I will pop a few up shortly, am over the moon ... now I've calmed down a bit!!!! she has a few knocks, but you know what - I parted with 4K .. she shows 51K - engine is sweet ... really really can't grumble at all. (I paid more than that for my last GIXXER!!) .. looking forward to slowly turning her in to mine .... but first ... I;m going for a drive again! hahaha

100% been blown in, a few marks on her - but overall, pretty good condition considering the age .... So I bought it! heh heh heh

thanks Alex .. though that is exactly the bit I was talking about! ... you see another?

I can't stop reading it!! ..... this dealer is going to worry when I roll up with all my printed TSB's, Experian Gold et-al ... hahahaha

Hi All ... I am going to look at this Red Zed this morning, have the experian gold report already, reads ok - baring in mind as it's JDM I can only get so much .. any how, on looking at the pictures, I can see the bonnet infront of the driver is raised a little - in your opinion and based on the one image!!!! - does this look like something that could be adjusted out!? .. the rest of the bonnet appears to be inline as far as I can tell... Dealer tells me it only had two small dinks in rear bumper (now fixed) - and in the pics, the front "looks" chip free and v clean, which after 51k ..seems pretty unusual! (hmmm!) ... Car is cheap enough for me to spend some extra putting personal touches to her, but - my OCD won't allow me to have the bonnet like that! :) thanks J

Ah nice point, great idea - we'll be using that!

@Lexx ... I noticed some do some don't .... surely not a major prob if not? one hopes the brakes stop the car! :) .. and, that I could add later? - if required! .. I'm no racing driver.

thanks, makes perfect sense :)

So, I'm gonna go look at one tomorrow, I've spent an age looking around and had pretty much written off the idea until the spring.... /more choice etc. And then ... A JDM, showing 51K, Bright Red, Auto box, which looks incredibly clean inside and out .... 2 small marks on rear bumper being taken car of today / chips away. Appears. states 06 but on a 2002 plate! - never really sure how that works!? - doesn't matter to me Anyway, I've had a v good look through the guide /potential buyers and feel rather prep'd! - My brother is running a background check (is a trader) and, I got a mate coming with me who tinkers in all things petrol (runs very silly standing 1/4's in his 1960's VW Bus!) Nothing to add/ask ... just needed to tell someone ! Will report tomorrow .... best J

Thanks folks .... some good food for thought here!

thanks everyone .... as per title, I wanted to know why I wouldn't and I think you've all answered perfectly...... Being a a bit of a Noob, having that kind of budget available - not wanting to buy a total shed - or buy something that immediately needs a new clutch or worse - the 30K miles really interested me..... and having looked for some time, I'd challenge anyone to find a motor with 30 or under for that money ... not looking to buy and sell, looking to buy and own forever and a day - really spend some years and ££££ making her totally mine - so the resale value is of no importance to me at all (famous last words!!!) .... I'll keep searching .......

technically, the banks money .... no choice!

Purchase from a dealer is a better option for me (will be putting it on CC and spreading the payments @ 0%) Low mileage attracted me to this one, and if honest ... I've always liked white motors too ... J

http://www.tradelinkcars.co.uk/used-cars/nissan-350-z-3-5-v6-gt-3dr-railway-terrace-201408216773581 I'm not bothered by JDM spec (am I?) I don't "think" I am overly worried about CatC - Would only effect resale value right?, of which ... I am not really looking to buy a car to sell it! .. looking to own for many years and make my own. (30K miles!) Tradelink appear to be a reputable supplier of Z motors from my searching - and somewhere I could go back too with any grumbles Will insurance premium hike? Pitfalls? What's your take? thanks, Justin

Oooh I like that Wrap! ...... look forward to seeing it done.

Have yet to buy mine, but did the same - Baby, House etc ... Now gone from lurking to joining too .. Welcome (feels odd until I actually own a Z)

Oh no! More Competition!! Damn it ..... We're in the same space looking for the same car with the same kind of budget! .... Stop that right now! Good luck, but I hopefully will beat you to it .... LOL! Cheers Justin

thanks guys - ..... I'll be posting up some pics as soon as I find her! .. then, as I'm not far from Reading and I see there's a meet there occasionally ... I'll come say hello to some of the other locals!

Having spent a few months, lurking in the shadows - soaking up all the info all members have had to share, I thought it about time I joined up/in. Currently in the market for my 1st 350Z ... I am just shopping now, watching and waiting, watching and waiting .... paitence will pay off! Looking at the Azure blue + leather .. but may be tempted to another depending on condition, mileage and the usual...(needs to come from trader -> CC purchase) I drive a Merc C270 at the moment, which I will keep as my daily - and the Z as my Toy ..... (hands up who thinks I'll never use the Merc again!) As above, spent a while ...more than a while! reading through and through ... so, I don't really have any questions or the likes, mainly because you've answered them before I've asked!!!!!! > good/bad? Look forward to learning more + banter with you all... but mostly ... to finding, driving and loving my Z! BTW .. Auto or Ma...... Cheers Jud (Justin)