cov350z Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) hi all This is my first post after ive been reading through the forums for a few months now. ive been thinking about getting a zed for about a year now and after reading up every last bit of information on here (i have a lot of spare time on my hands and i needed it), planned all the mods i would like to do and seen some events i would like to attend next year i think im finally going to bite the bullet and get a car truthfully ive been waiting for the finances to come in and now there at the right level for me im like a kid at xmas. so im going to ask my first (of many most probably) bit of advise what things should i look out for when going on the test drive of the z im looking at older DE 03-04 models with highish mileage from what i have read the only thing that should be an issue is the clutch starting to go if they haven't changed it from new, any other niggles ? you all seem to know so much about these cars that i feel you'd look after a new guy thanks james so i got one heres the build thread ive started lots of pics http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/102783-zena-the-warrior-princess/ Edited October 22, 2015 by cov350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy.farrow7 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Welcome along bud, i looked at a few before i brought mine, you will probably fall in love straight away but need to have an open mind. One question i asked first was what petrol was it run on? If they say normal unleaded i wouldnt touch it, you want the car ideally run on super unleaded, mine likes V power 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy.farrow7 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Also at around 54000 miles i believe it is due its major service so you may want to check that out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cov350z Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 hi yea seen the post about the damage caused from reg fuel dont fancy buying one of those engines at 100000 k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuggerz Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durk Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 welcome, good to see somebody else from Coventry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cov350z Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 hi durk i think ive spotted you a few times on charter ave in the mornings would that be you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Welcome to the forum... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveallen1999 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Hi and welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steel Lynx Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Welcome to the forum James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddyZed Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Welcome to the forum! I've recently bought my zed and haven't stopped grinning since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 ello n welkom im by Solihull/Sheldon, so not far either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 hi from an ex-owner in leamington! - check the service history is up to date and the big services have been done on time. - try and make sure its been run on super unleaded. - look for a replacement clutch in the history, if it hasn't been done it'll be £600-700 to rectify, use this to bargain. obviously check for slipping when driving it (dual carriageway, 5th gear, then floor it) - check around the rear wheel arches for rust bubbles - earlier cars are starting to rust now! if theres any coming through, that'll be around £200 a panel to rectify. - check what tyres are on it! you're looking for brands you've heard of before - if the previous owner has skimped on some Chinese ditchfinder tyres then i'd be worried where else they'd skimped. - check the oil level - easiest to do when cold, the previous owner should know how to do it! that's my advice! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougtosh Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 along ,happy hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedutch Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Welcome, Happy hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cov350z Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 so ive brought my first zed:P pick up on Monday night she needs a little tlc but ive got plans for her Welcome to the forum... hes informed me that this zed is one of your children A17MEW hope youve looked after it for me i shall be bringing to you for its services and other goodies as your not to far away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durk Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 hi durk i think ive spotted you a few times on charter ave in the mornings would that be you ? yep that'll be me... probably late for work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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veilside z Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hello and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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