AK350Z Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Right then, i am just thinking of getting my finances sorted out for an eventual Zed purchase. Obviously the options list is a litany of expense, but i quite fancy spec'ing the Nismo bodykit just save faffing about with bodyshops etc after delivery. Is this a bad choice? Yes i know i'm paying through the nose, but the convenience is quite compelling! I'm planning on a red non-gt as i dont fancy paying £2.3k when the seats are the only extras i'm interested in. Cheers, AndyK Quote
Zummertor Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 nice problem to be having, IMO - the GT on UK cars makes it an easier and slightly better resale. As most leasing companies will look favourably on items like GT and less on others, this tells you a lot about the total overall cost. However, as you are buying the car for you to enjoy and not as an economical investment you spend the money where your heart lies. Looking good in that colour. Personally not enough awareness of the options on bodykit in aftersale market, others will undoubtedly jump in. Welcome and enjoy when you get it Quote
sinbad Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Right then, i am just thinking of getting my finances sorted out for an eventual Zed purchase. Obviously the options list is a litany of expense, but i quite fancy spec'ing the Nismo bodykit just save faffing about with bodyshops etc after delivery. Is this a bad choice? Yes i know i'm paying through the nose, but the convenience is quite compelling! I'm planning on a red non-gt as i dont fancy paying £2.3k when the seats are the only extras i'm interested in. Cheers, AndyK You can probably get BigPhil to sort you out the Nismo for abit less and put you in touch with a decent bodyshop. However i dont think its that bad of a choice. You can get your seats recoevered in leather of your chocie for ~ £500-£600 edit - and after reading another post on here you only live once.. GO FOR IT!! Quote
ungarsee Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 If you are planning on buying new, what about a nearly new one? I've just bought a nearly new Roadster which has pretty much every option ticked (bar tracker and Nismo kit) and with 6500 on the clock, for £27k (which I think is around the price of a brand new coupe before extras). I specced it up on the Nissan site and it would have cost £34k!!!!. May 07 model so latest spec as well Quote
GIXXERUK Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 welcome to the site andy the gt or non gt has been discussed on here many many times, you will not get an unbiased opinion gt owners advice gt pack non gt etc read some posts and make your own mind up is my advice Quote
AK350Z Posted January 10, 2008 Author Posted January 10, 2008 You buying brand spankers new Andy? Hehe, with a bit of luck yes! I know nearly new would save a chunk of change, but a) i definatly want a MY07, and i'm planning on keeping it for a good while, so second hand value isn't that big a deal. Oh, and c) i don't think i've ever seen a second hand red one (i bet there's one on ebay now i've said that! ) The gt/non gt decision is made though. Andy. Quote
H5 Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 You buying brand spankers new Andy? Hehe, with a bit of luck yes! I know nearly new would save a chunk of change, but a) i definatly want a MY07, and i'm planning on keeping it for a good while, so second hand value isn't that big a deal. Oh, and c) i don't think i've ever seen a second hand red one (i bet there's one on ebay now i've said that! ) The gt/non gt decision is made though. Andy. Welcome to the site. My advice would be go for the GT and NISMO from factory. If you wanted a different kit then I can see the point in getting a non-kitted one. But since it can roll off the line with it on, I would take that option. Plus, the hassle of the car going away again etc. Quote
rmmackfc Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Welcome aboard mate, good luck with the search Quote
Lexx Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 welcome. remember also, if you go second hand it will likely be Chilli Red. Where as the the new red (Rosso red) has only just been released IIRC first batch was released from the Sunderland Compound on the 7th along with the new pearl whites. Al Quote
sl114 Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Does the MY07 come with the V1, V2 or V3 nismo kit from factory now? In the states its only the V3 Quote
Digsy Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 welcome. remember also, if you go second hand it will likely be Chilli Red. Where as the the new red (Rosso red) has only just been released IIRC first batch was released from the Sunderland Compound on the 7th along with the new pearl whites. Al True. And Rosso's not as nice as Chilli. Welcome BTW! Quote
Sarnie Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 welcome. remember also, if you go second hand it will likely be Chilli Red. Where as the the new red (Rosso red) has only just been released IIRC first batch was released from the Sunderland Compound on the 7th along with the new pearl whites. Al True. And Rosso's not as nice as Chilli. Welcome BTW! Are there any pics of the new red? How is it different? oh and FWIW I'd get the kit added afterwards but spend the money saved on the GT pack......... Quote
flirt Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 ohhhh saving money on bits you don't want is good, then you can save more and make it quicker than a lambo lol welcome to the site ps loe the nismo kit with wheels Quote
get12 Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Am I correct in saying that if you go non-gt you dont get the satnav option-why is this? Quote
SimonD Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Does the MY07 come with the V1, V2 or V3 nismo kit from factory now? In the states its only the V3 It was the V1 when I got my car, apparently V2 has been discontinued and as far as I know V3 is only on the version Nismo car. Quote
AK350Z Posted January 13, 2008 Author Posted January 13, 2008 Am I correct in saying that if you go non-gt you dont get the satnav option-why is this? On the options list it is a seperate item, so in theory you can have sat nav on a non-gt. (for just over a grand! ) Quote
get12 Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Am I correct in saying that if you go non-gt you dont get the satnav option-why is this? On the options list it is a seperate item, so in theory you can have sat nav on a non-gt. (for just over a grand! ) You see Im all for non-gt spec especially now that Rays are standard. But I do like the cruise control feature and unfortunately people look for GT pack/sat nav on the second hand market Quote
get12 Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Am I correct in saying that if you go non-gt you dont get the satnav option-why is this? On the options list it is a seperate item, so in theory you can have sat nav on a non-gt. (for just over a grand! ) Just checked - satnav does not appear on the non gt pack option list Quote
ir_fuel Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Right then, i am just thinking of getting my finances sorted out for an eventual Zed purchase. Obviously the options list is a litany of expense, but i quite fancy spec'ing the Nismo bodykit just save faffing about with bodyshops etc after delivery. Haven't read the entire thread, but here is my 2 cents. Get the GT pack. The extra you pay now will make your car 100 times easier to sell in a couple of years (and you will want to sell it one day, even if now it would look as if you would be happy with it forever. ) The money you would spend on the Nismo kit is better spent on a Nismo exhaust and the satnav system. The satnav is really good, nice integration in the dash, no ugly pda-gps stuck on the window of your otherwise cool looking sportscar, and the Nismo catback for that extra , and both will help sell the car later on (esp. the satnav). I hesitated to get it because of the pricetag, but I haven't regretted it one minute! Also do yourself a favor and get the rear parking sensors. Looking through the back window is like looking through a letterbox and parking will be 100 times easier with it. Quote
AK350Z Posted January 14, 2008 Author Posted January 14, 2008 I don't think i can afford all that! And there's no way on this earth i'm paying £1k for a satnav that can't do post codes! I might conside the gt pack if i can haggle like £2k of the list price! Anyone else got decent money off new? Quote
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