AndyC Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Hi all :bye: I've not been around for AGES due to Christmas, New Year, illness, working away, working too much etc etc etc. I've actually got 5 minutes right now so thought I'd quickly get on and say hello, also take this opportunity to say sorry to quite a few people I should have sent messages to far too long ago (Sarnie, sinbad & stuey to name only 3!!) and also to ask for a bit of advice. This has probably been asked a million times but seeing 500 unread posts when I logged on and only having, as I said, a few minutes before I hit bed figured this was quicker than searching, so apologies if I'm duplicating. Anyway, I think its time for me to part with the Z . As much as it pains me to say it as I really didn't think this time would come at least for a couple of years yet its time I'm realistic. My main reason is that as I can now walk to work she's not getting used every day, she still puts a big grin on my face the times I do take her out but for what she costs (and also the depreciation) it just doesn't seem to make sense. I'd have a big saving every month by getting rid and I just can't ignore that anymore. So, I reckon I'm going back to bangersville for a while. I've been trawling autotrader and the like seeing whats about for a MAX of £2k and there's some pretty interesting stuff. I reckon I'll go Jap and hopefully get a bit more realiability but for a £2k max what would you all recommend? My only provisios are that it must be quick and not FWD, I'm not really bothered about insurance as anything isn't going to cost much more than the Z. I'm not bothered about fuel economy as I don't use it much. Come on you petrolheads - The AndyC £2k Challenge - what would you get???? Also, anyone wanna buy a Z???? I say that slightly tongue in cheek but seriously though I'm looking to get rid via a trader for ease but if anyone is looking for a bit of a bargain give me a shout. I'll be completely honest with you about the condition - exterior she nees some TLC. Mechanically really well looked after and no probs. If you want some info get in touch but no timewasters eh. Quote
martinmac Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Just spent some time on PH and got very depressed. Best I could come up with http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/343486.htm Quote
choptop Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Hi, Good to see you are still in the land of the living. Lol! I would have suggested a Toyota Celica, reliable, well built and cheap..............but you do not want front wheel drive.................I will get my thinking hat on. You have PM. Quote
choptop Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Just spent some time on PH and got very depressed. Best I could come up withhttp://www.pistonheads.com/sales/343486.htm We are both thinking on the same lines! Quote
martinmac Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Just spent some time on PH and got very depressed. Best I could come up withhttp://www.pistonheads.com/sales/343486.htm We are both thinking on the same lines! And it hurts Quote
sinbad Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Glad your back mate!! Ive lost ur mobile number too so i couldnt text you. Hope your doing good anyway, im off out for a quick run. be back in abit Not the best but just some ideas: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/302291.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/304616.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/344321.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/345260.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/330100.htm Mix it up instead of jap: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/337379.htm white is this years colour: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/325537.htm In all honesty id be tempted to find a mint 328 e46 bmw, or as above mr2 is a good shout too. Its pretty hard with you not wanting FWD but i guess thats not the point.. Quote
Liam's Z Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Seriously pi55ed off with you dawg!!! Especially after seeing your one of the few who car drive a zed properly in Wales.... That aside if your gonna advertise on Autotrader then give me a bell, gained a girly contact over the past couple of weeks Quote
Andy Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 200SX all day long in my opinion!! You can pick up S13's upwards from £500 so there should be a fair bit of choice available. Quote
Sarnie Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Whats with the £2k banger?????? What about a something like this? I know its sold but http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/309776.htm Quote
Liam's Z Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Whats with the £2k banger?????? What about a something like this? I know its sold but http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/309776.htm I'd sooner get the tram!!! Quote
Sarnie Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Whats with the £2k banger?????? What about a something like this? I know its sold but http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/309776.htm I'd sooner get the tram!!! Who asked you monkey scrote? Quote
Liam's Z Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Whats with the £2k banger?????? What about a something like this? I know its sold but http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/309776.htm I'd sooner get the tram!!! Who asked you monkey scrote? Sorry Sarnie your Mum... I'll just leave my money on the side Quote
Sarnie Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Whats with the £2k banger?????? What about a something like this? I know its sold but http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/309776.htm I'd sooner get the tram!!! Who asked you monkey scrote? Sorry Sarnie your Mum... I'll just leave my money on the side You ain't got enough dollar, fill up boy Quote
Liam's Z Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Believe me I've filled her up more than once Quote
H5 Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 200SX all day long in my opinion!! You can pick up S13's upwards from £500 so there should be a fair bit of choice available. +1 - do it! Sorry to hear the Zed is going.... Quote
Beavis Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 No way Andy you can't sell.........what about Wales in April/ Mine sits for day's on end in the garage at this time of year, yes it's an expensive toy but it put's that grin on your face when you do get it out (pardon the pun) Quote
lomoto Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 No way Andy you can't sell.........what about Wales in April/ Mine sits for day's on end in the garage at this time of year, yes it's an expensive toy but it put's that grin on your face when you do get it out (pardon the pun) +1 ... Bloody hell last time I spoke to you , it was a new Zed you were looking at like Beavis said keep the Zed Quote
AndyC Posted January 22, 2008 Author Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks guys for all the replies I hadn't thought of the 200SX, that's not a bad shout actually. MR2 Turbo was in my thinking, the only downside is that if you actually need to do anything to it it's an absolute bitch to get to anything on the engine. Was also thinking Mitsi 3000GT or GTO, thought Celica - saw a couple of nice GT4s, there's also poss a 3.0 non turbo Supra (then I'd just need a big medallion ). Or I could poss at a push pick up a 300ZX, surely then I could still come Wales?????? Beavis & Lomoto - I'd love to keep her I really would but I can't justify it to myself anymore, not at how much she costs, not when I'm not using her everyday it just doesn't make sense. I was looking at an MY07 before Christmas but for various reasons it didn't happen - now I'm taking it as a sign. Bloody hell, I may actually be growing up!!!!! I'm thinking £2k max as it won't cost me anything, absolute worst case scenario (which is very, very unlikely) I keep it a year, can't sell and scrap it - I'll have lost a damn sight less money than I will by keeping the Z for a year. Either that or I get about £500 trade in on a new Z (or whatever). Just makes a lot more sense all ways up I think. Quote
lomoto Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks guys for all the replies Was also thinking Mitsi 3000GT or GTO, thought Celica - saw a couple of nice GT4s, there's also poss a 3.0 non turbo Supra (then I'd just need a big medallion ). Or I could poss at a push pick up a 300ZX, surely then I could still come Wales?????? GTO's are money pit's if your not careful (I know I had one ) same probably for the 300ZX..Celica and non turbo Supra probably best bet Quote
Digsy Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Hi mate! Sorry to hear you're selling up. I'm strangely drawn to the black Legacy.... Quote
rickya Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Sorry to hear ur selling mate Sinbads links were very good, similar lines to what I was thinking. (I wouldnt bother with 944 as parts are not cheap). I would go towards JDM Subaru Legacy or Impreza. These guys import cars from Japan & some are quite cheap: http://www.autoadvan.co.uk/ & http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/180087.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/340767.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/315479.htm or Pimp it up http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/321521.htm or http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/332597.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/333850.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/258077.htm Quote
stuey Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 awww... ..... andy............ you cant sell.................. youl miss her like mad and probally regret it........!! as for justifying yourself................. dont.................. your a long time dead pal..................... enjoy her Quote
Ozz Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 FWD that budget would be easy - something like a prelude would be perfect... RWD, you may pick up a 323, 325 or 328 E36 BMW Coupe at that price, loved mine. Or older school something like the 318 is E30 (you'll be lucky to get the 325i sport E30). Wonder if you'd be able to pick up a 300sx at that price? Would probably be a dog though. Quote
GIXXERUK Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 the toyotas are uber reliable, i've had 2 celica's, one of them i had from 18k to 138k and apart from oil, filters etc (consumables) i bought a battery and that was it !! even had the original exhaust Quote
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