Hi I'm new here, thinking of a Z again

[smitadog]

Hi my name is John and i joined ages ago as i was thinking of buying a Z.

It never happened but i'm considering it again.

Just after some advice on which one to buy as i remember there are 3 engines....?

Just which to avoid or go for plus any other advice very welcome

Thanks John

[KyleR]

All 3 variants are good engines, none of them have inherent faults that would stop one from buying them, however, IMO the HR engine (2007 on with humped bonnet) is the one to go for if your budget stretches to it. If not the 2006 facelift would be the next choice due to the updated interior and lights, but some can burn oil, but not at rotary speeds.

[veilside z]

Welcome buddy. All are exceptional machines, down to your budget and road tax preferences really. Happy hunting

[GMballistic]

Welcome aboard John.

 

Definitely need to know your rough budget price really before commenting on what Zed to get. Whichever one you end up deciding to go for though buy on condition, service history etc and don't get too hung up on the mileage.

[KyleR]

Veiled Z has reminded me of the tax, the only Zed I would urge you not to buy is a late registered pre facelift, i.e. the original 2003-2005 model thats been registered after March 2006 and therefore is in the highest tax bracket of £500 rather than £300. All facelifts and HR's will be in the high tax band, however, it's worth it for the Upgrades in both engine and design.

[Andy_Muxlow]

Welcome back smitadog good luck with your search.

 

 

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[Mopedmark]

along

[ZMANALEX]

to the forum.

[samsniss350z]

Hey John, welcome again, lets hope you pull the trigger this time. Happy hunting. All of the information you've mentioned is here on the forum and its basically down to your budget.

[ZEUS]

Welcome along

[kbad]

Hello and welcome

[smitadog]

Thanks for replies everyone.

Thought i had heard some bad things about the Rev Up engine if thats right....???

and some have lsd and some don't...?

Unfortunatly budget would only be 5-6k

[Steel Lynx]

Welcome to the forum

[Stuggerz]

Welcome

[Angrybiker]

Veiled Z has reminded me of the tax, the only Zed I would urge you not to buy is a late registered pre facelift, i.e. the original 2003-2005 model thats been registered after March 2006 and therefore is in the highest tax bracket of £500 rather than £300. All facelifts and HR's will be in the high tax band, however, it's worth it for the Upgrades in both engine and design.

Mine must've been registered just prior to that, as it's an 06 DE yet it's low road tax.

 

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[KyleR]

Veiled Z has reminded me of the tax, the only Zed I would urge you not to buy is a late registered pre facelift, i.e. the original 2003-2005 model thats been registered after March 2006 and therefore is in the highest tax bracket of £500 rather than £300. All facelifts and HR's will be in the high tax band, however, it's worth it for the Upgrades in both engine and design.

Mine must've been registered just prior to that, as it's an 06 DE yet it's low road tax.

 

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But yours isn't a RevUp motor and therefore shouldn't be higher tax band, unless it was late registered, which is a bit of a slap in the face for some owners.

 

 

Edited May 17, 2016 by KyleR

[Andy_Muxlow]

The cut off for the lower tax band was I think the 23rd March 2006 so if registered before the it would be an 06 with lower tax band.

 

 

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[veeg33]

Hello and welcome back

 

GLWTH!