350znewbie Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Hi all, I'm new to 350z's, i'm looking to buy one imminently for around 12.5k. I can't decide between an import (already in the UK) or a UK model. Apart from the obvious (indicators, km-miles, capped at 115mph and price) i can't see any difference. Any tips on what to go for? Also if i do get an import i've been quoted £1000/yr for insurance, whereas it's only £400 for a uk. any help would be greatly appreciated! Quote
Lexx Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 I guess it's a preference thing. I dont know all that much abotu the imports, but it is available with a tiptronic box. Cheaper to buy (a little) so you could get a newer car, but then you will suffer on the resale. Welcome to the forum though! Where about you from? Quote
M13KYF Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 to the forum All the members who have a JDM Z have no complaints. Capped speed is easily sorted. Quote
Ian Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Please tell me that UK cars are not down to 12.5k yet Quote
stuey Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 you wont get a uk for 12.5k.................. but you will get a crappy jdm that has been crashed for that money......... Quote
Zummertor Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 For that money my guess would be any UK one would be hard worn already, so would lean towards import, plenty of happy people with theirs on here. There does seem to be a much bigger range of specs on import to be aware of so I guess the Search button becomes your friend. Enjoy the forum Quote
martinmac Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Hi bud and welcome to the forum. Would have thought you ould have more choice going down th import route. Quote
Digsy Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Welcome! The only uk car I've seen for that sort of price has over 100k miles on it. Quote
lomoto Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 £12.5 should get you a tiptronic, manuals tend to go for a little more, but a JDM in the lower price ranges will invariably be in better nick than a UK counterpart Hi by the way Quote
350znewbie Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 Cheers guys, I'm impressed by the amount of response I've had already! What a friendly bunch you are If anyone knows of a car under 12.5k in a good location from cheltenham i'm all ears Nath Quote
Pingu2 Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 it's possible to find an insurer who will give a quote much closer to a UK car for a JDM one.. just have to try a few! Quote
SunGodRA Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 you wont get a uk for 12.5k.................. but you will get a crappy jdm that has been crashed for that money......... I resent that! - I payed 11k for my 02 model (JDM) and there is nothing wrong with it at all! As far as insurance goes, yes I pay £1000/year but thats cos I have no no-claims; with full no claims bonus you should get a lot cheaper Quote
newswseller Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 Two UK cars on pistonheads at the moment, both on or just under £12.5K http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/353235.htm http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/361408.htm Quote
Pingu2 Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 this is a good time of year to be a buyer! Quote
H5 Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 Two UK cars on pistonheads at the moment, both on or just under £12.5K http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/353235.htm http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/361408.htm To be fair there are quite obvious reasons why for both!! Quote
350znewbie Posted February 8, 2008 Author Posted February 8, 2008 I'm in just purchased a 52 plate import, only 16k miles! My first question is how do i get rid of that annoying beep when I put it into reverse! Quote
Andy Posted February 8, 2008 Posted February 8, 2008 I don't recall my car beeping when put in reverse..... Quote
lomoto Posted February 8, 2008 Posted February 8, 2008 I'm in just purchased a 52 plate import, only 16k miles! My first question is how do i get rid of that annoying beep when I put it into reverse! is it an auto? as my JDM doesnt have the beep Quote
350znewbie Posted February 8, 2008 Author Posted February 8, 2008 quote] is it an auto? as my JDM doesnt have the beep Yeah, auto JDM. Maybe it used to be owned by a dustman lol Quote
jim Posted February 8, 2008 Posted February 8, 2008 I'm in just purchased a 52 plate import, only 16k miles! My first question is how do i get rid of that annoying beep when I put it into reverse! If you find out how to get rid of the beep let us know. It's been pissing me off for nearly two years! Oh, and by the way. Quote
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