100,000miles+

[SRaven]

Hi everyone,

 

I relatively new to the world of Zeds and I'm still looking to purchase one.

 

 

However I want to turn to the forum and some more experienced owners/technicians before inquiring about one Ideal car I have seen that has perfect styling for me and looks and sounds stunning.

 

However the big but is it has over 100,000 miles on the clock.

 

Is there anything I should look out for before buying, and are there any issues with Zeds that have gone over the magic 100k?

 

I appreciate any help you guys can give me 😊

 

[GMballistic]

Topic moved.

 

100K miles on a car like a Zed wouldn't bother me providing it has been serviced & maintained correctly. Have a look at the buyers guide and the service schedule for some more info.

 

Buyers guide: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/77426-buyers-guide/

350Z service schedule: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/31110-service-schedule-for-a-350z/

[Ekona]

100k is no different to 90k or 110k. It's just a number.

 

Buy on condition, not on mileage. I'd rather a well looked after 100k car than a 50k car where the car was a scab.

[ZEUS]

Mines on 113k (I think) and no issues at all, just do the usual checks and make sure it's been serviced properly.

[The Trouser]

Mine is 118k from new.

 

Just the usual hiccups:

Both window door motors need replacing at approx 80k.

W-frame needed replacing.at approx 90k.

Standard exhaust replaced at round 80k.

Bose CD failed about 40k - didn't bother to fix.

Still on original clutch.

Keep an eye on those oil levels - low to high is approx 1.4 litres!

[SRaven]

Thanks for all the advise guys, help like this is convincing me to message the seller for more information. 😊👊
[Alex350z]

As already said, buy on condition not mileage. Mines on 111k and still going strong!

[GMballistic]

Mine was on 90K plus when I supercharged it.

 

Will definitely be on over 100K miles now with the standard clutch & flywheel still as well, ...if the new owner hasn't changed them that is or stacked it.

[blindbandit]

Mines got 130k and a bit rough but the engine and drive train are good so the rest is spit polish and eBay

 

 

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[KUGT4]

can't recall when the interval on the timing chain? - is there one?

[Stutopia]

I think they're supposed to be for life but I'm sure I've seen one or two being replaced on here. IIRC the symptom is chain rattling on cold start.

[veilside z]

Good history most importantly buddy, all the best with the search.

[evest]

I'm on 143K. No real issues mate. Had one new clutch, both window motors and a rocker cover. Replaced all suspension and diff bushes, but those do wear out with time and miles.

Still got excellent compression all round a no excessive oil consumption. Been cleaned lots too!

[JetSet]

Mine is 118k from new.

 

 

 

Yes, I wouldn't have a problem buying a one owner Zed with over 100k on the clock, especially from a forum member.

 

Pete