KoukiKeith Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) Hi All, Here's the deal - I'm currently on the look out for a 350z but I'm specifically looking for one in Night Blue. Being new to the Zed scene, I hadn't actually seen this colour prior to a few weeks ago on here & then I saw one in the flesh this weekend. It made up my mind fairly instantly! Having made a few searches, however, it seems that they don't come up too often but hopefully you'll bear me in mind if you're selling or know of any available Guidelines: - Colour: Night Blue. - UK car. - Low mileage (<50k). - No rust / corrosion. - FSH, preferably from Nissan. - HPI clear & full MOT. - As close to standard as possible. I will accept subtle upgrades though. - Interior: This is an area that I'm particularly picky about. It must be immaculate. In an ideal world, it would be Frost White leather but I think this may be wishful thinking! I'm basically looking for something super clean, that hasn't been thrown about. I don't mind having to do a few minor bits but nothing major please. I'm based in North London but I'll certainly travel for the right car. In terms of price, ideally I want to be around the £8.5k mark. Importantly, I intend to take the plunge no sooner than next month (end of Oct / beginning of Nov). I'm not in a huge rush but I would like to buy before Christmas. I realise I may have to expand the criteria if I'm not having any joy. Thanks for reading & do pass along any tips should you know of anything suitable! Keith Edited September 26, 2016 by KoukiKeith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtrip Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 The Night Blue only became available in 2007 with the introduction of the HR engine. I'd be very surprised if you found a genuinely good one for £8k especially in the South East but I'd be happy to be proved wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoukiKeith Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) I've edited the post now - I actually meant to type 8.5k. Not a huge difference but it's only a ballpark. For the right example, I would deviate. As an aside, I'm sure I read on here that it was available between 06 & 08? Could've misread though. Edited September 26, 2016 by KoukiKeith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Good choice Keith best of luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Welcome along buddy. Nice choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modo Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Funny that I think spotted one a few times on Sunday You need plenty of luck with that spec, good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoukiKeith Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Thanks all. I have a feeling this will be a slow-burner alright but I'll wait it out & see what comes up. I've been trawling the FS section & new members posts on here and it seems like there's only been 3 or 4 in last year 😓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I think I've only seen one similar to mine on a Wales meet, and that was 50 odd cars. Be patient and one will turn up. I'll sell you mine if you like (for an inflated price) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoukiKeith Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 I think I've only seen one similar to mine on a Wales meet, and that was 50 odd cars. Be patient and one will turn up. I'll sell you mine if you like (for an inflated price) If you do ever think of selling it, keep me in mind Somewhat off topic but has anyone heard of or had dealings with EVO Motors based in Wiltshire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoukiKeith Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 By way of a small update here, there actually appears to be a Night Blue for sale on eBay ATM but it's not quite what I'm looking for so the search goes on ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoukiKeith Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201610198920671?model=350%20Z&make=NISSAN&postcode=n65tl&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1500&sort=price-desc&page=1 Enquired about this one today. Looks lovely but little scope for negotiation and it's a former Junction 17 car so a no-go for me. On the plus side, I'm viewing a 2004, one owner with low mileage this weekend. It's not Night Blue but think I need to expand the search somewhat. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nso93 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 There's this on autotrader. But the mileage is a bit over what your looking for. There are three more but they start at £10500 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Dont get hung up on low miles, it bears no relation to condition or value, i have had two 350z now, one with circa 55k and one with 75k, the higher miler drove and felt felt far stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 The longer you can hang on the better. I searched for 4 months and I was originally looking for black. Eventually, a night blue one showed up at a great price from a private seller. This was unexpected, as it was between Christmas and New Year. So in my case, it was worth being patient, as I purchased a cracking zed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Rocking...Horse...Poop! That one at Smiths looks good but they will be trading on the fact they're a Nissan dealership - although you could remind them that they aren't a Nissan HPC . I'd take a closer look at the higher mileage one - if it has had a good specialist/HPC service history it will be grand! It may just be me though but have always found that Night Blues are more likely to have been owned by someone not necessarily an enthusiast - more likely to have been Joe Blogs who fancied a powerful two seat posing pouch and they will just have used their local Nissan for servicing - yet most enthusiasts would kill for a night blue with frost leather! Good Luck with your search - what is for you won't go by you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I take it you've seen this? If you can forgive the wheels looks ok http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/nissan/350z/nissan-350-z-v6-gt------------------2008/5905296 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoukiKeith Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 There's this on autotrader. But the mileage is a bit over what your looking for. There are three more but they start at £10500 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I did see that one. It's spot on and well-priced compared to the others out there but the mileage is just too high for me, I'm afraid. I could stretch to 60k maybe but that's as far really. Thanks for the link though Dont get hung up on low miles, it bears no relation to condition or value, i have had two 350z now, one with circa 55k and one with 75k, the higher miler drove and felt felt far stronger. Fair point, well made. I have to stress though that mileage isn't the decisive factor by itself. It's certainly a vital component but condition/quality will need to be there also. I require low mileage simply as a safety net ... They're much easier to shift it needs be. I'll be doing 60 miles a day so in my book I need to start with a low base to keep the mileage reasonable. If I start with the above 82k example, after a year's worth of motoring it's potentially a 100k car, which will put certain punters off. The longer you can hang on the better. I searched for 4 months and I was originally looking for black. Eventually, a night blue one showed up at a great price from a private seller. This was unexpected, as it was between Christmas and New Year. So in my case, it was worth being patient, as I purchased a cracking zed. Patience is not a friend of mine I'm trying as best I can and I'm trawling the classifieds everyday. Luck is a major element. Viewing two this weekend just to get some ideas and to start getting a feel for the cars; Silver 2004 & GM 200. Rocking...Horse...Poop! That one at Smiths looks good but they will be trading on the fact they're a Nissan dealership - although you could remind them that they aren't a Nissan HPC . I'd take a closer look at the higher mileage one - if it has had a good specialist/HPC service history it will be grand! It may just be me though but have always found that Night Blues are more likely to have been owned by someone not necessarily an enthusiast - more likely to have been Joe Blogs who fancied a powerful two seat posing pouch and they will just have used their local Nissan for servicing - yet most enthusiasts would kill for a night blue with frost leather! Good Luck with your search - what is for you won't go by you They were fairly horrendous to deal with over the phone anyway. Between them and the J17 pedigree, it's a potential lemon avoided for me. I take it you've seen this? If you can forgive the wheels looks ok http://www.pistonhea...---2008/5905296 I hadn't seen that one actually and it does look quite tidy (aside from those wheels ) but out of my price range, esp. factoring in the necessary wheel change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cimanu Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Agree with the mileage comments so far.. I had a 28k DE with occasional use, the wife fancied a sports car so they bought it - some service history but was super cheap so grabbed it. It was awful, i've never seen oil usage like it! Suspect they ran it on any old fuel.. Now have an HR Black/frost - full history 77k and it's just sublime. The miles I found just meant that everything big has already been changed.. gen compression arms, nissan clutch/dmf etc. Only thing I haven't seen are the infamous gallery gaskets.. keeping an eye on oil pressure and saving for this one. Sometimes adding miles to an already higher miled car is nicer. As people have said with a car like this you generally buy on condition/history, not mileage. Keep browsing, they'll only get cheaper this time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve916 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Please bear in mind that under 70k you probably wouldn't have had the symptoms of oil gallery gasket failure, so bear that in mind for a future cost. Luckily I played the warranty card when mine failed. My car sits at 82k at the moment and drives like a dream. I too fell in love with the Night Blue and frost interior Good luck in your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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