nurrish Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Yeah woooo finally going to get to drive a Zed!!! Its an 05 Gun metal UK GT pack with just 5k on the clock!! Just a question of what to put it through on a test drive?? Obviously im not gonna reach high speeds without the sales man crapping his pants!!! Just looking for some pointers from experienced test drivers Quote
Sarnie Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Don't crash it on your test drive like I did :lol: Quote
Z Boy Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Listen out for any odd clicks or creaks and have fun! Quote
Ebized Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Kick the salesman out and go on your own. When I bought my first ZED I was handed the keys and told to enjoy myself An hour later I was sold and the car was bought To be fair the garage (non Nissan) have known me for a long time and I have since bought my second one from them (new 06 model at a price better than the Nissan stealers could offer) so it has been a good mutual arrangement Quote
DJsickboy Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Drive it, love it. I switched off the TC and had the salesman squealing... hehe Listen to the engine and give it the beanz, you will not be dissapointed.. oh and Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 first test drive i had i went on my own, i was gone a couple of hours, only a small garage which the guy closed and came looking for me he claimed he thought i had run out of petrol ! clicking axles so he had it back on empty Quote
martinmac Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Kick the salesman out and go on your own. When I bought my first ZED I was handed the keys and told to enjoy myself An hour later I was sold and the car was bought To be fair the garage (non Nissan) have known me for a long time and I have since bought my second one from them (new 06 model at a price better than the Nissan stealers could offer) so it has been a good mutual arrangement Think two years for a test drive may have been pushing it though Colin Quote
xStric9x Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 In this weather i wouldn't be to hasty on giving it the full beans cause it bites Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 In this weather i wouldn't be to hasty on giving it the full beans cause it bites glorious sunshine down here mike Quote
xStric9x Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 In this weather i wouldn't be to hasty on giving it the full beans cause it bites glorious sunshine down here mike Not stopped raing here for days Tend to leave the z in bed when its wet unless its really necessary. Quote
GIXXERUK Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 In this weather i wouldn't be to hasty on giving it the full beans cause it bites glorious sunshine down here mike Not stopped raing here for days Tend to leave the z in bed when its wet unless its really necessary. in work at the mo in oxford, its been chronic the last few days but is going sunny now, hopefully its a sign the weekend will be nice, home tomorrow Quote
nurrish Posted August 21, 2008 Author Posted August 21, 2008 tested it Loved it Brought it Grinning aLot Pics when I pick the beauty up! Quote
bronzee Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 Just looking for some pointers from experienced test drivers As below. Listen out for any odd clicks or creaks and have fun! Definitely plus 1!! Also look for notchiness in the gearbox/transmission, clutch, any unusual wear on the interior, heavy gravel rash/scraping on the Z's underside, make sure the windows are working properly (ie they should go down about 1cm on opening and closing, then go back up to close), if electric seats make sure they're ok, seen a few that are defunct, make sure they have correct sizing of wheels (so you don't have any traction control/vdc issues), plus all the normal car hunting things. Can think of more, that's a start though. Most of all take it for a good distance, on twisty road if you can, you'll soon notice if there are any handling issues, or anything else. Edit -didn't see this til too late. Brought it! CongratZ!! Quote
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