scottsoulby Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 hi guys, my old club highly recommended you for advice and general qualities so im hoping you can help me ive decided i fancy a change of cars, i currently own a celica t-sport 190 and decided to change to the Z Ive seen a Z in blue with the nismo kit and bose soundsystem etc and its a 53 plate, 69000 miles, the owner is wanting 9995 for it, what im basically after is a bit of advice on what to look out for, i had problems with the celica and dont want to be stung again when buying the 350 also, who do you get insurance with, im 24 3 years NCB and 2 claims and the best ive been quoted was 800 from bell insurance, good price or not? a quick pic of the car in question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 see the FAQ section of the forum for some buying advice.. 800 doesnt sound unreasonable for someone under 25 with 2 claims to be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hey mate welcome aboard! Seems like not a bad quote but shop around a bit more! Other guys will be along soon to give you more advice! Where abouts u from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hi and welcome to the forum. The price sounds pretty good. There is a quick buying guide here. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5091 Check the service history, services should be 9k or a year. There are also some other good bits of info in the FAQ section. That insurance quote doesnt sound bad but others will give you some pointers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsoulby Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 cheers, ive found a buying guide on the FAQ's, ill learn to look instead of jumping in feet first next time, im in north lincolnshire not far from sheffield, cant wait to get my hands on the Z now but the wife wants me to wait until the morgage renewal is sorted out but it isnt to long away the car has got a full service history, clutch replaced, all brakes replaced, a couple of the reciepts and services for over a grand, the owner is selling the car due to him being in the army, he bought it as a toy 2 years ago but he is being posted to afganistan next year and wants to buy a house with his wife this year while there cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 No probs bud, any questions then just post them up. I take it this is a private sale. If not feel free to post up a link to the advert and we will give you our thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Welcome! There are a couple of insurance agents on here that could be worth an email or call! Car looks nice as well and a good price with the spec I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsoulby Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 yes its a private sale, im not to keen on private sales but this is the car im after, the guy seemed genuine enough but they all are when trying to get rid of something His description of the car: GT VERSION, 3 Door Coupe, Petrol, Manual, ABS, Air conditioning, 18" RAYS Alloy wheels, Full NISMO body kit, Central locking,Alarm, BOSE 6 CD changer sound system, MOT til July, Tax til Feb, Full UK CAR, Full service history, New pads and Discs,6 speed gear box, 69000 miles, NO AGENCY CALLS. £9,995. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 As Andy says its a good spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsoulby Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 i think thats where im getting worried, good spec, cheap price, somethings got to be wrong... or has it? i got stung with the celica engine issues, had to spend 2500 getting a replaced after the pistons decided to turn to an oval shape. i just dont want anything happening like that again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 All cars are suffering in the present market uncertainty, dont assume there is something wrong with it. I would say its priced to sell. Have a look at the cars for sale on here and you may be reassured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Looks pretty good mate, Azure Blue with the Nismo kit was what i was going to get before the colour was discontinued, looks great Don't worry about the mileage too much, they seem to be good that way, and it's got FSH. Don't forget your big road tax bill after christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Welcome to the club Car looks well priced, good spec as well. We have some insurance traders on here, give them a call and see what they can do for you. Any other questions, fire away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1tse Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 i'm on the look out and used to have a celica 190. for me it was a cracking motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 hi guys, my old club highly recommended you for advice and general qualities so im hoping you can help me ive decided i fancy a change of cars, i currently own a celica t-sport 190 and decided to change to the Z Ive seen a Z in blue with the nismo kit and bose soundsystem etc and its a 53 plate, 69000 miles, the owner is wanting 9995 for it, what im basically after is a bit of advice on what to look out for, i had problems with the celica and dont want to be stung again when buying the 350 also, who do you get insurance with, im 24 3 years NCB and 2 claims and the best ive been quoted was 800 from bell insurance, good price or not? a quick pic of the car in question That car isn't a GT........... http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/ww ... x_mileage= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsoulby Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 yeah ive noticed that, it hasnt got the leather (which is a good thing as the misses doesnt like it) and there is no cruise control, this just gives me more control ove the price, ive been to look at the car and can say its in good condition on the outside, the alloy could do with some work but its not to bad and the right sideskirt paint has come off on the inside, neither a problem, the interior could do with a bit of a clean p1ste i remember you from celica-club, what you doing in these neck of the woods, thought you bought a TT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1tse Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 yeah ive noticed that, it hasnt got the leather (which is a good thing as the misses doesnt like it) and there is no cruise control, this just gives me more control ove the price, ive been to look at the car and can say its in good condition on the outside, the alloy could do with some work but its not to bad and the right sideskirt paint has come off on the inside, neither a problem, the interior could do with a bit of a clean p1ste i remember you from celica-club, what you doing in these neck of the woods, thought you bought a TT? hey hey you're correct. yeah still have the audi tt. look in my sig ;-) it's been two years and fancy a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsoulby Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 2 years already? time certainly flies, ive had great fun in the celica, but it lacks the power or i would have kept it, its staying close though, my mate is buying it so ill still see it and work on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cool Hand Luke Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Hello & Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1tse Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 2 years already? time certainly flies, ive had great fun in the celica, but it lacks the power or i would have kept it, its staying close though, my mate is buying it so ill still see it and work on it time has flown by. i do miss the celica in it's own right. it was the longest car i had owned (4 years) the tt does what the celica was missing, the lack of power, as now i'm running almost 270bhp and probably more lb/ft too ;-) good luck in the hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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