stichy Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 hi im looking for a zed, a grey one but can seem to find any for under 9k. i realy needs to be a dealer ive checked auto trader/pistonheads/ebay/exchange and mart any ideas where else to check????? Quote
jerry3167 Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 TBH if you get a Zed for 9K or less, its probably not going to be a good one! Expect to pay 10.5K upwards for anything half decent. Jerry Quote
matth76 Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Hi I think you're doing the right thing so far. You should be able to get a decent average mileage early 2003 UK model for £9k to 9.5k. Getting one for under that will be a bit difficult as they still demand quite a high price especially UK models. You may be able to find an import for under £9k but it will still be an older model but you will not get one from a main dealer - maybe an independent dealer but more likely an import specialist. Downside with an import is it will have no recorded history which is a bit of a risk with a car like this as a full service history is a must. I got my late 2005/55 UK model from a main dealer for 12k, along with 2yrs mfr warranty thrown in... so you should be able to get a 2002/2003 UK model for £3k less but it will be a very early model. Keep searching but be very prepared to travel. I live in the south and had to travel all the way to Manchester to get the one I was looking for. Took me a few months to finally get one. As said above it may not be a good car if less than £9k. If it were me I'd aim for a car advertised at £10k and then knock them down a bit. That will open up your field a bit as there are quite a few advertised for the £10k mark. Black and azure blue (the best colour by the way ) are a bit harder to come by and may be a bit more. Good luck. Quote
Ian Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 TBH if you get a Zed for 9K or less, its probably not going to be a good one! Expect to pay 10.5K upwards for anything half decent. Jerry +1 Dont forget the running costs are that of a 30K car & not a 9k car i reckon we will see a few for sale from people who bought them because they were 'cheap' & not realise the running costs Quote
smokedog Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Dont forget the running costs are that of a 30K car & not a 9k car i reckon we will see a few for sale from people who bought them because they were 'cheap' & not realise the running costs I got the impression they were quite reasonable to run? Apart from obvious tyres, petrol, brakes and insurance what else is costly? I'm also looking for a Zed and doesn't seem to be much choice. Quote
Ian Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Dont forget the running costs are that of a 30K car & not a 9k car i reckon we will see a few for sale from people who bought them because they were 'cheap' & not realise the running costs I got the impression they were quite reasonable to run? Apart from obvious tyres, petrol, brakes and insurance what else is costly? Reasonable for a 30k car yes, not compared to a 9k car Quote
stichy Posted June 10, 2009 Author Posted June 10, 2009 they are cheap to run, compared to an evo, the zed is as cheap to insure as my gfs swift. petrol costs , ive been used to 15mpg if im lucky.and servicing every 4.5 but thanks for the worning, ive seen it with evos aswell people buy them thinking how exspensive can they be they soon find out thanks for the help Quote
Ian Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Then buy an Evo, you will find a nice one for your budget Quote
stichy Posted June 10, 2009 Author Posted June 10, 2009 im selling an evo, i miss the v6 my fto had. and always wanted rwd. mmmmm what car to buy Quote
Sarnie Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Then buy an Evo, you will find a nice one for your budget Quote
Ian Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 im selling an evo, i miss the v6 my fto had. and always wanted rwd. mmmmm what car to buy 200sx then, well inside 9k Quote
stichy Posted June 10, 2009 Author Posted June 10, 2009 you sound like my mother but you might be right Quote
MiKyHuT Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 erm, heres one, dont know what you think of it though http://www.crossroads-garage.co.uk/20313/stocklist.htm Quote
InsanezeD Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 You've said that you had an FTO, and you miss the V6 and would like rwd.. How about a GTO? They're n/a V6 but 4wd, couldn't you live with one of them? Quote
stichy Posted June 10, 2009 Author Posted June 10, 2009 im set on a zed, it ticks all the boxes, v6 rwd and alot newer. are you trying to get rid off me, do i smell Quote
Ian Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 im set on a zed, it ticks all the boxes, v6 rwd and alot newer. are you trying to get rid off me, do i smell Yes Quote
InsanezeD Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 im set on a zed, it ticks all the boxes, v6 rwd and alot newer. are you trying to get rid off me, do i smell Yes Quote
stichy Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 ill get my coat i called my insurance company last night for a quote, and they said they wouldnt cover a 350z, the insurance groug is to high. any one been isured with halifax, they have quoted £408 with protected ncb Quote
Stew Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 9k is too little if you ask me. 11k will get you a great UK example. 9k you *might* get a scabby import. Happy shopping though! Quote
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