jub Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hi all, Newbie in the house. Just wondering if anyone had any advice for me. I'm looking to buy a Z coupe in September and have briefly looked around here and there. My budget isn't amazingly high being only 21, but looking to spend around £9500 max. Just wanted to know what are the basic things to look out for i.e. typical problems. Also had some specific questions: - Does a high mileage (80-100k) matter on a Z? - Are there any issues with imports apart from insurance? - How can tell if it is an import? - Which model should I be looking at? Any help is much appreciated. Also if anyone out there is selling or knows of someone selling that's within my above budget feel free to shout Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunGodRA Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hi all, Newbie in the house. Just wondering if anyone had any advice for me. I'm looking to buy a Z coupe in September and have briefly looked around here and there. My budget isn't amazingly high being only 21, but looking to spend around £9500 max. Just wanted to know what are the basic things to look out for i.e. typical problems. Also had some specific questions: - Does a high mileage (80-100k) matter on a Z? - Are there any issues with imports apart from insurance? - How can tell if it is an import? - Which model should I be looking at? Any help is much appreciated. Also if anyone out there is selling or knows of someone selling that's within my above budget feel free to shout Cheers Welcome to the foum If you do a search will find most of the answers - but I would have though your age might be a big problem with insurance companies - have you had any quotes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum. Have a look at the sticky in the FAQ section, its has a few useful links for those looking to buy. The engines are very good so dont worry about mileage if they have been looked after. JDM are as good as UK cars. The easiest spot is that imports generally have a square rear plate. The spec depends on what you want and price. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jub Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Welcome to the foum If you do a search will find most of the answers - but I would have though your age might be a big problem with insurance companies - have you had any quotes? I've been lucky with quotes. Got a quote of £1400 if I put myself as 2nd driver after my dad or £2000 for just myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Try Bell.co.uk for insurance, they were good for me when i first bought the car & I was around your age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Welcome to the gang. Pop up where you are from and see if anyone close wants to show you there Zed and have a chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jub Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Welcome to the gang. Pop up where you are from and see if anyone close wants to show you there Zed and have a chat. Ah that would be great. I live up in North London, Wood Green area to be precise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 check the FAQ. there is a handy buying guide there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hi & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bronzee Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Welcome. Happy Zed hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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