andyvvc Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 [EDIT] - price dropped after two sales fell though thanks to timewasters *and* I am now being made redundant --- £8995. Well, I'm finally doing it. After 18 months of ownership (and several **REMOVED** and 350z.co.uk meets later) my beloved Zed is going up for sale. . . below is the blurb from my Pistonheads ad, so apologies in advance if it reads like im pitching it to a layman. Im still not sure what im after to replace her. Another Zed, M3, S2000.... feel free to chip in if the ad/price seems too high/low. It would be nice to see the car go to a member of one of the Nissan clubs, or at least get sold thru here to someone who is seriously looking for a Zed not just flicking thru this weeks Autotrader in the barbers lol Pics in link: http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1181667.htm ***** My Zed was bought with 61k on the clock in Feb 2008. It now has 90k and in true Nissan style she still pulls like she did when i bought her. The car has had regular (every 5k) oil changes, and had the coolant and brake fluid changed after 6 months of ownership. She has been serviced and upgraded very regularly despite being a normally aspirated engine which Nissan state needs oil changes only every 9k or so ! Spec: 350z in blade silver Full GT pack (black leather, BOSE, SatNav, cruise, Xenons, full electric pack, ESP, heated seats) RAYS 18" alloys Eibach Sport springs (lowered 20mm all round)* Camber correctly set * New shocks fitted at same time as springs last year* Eibach Hubcentric spacers* (20mm) to sit the alloys in the arches properly (standard Zed looks terrible imho without spacers) Motordyne Plenum spacer Colder Denso spark plugs K&N Typhoon carbon intake Cobra stainless exhaust system (louder than OEM exhaust - produces a nice V6 growl) Uprated Y Pipe Brembo calipers Ferodo DS2500 pads front SSS pads rear Drilled and Grooved EBC Discs front Toyo Proxies T1-R all round (4mm tread front, 5mm + rear) Dynamat sound deadening in the boot floor. 2x Keys Loose anti-rollbar link replaced last year (common fault) Original 350z DVD material and leather wallet file ! Front bumper has had a full re-spray to remove the dreaded 350z bumper stone-chips. Tax and MOT until next year (£210 renewal for the year NOT 400 quid plus like newer Zeds) 276bhp engine - probably pushing 285bhp+ now. Will average nearly 40mpg at 60 in 6th on motorway. I get 23-25mpg around town with some fast-road driving in there too. * = fitted at East Shore Racing in 2008 The car is priced to sell, having had over 2k of sensible mods to enhance the look, sound and power. Any inspection welcome. Bad points: front alloys are scuffed thanks to previous owner. Small rust spot on tip of front wing (Chips Away repair required thats all). Drivers side door-sill kick plate has been bent a little where a mechanic caught his foot on it (cosmetic interior kick plate only - again a simple fix if desired) ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 lol - looks like the word "Nissanspo r t z" got "DELETED" from my post I never realised there was any rivalry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 I'm due to put a deposit on a 55 plate Zed next weekend, so it would be nice to have my old one shifted before then. Two Zed's on my drive would just be geedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 just call you andy 2 zeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 *BUMP* - came back from holiday last week to be greeted with a letter stating i am being made redundant....after nearly 9 years with the company The Zed now has to go. It will be re-advertised on Pistonheads and Autotrader next week. It'd be great to get it sold thru the owners club if possible, so it stays "in the family", so to speak. I'm still coming to terms with the job shock. I have a few months left then im out around Christmas time, so im not rushing to shift the car for silly money - it may even go to a trader in a month or so. At this stage, it looks like i might be going back to a 200SX as a cheaper alternative to fast Nissan motoring...at least until i get a new job. Then i can look at another Zed. Or a faster 200SX lol Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunmetalzgt Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 DUDE!! looks like a great car!! wish you had it for sale at that price a month ago!!! GLWTS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Cheers fella! Last month i still had a job... lol ! Now needs must etc. She's the best car i've owned. I've just gotta hope i can find work early next year and then get back into the Zed way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I can offer you a very nice MX5 in p/x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Now advertised back on Pistonheads and Autotrader. Gutted....more about having to sell the car than actually losing my job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Just realised that the price on here didnt match Autotrader and Pistonheads - edited to correct the mistake. I've had four calls already this week about the car, with two chaps coming to see it at the weekend. Sadly, none of them are from this forum. Is there nobody out there in 350z UK land that is interested? A second Zed for the missus perhaps ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Car has been in for MOT and oil/filter change today. I have a bloke from Yorkshire and a bloke from London showing real interest in the car, and also the usual dozen or so wannabes calling and offering 7k etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 If I wouldnt have to pay VRT for it I'd get it! gwls, pain in arse loosing the job... at least its looking like you lads over there are picking up? A/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 GLWTS - hope it shifts soon Noticed you have used the Dynamat for sound deadening in the boot- does it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Yeah - when used properly (ie all over boot floor, side and top or arches etc) it works really well. I have also put a layer of carper over that, some loft insulation where the spare wheel would have been, and then another layer of carpet and the normal boot cover. Totally stealth unless you go poking about for the spare lol I originally did it because the road noise in Jap cars is awful - my 200sx was as bad. No sound proofing at all in the rear of the car, arches etc. The Dynamat and sound deadening also helps with aftermarket exhausts, making them far less intrusive into the cabin, but just as effective outside I will be really sorry to see her go. Best car i have owned and i *still* hardly see any on the road compared to Porkers, M3s etc. With a little luck i will be back in the Zed club next year..... is MartinMac selling up at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Can one of the mods lock or close this thread please? My Zed is no longer for sale (at least for the time being it seems). I was told last week that my job might be safe, and that myself and another lad here at work would be kept on. This has just been confirmed this morning officially, in writing, from the head of HR ! Talk about making a bloody U-Turn about my future! So it basically seems that i can afford to run the Zed still! I've also just re-read 350Doc's post (100,000 miles) and have convinced myself that 90k-ish on my Zed means she is still a teenager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Can one of the mods lock or close this thread please? My Zed is no longer for sale (at least for the time being it seems). I was told last week that my job might be safe, and that myself and another lad here at work would be kept on. This has just been confirmed this morning officially, in writing, from the head of HR ! Talk about making a bloody U-Turn about my future! So it basically seems that i can afford to run the Zed still! I've also just re-read 350Doc's post (100,000 miles) and have convinced myself that 90k-ish on my Zed means she is still a teenager Great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Excellent news Andy, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian-r Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 god make your mind up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 That's good news..congratulation. Must have been worrying time for you. It's difficult time in the current economic climate. It's an achievement just to keep ones current job let alone look for a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Locked at OPS request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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