kel3 Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 hey! I'm Kel. please to meet you all!! i am most possibly coming over to the Z side haha. i am 23 and currently own a Ford racing puma. Although i love my little Ruby Racer 45 very much i seem to be constantly ploughing money into her with no return. Plus ive got that power bug and just cant let it go. I have managed to work out that to have a 350z it needs to be pre june 2006 for lower tax bracket and max of 300 bhp version to keep the insurance down lol. only thing i am concerned about is running costs such as brakes, servicing, tyres, fuel. Are there any big common fault i should be looking out for when buying? i am looking to spend about 11k ish and saw a few i like just a little nervous about taking the jump from my little racer to a big boys racer haha. will get searching the forum but if anyone can help at all i would greatly appreciate it as im looking to buy next weekend!! i am yet to see a blue or orange coupe so if anyone in the mansfield,Notts area with one could let me have a peek id be a happy bunny! thanks all! Kel :-) Quote
Vik54 Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 Hi Kel welcome to the forum You'll get a decent car for £11k - but of you're really concerned about running costs then I wouldn't be maxing out my budget on the purchase - keep a bit back until you get used to the fuel costs etc You'll find all the answers you need on the forum Here's a starter for ten viewtopic.php?f=9&t=10933 Quote
rtbiscuit Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 on a sports car level its not horribly expensive to run, but if you were to compare it to a fiesta then yes it is expensive to run. the areas you have mentioned will all help to reduce the over all cost. remember when this was new it was a 30k car fuel is only an issue if you do high miles if you do less than 9k a year its not to bad. parts; they can be cheap and they can be expensive, the old rule of thumb "you get what you pay for" is very apt for the zed. enjoyment, well you'll get lots of that. its a great car; great to drive, great balance, and very rewarding. Quote
evest Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 Hi there, Welcome to the forum - good choice on getting a Zed, you will not be disappointed! Best thing to do would be find one you like and post details up on here and people will be able to tell you if its a good deal - or depending on mileage whether there might be any major service or parts replacement (clutch etc...) likely in the near future. No major faults with the car to speak of - very reliable. And very FUN! Quote
police350z Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 Sod the cost, I,ve had mine for 8 months and still can't stop smiling everytime I get in it, you won't get a better sports car!!! Quote
rtbiscuit Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 No major faults with the car to speak of - very reliable. And very FUN! clicky axles, drop links, gear box failure, to name a few. most aren't major issues and won't stop you driving it, but find a good one and one that has been well cared for and it shouldn't be an issue. forum owned ones are pretty good as they have usually been very well cared for. Quote
police350z Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 Forgot to mention, got a silver GT if you want a peek at mine, I live in Mansfield, cheers. Quote
bronzee Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 Welcome to the forum. Happy Zed hunting. Main thing to be aware of, is cost of replacement parts and tyres etc as the others have mentioned. They're comparatively not bad. Quote
kel3 Posted September 7, 2010 Author Posted September 7, 2010 Thanks for all the advice and help so far... OMG sooo want one now!! just gotta find a good one now! got the Racing Puma up for sale now so once gone the game is definately on! woo hoo Quote
kel3 Posted September 9, 2010 Author Posted September 9, 2010 hiya guys! is there anything i need to be aware of if buying a higher miler?? seen a car but has 80k on the clock... has full service history with 8 stamps in the book though. is there anything i should listen out for on a test drive or check before buying? im getting impatient and might get the zed before selling the FRP. cheers kel x Quote
HaydnH Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 im getting impatient and might get the zed before selling the FRP. Be patient and wait for the right car to appear... you'll only regret it otherwise! Quote
choptop Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 Welcome Try out a few cars before you buy. You will know when the right one comes along Quote
kel3 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Posted October 5, 2010 bought myself the 350Z below and love it!!!! if it works? http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3 ... 1423029020 Quote
ChrisS Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 Welcome and congrats. Stick some pictures up on here,some of us don't use Facebook Quote
kel3 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Posted October 5, 2010 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3 ... 1423029020 try this link its a public one Quote
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