DannyBoy Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 Hi, I'm in the market for a GT Zed at the moment and looking to spend about 9-10k. In this price range there seems to be a wide range of mileage and age, and I was hoping you guys with a bit more technical knowledge/experience of the car might be able to give an idea of how significant mileage and/or age is with these cars, eg. do they give up at 80,000 or 180,000? This isn't as obvious an answer as it might seem initially because i'll be looking to modify the car once i get it, so the less i spend on the car the more i can spend on toys, but obviously i'm after a reliable car. Any help? Thanks, DB Quote
coldel Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=17 Head here, grab a cup of tea and have a browse, most of these questions and others will be answered there. In short thought, mileage isn't all that important it seems, the engines are good for 100k miles and more. I did a little write up for things to look out for on circa £9k cars a little while back, will try see if I can dig it out. Quote
coldel Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=48916 Kaching, look here for that write up... Quote
spursmaddave Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 Bought my Zed on 72k, currently on 94k and going stringer than ever. Only mechanical thing changed in over 20k is the clutch and flywheel and brake pads everything else has been through choice Quote
coldel Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 Also, drop a message onto the wanted section, you might find a forum member selling their already modified car. Most people strip the mods off their Zs before selling them, it might save you money and them effort if you buy one pre-modded! Quote
DannyBoy Posted May 15, 2011 Author Posted May 15, 2011 Awesome, thanks both of you for the rediculously fast replies! looks like i'm leaning towards the 'get a slightly higher mileage car and buy lots of kit' option. Thanks, DB Quote
Toon Chris Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 I'm on 110K now and it still has 284 bhp (dynoed to prove it). Only the usual consumables and one wheel bearing replaced Well, unless yo count the uprated bits but they were by choice rather than necessity High mileage never puts me off providing they are in good condition for body and interior and have a service history. Motorway miles do a car more good than stop-start of a few hundred miles a month. Quote
magic84 Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 have a look at this one viewtopic.php?f=56&t=42901 Quote
DP7657 Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 I wanted to get one with 20,000 - 30,000 miles but in the end bought one at 45,000. I can't imagine feeling any real difference if I had bought one at 30,000 other than the extra £1K I wouldn't have... Quote
Androo Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 its all in the servicing..... if the engine has been looked after, it should be fine. a poorly maintained one could last 80k, whereas a well looked after one could do starship mileage Quote
DP7657 Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 I'm actually fairly sure I have been to warp speed in my Z Quote
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