gov Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi - I'm hoping to find a 350z soon and I know the value of joining an enthusiast's club like this. I've always loved sports cars and am looking for a new toy thats a bit different and I believe the 350z fits the bill. My last toy was a Lotus Elan but over the 3 years I owned it I managed to clock up only 800 miles - it spent most of the time under cover in my garage collecting dust only coming out on sunny days so I sold it and am now looking for a car that I can use and enjoy as a second car. Unfortunately I'm a bit OCD about cars so I'm looking for a car that is in really good original condition with a reasonable mileage. I live on the Isle of Wight so am resigned to having to travel some distance to find what would suit me. I love convertibles but think that a coupe would probably be a wiser choice to use as a daily drive especially in winter. I've nothing against imports but would want a uk car. Because of the tax band rating the best choice seems to be a pre 2006. Prices vary considerably but I would hope to pay no more than £10k to £11k - is this feasible ? I've seen a couple of cars advertised on the S2000 4U website located in Alton near Winchester - they are a bit pricey. Anyone bought a car from them ? Is it true that the way to tell whether a car is an import is by the shape of the number plate ? Any advice would be welcome. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 S20004U. nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. http://www.370z-uk.net/forum/viewtopic. ... 17&start=0 Hello BTW. Happy hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 S2000 4U Welcome along to the forum Yep if its got a square plate then its most likely a import.... unless the previous owner has changes the front and rear bumpers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi & to the forum. I would avoid S2000 4U as there have been many a bad tale about them Your budget should get you a good example, check out the For Sale section. Members Zeds have normally been well looked after. GLWTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 S2000 4U Welcome along to the forum Yep if its got a square plate then its most likely a import.... unless the previous owner has changes the front and rear bumpers +1 on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gov Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks for the responses - saves me wasting a day going there ! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks for the responses - saves me wasting a day going there ! Tony If you see a car you like, tell us where it is and one of the good guys on here will check it out before you need to travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Welcome to the forum, good luck Zed hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hello and Welcome Good luck with the hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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James B Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 S2000 4U Welcome along to the forum Yep if its got a square plate then its most likely a import.... unless the previous owner has changes the front and rear bumpers +1 on that +2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Humpy Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Welcome to the forums! I went and looked up at S20004U garage and that was all. Those cars they are advertising have been there a while now. Anyway good luck with the ZED hunting! Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forum, happy hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain10101 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Welcome and good luck finding 'The One'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gov Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thanks to all for the welcomes - I hope I do become a bona fide member of your Club before too long and actually own a 350z ! Seems like a narrow escape from S2000 4U ! I saw a Coupe GT advertised at Cars of Chichester for £9995 which looks as if it might be worth a trip but again it has been there a while and when I quoted the number plate on Confused.com for an insurance quote it named the car as a "Fairlady" 350z which from my research indicates it may be an import? The good news was that comprehensive insurance was only £305 ( mostly because I'm an old git living on the Isle of Wight !! ). There are pro's and con's about whether you should buy from a dealer or private but I've bought from both in the past and if you're careful private sellers generally are better value - even a warranty doesn't cut too much ice as these are not always worth the paper they are printed on. The main problem I have is how far I have to travel to view and how descriptions live up to expectations. I will take up any offers of members who live close to any sellers who can give a unbiased opinion - another advantage of helping each other in this Club. There is one out there with my name on it!! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Tony your time will come.....took me 6 months and loads of travel too. Happy to check any out for you in the area, I am in fareham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Welcome to the forum Tony. Good luck with your quest for 350 ownership. And no wonder you only clocked up 800miles, living on the IOW. Lovely part of the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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