Ashley6 Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Hey guys, Just thought I'd join up, say hello and try and get some advice! I am from Cambridge area if there are any locals Im thinking of buying a 350z, I did consider an evo...but they are very unreliable from what I have learnt, and then someone pointed me towards a 350z! Plus insurance is a lot cheaper on the 350z!! I saw one on ebay I liked with a Nismo body kit (are these hard to fit/find/expensive?) but is a cat D in the past and the seller has bad feedback I also did an insurance quote, and where he says it is a GT it comes back as a Fairlady. I was just wondering what I should look for, I have a fiesta ST at the moment which I would either p/x or sell which would leave me with around 6-6.5k +1k from myself to bump me to 7-7.5kk. Would that be enough? What is the mpg like? Service rough costs? - I was looking at 15mpg-19mpg in an evo with 300-500 service costs and had to take it to a specialist...is this the case here too? What should I look for, how can I tell whats a good one to whats a bad one? Cheers all! Ashley Quote
Cragus Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 I have seen the CAT D in another thread. It's also en engine transplant- avoid! Depends how and what kind of driving you are doing but expect low 20mpg - as for servicing anything from £100 for P1 to £300ish for P3. Nismo kit is nice and getting rarer for genuine kit but you can pick up excellent copies for a decent price. GT is uk term for some nice extras basically fair lady is the cars name in japan. As for what to look for, there is a sticky thread giving full details. Quote
Maccaman Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Hi & to the forum. 7k - 7.5k should be enough but you need to be patient to find the right one. Quote
Ashley6 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 Cheers for the quick reply guys, this is the car i was looking at: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-55-NISSA ... 4ab3b8f482 Is that the dodgy one? I love the body kit! Quote
SteveRS Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Here's the thread: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=58289 I would avoid if I was you, the seller hasn't been up front about the engine change, which I think has 60k and not 27k! Some insurance companies class them as the fairlady Z some don't, nothing to worry about its an error on the insurance companies part. Give them a call to confirm ist the same if your happy with the quote. Also try the insurance companies on here, you get club discount. Oh and Welcome along! Quote
Roo Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 For 7 to 7.5k you should be able to find one of the older models on Average milage. Have a look in faqs etc for differences. Imports tend to be a bit cheaper also. I would also have a look in zeds for sale. Buying off a member will give you a chance to search its history. Good luck in your search and remember if it seems too good....it probably is! Quote
Ashley6 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 Cheers for the help guys! Going to have a proper look tomorrow so will let you know if I decide to go for one Seems a better option than anything else I have looked at before, and seems to be the nicest forum Quote
bronzee Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Welcome to the forum. Happy Z hunting. Quote
C.J Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Welcome. Mine should be within your budget MPG, mine is around 25/26 average, 20 for town. Lower tax band (£240) if it's an 06 or older (I think). Service costs, my last one was £350 iirc, including Spark Plugs. That was a P2, next is a P1 (so cheaper). Just make sure it has a full service history, this engines are pretty bulletproof. And go for a GT, they have the goodies. Quote
rabbitstew Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Welcome!!! Im in the Cambridge area too, so if you need any advice or want me to check out any cars give me a shout! Are you sure the 350z is cheaper to insure? When I got my quotes, it was miles more expensive for me to insure a 350z compared to an Evo or a Scooby. Quote
dmstewart Posted February 11, 2012 Posted February 11, 2012 Welcome. I've literally just bought a Zed and I'm over the moon with it. Go out today and buy one, go on!! Quote
elfman Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 Welcome to the club mate, check out the zeds for sale section, or click the link in my sig Quote
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