Mrdeli Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Hello all, I have found a 350z (none gt) which I am close to buying, but would really appreciate some thoughts. The car is a 2005 model. The good points are. One owner from new Uk car No body damage New tyres No so good Not full dealer history (but full history) 79000 miles Clutch feels ok, but probably not up for heavy use Cloth interior Possible bit of blowing from the exhaust Cost wise is around 5k Spec is grey with black cloth I'm wondering whether this seems a fair deal, and what likely first year costs I might come across? My main worry is the cost of a clutch and other service items that are likely due at this mileage? Also can anyone recommend a good 350z specialist around the Merseyview area? Many thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 linky to the car would help Clutch/flywheel not cheap, for a current price. Exhausts often blow around the backbox flange, and can be picked up here quite cheap, check out the for sale section. Have you done an HPI check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Could be good, check around autotrader\ebay for similar cars and see what you find. However a nice alternative to consider could be http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-04-NISSA ... 995wt_1252 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Good find.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdeli Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Wow, quick replys!! The car is from a friend of a friend, so it is not publically up for sale. It is hip clear and I've no doubt about it from a bodywork / or crash history point of view. It was more the mechanics and ongoing costs that worry me. The clutch price sounds ominous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Could be good, check around autotrader\ebay for similar cars and see what you find. However a nice alternative to consider could be http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-04-NISSA ... 995wt_1252 Anfield Liverpool Merseyside Get in quick before the owner reports it stolen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Don't class independent history as a bad point! I'd rely on that much more than on dealer servicing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Never a true word spoken, sound advice Don't class independent history as a bad point! I'd rely on that much more than on dealer servicing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdeli Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Can someone give an indication of the cost of a clutch When I drove it if I put it in say 5 and floored it, there was no slip, but a fast change up from 2nd to 3rd was a bit too smooth (ie revs didn't drop straight away during the change) - so I think it's getting towards replacement time. I'd guess anyway at 79k it's done pretty well The engine oil pressure was about 40 on idle and about 100 during higher revs - does this seem around right? Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 The zed does keep revs on for about 1 sec after you have lifted off the throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdeli Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 What I meant that the revs didn't drop sharply after the gearchange, so the clutch felt a bit soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Can someone give an indication of the cost of a clutch Thanks guys. Circa £800 clutch and flywheel, fitted. But , he will give you the correct price's. viewtopic.php?f=157&t=27436 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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