Pete1986 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Hi, Forum newbie here! Just thought I'd introduce myself and my near-start to 350z ownership. A couple weeks ago I sold my beloved Peugeot 205 Mi16. I'm now in the market for a 350z, and after reading many reviews and buying guides on here and other sites I cant bloody wait!! I went to view a couple last weekend - one turned out to be an import, but the other was in excellent condition; low miles, the exact spec that I wanted and within budget. So I put down a deposit and begrudgingly had to wait a few days while it had a couple of small problems fixed and new tyres fitted. This morning though, I had a text from the seller with some bad news. One of the mechanics at the garage had crashed my car-to-be. Apparently a 17 year old apprentice was hooning about in it and drove into the back of a transit! So that sends me back to the classifieds to find another... Not a great start to 'Z' ownership but I already have 3 to go and see tomorrow. Better luck this time, I hope. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Welcome Along Good luck with the search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Welcome to the forum, all the best with the search... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JetSet Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 This morning though, I had a text from the seller with some bad news. One of the mechanics at the garage had crashed my car-to-be. Apparently a 17 year old apprentice was hooning about in it and drove into the back of a transit! So that sends me back to the classifieds to find another... That's a garage to be avoided.... Welcome to the forum BTW. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 to the forum Moved to the correct area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Welcome and good luck with the hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Welcome to the club and i hope you have as much enjoyment from your new Zed as i,ve had from mine over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 welcome to the forum! Rookie mistake to allow a 17year old out in a zed... especially one thats not his! plenty of good zeds about for you dont settle for anything less than the perfect car for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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twobears Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MFM Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Hi, Forum newbie here! Just thought I'd introduce myself and my near-start to 350z ownership. Not a great start to 'Z' ownership but I already have 3 to go and see tomorrow. Better luck this time, I hope. Pete Hi Pete, good luck with your search. I think I may be one of the ones you are viewing is mine tomorrow My advice is check to see if the car has been looked after. Imports/or UK does not matter but you get a lower price with JDMs. There are plenty of guides on here ..................And Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr1ngle Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Pete. Good luck in your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1986 Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Thanks everyone Went to see a couple of cars today, including MFM's ^^ - an immaculate car, very good condition inside and out, and obviously been well looked after, but I just dont think an JDM import is what i want. The other one had a bit of a shabby interior with scuffs all over the seats. Also both headlights and a tail light had a lot of condensation in. Is this a common thing? Fixable? I doubt new units are cheap! The headlights didnt have much in, but there was alot in the o/s tail light, however none in the n/s tail light which seemed strange to me..? For the moment i think im going to wait and keep an eye out for the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Welcome to the forum. And thank goodness said apprentice crashed it on the current owners time/hassle, not yours. Hope the next one is just the ticket, just keep it away from apprentices. The other one had a bit of a shabby interior with scuffs all over the seats. Also both headlights and a tail light had a lot of condensation in. Is this a common thing? Fixable? I doubt new units are cheap! The headlights didnt have much in, but there was alot in the o/s tail light, however none in the n/s tail light which seemed strange to me..? For the moment i think im going to wait and keep an eye out for the right one. Sounds like one to walk away from, good a escape. You do hear of the occasional one with condensation on the headlights, less frequently the taillights. Would make you wonder where it's been, given it's getting a bit warmer over there now. Are you definitely sure it's on the inside?? 350's can suffer from oxidation of the headlights, making them look very hazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MFM Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks everyone Went to see a couple of cars today, including MFM's ^^ - an immaculate car, very good condition inside and out, and obviously been well looked after, but I just dont think an JDM import is what i want. . Hello Pete, thanks and good of you to put the nice comments on my car Just try to remember next time on a test drive the indicator stalk is on the right Good luck in your search and I hope my comments about what to look out for will help in your search and then M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUG Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 hi and welcome hope you find the right car soon get some pics up when you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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