Steven350 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm fairly new to the site and have mainly been a reader, I thought it was time to post as I am now serious about buying a 350z. Realistically, it could be another few months before I find the one I'm after but I am willing to be patient. I've been looking around several websites for the past 2 months now to try and get a feel for the market and the car. These are some of my preferences: Budget: £10,000 (max) Year: 2004 onwards Mileage: Not too fussed unless it's something crazy Version: GT Colour: Black (this is very important to me) Interior: I'm not a big fan of the tan interior, I'd ideally want black leather I'm aware of the facelift versions from 2006 onwards but I'm not desperate for one of these (unless anyone can convince me otherwise) Black is the only colour I am after and I'd like the car to have no mods (I only plan on putting black alloys on it). I just wanted to see if you guys had any advice and also if you could help me critique some adverts that I come across. I feel that your experience will be a valuable asset when it comes to me declaring a serious interest. First of all, what do you make of these three cars: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-350z-3-5-V6-GT-300-Facelift-/280930021810?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4168bbf1b2 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-350Z-GRAN-TURISMO-4-BLACK-GT4-Sports-car-/120956393803?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c2990194b http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-350Z-COUPE-V6-BLACK-WITH-LOWER-THAN-AVERAGE-MILEAGE-/310417448162?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4846525ce2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Can't view ebay in work but you are working with a very healthy budget there. Unfortunately you've just Missed Cragus's car which sounds exactly what you were looking for! Remember 2006 means higher tax as well as more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Good to see someone with a good idea of what they want and a realistic healthy budget That GT4 looks like a really good buy if you plan to keep it stock. If you hang on to those GT4 wheels when you stick some black ones one you'll be able to return it to stock GT4 form if you ever want to sell it on, which will raise the value slightly. DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Good luck and I was adamant for black as well, bloody hard work keeping it clean though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven350 Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks for the quick responses guys, it's comforting to know that people are willing to chip in and help on this forum. Ricey: I've been looking through the for sale section recently, I may have seen Cragus' car previously, can you post a link to the thread? I know it's sold but seeing some pictures and advert information may help. DannyBoy: The GT4 is something I am aware of but don't know much about. Can you explain it a bit more to someone like me? Coldel: Agreed on keeping it clean but hopefully if I get the right car this is something I wont grow to hate. I like your sig, I'm assuming this is the car you own. Can you give me some information on your purchase and possibly some advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Turns out I'm talking utter bollox anyway as it was 12.5k! My favourite forum Zed I think. viewtopic.php?f=56&t=63413 Either way you've still got a vey good budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p In budget and 2 grand in your skyrocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks for the quick responses guys, it's comforting to know that people are willing to chip in and help on this forum. Ricey: I've been looking through the for sale section recently, I may have seen Cragus' car previously, can you post a link to the thread? I know it's sold but seeing some pictures and advert information may help. DannyBoy: The GT4 is something I am aware of but don't know much about. Can you explain it a bit more to someone like me? Coldel: Agreed on keeping it clean but hopefully if I get the right car this is something I wont grow to hate. I like your sig, I'm assuming this is the car you own. Can you give me some information on your purchase and possibly some advice? The GT4 will be basically a normal pre 06 facelift car but with the facelift 300ps (296 bhp) engine and a small plaque inside indicating the ltd edition number, this one being number 12 or 176. Out of those i'd go for the GT4, but with a budget of £10k you should be able to get a better car for a better price than those. The first one has pretty high mileage for the money and the last one is way over priced, £8k for an immaculate GT4 would be OK I guess, but i'd rather spend the extra to get the full 06 facelift with the upgraded interior, rear LED lights and facelift front BiXenons which in my opinion, make the car looks quite a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven350 Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Ricey: Yeah I did see Cragus' car then and agreed it is stunning. As you mentioned though, it was out my price range and I'd like to avoid modifications to keep my insurance as low as possible. The car on autotrader also looks good, would I get something similar for cheaper? KyleR: What do 06 facelift's usually sell for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Unfortunately your always going to be paying a premium for Black. I personally think that car is very expensive but its expensive for a reason.........its Black! Widen to other colours and yes you can pick up a right bargain with similar spec/milage 24 Black Zed nationally with your criteria (excluding the requirement to be a UK car). £5495 for a CATD with 60k on the clock £7000 for a 2005 with 98k on the clock £7000 for a 2005 with 49k on the clock but no piccies so unsure if UK car. £7795 for a 2004 with 89k on the clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm cya Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Mine sounds like it could be up your street, just put it up viewtopic.php?f=56&t=64317 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven350 Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Mine sounds like it could be up your street, just put it up viewtopic.php?f=56&t=64317 Took a look at it earlier. Car looks stunning and in great condition. The only thing putting me off is the tan coloured leather. Otherwise, this would be ideally but I'm quite fussy about things like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 If I were you steven.. haggle a little with rm cya and buy black leather seats for it.... job done. They norm cost about £400........ makes sense if its the right car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 viewtopic.php?f=32&t=64228 Flog your Alzean out and your sorted Not a difficult job if you know the right end of a spanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Welcome Along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm cya Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Took a look at it earlier. Car looks stunning and in great condition. The only thing putting me off is the tan coloured leather. Otherwise, this would be ideally but I'm quite fussy about things like that. A few people say this, but when seeing the seats in person, they change their mind as they are so much nicer than black. I personally prefer them to black (obviously lol), especially against the black bodywork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven350 Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Gear stick and handbrake as well would need done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Gear stick and handbrake as well would need done Think we've got another Smudgeon and AMT350 on the go here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Ricey: Yeah I did see Cragus' car then and agreed it is stunning. As you mentioned though, it was out my price range and I'd like to avoid modifications to keep my insurance as low as possible. The car on autotrader also looks good, would I get something similar for cheaper? KyleR: What do 06 facelift's usually sell for? Give rm cya £9k and walk away very happy. Nismo exhaust is about £1300 and is possibly one of the most sought after exhausts around, it's also got premium branded spacers and springs which finish off the look of the super light Ray's alloys and although you're not a fan, the Alezan leather was a £600 upgrade and IMO, looks amazing against a black car. To answer your question, it depends on mileage etc, i've seen them go for about £8k, but then they'll have over average miles. Also seem them advertised for about £10 but take a long time to go because for another £1k you can get the 07+ version which has a nearly completely new engine with 309bhp, so about £9k for a well looked after one with good miles and service history is bang on, in my opinion of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 You must be a keen detailer only being after a black Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm cya Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Give rm cya £9k and walk away very happy. Nismo exhaust is about £1300 and is possibly one of the most sought after exhausts around, it's also got premium branded spacers and springs which finish off the look of the super light Ray's alloys and although you're not a fan, the Alezan leather was a £600 upgrade and IMO, looks amazing against a black car. To answer your question, it depends on mileage etc, i've seen them go for about £8k, but then they'll have over average miles. Also seem them advertised for about £10 but take a long time to go because for another £1k you can get the 07+ version which has a nearly completely new engine with 309bhp, so about £9k for a well looked after one with good miles and service history is bang on, in my opinion of course. Beer tokens for you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Give rm cya £9k and walk away very happy. Nismo exhaust is about £1300 and is possibly one of the most sought after exhausts around, it's also got premium branded spacers and springs which finish off the look of the super light Ray's alloys and although you're not a fan, the Alezan leather was a £600 upgrade and IMO, looks amazing against a black car. To answer your question, it depends on mileage etc, i've seen them go for about £8k, but then they'll have over average miles. Also seem them advertised for about £10 but take a long time to go because for another £1k you can get the 07+ version which has a nearly completely new engine with 309bhp, so about £9k for a well looked after one with good miles and service history is bang on, in my opinion of course. Beer tokens for you sir! How about that exhaust instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhavin85 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 This could be right up your street viewtopic.php?f=56&t=60876 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Doesn't want mods I believe...so will need to be pulled apart and put back to stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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