coldel Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Prologue. I love this car, I have spent every day thinking how I can improve it, and have done so where I can. 'Coupe' is a regular at south east meets and has many admirers due to its rather unique styling, apt number plate and of course its enthusiastic owner. Feel free to PM south east owners who can vouch for it. Its a 2004 Kuro Black 350z GT for sale C5UPE - £10000 It is GT version (so for the new guys on here) comes with the following over non GT: -Leather heated seats -Cruise Control -BOSE sound system (CD player does not skip and works fine use it every time im out in the Zed) 61k on the clock (5th August 2012) and used a few times a week so will rise slightly each week, tax till end of the year MoT till Feb 2013. Bought in April 2011 in stock condition and has since seen lots of care and attention. In the way of mechanical upkeep it has needed: -New Clutch and Flywheel at 46k miles -Front and rear re-sprayed -New cv joint to cure common clicky axle problem It has been extensively modified to make the most of the looks and engine potential: Exterior -Volks Racing 19†GT-V two colour alloys with Falken 452 tyres plenty of tread -Black Diamond Brake Pads and Discs changed Feb 2012 -HKS Braided Brake Lines -Stillen front splitter -Aerokit side steps -Front bumper grille insert -Debadged and smoothed front and back -Bosch Aeroblade wipers on front and back -Custom 350z badge on back -Bumper tuck Interior -Carbon wrapped rear strut, steering wheel and door grabs -Black satin wrapped centre console -Momo matching handbrake and gear lever -Vertical tonneau boot separator -Bluetooth handsfree Mechanical -Stillen cold air intake -Berk Technology High Flow Cats -Milltek cat back exhaust -Motordyne Plenum Spacer -Horsham Developments Grounding Kit in red -Denso Iridium Sparks replaced 8 months ago -Aluminum cooling panel -Custom engine bay bolt kit in red -Nismo rad and oil caps -Some spray work to code to red All topped off with a remap at Abbey which I can provide dyno print outs for - the remap gave gains of 14bhp and 17lbft of torque but most importantly ironed out the 'divots' in the power graphs to give a smoother and more progressive drive. Private plate will be sold with the car valued at £1175 by DVLA when I bought the car, I have plates made up that your can put on it which are spaced and non spaced ie C5UPE and C5 UPE, its up to you what you want to fit never been stopped by plod for the spacing. Last service was done Dec 11 by an independent that included all the normal items plus a change on the belts and complete change of gear and diff oil with Nissan oils along with molyslip. As with any eight year old car there are a few things that are what you would call bad points: -Bodywork is average, up close some scratches on the paintwork, stand a little back though and not noticeable -Chip in the front splitter, in the middle, underneath, not very noticeable unless you know its there -Alloys need a refurb with kerbing on two of them -Small rust spot on front fender needs a chipsaway or similar attention I also have a set of standard 18" (not Rays) alloys with bridgestone tyres on which will come with the car. Perfect for taking it on the track if that’s what you want or for using over winter. Also had two days of Wasso sessions, full body machine polish and sealed with Supernatural wax which I have topped up so there is a decent wax seal on there which will last you the next couple of months at least. I have a box of spare bits (ie the bolts removed for the plenum spacer, a couple of 350z badges etc) which you can take also. I have a build thread here http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=176&t=57926 to give you an idea of all the work I have done, its pretty exhaustive and have fixed everything that needed doing. She just needs a kind owner now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 If I had 10 grand you simply wouldnt own it by the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Sorry to hear your zed is up for sale mate. I know you have had a lot of fun with her since you bought her. Bet you are gutted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 sorry to hear this dude. but glwts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRS Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Sorry to hear your selling up Col A very well looked after 350z the next owner will get themselves a great car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Wow... That is sad news. Hope you make continued love and care a mandatory condition of sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chettle Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Stunner! Best colour too! Whats going to replace it though? GLWS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Who approved this - Col clearly isnt allowed to sell this car Shame to see it go mate, GLWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Fantastic car and fantastic price, especially with the plate and spare Rays etc! Didn't see this coming. GLWTS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 I know, I know, gutted and already dreading seeing it drive off without me in it. Change of job circumstance means she has to go on the For Sale section. Just been outside polishing the front bumper with bug and tar remover...going to miss my weekly cleaning sessions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good luck bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Lovely looking car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good luck with the sale but I think your way overpriced. There are MY07 HR zeds about now for less money and less mileage. Flog the plate and the Volks for £2k and flog the car for £8k........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Really sorry to see this happen but then life has priorities meaning head has to rule heart. Having seen your car several times and enjoyed drives with you, someone is going to one of the best looking and cared-for ZEDs to come on the market. Period. Edit - taken from another thread to show how it has been looked after: I would try to clean in between showers, you will notice that the rain, once dried, will leave rings of dirt on the car, if you use the rainwater you will be rubbing this into the car. I clean my car weekly, its got a great layer of supernatural wax on it as well which just beads the rain off but feel its important to keep it clean even when in rainy season to make sure none of the gunk that falls with the rain settles on the paintwork especially important if you are parking near or under trees etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good luck with the sale but I think your way overpriced. There are MY07 HR zeds about now for less money and less mileage. Flog the plate and the Volks for £2k and flog the car for £8k........ I know, could take it all back to stock, sell for £7k and get £4k for the plate, wheels, parts etc but A. Love the car as it is and want it to stay that way B. A lot of time and effort required that I dont have at the moment C. Did I mention that I want it to stay the way it is and hopefully stay on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUG Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 This is a shock! Will you still be making an appearance on the foum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Been on the cards for a while FUG, few little career issues at the moment mean I cant justify it sitting outside. I do like being on here, am an avid reader of info and can offer good opinions I think so will hang around, maybe get the bus to the SE meets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Been on the cards for a while FUG, few little career issues at the moment mean I cant justify it sitting outside. I do like being on here, am an avid reader of info and can offer good opinions I think so will hang around, maybe get the bus to the SE meets I'm sure someone will let you be co pilot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Been on the cards for a while FUG, few little career issues at the moment mean I cant justify it sitting outside. I do like being on here, am an avid reader of info and can offer good opinions I think so will hang around, maybe get the bus to the SE meets I'm sure someone will let you be co pilot! Yeah but just be careful if Ricey offers to drive you somewhere and let you be co pilot. His idea of co pilot is letting you shift his gearknob. If you know what I mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Sorry to see you selling up Col GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 GLWT I would say put it back to stock, I can't see too many people wanting to pay 5 figures for a 2004 Zed with 60k+ even one in such good nick as yours..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I know, I know, gutted and already dreading seeing it drive off without me in it. Don't watch her go!! I didn't GLWTS - hope it goes smoothly for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Yeah I know Dave, there might be someone who wants something already up to speed vs stock and come and take a look (have two watchers on ebay ) so will see how it goes. If not then I would consider a drop to £9k without the plate and sell the plate separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Ahh, what a shame. Definately try selling as is for a few months if your not in a rush for a quick sale. The option to go standard is always there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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