Guilleracing Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hello I am new to the forum. I am a life long performance car owner and have spent the last 30 years racing cars. My last ten years have been racing in International competitions. (Historic single seat racing cars.) I have started looking for a 370z to buy but I am going to need some advice first. I don't want to buy new but do have a sensible budget. I need a manual gearbox car, as I plan to do some "Gentleman Drivers" exhibition events in France next year. A 370z is a rare car in France and will really turn some heads! I have a massive disadvantage as I am based on Guernsey so just going to see a car is a complicated exercise. I recently checked out a flight cost to get to Humberside Airport to look at a car. £910.00 for a one way ticket! If anyone has any tips on what to look for or where to look to save a wasted trip I would be grateful! Thanks very much! G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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spursmaddave Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Plenty of people on the forum that would go and visually check out a car for you Still no guarantee but it would at least stop you wasting your money going to see a complete lemon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilleracing Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Thanks for the welcome, I must admit I am a bit puzzled about the ones I have seen for sale on the "Open market". Second hand 2009/2010 370zs seem to range from £15,000 to £22,000 for what appears to be a similar spec and the only difference is the mileage. I guess I would stretch as far as £20.000 but is the only difference between the £15.000 cars and the £20.000 a bit of mileage on an engine and running gear that will make 100,000 miles without issue? Looking at the general spec and Nissans bulletproof reliability, it is a bit confusing. What wears out on these cars? The interior, the mechanicals???? As far as depreciation goes, would I be better waiting until 2013? Any help is really appreciated. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Welcome to the forum... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 im sure we will be able to help. and look at some if needed. you wont get a 2013 car for 20k tho. an earlier GT will be in your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 There have been problems with roof closure on some roadsters, use the search facility, top right in the 370 section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilleracing Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Thanks for the replies and offer of help. Although the video is not me, this is a good example of what I need the car for. I am looking for a previously owned less than 20,000 mile car with a manual gearbox. Regards, G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glrnet Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 PM Jay and ask him what his mileage was:- http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/65283-intermittent-loud-grinding-noise-with-clutch-down/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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