Carl350z Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 Hi everyone I'm new to the forum and also to the zed car! Not bought one yet... I have a budget of 6kish. What sort of thing is in budget ? Do the older ones have brembos ? Is the blue more money ? Manual or auto (I'm thinking manual) Please humour me whe on driving normally what is the fuel consumption like. ? Thanks Carl Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 04 plate for that kinda money. All UK spec had brembos. Blue might have a small premium. Manual wins! MPG - Town ~ 18mpg, Motorway - 30mpg 1 Quote
aidan Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 6K should get you an early UK car - in good nick, with Brembos / manual. I've not had mine long - but normal driving I'm getting around 26mpg. You'll get 30mpg on longer trips. And the blue is faster so is worth more.....but maybe I am biased. Quote
mrchic Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 Bought mine for just under £6 04 UK GT Brembos Heated Leather Think Black always seems more expensive. I get 26 MPG driving sensibly Quote
14N Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 Hello and Carl. Read this and then use your new found knowledge wisely. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/22880-guide-for-new-memberspotential-buyers/ Quote
Aiuchi-Gary Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 Hi, had my Auto Jap import about 4 weeks now, just love it Welcome Quote
slimjim Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 Where are you Carl...? Come have a look at mine and make me an offer... Standard and ready for you to make your mark on it. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/71162-2003-gun-metal-grey-gt-uk-6750/ 1 Quote
raduv66 Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 I'm getting 29 mpg in mine at the moment but i do a lot of moterway driving and never go over the limit Quote
mbw100 Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 Welcome along just make sure you go over any with a fine tooth comb! Enjoy Quote
un1eash Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) I use to do alot of town driving and only get 11mpg. Try and look for a GT spec with Rays alloys (werent standard on early cars) Edited May 15, 2013 by un1eash Quote
bamdc2 Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) 04 model for £6k!! Dont say that, I picked mine up for just under £8k last March!! tbh it has GT pack with only 42k on clock and not a dink in sight. GT and manual FTW!!! I wanted to get one in blue but they look better in pictures than real life (no offence, lovely colour but not my favourite ). There is a really good buyers guide on here so take a look. Loads of info. Edited May 15, 2013 by bamdc2 Quote
The Chubby Ninja Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 Bought mine for just under £6 04 UK GT Brembos Heated Leather Think Black always seems more expensive. I get 26 MPG driving sensibly Cheapest zed on the forum! Quote
Carl350z Posted May 15, 2013 Author Posted May 15, 2013 Well firstly thank you for the help and the many welcome messages ! I am in Lincoln. The zed you have forsale looks perfect. There is one 10 mins from me that is 03 JDM 55k on the clock it was in eBay at £5000 so I think he would take £4750 happily. So the one in the link is more money with more miles ! Are the uk cars worth that much more ? Quote
Carl350z Posted May 15, 2013 Author Posted May 15, 2013 Bought mine for just under £6 04 UK GT Brembos Heated Leather Think Black always seems more expensive. I get 26 MPG driving sensibly What mileage did it have ? Thanks Quote
Gonzo88 Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 My car will be for sale at Nissan in Lincoln by next week but it might be out if your price range. 1 Quote
slimjim Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 Well firstly thank you for the help and the many welcome messages ! I am in Lincoln. The zed you have forsale looks perfect. There is one 10 mins from me that is 03 JDM 55k on the clock it was in eBay at £5000 so I think he would take £4750 happily. So the one in the link is more money with more miles ! Are the uk cars worth that much more ? Depends on the JDM version. Some are not to the same UK spec, some are better. Some don't have the standard weather proofing and if they didn't have it when they were imported can be rusty. Plus, insurance companies are renound for charging more for Imports. So you pay more fort he UK spec but then less for insurance every year. 1 Quote
Carl350z Posted May 15, 2013 Author Posted May 15, 2013 My car will be for sale at Nissan in Lincoln by next week but it might be out if your price range. Pm sent ! Quote
mrchic Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 Bought mine for just under £6 04 UK GT Brembos Heated Leather Think Black always seems more expensive. I get 26 MPG driving sensibly What mileage did it have ? Thanks 78000 High but i went on the fact it had 99% Nissan service history, very good paint work. To be honest it wasn't the easiest buy, and i took a risk buying it. The sales guy didn't even come out with me to look at the car, it was like here's the keys help yourself. not unpleasant sale just i knew more about the car than he did. But all the paperwork was there HPI, MOT history, and a load of receipts etc. So far i'm happy. Quote
Ricey Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 Where are you Carl...? Come have a look at mine and make me an offer... Standard and ready for you to make your mark on it. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/71162-2003-gun-metal-grey-gt-uk-6750/ Never have I known someone so painstakingly keep there car standard whilst maintaining it thoroughly as well. Well worth a look Quote
slimjim Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Where are you Carl...? Come have a look at mine and make me an offer... Standard and ready for you to make your mark on it. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/71162-2003-gun-metal-grey-gt-uk-was-6750-now-6250/ Never have I known someone so painstakingly keep there car standard whilst maintaining it thoroughly as well. Well worth a look Thanks very much mate... Much appreciated! Bump... http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/71162-2003-gun-metal-grey-gt-uk-was-6750-now-6250/ Quote
greg tl Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Manual is a no brainer... Come pay me a visit. I have plenty in stock that will be of interest. Greg. Quote
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