PortGlasgow Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Hi everyone im looking for a 350z, My price range is 14-15k preferably Uk car, ive been looking on Autotrader but cant find anything north/midlands in my price range, Pistonheads.com seems a good site but what kind of things do I need to be wary of. Im 27 but only been driving for 3 years come February so I need to keep the insurance down as much as possible. Anyone have any good advice for first time z350 buyer? Would like to make a purchase with-in the month. Sooner the better really but I can be patient if its worth the wait . Im located in Macclesfield east Cheshire incase the username puts you off. p.s. excellent site, could spend hours browsing though.... infact I have spent hours browsing through Quote
lomoto Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Hi Mate, your price range should get you into a UK car , but don't dismiss JDM imports you can probably get a lower mileage / better condition car for your money do a search on here for buying guides, nothing too serious to watch out for on the Zeds Quote
rmmackfc Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Welcome mate Keep checking those adds, one will come up. Keep checking the site too, there is normally a sale. Quote
Digsy Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Welcome aboard! A bit of patience and the right car will be just round the corner. Are you put off by high mileage as UK cars at this level have done a bit. Quote
Sarnie Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 I'm sure this guy would be open to offers. His JDM has been up for a few weeks: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8298 PS Quote
jonathan73 Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Sign up to carsbymail.co.uk and receive emails of 350s for sale around the country. Though, thinking about it, they may not market them in your price range. Maybe worth a look though, that's how I found my GT4. Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Hi and I'm sure you're already checking them, but Pistonheads and eBay are good sources of used Zeds. Quote
M13KYF Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 to the forum. The shopping part is just the beggining of the fun Quote
PortGlasgow Posted June 12, 2007 Author Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks for the replies, just had my insurance quote - £1700 with RAC (2yrs license + trafic light offence own fault too busy thinking about a roundabout 20 yrds ahead whole talking to a girl in the back seat ) So all I need to do is find the car, any tips on problems I should look out for? How much do services usually cost?, any un-expected costs?. Im going to devote some time to previous forum threads now. btw about insurance would it be wise to insure an older family member for the car and be an additional driver to save a few bob? Quote
Sarnie Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks for the replies, just had my insurance quote - £1700 with RAC (2yrs license + trafic light offence own fault too busy thinking about a roundabout 20 yrds ahead whole talking to a girl in the back seat ) So all I need to do is find the car, any tips on problems I should look out for? How much do services usually cost?, any un-expected costs?. Im going to devote some time to previous forum threads now. btw about insurance would it be wise to insure an older family member for the car and be an additional driver to save a few bob? Add a lady named driver, should lower the premium Quote
PortGlasgow Posted June 12, 2007 Author Posted June 12, 2007 may do that Sarnie, the quote for my old dear and me as additional comes back at 700 odd Quote
Sarnie Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 may do that Sarnie, the quote for my old dear and me as additional comes back at 700 odd I mean't put you as the main driver and add a lady named driver not the other way round. Though saying that, Direct Line offer to accumulate NCD as a named drive if you go that route? Quote
nixy Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 maybe I should offer my services as a named driver on people's policies - for a small fee of course! Quote
Ross Mac Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 Welcome to the forum! I spent a good three months looking at all the various options when getting my first Z - Uk cars, private imports, imports already here etc etc. I spend evey night on pistonheads, autotrader etc etc until one came up. I got a 04 UK non GT car in Chilli Red with 38k miles for just over 15k so they are out there. Good luck with your search! Quote
monkeybizz Posted June 18, 2007 Posted June 18, 2007 Good luck bro, hope you find it Welcome to the forum Quote
paul Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 keep looking its taken me weeks to find one.Put a deposit on one today today 53 plate gt with 19000 on the clock for £15650 Quote
Sarnie Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 Put a deposit on one today today 53 plate gt with 19000 on the clock for £15650 Thats shocking really for current owners (but good for you). I sold my 53 plate kuro for £19k almost a year to the day, thats almost £300 a month deprecition Quote
PortGlasgow Posted June 24, 2007 Author Posted June 24, 2007 What do you guys think of this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-NISSAN-350-Z ... dZViewItem 20k miles? Its it a big difference in maintenance/insurance costs for imports? Quote
Ebized Posted June 24, 2007 Posted June 24, 2007 Do you really need an auto?? Otherwise One of the best things with Z ownership is its 6-speed gearbox that really makes the car such a joy to drive. Quote
P15UL T Posted June 24, 2007 Posted June 24, 2007 Put a deposit on one today today 53 plate gt with 19000 on the clock for £15650 Thats shocking really for current owners (but good for you). I sold my 53 plate kuro for £19k almost a year to the day, thats almost £300 a month deprecition Quote
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