vaneel Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Hello! an old owner of 2 300zx TT's (one short wheel base) i have decided to buy my wife a 350z as she didnt like the 300's but always fancied a 350z. Its her birthday soon so been looking at the buyers advice etc. Got 7k to spend but all the low mileage ones i am looking for seem to be 06's, i have desperately been trying to avoid revups as the oil consumption and idea of having a duff car soon after purchase scares me as i want it as a reliable daily runner for her and some fun on weekends for me i can test a car normally as bought alot of cars in the past but with the oil consumption its something i fear i cant prove when viewing as it takes time to build a picture of its consumption. The ones i viewed were full service history but obviously that doesnt mean much as i doubt they mention oil levels anywhere i know that this can happen on any car but with 06's having a particular rep for it, is it best to stay away from revup engine? Good to be aboard! Kind Regards Damien Edited March 28, 2014 by vaneel Quote
tatooandy67 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Hi welcome I'm sure someone who knows will be along soon Good luck with the search, hope you find the right one Quote
350zedd Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 to the forum I think you've answered your own question there. As you said, there is no way of knowing the oil consumption before you buy the car as it takes time to build up a picture. If you've any doubts then avoid them. You'll be paying more road tax on the later 06's so you might as well stretch your budget to £9.5k and get your missus an HR. This is what i decided to do after searching around a few months ago. Good luck with the search Quote
Briggsybriggs1 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome along wave , iv got a rev up 2006 and it likes oil about 1000miles to 1Lt off oil , so you would soon now if it's drinking oil if you could get one from a trader with a warranty with that in mind you can just give it back ,,, Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
3fiddleyzed Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 welcome - similar budget to me - Im also on the hunt Quote
WhackyWill Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome to The Forum, a few on here to chose from. Quote
vaneel Posted March 28, 2014 Author Posted March 28, 2014 Well viewed one today in Coventry. Misfire on idle evrey now and again and cel light which he swear wasn't there earlier on when he put fuel. Needless to say it's been 3 hours driving, a bit gutting as it looks the part with the gun metal grey nismo kit at a supposed 46k miles but not worth a risk as neither him or I can check code. The hunt continues and I,m enjoying the hotel Quote
GMballistic Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 That sucks but it's better to walk away then just jump on the first 350 you like the look of, ...especially if said 350 is already showing signs of possible problems. Enjoy the hotel and of course the mini bar. Quote
vaneel Posted March 28, 2014 Author Posted March 28, 2014 At least trade link is on the way back I'll pop in there Quote
GMballistic Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Definitely worth a visit there from what I've heard. You should be spoilt for choice with all their Zeds for sale. Quote
vaneel Posted March 28, 2014 Author Posted March 28, 2014 Sent email as I noticed website says appointments only will call in the morning. Anyone else just turned up on the day or at short notice? I'm soooo anxious that I can't turn up Quote
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