PageyUK Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Hi, Last bank holiday Monday I picked up my new 350Z. I've been reading here and looking for the right car for months. I looked at others who's online description wasn't what it seemed when I turned up to view it. I was after: Pre end of March 06 car (Cheaper tax band) Gun metal grey or Chilli Red GT Pack with BOSE, Rays, Heated electric seats Good condition interior/exterior Service History Under £8K I called a few 06 cars but was predictably told they were in the higher tax band. Eventually I called one and was told it was the cheaper tax band and was an 06 model.I called on the Saturday and found out it was 2-3 hours drive away in Derbyshire Regardless, I told the gent I'd come and view it on the Bank holiday Monday and he agreed to open up for me. I chanced it and booked a one way train ticket for me and the misses.... Whenever viewing a car I do an initial walk around and decide if its worth looking at further. It was gleaming and I didn't see anything immediately other than a couple of age related marks, and importantly, no spraying had been done. Upon further inspection I failed to find anything that would put me off, so I spent a couple of hours pouring over everything from the buyers guide. The car: 2006 model (early march so was cheaper tax band) Full Nissan Service History GT Pack Refurbished Rays ONE owner from new Lots of receipts and money spent (including over 1K for part exhaust replacement) Excellent exterior (few little marks) Spotless interior I started the car from cold and looked for any dodgy engine bay work (mods, rounded bolts, trim missing, etc) and checked for rattles, smoke, etc. Everything seemed perfect and the temperatures reflected normal. The salesman was a lovely chap and let me take it for a test drive with the misses on my own. The car was faultless, gearbox seemed good, engine pulled hard, no clutch slipping and all the interior features worked. I was very impressed. The only thing I noticed was the clicking from the rear axle which seems to be an easy fix for me (grease D/S splines). After a lot of haggling, I got it for £100 more than I wanted (£7,650) to, but he'd already dropped the price a lot. The deal was done and she drove back perfectly and I was BEAMING. I've driven it to work every day and in the evenings and found hardly anything wrong with it.The battery was naff so I bought a new Bosch one from Euro and fitted it. Here are some pictures: Current issues with it: No Bluetooth adapter. the cradle is there so I just need to buy the adapter now. Some age related marks (noticeably a scratch on the underside of the sill but you can't see it 2x medium sized spots on the roof where the paint has been chipped. This needs sorting so it doesn't rust! Slightly rough idle (you can only feel this when sat stationary and could just be a dirty MAF?) Slight juddering when pulling away from standing in first (again could eb a slightly dirty MAF) Other than that, she is perfect and I love it. Some questions: What Head unit would you recommend? I want one with Android connectivity and be able to plug it in to charge and play music, use the phone features. Preferably touch screen and double din. Those who have done the sports CAT, plenum spacer and re-map, would you say it is worth the money? I'd probably get the parts from Horsham, fit myself and get them to do the re map. Mirrors - there are 3 positions for the switch. Does one of them auto fold the mirrors when you turn the engine off? If not is this possible other than pushing the button each time to fold them in? Whens the next meet in the Southwest? I'm in Somerset! Quote
Dean_1983 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Very nice , this was the colour I wanted but got too good a deal on the silver one I went for .... I have ray envy right now Quote
evest Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Looks good mate! The best thing is... you'll still be beaming in 5 years, and most probably beyond! Quote
14N Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Congrats on the new purchase. You certainly chose the best colour. I wouldn't bother searching for a Bluetooth module to fit in your cradle if you're looking to change the HU soon. Just get a HU with Bluetooth connectivity. You'll lose the phone function on the steering wheel, but all other buttons will work as normal. Quote
Jaz 350z Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 hello my good man, enjoy your Zed. In answer to your questions : 1, this is personal preference... how much work do you want involved? I have seen some excellent build threads on putting android tablets into the sat nav cubby... I have a kenwood, db2220smthsmth.. It's alright, but the tough sensitivity is crude. 2, YES, nuff said 3, my understanding is that there isnt autofold mirrors.... however, if you search this forum for autofold mirrors, there is a chap (i believe called flyboy) who has retrofitted auto folding mirrors. 4, Unaware of south west meets, but come to Leicester... June 15th, big meet in Leicester. (sorry no time to find link) Most importantly, have fun with it... Quote
tatooandy67 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Hi, congratulations on your purchase Lovely looking zed Quote
Jp606 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Congrats. Have the spark plugs been changed at all? Mine was juddery and new plugs fixed that. Quote
GMballistic Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Those who have done the sports CAT, plenum spacer and re-map, would you say it is worth the money? I'd probably get the parts from Horsham, fit myself and get them to do the re map. I think so. Had mine done at Horsham Developments and have their plenum spacer too. The difference isn't massive but it's definitely quicker in the first few gears (and top end with the limiter removed), runs better/smoother with the mods I put on and I've never regretted the money it cost at all. Imo it's a no brainer to do especially if you change the exhaust/CATs and air intake. Enjoy the new motor. Quote
Neilp Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 The reason its a lower tax band is because its a late registered pre facelift model. Only a couple of facelifts escaped with the lower tax band. Congrats on the purchase & enjoy! 1 Quote
mikejbry Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Nice car! Where in the southwest are you? I just bought mine sunday, I'm about 5 miles out from Cannington Edited May 15, 2014 by mikejbry Quote
Vlad Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Welcome to the forum I have Bluetooth adapter for sale at the moment Quote
NeilMH Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Very nice You may also find that the Uprev will help to smooth the initial pull-away in first but plugs and MAF always worth doing as well as said previously. Quote
Zhorno Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Welcome 👠nice whip Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
370Ad Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Looks nice, congrats It is still DE model even though its 06....not sure if that is what you wanted?! Edited May 16, 2014 by 370Ad Quote
The Trouser Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 Congratulations! Welcome to Zed ownership. You'll find that one of the pleasures of ownership is this forum. I know little about cars but this forum has mentored me in many ways of the Zed for which I'm hugely grateful. Quote
WhackyWill Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) Nice car Good Buy. Welcome to The Land of Zed. Just realised it needs a "stubby"... Edited May 17, 2014 by WhackyWill Quote
Payco Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 Congratulations.Brings back some nice memories of when I picked up my Gunmetal as standard. Payco Quote
mattross1313 Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) Welcome in matey.This is a real long shot, but did you used to own an MR2? (And go on one of the France Weekenders) Edited May 17, 2014 by mattross1313 Quote
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