Tulstar Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Hi, I hope you don't mind this being only my second post on this forum, but I wanted to ask for a bit of advice. Every day, I walk past a house near to where I live. Outside the house is a Daytona Blue 350Z, 54 plate. The thing which gets me is that this particular car has been stood outside the house, unused, for at least the past 3 years. To the point where the panel gaps are now green and it has weeds/nettles growing around it in the summer... The guy who owns the car is still driving, but he's got a Volvo Estate. I'm so so tempted to speak with him to find out why the Z is sat there unused (not even covered up), and I'm half tempted to make him a cheeky offer to take it off his driveway. But before I do that, I'd want to know what potential problems I could run into, given that it's not moved for a good few years...! Are there any problems, specific to a 350Z, which would occur from a lack of use? Thanks in advance for the advice. I've attached a photo of the car in question. Quote
ATTAK Z Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Give it a good clean, check the oil and drive it ... happy days 2 Quote
ATTAK Z Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 oh and the colour is Azure BTW ... not the best colour but some like it 1 Quote
Tulstar Posted February 28, 2015 Author Posted February 28, 2015 Give it a good clean, check the oil and drive it ... happy days It would be nice if that was all that needed doing! Perhaps I'll have a word with him and keep my fingers crossed! Quote
Tulstar Posted February 28, 2015 Author Posted February 28, 2015 oh and the colour is Azure BTW ... not the best colour but some like it Ah ok... Damn you Google! Quote
GMballistic Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 If it's been stood for as long as you say then potentially it could need; New tyre's all round. Fluids: brake fluid, clutch fluid (both hygroscopic fluids), coolant fluid. Battery. Oil & filter. Also if you follow the service schedule for the 350Z it could potentially also need other items like new spark plugs etc depending on whether they have been replaced correctly at the mileage/age specific intervals. Service schedule for a 350Z here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/31110-service-schedule-for-a-350z/ Could be a good buy still though if you can get it cheaply enough. Also worth checking that mice or similar haven't made it their home & chewed through wiring etc if it has been outside for years. Quote
Humpy Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Have a friendly chat with the owner and play it by ear and try a cheeky offer Good luck Quote
Keyser Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 This of course assumes that it not on the drive due to the owner blowing the engine limping home and never getting round to fixing it, in which case a new battery, plugs and tyres are not gonna do a lot of good You need to speak to the owner and establish if it is for sale, if so why it is parked up and then how much. You may get lucky and get a bargain you may not but if you don't ask you will never know 1 Quote
WhackyWill Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 I'm looking for a replacement Zed, what area is this in Tulstar as I don't mind having a look and going from there. Quote
Harryjax Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 It's got to be worth a punt. Why don't you establish if it's for sale then get a mechanic or rac inspection done. Or see if a local member would give it a once over for you. Quote
Tulstar Posted February 28, 2015 Author Posted February 28, 2015 Thanks for the advice so far Whackywill - The car is in Worcester. I think I'll speak to the guy tomorrow to try to find out the story behind it (and whether he's willing to let it go!). 1 Quote
Steel Lynx Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 If it's been sat there for that long, will the engine not need to be stripped and lubricated before trying to turn it over? 1 Quote
Pritchard Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 I once left a car on my drve for about 12 months. calipers seized, interior was full of mould, (convertable), and then theres the obvious things like battery. 3yrs... i would make an offer. but bear in mind it will need work (£££) to get it up to spec again. Quote
JetSet Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 First thing to do is to check the status of the car. https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla Pete 1 Quote
nissanman312 Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Just checked my old ep3 seems it's still around or at least the plate is lol Quote
WhackyWill Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 First thing to do is to check the status of the car. https://www.gov.uk/g...ation-from-dvla Pete Would if I had the reg Pete. Quote
mouthwash Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Got the reg, last had tax in March 2014. Edit: I got the reg from the image but might get told off for putting it up. Edited March 1, 2015 by mouthwash Quote
BulletMagnet Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Whackywill - The car is in Worcester. I think I'll speak to the guy tomorrow to try to find out the story behind it (and whether he's willing to let it go!). I think I just heard the Zed Shed Mobile fire up.......... :lol: Edited March 1, 2015 by BulletMagnet 1 Quote
Tulstar Posted March 1, 2015 Author Posted March 1, 2015 Mouthwash - The reg was correct Going to go and have a chat with the guy today.. But confused as to why it was taxed last year when it hasn't moved! 1 Quote
BulletMagnet Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Mouthwash - The reg was correct Going to go and have a chat with the guy today.. But confused as to why it was taxed last year when it hasn't moved! Maybe he doesn't know what SORN is..... Quote
glrnet Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 oh and the colour is Azure BTW ... not the best colour but some like it Ah ok... Damn you Google! Called Daytona Blue in the USA I think, oh and what Keyser said ^ Quote
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