marzman

Yours looks far better than the red one

Think i've had 5 different cars since they introduced those last year. ...it's a little disconcerting how on the front page it says 'This is not proof of ownership'

Gillian Anderson is a good one

Please write your advert in lower case - its just unreadable in capitals like that. If i was looking to buy i wouldnt bother reading your add as it's too much effort...! ...and im not having a go, just trying to help.

See thats the difference... i'd be trying to do it as quickly as possible so i dont get grief from the missus. Thats why i went there and back in 36 hours, all the way from Manchester. Bring her along next time, my Mrs is always up for joining in And a few drinks. If only... she cant travel as she doesnt have a british passport yet (We've only been waiting 8 years ) So it's not too fair when i go away without her

Marzman - March 2011 Marzman - March 2011 Marzman - April 2011 Marzman - April 2011

Marzman - June 2011 - 'The Carousel' (I have this in super high resolution)

Vimto!

Turtles FTW..! I'll be KC Jones...

+1 Thats all i ever use so i can get me clubcard points

Dude WTF?! Advert looks pretty good. Needs some interior pictures... What are you replacing it with? Dibs on your wheel nuts pending price.

See thats the difference... i'd be trying to do it as quickly as possible so i dont get grief from the missus. Thats why i went there and back in 36 hours, all the way from Manchester.

Could be interested on this depending on dates... I think driving from up north down to the chunnel would be a better option though... the Hull ferry was quite dear last time i checked, and it's an extra 2 nights away...

Cheers Leon... when are we going to see some pictures of your zed... im intrigued Cheers Andy... your comments are so true... the fact that zeds are worth so little is crazy. And to this end, i've been thinking further still... i might keep it after all ...Maybe just having a car in general is just a cost of life that i shouldnt be trying to cut out. I've been looking for acceptable alternative cars that i'd be willing to drive instead, and they're not that cheap. I'd narrowed it down to either an 03 Mercedes C-Class / E-Class, or a 2007 Lexus IS220d, but i'm looking at about £6-7k for either of those... so for only saving a max of £3k off the value of my zed it's just not worth the trouble... So as of today im keeping my zed ...but i may change my mind again tomorrow

Just watched this, same guy... awesome!

I watched the vid before reading the posts and wa just about to post the same thing

The body mods are a "nismo v1 bodykit"... one of the most desired and natural looking kits for the 350z mate. Its not that the market is narrow for selling it, I think the complete opposite. The problem lies where the owner appreciates the time and effort in this car and wants more than market value for it. If the price was right that car would sell in minutes as its an absolute stunner. PS theres something bizarre about the front bumper for being a factory fit though.. The headlight washers look weird. Just noticed a few minutes ago. Sorry lol Cheers Neil. The headlight washers are actually camera holes... JDM cars had an option for 2x sideways facing cameras to see out of junctions, but they were removed by the car's first UK owner as they didnt work with his new headunit i believe Its also got a factory fitted rear view cam, but i dont have it hooked up to anything... I've spent all night agonising over the figures again tonight and i still cant decide what to do. I've decided that if i do sell, i want a 2001-2003 C-Class Mercedes (always liked them), and they can be picked up for under £4k... but to make it worthwhile i really do have to get top dollar for the zed. Decisions decisions...

Congratulations Chris. Last pic is very cool.

Cheers Ian, Yours has got to be worth more than £10k surely... £7-8k sounds reasonable but i can afford to wait for someone like me to come looking for a needle in a haystack

Thanks Colin, These were my thoughts exactly (and the reason that i bought this car in the first place). I think it has been maintained to an incredible standard by the previous owners and is one of, if not the best examples of a 52-plate zed out there, which has got to count for something I completely appreciate everyone's comments about it being a lot of money though, and the suggestions to strip it etc - this is what i was expecting you all to say Searching on autotrader for cars < 60k miles there is only 1 under £6k and thats an auto and is £5900. The cheapest Nismo-kitted zed is this one, at £9500. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p When i bought my car, my criteria was that it must be in Azure, and must have a Nismo kit. As im in no rush to sell, im more than happy to wait for someone like me to come along with the same criteria and buy my car. ...and colin you are right again - i have no standard parts to put on, so this makes stripping a less appealing option. So all you vultures will have to wait for now

Well... I've been thinking about this for for several months now as i dont really get the enjoyment out of my zed that i should... This is my second zed, and while i loved my first i havent really fallen in love with this one - im guessing because i bought it in the finished state that it's in - i.e. there was no effort involved - i just paid for it! I dont feel a particular sense of pride when driving it. That said - i dont like driving it anywhere as i feel like it's too nice - i've put it on such a pedestal, i dont want to put any miles on it etc My final, but biggest reason for thinking about selling up is because of money - but not because of a lack of it! For the first time in my life i've got enough spare cash every month that i can start doing something constructive with. For too long i've squandered it on cars and gadgets etc, and now i think it's time to start putting my money to work for me . So if i sold my zed, i'd have have more to play with now, rather than wait a couple of years until my zed's paid off. In terms of a replacement - im thinking something dirt cheap, like a MK2 Diesel Focus or a MK4 Golf TDI... at least until i've bought 5 or 6 properties and im earning a nice income from them Now, here comes the part likely to cause a stir - the price! Quick spec-list below: 38k miles 52-plate JDM Azure Blue 350z, Manual Nismo Kit (Factory Fitted) Nismo Exhaust Nismo Carbon Fibre Engine Cover Nismo Carbon Fibre B-Pillars 19" Volk GTS Alloys Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres 2006+ LED Rear lights Brembos with uprated DBA vented/grooved discs all round/uprated pads/goodridge braided lines Uprated clutch and lightweigh Fly wheel Full RSW Carbon Fibre Interior Black Heated Leather Seats JWT Pop Charger Kenwood Headunit (Very good, with Bluetooth) Pioneer uprated speakers all round Nurrish Sat Nav Head up display Private Plate UK52 ZED ...and 2x Folders full of receipts for all mods and services! The way i see it a 52 plate car with only 38k miles would be worth £5.5k. Add £750 for a nismo kit, and maybe another £750 for the plate/uprated brakes/uprated clutch and the overall quality and we're at £7000. Then add the wheels/exhaust/carbon interior/etc (i.e. bits that can be sold separately if required) and i think it's at about £10k So... im going to carry on thinking about it for a bit longer, but i might put an add up for £10k in the near future and see if i get any interest. The other positive factor is that i dont need to sell it at all, so i can leave it for sale until i get an offer that i like. Any thoughts...? Here's a few pics:

I'd have said alternator mate. Test that first...

Looking very good James.