glastoveteran Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I'm getting my UK 53 reg coupe ready for sale as I'm importing an MY07 roadster from Japan and she's due to be ready in about a month's time. Current mileage is 38,500 and due to an oversight on my part and also a mis-understanding it's not had the 36,000 mile P3 service. Looking back over the history it doesn't look like it's ever had a new clutch either, so presumably it's still on the original? Is it a fair assumption that it's probably in need of one and will likely come up in the service? If this is the case and assuming it's likely to cost in the region of £1,500+ then is it really worth my while spending all that money just to sell? I know this question is sometimes asked and people recommend doing so, but does it really make financial sense to do that? I'm certainly not trying to screw anyone over, but it did have a P1 recently so how likely is it that buyers will question the service history? Or am I better off trying to sell it to an independent dealer? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I'm getting my UK 53 reg coupe ready for sale as I'm importing an MY07 roadster from Japan and she's due to be ready in about a month's time. Current mileage is 38,500 and due to an oversight on my part and also a mis-understanding it's not had the 36,000 mile P3 service. Looking back over the history it doesn't look like it's ever had a new clutch either, so presumably it's still on the original? Is it a fair assumption that it's probably in need of one and will likely come up in the service? If this is the case and assuming it's likely to cost in the region of £1,500+ then is it really worth my while spending all that money just to sell? I know this question is sometimes asked and people recommend doing so, but does it really make financial sense to do that? I'm certainly not trying to screw anyone over, but it did have a P1 recently so how likely is it that buyers will question the service history? Or am I better off trying to sell it to an independent dealer? Thanks in advance If the clutch is not causing any issues then I wouldn't be changing it to sell. Standard clutch is £250 fitting around 3-4 hours labour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I wouldn't change. I did 34k miles on the last Zed and did the P3 and there was no mention of needing the clutch replacing. You'll know when its slipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 definately dont bother with the clutch, mine was still going strong at 50k+ Maybe worth getting the P3 done though. Only costs ~ £180 round my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 my clutch has just gone, had it since november done about 1000 miles felt fine then all off a sudden just started revvin and going no where!!!! mind not to worry phils sorting the parts and being a top bloke about it!! clutch isnt that expensive to swap really just gets abit pricey when flywheels gone to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastoveteran Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thanks for all the comments guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.