tubbyandy Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I have just bought a new house and I now live so close to work that unfortunately the zed just doesnt get any use, that combined with the plans for the new spot means I just can't justify it being sat on the drive doing nothing. It really pains me to do this but i'll definitely be coming back to zed ownership once the house is finished in a few years. So onto the car. As I'm sure most of you will have done, I looked for ages to find the right car for me. Going through the 'usual' traders and travelling the length and bredth of the country to see loads of bangers I finally found this car in Sheffield. Although the window tints and black wheels at first made me dubious, the owner was actually great and had really looked after the car. He'd even averaged low 40s MPG which is ridiculous (he must've pushed it to work as I never managed anywhere near this). After a good inspection I had it up on ramps at home (I'm a mechanical engineer by trade if it makes anyone feel better) to check the usual suspects and found all the suspension (especially the cursed banana arms) to be in great condition. The tyres also have loads of life left in them The car itself I have owned for a smidge under a year. Its currently sat at 73,000 but will rise very slightly as I still love using the car on weekends! I think I've put 1-1500 miles maximum on it in my ownership. The MOT is due in Feb 17 but the car hasn't had an advisory on it yet and I regularly inspect the car so I have no fears at all for it. The car was serviced at 69k (it has full service history) so there's a good stretch before the next one and the belts were all replaced a few weeks before my ownership. As soon as I bought the car I had it professionally machine polished and it comes up beautifully. I have both fob keys and the original security key I enquired about the clutch and was told the previous owner had had it done but he had no proof of this. I decided to take a chance and believe him as the car pulls very strongly and it doesn't have a hint of slipping (which I can prove on a test drive) even on the hills around our area, an there are no receipts for the other bits that can be clearly seen. So to the nitty gritty. All the electrics work, windows go up and down effortlessly and there are no knocks bangs or squeaks from either the engine or the suspension. The car pulls really nicely in any gear and sounds amazing. Being a facelift revup GT the car benefits from BOSE 7 speaker stereo system (head unit replaced with a double din Alpine unit, Bluetooth, USB etc). RAYS forged wheels Brembo brakes all round (fantastic condition and stop the car on a penny). LED tailights HID headlights with working washers in the facelift front bumper Full black heated electric leather seats (which I also cleaned and leather renovated so theyre lovely). Electric wing mirrors Freezing cold AC Cruise control There have been some very minor modifications, these being: EPR 25/20mm hubcentric wheel spacers Refurbished Rays in bronze, door handles painted a satin version of the same colour Apexi drop-in filter Silver interior vent inserts COBRA resonated exhaust (sounds a touch growlier than OEM) Strut brace De-wipered (I have kept the wiper and arms it would be a 30min job to change it back) Stubby aerial from Tarmac sports So bad points then. .Very slight car parking ding under the door handle (you can only see from certain angles). .Slight notch sometimes when changing into 5th when the cars been stood for a while in the cold (goes when its warmed up, I fully intended to fix this with a fluid change and molyslip but it never happened over summer). This is really rare and to be honest will only do it once until the cars warmed up and its fine then. On a warm day it doesn't do it at all. .Being a 2006 (and a Nissan) there are some stone chips on the front. I believe the previous owner had had the front bumper resprayed but these are starting to appear again. These are all minor points but I'd rather be 100% honest. Price wise I'm looking for 7300 ONO. I'm not looking for a quick sale (probably a good thing right before Christmas!!). I've probably missed something glaringly obvious so feel free to ask me any questions either by pm or openly on here, I apologise the pictures show the car covered in water but ive had to dodge the rain to get the car cleaned and photographed. I'll happily take close ups or more photos of anything required and either post here or directly to our phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 Thanks mate! I'll be gutted to see it go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Thanks mate! I'll be gutted to see it go Don't blame you. I always wanted the Zed in black, ...unfortunately I just missed out on a black one when I was looking and decided on a Gun Metal one in the end (got impatient). Always thought the black ones look the best though really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 Well I know of one for sale if you want to go back on it hahaha. I'll definately have another when I've finished smashingbthe house apart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Looks very nice and clean, GLWS. Forgot to mention the clear reflectors though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Nice looking car, kept well. GLWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 Yeah I completely forgot that haha. I'm sure I'll have missed bits should've walked the car with a note pad so I remembered!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 (edited) Yeah I completely forgot that haha. I'm sure I'll have missed bits should've walked the car with a note pad so I remembered!! You've got the front tow hook cover too, makes a bigger difference than you'd think Mine didn't come with one Edited December 13, 2016 by Strudul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 Neither did mine!! I had to order it the first week I got the car as it wound me up so much haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 I've just read a comment on another sale that's reminded me!! The car hasn't used any oil sinse it's had its oil change. Because of all the hype that they can use oil regularly I check it weekly but I've yet to put any in. Just incase anyone's put off by the 'oil burning' comments haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonixtorm Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I take it this is in the higher road tax bracket (i.e. post 1st April registration)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 It is indeed, think Most of the facelifts are. The way I look at it is it's only 200quid a year extra so less than 20quid a month. Well worth the money for the exterior modifications and the engine (well in my opinion haha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonixtorm Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) Thanks for confirmation. True enough; what can you buy for £20 a month, eh? I may be in touch - I'm working through sale of my current motor, and purchase of a runabout for work, which will determine the available funds I have to spend on a weekend (and some weekdays) car. Edited December 18, 2016 by sonixtorm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 No problems buddy. I don't expect it to move quickly this close to Christmas, if you have any questions or anything in particular you'd like to see please let me know and I can sort it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 Cheeky little Christmas bump. I'll be happy to talk offers sinse it's the festive season haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Am I overpricing guys or is it the wrong time of the year? In no rush but if it's wrong time of the year I'll sorn it to save wasting tax cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I'd say the price is fine, but around winter and xmas isn't the best time to try sell. Also, most people on here already have a Z, so you may have better luck on Autotrader etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Sold all my cars through eBay adverts. I also include videos in my online ads generally, starting up, walk arounds, exhaust sound/smoke check etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Some good advice guys cheers: it's on pistonheads so I'll do all the above and get it on autotrader and eBay this week. Thanks for your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Don't forget motors.co.uk, Gumtree and even Facebook. Might not give the best results, but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Gumtree is free, means you get a lot of time wasters, but I once bought a cracking car on Gumtree so it does work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Got it on a few Facebook ones but all you get is people wanting best price (around 4K apparently) or wanting to know 'wotz powa on that m8'. I'll give them all a go this week. Thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4nn13 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Where are you based bud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbyandy Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm in Lancaster mate. Not sure where in n.wales you are but I'm about 2-3hours from Bangor if this gives you an idea haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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