MrHolcombeXxX Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Hello all, This is my first post in the forum so thank you in advance. I've just sold my Seat Leon Cupra R and I'm picking up my first zed (350) this weekend (Saturday). I've never owned one before and I drove one for the first time on Monday. From what I saw it's a great car, 77k miles, Full Nissan Service History, 2 keys, 1 Years MOT, near standard, 4 good tires, GT pack and the clutch has been done recently. I've checked a few of the common faults, boot hinges, door hinges, bubbling wheels, rough idle etc and it all seems fine. The only thing that did scare me a little is the front arches have a little surface rust, is this easy to repair if I take it to a body shop? I've got a Rocket Bunny kit so the arches will be cut eventually too! I pick the car up Saturday morning and it's booked into a mechanics in his local area for a quick underside check over before I hand the cash over (i'm cautious). So, my point is - How concerned should I be about a little rust and is there anything else I should check for on this car before purchasing it? Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Why don't you post up in the introduction section and introduce your self properly? There also is a buyers guide section which is very informative. Also, what year and model is the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 If you’re cutting the arches, then rust is a bit irrelevant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHolcombeXxX Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said: Why don't you post up in the introduction section and introduce your self properly? There also is a buyers guide section which is very informative. Also, what year and model is the car? Thanks for the reply, I didn't realise this was a thing. I'll go ahead and do this now! The car is on a 54 Plate with the 276BHP engine. 9 minutes ago, Ekona said: If you’re cutting the arches, then rust is a bit irrelevant I understand that, my point was will it be okay for a few months and if it has rust on the arches and I decide not to cut them then what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 To fit the RB kit, you have to cut them. A few months between shouldn’t make much difference, however I’d put something over the rust to stop it getting any worse at least. If you decide not to RB the car, then you can get them done properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHolcombeXxX Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, Ekona said: To fit the RB kit, you have to cut them. A few months between shouldn’t make much difference, however I’d put something over the rust to stop it getting any worse at least. If you decide not to RB the car, then you can get them done properly. So you wouldn't let it put you off buying the car? It's the only real thing that concerns me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Depending on the extent of the rust I would not worry too much about it. Easily cut out and repaired, however, a pair of rust free or new wings might be a plan for the future. Certainly not a deal breaker, however, it might give you some negotiating power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHolcombeXxX Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said: Depending on the extent of the rust I would not worry too much about it. Easily cut out and repaired, however, a pair of rust free or new wings might be a plan for the future. Certainly not a deal breaker, however, it might give you some negotiating power. I didn't even consider the wings are completely replaceable. Surely that would be the best option, just replace both wings? That also gives me a spare set to RB! I doubt there's much negotiation power here, the deal is pretty good and I was like a kid at Christmas when I went to view the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 The front wings are bolt on and easily replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHolcombeXxX Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 That gives me so much peace of mind! Anything else I should check on the car apart from the obvious 'always check' things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, MrHolcombeXxX said: That gives me so much peace of mind! Anything else I should check on the car apart from the obvious 'always check' things? Loads, best to refer to the forum buyers guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHolcombeXxX Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Just now, ZMANALEX said: Loads, best to refer to the forum buyers guide. Thanks for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Just in case you did not find it: https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/77426-buyers-guide/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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