deadcluck Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hi all, So I joined the site under an old and long forgotten username yeeeears ago after selling my ep3, but at the time owning a 350z never came around.. I am currently back on the hunt after selling my b6 a4 quattro as I was craving something more engaging and fun.. As it stands, the wife has a perfectly practical car when required, so while I can, so two seats are not an issue.. The shortlist.. NC mx5 350z The safe and potentially far less exciting option MK2 TT of some description A friend has an NC which I had the pleasure of driving on track too which was incredible fun, so I finally "get" the mx5 thing, driven a tin top nc2 which was nice, but one thing's for sure I'll only fit in with the roof down and a lid on.. The MK2 TT , bagged a drive in a 2.0tfsi s tronic today, lovely place to be, super well put together, special feeling until pushing on.. love the noise that comes with the lightning quick gear change but obvious from the outset that it didn't drive like the Mx (fwd that I drove) Lastly the Z... Not been able to find one local to check out! But starting to wonder if it might be the perfect blend of the two... With the handling, drive & perhaps for me most important the noise! Don't suppose anyone is in the Swansea area and willing to let me come for a ride and look around one? so yeah... Hi haha!! Josh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Go for the Zed Welkom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Hi and welcome along. Buy the Zed, a lot of car for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Welcome aboard Josh. You definitely need to get behind the wheel of a Zed. One of the best drivers cars I've ever owned, rear wheel drive but just feels so planted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadcluck Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) Thanks guys! I completely agree, trying to find myself a good example to check out! Closest have been 60+ miles away so far sadly Edited August 20, 2018 by deadcluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadcluck Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 Having a bit of a nightmare finding a genuine pre 06 coupe Im not sure I'm being fussy as I know the interior doesn't wear too well, but seem to only be finding really sketchy examples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 There a lot of 'touched up' examples, keep looking though. When you find the right one it'll be worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Welcome to the forum, Josh. Give it time, don't rush, the right zed is out there for you! What's your budget if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadcluck Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Adrian@TORQEN said: Welcome to the forum, Josh. Give it time, don't rush, the right is out there for you! What's your budget if you don't mind me asking? Than you dude. Looking at up to 55 platers, and happy to spend up to 7k depending on year etc.. seems fair to expect a good example with decent miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) ..depends what decent mileage is to you. Mines left me with 102K miles and besides some stuff underneath needing done (as it sat out in all weathers) the engine was as quick as it was 5 year prior when I bought it lol. Even up to 50K, there should be nothing wrong with buying a car on miles. Just check as much as you can into the history and look for any tell tale signs its not been looked after. With Z's a good place to look is tyres, people 'in the know' as such will put only a few specific brands/types on. Not the b-all and end but it gives you a quick idea of what they've been like with the car. (MPSS, MPS4, even Falkens... lol) Edited September 25, 2018 by AMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadcluck Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Thanks for the reply. Absolutely, my a4 sold with around 116k miles and was immaculate, especially compared to some mx5 and 350z I have seen with easily half the mileage... Ideally I wanted to for once treat myself to something with less than 50-60k miles... But I've seen a few advertised lately with 90kish miles which may look better than some I have viewed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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