jonnykool Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hi everyone, I know there will be a lot of noobs introducing themselves on here but I thought it only right to say hello. Im Jonny from Teesside and im a big fan of the Z. I currently own an 2003 Celica T Sport (which I love) but I think a lot of money needs to be spend on it to get it how I want it (discs, pads, alloy refurb, bumper respray etc etc) so im looking to "graduate" to a more premium car. I have liked the Z since its introduction but could not afford one until now, so im trying to weigh up whether to take the plunge and invest in a Z or keep the Celica. Either way I hope to stick around and contribute something, becuase I do intend on owning a Z. Preferably a nice Orange one roughly around an 04 plate, I would look to spend about 12K so I assume that would bag a decent motor. I dont want to ask to many "noob" questions cause im sure I will find the answers with a bit of searching. Cheers all Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Welcome to the forum mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnykool Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Cheers I think im seeing a few familiar faces from CCUK on here lol. Is it common to graduate from a Celica to a Z??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnykool Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Cheers I think im seeing a few familiar faces from CCUK on here lol. Is it common to graduate from a Celica to a Z??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 A few have come from Celicas I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnykool Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Well ive attached a pic of my current motor, its an old picture but im on my works PC so dont have many pics of her. Since taking this I have put on EBC discs all round and red stuff pads. A Dynamic front lip and TRD side skirts (The same lip and skirts that are on the 05+ Celica GT), also installed an engine start button (well I was never gonna use the ciggy lighter lol) and put a refelective red infill graphic on the "Celica" logo on the back. I like to mod my cars a little, but nothing big, just make it my own. Im jsut keeping my eye out for the right car at the right price at the moment, im in no hurry but im sure ive made my mind up that im going to move on from the Celi. its been a good car, but fancy a nice big V6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum. Your budget is very realistic so you should get a very good example for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sally Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hello :bye: GET THE Z!!!!!!!! You wont regret it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm sure you will find the Zed to be a great car. All torque, all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jonnykool Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I might be a little quiet on here because I dont want to ask questions that have been asked a million times before and can be found with a little searching. But the hunt for a Z is on, ive seen a nice 03 plate with 40K on for 10 grand in orange. May be a little higher mileage than I wanted (my celicas only got 55k on and seen a lot of UK Z's on 03 plates with around 30K on) but I may go have a look and take it for a spin at least. Im in no rush and will just wait for the right one to come along. One question I do have is though, do you have to use high octane fuel? Does it cause severe bogging if you use 95 Octane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I might be a little quiet on here because I dont want to ask questions that have been asked a million times before and can be found with a little searching. But the hunt for a Z is on, ive seen a nice 03 plate with 40K on for 10 grand in orange. May be a little higher mileage than I wanted (my celicas only got 55k on and seen a lot of UK Z's on 03 plates with around 30K on) but I may go have a look and take it for a spin at least. Im in no rush and will just wait for the right one to come along. One question I do have is though, do you have to use high octane fuel? Does it cause severe bogging if you use 95 Octane? Theres a couple of Scrooges on here, it seems to run on it ok for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnykool Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Theres a couple of Scrooges on here, it seems to run on it ok for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I think that after the last great "RON Debate" it was sgreed that the is a small saving with using the higher ron by weighing up cost/mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Welcome bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hi & to the forum. As Martin said you should be able to find a good one for 12k with less miles than 40k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Good luck with the search. I always use super unleaded (99ron) from Tesco's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnykool Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Cheers all Nice to feel welcome. Im off to look at an 03 plate Orange GT with Orange leather interior today with 40K on the clock at £10,000 seems about the right price with it having below average miles. I would ideally like a car with closer to 35K and a year less on it. After looking through other threads the pre 05 models have a lower tax bracket, is this because the standard engine became the GT4 engine? Doesnt the GT4 engine only add top end and the original engine has more response low down? But ill have a look at her and see what the crack is. Like I said, im in no rush but if the right one comes along, then the right one comes along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Welcome to the forum Jonny. Pity you didn't find us a few weeks ago, you could have had Lomoto's stunning Sunset Zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnykool Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 yeah I seen that in the for sale section, I was gutted lol. Looks like a stunning motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnykool Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/ww ... gLetter=53 Any opinions on this car at this price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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