Matt20 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hi everybody!! I have been coming to this website for the last few weeks to check out the news and banter but also to see what cars are for sale because I am completely obsessed with the 350 and have decided that its time to get one . I do have one question that my friends havn't been able to answer....I have seen quite alot of zeds for sale with 75k plus miles, for very reasonable prices (around the 8K mark). High milage is very common in diesels (hope I won't get told off for mentioning that word ), but on this calibre of car will I see many problems? Many thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hi everybody!! I have been coming to this website for the last few weeks to check out the news and banter but also to see what cars are for sale because I am completely obsessed with the 350 and have decided that its time to get one . I do have one question that my friends havn't been able to answer....I have seen quite alot of zeds for sale with 75k plus miles, for very reasonable prices (around the 8K mark). High milage is very common in diesels (hope I won't get told off for mentioning that word ), but on this calibre of car will I see many problems? Many thanks, Matt to the forum Matt The Zed engine seems a pretty tough unit so high milers should'nt be a problem as long as they have full service history at the right intervals - just about everyone on here takes care of theirs so best place to buy - keep looking and hope you find the one you want soon enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Welcome Best bet it's to buy a car from here so even with high milage yuu'll be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum. The engines are pretty bulletproof so if the history is right then I wouldnt be put off. Let us know what sort of spec and price you are thinking of and we will happily help you out with the search. There are some great cars for sale on here at the moment and you can search their history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt20 Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks for your comments guys, its much appreciated.... Hi and welcome to the forum. The engines are pretty bulletproof so if the history is right then I wouldnt be put off. Let us know what sort of spec and price you are thinking of and we will happily help you out with the search. There are some great cars for sale on here at the moment and you can search their history. Spec wise I am not that fussy, the main thing is that it is a 350 and had that amazing v6 under the bonnet...everythings else is a bonus Price wise I am planning on spending around 9-10k but if I can pick one up for cheaper then that would be great. Matt p.s does anyone know if there are many meets in the Swindon area? I wouldnt mind tagging along and having a chat with a few of the guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Welcome to the club, good luck in your hunt for a Zed heres a very nice one for sale thats in your price range: viewtopic.php?f=56&t=27119 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hello and welcome to the club!! High milers shouldnt be a problem, as said above, regular oil changes 2-3 ayear sould be good measure that its been looked after, and certainly if you buy from the forum, then you`ll be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Here's a nice one for sale. Took it for a test drive about 3 months ago and was excellent. Only reason i didn't buy it then was because it was up for £11200 and out of my budget. Was on 72k then and he commutes from chippenham to gloucester every day so all motorway miles. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1043034.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Welcome along. Zed prices are currently on the rise which might limit your search a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 As said, high miles not a problem if its been well looked after and any niggles sorted along the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Welcome to the forum bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 to the forum. Hope you get your ideal zed soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hi & to the forum. Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350doc Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 My Zed has 140,000 miles. I had the following problems: 60,000 miles: New exhaust/brake discs/clutch/flywheel 100,000 miles: I chose to fit new suspension 120,000 miles: 5th gear synchro went: new gearbox/clutch/flywheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 . Remember that patience is a virtue. I spent about a year before I found the right car for me, three months of ownership and loving it. Check the Regional meet map and get along to meet some of the members. A great crowd on here who are always happy to help. Cheers Dave A contented Zed owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Welcome to the forum. A few available in our for sales section here at the moment. Happy hunting. Oh, and when you do find one, you'll need one of these for driving around Wilts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 My Zed has 140,000 miles. I had the following problems: 60,000 miles: New exhaust/brake discs/clutch/flywheel 100,000 miles: I chose to fit new suspension 120,000 miles: 5th gear synchro went: new gearbox/clutch/flywheel I had a 5th gear syncho go at 22k luckily under warranty, Things can go wrong at anytime, obviously you need to bare in mind that these type of repairs may crop up at some point with a higher milage car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt20 Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Evening all....Thought I would give a slight update on the zed situ....Didnt want to start another thread so im hijacking my first post.... Ive been sitting in the background for the last year watching the forums and ejoying the friendly banter....However with all the goings ons of the credit crunch and car sales falling (not good as I work in the car manufacturing industry!) its been a tough year for us all. So you might be thinknig why is he telling us this...well my friends over the last year I have achieved nothing in the way of saving for a zed as I came very close to losing my flat..However with working finally picking up I can start to make headway on the zed fund so watch this space. My time frame is this time next year so in the mean time i'm hoping to come along to a few of the meets (permission of choptop of course ) and introduce myself and start becoming a member of the family so to speak. Hopefully see most of you very soon! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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