Chris K. Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Hello, Been looking at the site for a while as i have wanted a 350Z for ages and now i have sold my current car i am now looking to pucahse one. I have a buget of about 12,000 and am hoping to pick up a 2004 or newer car with less than 50,000 on the clock. I have looked through the FAQ and most of my questions have been answered apart from what should have been done to a car of this age service wise? When does the cambelt need doing? I have no clue about any the mechanical side of things so any help would be great. Thanks in advance Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 No cambelt on the Z bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Welcome to the mad house,buy and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I have a buget of about 12,000 and am hoping to pick up a 2004 or newer car with less than 50,000 on the clock. Then you'll need about £10,000 if you buy a JDM and UK a little more. £2,000 for the mods. P3 at 54,000. Just had mine done for £200 locally including diff oil, spark plugs, 2 x new belts, engine oil change, brake oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 as sunset said, no cambelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Hi and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Hi and Welcome. The service interval is 9 months/9000 miles with service schedules of P1 P2 P1 P3. The P3 being the most expensive and a good independant shouldn't charge you more than around £300 unless other parts are required. The Zed is basically a very reliable car and is good for very high mileage so long as its been looked after. Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 as sunset said, no cambelt Just to clarify as I'm not mechanical either ....the cams are driven by a chain on the Z so shouldn't need any attention at 50,000 Oh and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 good luck with search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drob Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 as long as its been well serviced it will be fine, im sure the serpentine belt gets changed at 50k miles or maybe its included in the p3 service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budge Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Welcome mate As already said, depending on where you are located then P3 Major service is less than £300 (mine was £218 in Manchester to give an indication) And as for your budget I picked up my 54plate FNSH 12month warranty UK Zed a year ago with less than 24000miles on the clock, 20" Alloys, K&N Typhoon, after market exhaust & NISMO embroidered leather seats for less than £11500 so there are bargains out there. Takes a while to find the one for you but when you do you will be the happiest person on the planet. Keep up the search and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Welcome to the forum Happy shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPanic Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Hi & to the forum and good luck with the search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris K. Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Thanks for the replys guys. i wasnt aware there wasnt a cambelt! These are two i have my eye what do you thunk of them? http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/ww ... gLetter=54 http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/ww ... gLetter=54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 They look pretty close mate. Both 04 GT's with approx the same mileage. It's just a matter of which colour you prefer imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 First one lower mileage & 6 months warranty. Second one in the more desired Azure colour. I think you need to check out both to see which stands up to inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Azure has aftermarket ICE which could be a good thing as OEM upgraded Bose can have problems with skipping when cold. I'd go for the Azure even though I have a Gunmetal .................. Have a drive when the weather is better and see which feels best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givememorepower Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Or you could spend £14k on a UK GM Grey with 22k and FNSH. Been looked after like a baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-r Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Hi Chris, just to let you know the second one has been sold.....I bought it yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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