lomoto Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I am looking to buy a 350 anyone got for sale ?? just sold my GTO twin turbo and thought I could leave the sports cars alone for a bit !! WRONG ..please send email thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Znismo Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Are you looking for a UK car or Import car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 not bothered really ,condition more important than which dealer supplied it new ,Dont you think?? Oh and price of course (or I,d just buy a new one ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 good luck, I'm keeping hold of mine for another few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 They are starting to become more common on Autotrader now, have you any specific spec or colour in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 There is always 10-20 on Pistonheads... http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?p=1&s=299 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 Thanks for the replies ,looking at these sites now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Good luck - it will be nice to have a fellow owner and site member in Chesterfield! You wont regret getting one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawzy11 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I am also looking to buy a 350Z in the near future. However, I am on a pretty tight budget. What sort of price do you think I would be able to pick one up for? I currently own a 1999 Lotus Elise which I am about to put up for sale... once the weather improves!! (Hopefully mean more interest!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prescience Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome mate If you shop around I think its possible to pick up an older JDM model for around 15k. UK cars probably from about 17k I'm no expert - so I'll bow to those with greater knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawzy11 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I think I will be looking at a max budget of around £16K. Can you see any major problems with going for an import rather than a UK car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prescience Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 No, not personally. Quite a few guys have imports. Some people get concerned about re-sale value but that doesn't really wash since you get it cheaper in the first place and there are always plenty of guys like yourself on a budget. You can also get auto option in JDM if that's your bag There are a few spec differences which I'm sure are listed here or someone I'm sure will chime in later and advise what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prescience Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Here's a start http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2481#2481 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawzy11 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Thanks for that. I was wondering what anyones opinion of getting a car imported, via a registered importer in the UK? Has anyone done this and got a good deal with no problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 There are quite a few member with imports, I know 350zNismo has a import roadster. He and others should be able to provide advice on how they did it, who they used, and any snags or issues you may need to be aware of. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawzy11 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Thats exactly what im looking for..... Just not sure of how to go about finding a reputable importer who I can trust to not rip me off really!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Ill drop 350zNismo a PM, pointing him in the direction of this thread. He is one of the admins here, so should be around soon. So you fancy a roadster then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawzy11 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 No, its a coupe im looking for. Preferably black or blue and got to be manual... other than that im pretty open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddmac Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 350zNismo got his from a chap called Terry Rees, who runs an import car business - very nice bloke - he also does body kits and spoilers (he's doing the Nismo spoiler group buy ) He's in Treharris - If 350zNismo doesnt get there first, I'll pm you with his phone number tomorrow - Tell him Eddie sent you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Znismo Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Spoke to Terry and he Knows of a 53 plate Auto coupe for £14.500 (on of the ex Nissan managers cars) In South Wales, Low mileage. He is prepared to allow us to use his login to the live jap auctions to look at the cars ( and prices) and then break down the how to import step by step if anyone wants to import direct or he charges £500 all in for his company to do it. I got mine through him for under £19k, 14 month old roadster which I saw go through the auctions and spoke to Terry’s Japanese friend who said it was A1 (he also avoided 2 I liked). They are selling at import dealers for £22k now! (Terry is not a 350Z importer, he will do it but he is into Subaru’s) Also there is the option of buying ready modified cars, Terry says that its harder to get through SVA in the uk but he has a set of standard wheels and bumpers (change to standard and then change back after the test, so the cars can come ready modified, also this goes for engine mods but he needs help on that. Also we need to point out the difference on Insurance for UK or Imported cars I was driving an Audi 1.8 TD insurance £385 I now drive an Imported Roadster £477 The insurance company had no problem as it was an Import Note you only need to go to special insurance companies if you are buying a modifying car (UK or Import) FACT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikos Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 am still toying with the idea of selling mine due to recent arrival of our daughter, but cannot be arsed with the whole autotrader thing. recently got insulted by a few stealerships so decided to hang on to it but am fooling myself really. brief spec - 2002 manual JDM, fully sva'd and motd 32k miles JWT popcharger, 18" wheels pm me if interested or want more of a spec - but I cant go lower than about 17.5k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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