Ricey Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hi everyone, In the very near future I (well technically the missus!) will be bagging up a Zed. Based on budget in reckon it will be a JDM but there seems to be a few decent examples out there. Luckily I've managed to talk the missus out another RX8 and to get a Zed (which I shall now be referring to as 'our car' ;-) - we used to have an RX8 a couple of years back and it was probably the most dissapointing purchase of my life! Unfortunatly Zeds were a bit too expensive at the time and after the RX depreciated from £14500 to £7k in 18 months it left me with a bit of a sour taste for another car that would cost a bomb to run.......however - I didn't actually realise how comparitively cheap the Zed is! Same tax, same insurance as the MX5 (god knows why!), slightly better fuel consumption than the RX8, bullet proof mechanics and a big hairy 3.5 litre to boot. I must admit I had a little chuckle to myself reading about the problems you lot have with your Zeds 'OMG my battery has died!' 'this sat nav is in Japenese!' 'I need a new door handle' 'my alternater belt is a little squeaky'...............haha! You should read the RX8 forum for a laugh sometime....'my engine fell off - what do I do' 'I'm getting 12MPG any ideas why?' Also I just wanted to say after reading the forum for few weeks what a truly nice bunch of helpful people you lot are - I've only been a member of one forum before (the RX one) and it was like a stand off from Fast and Furious - Tokyo Drift every time you put an opinion on there! Off to go and look at one in Hyde this afternoon so might have some news! Ricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekman Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 welcome dude! hope you get a bulletproof zed but even if you dont we v got the right people here dont worry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 U will like it in here..very friendly forum and full of knowledgeable peep. Happy Zed hunting Have had mine for a year still couldn't help smiling each time i start the engine or put my foot down Definitely one of the best value sports car around..and the car has nice curves and arse Have a look in the for sale section on the forum..lots of well looked after immaculate Zed for sale to suit any budget..some with tasty mods as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyranchers Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 the zed is a far better car than the rx , i had an Rx a few months ago and sold after 3 months so wanted to love it but couldnt , loved handling, looks , but the engine was tiresome and never got your pulse racing. good luck with the Z purchase , you will both love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ruddles Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 to the forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ricey Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Cheers all! I think the biggest challenge is finding one thats got a reasonable history. We're only looking to spend 9k max which only really just pokes us into Zed territory. I've not long gone all sensible and bought a new diesel Lancer so can't really push it beyond that. The one we're looking at today is at http://www.richmondcarsales.co.uk - titanium with heeeeyawge spoiler and pop charger. Apparently full service history, leather and the lower tax bracket. We did like the look of a Blue one that was a bit more local with less miles but the service history has been 'lost' which is a little concerning! Prob not the best day to be looking at a car though given the good old Northern weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 hey only a couple of things If you look inside the red circle the stitching looks red to me? it may be the camera that makes the colour look off but it should be orange which would suggest the seats have been re-covered? looking in the green circle might also suggest this if that's wrinkled leather? The cubby circled in this picture isnt the original unit, the cubby from this car should be an up and over type opening cubby not a flap type and it should be grey which matches the rest of that section of dash. thats not a big spoiler quite a common one on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 We get friendlier if you buy one that's a decent colour................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 We get friendlier if you buy one that's a decent colour................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 There's no cruise control on the steering wheel, so it's NOT a UK spec GT. If you look in Husky's 2nd photo, the steering wheel shows the lights operating on the right hand stalk - IMHO it's an import that has been fitted with a UK rear bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Husky/Rich - thanks for the advice. I noticed the wrinkle on the leather too but its so difficult to tell in the pics - asking the garage would no doubt illicit some sales burble so I'll investigate for myself. Good tip on the stitching - I'll check that out. Is there any real implication to the cubby being different? I was assuming it previously held a dud sat nav and had been replaced - deffo a different head unit anyway. I know its an import (reg 2005 apparently so it sneaks in with the cheaper tax)......assuming that its not got the UK rump due to any bumpercar action but I'll have to check it out. Weathers too grim this afternoon so prob nip over in the morning. Shame about the blue one really - after telling me the history was lost the bloke at the garage really nailed it by saying 'we let one of the salesmen have it for 6 months and he said it drove really well'. Loosely translated as; 'One of the sales men thrashed it for 6 months and he said it drifted really well' I think I've....errm I mean the Missus has got to expect the odd comprimise given the price we're paying - I've already talked her up to 9k instead of spending 6k on a ropey RX!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 We get friendlier if you buy one that's a decent colour................. hey! nuff of that, gunmetals' defo the fastest colour welcome mate, car looks a bit dodgy, be careful with it. hunt around loads for sale that are uk gt spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Welcome Shop about and you will get a good idea very soon about which is a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Welcome to the forum. Good luck with the z hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Husky Thats a base car that has been spec'd up. Nice zed for sale here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Where's the link cash? your slipping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 yeah by recovering the seats rather than swapping them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hi & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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