martinmac Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Nice one Paul, well in. The car will be fine while you are away, I regularly leave mine in storage for long periods. I would love to see your face when you drive off after just having it delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Is it time for me to do my 'welcome to the face ache club'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Neilp Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 i remember the feeling when driving out of the stealers and opening the beast up going onto the motorway, the feeling was awesome. Thats why i love putting the car off the road for the winter as when i get back in it and start driving again i get that feeling. lmao @ zmanalex comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzed Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I saw the pictures in the original post and the first thing that got the alarm bells going for me was the 29K on a 7 year old car. However good luck with your purchase and I hope all is well with the car. Perhaps an independent engineers report on the car may be a good idea even at this late stage. The AA provide a comprehensive service for such checks and a full HPI check would also certainly be advised. Mine`s 6 years old with 25k. But would you accept £8700 for it delivered? I must admit it is a bit low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 so - its arrived - and..........................OMFG Managed the journey from Scotland without missing a beat according to the driver. Drove it to work - if I ignore the throbbing roar of the zorst for a minute and concentrate it seems to be perfect. Bodywork - immaculate.......he pointed out a scratch at the back when I spk to him on the phone - upon actual inspection it literally looks like a fly may of brushed it with a wing at some point - not even a T-cut job. Interior - 2 little scuffs on leather (on the bolster and disclosed at sale)......but I've got my new stash of cleaning stuff to use anyway......remainder immaculate. Service history........the bit concerning me the most. 29k on it so I was thinking - at best its going to have 3 stamps (assuming most people will work on milage rather than annual servicing)..........7 in total with 6 stamps from Nissan and the lastest one that the dealer did. Every MOT the car has ever had and a ruck of other bits I didn't have time to see. Rays look very good - little bit of kerbing but again they told be about that (also got ditch finders on it but again all disclosed). Carla wants to get them resprayed black and some point anyway so no worries. 2 owners - first one obviously an enthusiast given the servicing, 2nd was a lady who had it for 8 months (before splitting up with partner and couldn't afford it anymore). Basically............I nearly made a mess of my pants its that good. Got to give a big shout out to the garage Redpath & McLean in Edinburgh (Keith who is one of the 2 looked after me).........rare is it that a Dealer (not a Stealer in this case) appear to be as honest and genunine as these guys. Now I've got to park it up and fly off to Cuba booooooooooo I want to clean it! At least its something to offset the misery of coming home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I'm chuffed for you mate - glad it's all worked out (so far) good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Congrats and well done. Could have been a right lemon knowing how dealers lie. Enjoy the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 This gamble may just pay off. Nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 I suppose still erring on the side of caution 'may' could be the operative word......I'll take it one short journey at a time in the first instance! Carla seems to like it so at least my nads are safe in the interim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 My mate buys cars all the time without seeing them, not even a pic, then again he is a car dealer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Excellent I had to go away on holiday three days after getting mine last year...the holiday nearly got cut short I was so desperate to get back to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Congratulations guys, something to look forward to after a great holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 good stuff, may the force be with you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Congrats on the purchase. Nice one, enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 He who dares wins! Great storey, and all the best with it, sounds like a peach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 PICS PICS PICS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Cheers all Flight is T minus 9 hours an counting....no time for piccies I'm planning on spending the whole sunday when we get back utilising the MAHUSIVE delivery I also received today from Tim at Envy Valeting .....in fact that reminds me I need to get some wax!!! About the only bad point I can kind of come across is a slight clunk every now and again from the back somewhere (heard the same noise on another I test drove though). Quite strange - doesn't always happen regardless of the road surface. Took my mate out in it and he doesn't reckon its anything so prob just me being paranoid. Frig-a-doodle-do its quick! Its so easy to drive sedately too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 The only thing I would have done differently would have been to ask them for money off rather than getting a non-Nissan service done. Seems a shame to lose the full Nissan service history... I got £340 knocked off the price of my Z as it was due a service and then got mates rates at a Nissan dealer, full service+health check+radio unlock code for £185 Other than that it sounds like a good buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris p Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 does missing a nissan service really affect resale value that much. sometimes the way the car trade works is so annoying im sure they all do a good job on a simple task Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 If its out of warranty I wouldnt worry too much. Buying a car from here with a forum history would be much more important to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Glad you got a good one. Try and enjoy your holiday. Can park it with mine if you want while you are away in down town SUNNY Wales............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Lets see how many times he logs on from Cuba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 I tried so hard to log in!!!!!! Stupid communist goverments and their internet restrictions!!! Cleaning commences 9am tomorrow and subject to the zombification of jetlag wearing off a bit today we might go for a bit of a run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Welcome back Paul, I hope you had a good holiday. There is a meet not too far away tomorrow lunchtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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