Sarnie Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Four years on the site.......have you read anything?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Four years on the site.......have you read anything?? haven't spent much time on here, only occasionally dropping bye now & again, point me in the right direction and I'll read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Four years on the site.......have you read anything?? haven't spent much time on here, only occasionally dropping bye now & again, point me in the right direction and I'll read it Just use the advanced search and you will find everything you need... there is also a very good buyers guide sticky in the general section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 what would a P3 service cost me, and do I need to take it to a nissan dealer for that?. Not really worth it if the car is out of Warranty, a good independant will be cheaper and more than likely better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Four years on the site.......have you read anything?? haven't spent much time on here, only occasionally dropping bye now & again, point me in the right direction and I'll read it Just use the advanced search and you will find everything you need... there is also a very good buyers guide sticky in the general section I will look, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 and may I add, I'm so wrapped into thinking about the car, and getting a good deal, I haven't thanked everybody for contributing so far, it's much appreciated, thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 as the only uk car is a gt. No, the gt spec (not to be confused with the limited edition GT4) was a £2500 extra option in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 being a non GT, will it be cheaper to insure?and also what's the extras if it's a GT. GT comes with cruise control, leather seat, brembos and uprated BOSE. All UK cars have brembo's, its not part of the GT pack. I would get a P3 done even if they dont do it. All they'll do is change the oil. pfft Beat me too it on the Brembos. Non-GT is not to be underrated. Cloth don't throw you about in the corners like skidding leather And Cruise Control. Please! Don't get me started. If you want a motorway car, buy a Merc Bradders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
was8v Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Drive it with the windows open. Listen for clicks from the rear axles on/off the power at low speed. Check the clutch operation, try and get it to slip, check biting point is not too high. Check tyre wear is even all round. Check VIN stickers are everywhere they should be (they are on lots of panels). Seems a good price - get a P3 equivalent service at a good independent. Normal servicing is a piece of **** on these so a Z specialist isn't essential for minor servicing, so long as they use the correct diff & gearbox oils. However don't underestimate the value of building a relationship with a specialist mechanic!!! NB: I really like the cruise control (and the Z's is especially good), makes motorway driving less stressful. I wouldn't have a car without it now. Leather/electric seats/Bose/rays I could live without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Drive it with the windows open. Listen for clicks from the rear axles on/off the power at low speed. Check the clutch operation, try and get it to slip, check biting point is not too high. Check tyre wear is even all round. Check VIN stickers are everywhere they should be (they are on lots of panels). some good points there, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrh Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Non-GT is not to be underrated. +1 When I bought last year, tatty high-mileage GTs were going for £2k more than I paid at a main dealer for a mint low mileage base model. Cloth seats don't need heating, the standard wheels look bigger than the Rays and less than 10% heavier, you still get the hands-free kit, the stereo/speakers are a lot easier to replace... Cruise control is as much use as an ash-tray on a motorbike if you live in the south-east Rays were a £1k option on both models until the 2006 facelift when they became standard on all cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Don't buy a non-GT unless you intend to mod the car especially seats/HU or if you ever want to sell it....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 I forgot to mention, it's had 4 owners, should I be worried about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Not really. It could be 4 owners who cherish their new car, or 4 owners who thrashed it. You'll never know, go by what you see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Not really. It could be 4 owners who cherish their new car, or 4 owners who thrashed it. You'll never know, go by what you see I see a nice looking car, but it's what's underneath that really matters. suppose I'll have to take the chance, and hope for the best. BTW are these inspections (AA and the like) worth going for?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrh Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 BTW are these inspections (AA and the like) worth going for?. Not really, they won't know the trouble spots to look for. As long as the exhaust isn't rattling, there's no clicking from the rear axle, the clutch isn't slipping, and the electric windows work, there isn't much else goes wrong If the tyres are on their last legs, get money off because your looking at £500 for a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsoulby Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Don't disregard mine Maybe a few miles on it but it's full Nissan serviced with top oil 12 month mot Tyres good No clicking axle Brand new exedy clutch All electrics work Full Nismo kit and 19's Nearly £1000 cheaper Just needs a hub and compression arm from Alex or Lee for £200 Wouldnt be selling if I wasn't going abroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesypuff Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I'm no expert but my humble opinion, I would avoid it. Lack of rays wouldn't bother me as I prefer the standard wheels but the lack of servicing, non gt spec and only one key would be enough to put me off. I'm sure given a bit of time you could find another without those marks against it, if you see them as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 I've gone and bought it , so I hope I haven't bought a pig in a poke. so now I'm hoping to sell my existing car ASAP, if anyone on here wants to buy a FTO, let me know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 You bought it??????????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Gulp! Good luck with it and if you get any probs there are plenty of helpful peeps on here to get you through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
was8v Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Buy another key on ebay (get one that looks the same - x-trail?) You can get a key blade blank from the dealer / ebay cheap cheap. Get the guy on the market to cut it. Here is the procedure to add the key into your immobiliser. Should save you a few quid over Nissan's prices. viewtopic.php?f=9&t=16004 viewtopic.php?f=9&t=34171 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrh Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Buy another key on ebay (get one that looks the same - x-trail?... Here is the procedure to add the key into your immobiliser. The success rate for people trying this seems to be zero! I and a few others have tried buying and coding used keys without success. For a start there are 2 types of key that look the same but work completely differently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Hi guys I pick the car up next, and like I said it's only as one key, and I didn't take allot of notice of it to be honest, what I Didn't test was the central locking,I presume the unlock/lock function's are on the key itself, right?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Hi guysI pick the car up next, and like I said it's only as one key, and I didn't take allot of notice of it to be honest, what I Didn't test was the central locking,I presume the unlock/lock function's are on the key itself, right?. Yes, just the 2 buttons on the key fob. As far as the keys go, check through all the cubbyholes once you pick it up. We thought we only had one key but we discovered the other one together with some documents in the lockup behind the passenger seat. I can't really figure out why anyone would lock in there though . Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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