Tinyflier Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 To continue from my "on the search" thread. The deed is done and my first Zed (06, Facelift) has been purchased - I am stupidly excited and at my age I shouldn't be so excited about a new car should I? Oh yes I should! Won't collect car until mid week or OMG maybe not even until next Saturday.... Arrrgghhhh! Car was as described by seller, looked splendid in the gorgeous sunshine in London today, GunMetal paintwork glinting alluringly! We settled on £8250 which i was happy with considering new clutch and DMF, 4 new tyres (hmmm Nexen - not a brand I am familiar with, anyone any experience of these? I might change for MPSS), new lads all round, great service history (Abbey Motorsport), clean long MOT. Drives insanely well, clutch a little heavier than I was expecting but it does have a lot of horses (300) to transmit. Brakes and steers well, suspension not in the least "crashy" which was a happy surprise, feels quite compliant but need to get it into a good open road/track to explore. I also expected to sit a tad lower in the car. Downsides - drivers interior door pull a bit scratched, cubby lid button also scratched - am sure an interior smart repairer can fix easily. Body, although shiny needs a good "claying" and I might give it a light detail with my DA machine (am aware of how thin/ soft Nissan paint is). Some light marking on wheel rims and couple of spots where corrosion bubbling the spokes - nothing major - a refurb will resolve. Have a list of goodies now I will be ordering ASAP! RedlineStyling first on list, then Knight Racing! One question about the boot mat. That seems to slide about like Torvil and Dean on speed - anyone have some tips to make that less "mobile"? Would expect anything placed on mat to be less than secure! All in all - am one happy (mature) bunny! Now - how many sleeps to go???? David Are pics expected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ebized Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Are pics expected? That's like asking, is the Pope Catholic? Congratulations and welcome along to yet another new Surrey member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 in the process of sorting out new carbon dipped interior, just sourcing parts at the mo. but when done you can exchange your old stuff for new shiney interior parts. can also do it a bit at a time if you want to spread the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Congratulations on the purchase... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRS Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thanks guys - will get pics up asap. Steve - PMd you re NISMO bits. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz62 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 drive it hard you will love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 drive it hard you will love it Intend to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 drive it hard you will love it Intend to - Take a drive along the A272 between Billinghurst and Petersfield at sometime when its quiet and enjoy the twists and turns. Then come back via the A3 through the tunnel to appreciate the noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Pics of what I bought and had to walk away from for a few days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Congratulations on the purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Welcome along mate. Lovely Zed you've got there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Congrats on your new purchase David. Lovely colour.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Don't bounce off the walls. Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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