Jay Kay Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 88 zed, did you keep all the receipts for parts you added? When I do this I also write the mileage on the receipts too, did it recently when I replaced discs and pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggalo Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Just out of interest, would anyone not bother looking at a car if it was advertised as having no service history? I only ask as i bought mine with a few receipts but no service book. Its a 2002 import with 70k on it. Its tidy and ive done servicing, clutches, tyres ect myself but it worries me that ill have a hard time selling it if i needed to! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Most people put a lot of stock in garage servicing. I really don't. I worked in the motor industry, both private and franchised for years and I just don't trust them. But most people do put a lot of stock in "FSH" by a garage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88 Zed Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Just out of interest, would anyone not bother looking at a car if it was advertised as having no service history? I only ask as i bought mine with a few receipts but no service book. Its a 2002 import with 70k on it. Its tidy and ive done servicing, clutches, tyres ect myself but it worries me that ill have a hard time selling it if i needed to! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Most people put a lot of stock in garage servicing. I really don't. I worked in the motor industry, both private and franchised for years and I just don't trust them. But most people do put a lot of stock in "FSH" by a garage. I know what you mean, i work as a technician myself and when ive serviced it myself ive done a full fluids change, engine oil gear and diff oils, brake and clutch fluid ect ect but its weather or not people will accept a list of receipts for all sorts rather than a stamp for a simple oil change and a brief check over! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rook Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Doesn't bother me personally. Not with a car like the Z. Recent MOT's and receipts for any work are helpful, but a car could have been serviced every 2k miles and have an underlying issue, or it could be serviced every 20k miles but well maintained in between, and you don't really gather which from a stack of receipts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88 Zed Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 88 zed, did you keep all the receipts for parts you added? When I do this I also write the mileage on the receipts too, did it recently when I replaced discs and pads. Yes jay kay, that should be good enough shouldn't it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph 7 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I reckon i'm 3 years away from hitting 200K over 178K now but only doing about 7000 per year have you hit 200.000k yet ??? Slow answer and hi to everyone as it has been a while since I've been on. Not yet is the answer...getting close as i'm at 197000 now. Not being at as many meets has reduced the mileage down a bit...but I'll get there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Mine got 80k on it and runs as sweet as it came out of the factory. I thought he'd come back, then I noticed the date 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewell Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Warming a car up properly is key. I change gear very gently and no hard acceleration until the temp is up to normal. They say most engine damage is within 10 minutes of turning the engine on and that's the rule of thumb I go by. Edited April 13, 2016 by Jewell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 95k on my 07 HR, original clutch, runs like a charm! I do all my own servicing where I can - oil, filters, spark plugs, belts, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y23DRH Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 208.000 miles still going strong! (touch wood) after nearly 10 years of ownership just had a major service and also replaced all fluids gearbox, diff, brake fluid, power-steering fluid every thing that can be replaced has been . timing chain is next no rattle yet! but like to do it for peace of mind . any one know a good mechainc to do it? local ish to buckinghamshire only takes about a litre of oil every 4 to 5 months now can go back to adding more mods. and hopefully many many more miles ahead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Kack fuel Kack oil Kack service intervals Expect less Can you ever know all of those 3? Nope. The milage game is a lottery. Lower the miles the less chance of long term damage being carried out but that said I know owners on here who I'd buy a 200k car from before I'd buy a 100k car blind. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) i'm really lucky that, after 11 years and 85k miles, mine made 280hp @ the fly before the uprev. Yes, i had the usual bolt on mods, but what it suggests is that the engine is in really good nick and i know it is because it has a fully booked up/stamped service history of P1,2 and 3s. Plus mark at Abbey said, it was a "gooden" Edited June 29, 2016 by Rock_Steady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Mine is at 140k and is fine mate, good and even compression across all cylinders, gearbox sound. Some suspension parts and other bits replaced/upgraded. I do all my own servicing as far as possible with high quality oil, etc. I stopped caring about the miles long ago! Don't know what the power output is now but my butt dyno is happy - hopefully I'll win the uprev raffle and get a more accurate assessment!! For me, the zed is a keeper so when the engine or gearbox or whatever eventually dies I'll just rebuild or put new ones in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y23DRH Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) Still going strong and in daily use 210,832 miles Edited December 15, 2016 by Y23DRH 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUGT4 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Still going strong and in daily use 210,832 miles repair jobs worth noting at that mileage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 That's the highest mileage I've seen on a UK Zed!! Pete 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y23DRH Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Thanks buddy Was wondering if there were any higher millage ones on the forum or know of any in the UK?? Unlike some I like to drive and enjoy my cars more miles the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y23DRH Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) Still going strong and in daily use 210,832 miles Hey buddy i just kept it well serviced I do alot of miles! Just had new disc and pads all round And replaced all the bushes on the car aswell also new adjustable camber arms toe arms and lock out kit and also adjusable drop links all round and new tires all round Also had new twin clutch and lightened flywheel uprated servo and master cylinder aswell Basicly a brand new car under the shell also have a spare engine just in case the worse happens (touch wood so far so good) Also had metal coolant pipes leak so was replaced And new afm rest is general upkeep etc Starts first time every time What ever the car needs it's gets If it breaks I get uprated parts if there available. repair jobs worth noting at that mileage? Edited December 16, 2016 by Y23DRH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Thanks buddy Was wondering if there were any higher millage ones on the forum or know of any in the UK?? Unlike some I like to drive and enjoy my cars more miles the better The highest I've seen on this forum is 180k or so, A couple of years ago there were several Zed's in The States over 200k, top one was around 225k. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinnistar Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Still going strong and in daily use 210,832 miles Hey buddy i just kept it well serviced I do alot of miles! Just had new disc and pads all round And replaced all the bushes on the car aswell also new adjustable camber arms toe arms and lock out kit and also adjusable drop links all round and new tires all round Also had new twin clutch and lightened flywheel uprated servo and master cylinder aswell Basicly a brand new car under the shell also have a spare engine just in case the worse happens (touch wood so far so good) Also had metal coolant pipes leak so was replaced And new afm rest is general upkeep etc Starts first time every time What ever the car needs it's gets If it breaks I get uprated parts if there available. repair jobs worth noting at that mileage? I agree 200% !! 168k miles on my 2003 g35...Built in 2002 it's over 14 years old driven accross the USA, England, and Germany..Runs like the first day I drove it. I do my maintenance early per on time and use the best I can get my hands on. It's serves me well and has never let me down or left me stranded..Except for the starter that just dies 5k miles ago... Replaced with OEM. No issues. For me OEM or better and I research before replacing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinnistar Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) My introduction post...With 2 pics of my car... Looking a bit younger than 14 years old http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/112027-us-spec-g35-in-north-yorksbeen-around-for-a-bitformal-introduction/ Edited December 17, 2016 by Sinnistar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I just did some research on The U.S.A forums. Found lots with over 150k, several with over 200k and the highest one was 260k owned by someone in Arizona!! I should add that was 2015 so could be 270k by now Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science_GT Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 It's High end jap so looked after the sky is the limit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horus1970 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Just bough a zed with 13700 miles and it drives better than my 68000 mile zed, it's all about how many owners and service history and how it's been driven, these cars are getting old now so best to buy with your eyes and ears rather than what the miles are, within reason of course, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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