cfoster Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Hi all, I have hopefully got a buyer for my 335i bmw and will be on the lookout for a 370z soon after. I have got my eye on this one that I found on the autotrader.... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201304106194200/sort/default/usedcars/model/370_z/make/nissan/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/ss129hr/page/1/radius/200/quicksearch/true?logcode=p Would there be anything to say that I shouldn't go for this? I'm still in 2 minds whether to go for a manual or auto (bmw is auto, i love it and am lazy so may stay with auto!), it has the satnav and bose also, plus I would prefer a white one. Could I fit a reversing camera to this one as it has the screen? Are there any options missing? I can't beleive how much prices have fallen all of a sudden! Cheers Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Bloody hell that is a cheap car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 That is extremely cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 if thats for real - thats cheap !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Oh man, I might go see if he'll do a part ex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfoster Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 It does look a nice (and cheap) one! I have been looking around the £16k/£17k mark but this will of course save me a few quid! PLus I was going to vinyl wrap it white anyway so that saves me a job!! Are there any buying guides around that i can swat up on just in case it is 'cheap for a reason?'! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Or you can look at mine, which has plenty of goodies and a full service history. Yes you will be paying more but at least you know that it is a well cared for example and not been thrashed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfoster Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 I would love to pay more but unfortunately my budget is where its at with no flexibility! Just bought the missus a car and taking the family to florida in June so no extra i'm afraid!!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan221 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Or you can look at mine, which has plenty of goodies and a full service history. Yes you will be paying more but at least you know that it is a well cared for example and not been thrashed! +1 on this Jays car is a cracking example looks and sounds great cancel Florida and buy it :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 HPI'd it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Also check if it has had any steering lock issues etc and if it falls within the date of the recall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfoster Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Ewan - I dont thnik i'll be in her good books if I cancel it!!! Not HPI'd yet, going to wait until I get a deposit on mine (hopefully the weekend!) then start properly looking. Jay - steering lock issue?! Are there any other bits to look out for apart from the usual? I presume they dont have the rear axle issues clicking like the 350s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Do a little search for steering lock issue mate as there has been a recall on certain 370z. Also some people have been having problems with clutches etc. Thats why I have advertised on this forum as people will know my car and can check all its history etc as it runs like a dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 There are a few hovering around £15k at the moment, been looking myself. I love autos, lazy driving all the way for me as long as its a 3.0l plus engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Do a little search for steering lock issue mate as there has been a recall on certain 370z. Also some people have been having problems with clutches etc. Thats why I have advertised on this forum as people will know my car and can check all its history etc as it runs like a dream Then keep it you muppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Or I could get a v8 lol Do a little search for steering lock issue mate as there has been a recall on certain 370z. Also some people have been having problems with clutches etc. Thats why I have advertised on this forum as people will know my car and can check all its history etc as it runs like a dream Then keep it you muppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Or I could get a v8 lol Do a little search for steering lock issue mate as there has been a recall on certain 370z. Also some people have been having problems with clutches etc. Thats why I have advertised on this forum as people will know my car and can check all its history etc as it runs like a dream Then keep it you muppet Or get it sprayed GREEN then it would be perfect 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfoster Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Well I called the guy from the autotrader advert near the top of the thread as I have noticed the price has dropped to £14,950. He said that he bought it from the auctions but it doesnt have a service book. He said it is HPi clear etc.... He seemed a genuine guy (a slightly older chap - he bought it for his son to convince him not to move abroad - it didnt work!!) with a genuine reason to sell. Would Nissan be able to track the history of the car? I have emailed my local dealership about it but wasnt sure if I would have to go to Nissan UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfoster Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Well I called the guy from the autotrader advert near the top of the thread as I have noticed the price has dropped to £14,950. He said that he bought it from the auctions but it doesnt have a service book. He said it is HPi clear etc.... He seemed a genuine guy (a slightly older chap - he bought it for his son to convince him not to move abroad - it didnt work!!) with a genuine reason to sell. Would Nissan be able to track the history of the car? I have emailed my local dealership about it but wasnt sure if I would have to go to Nissan UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 According to the ad it's "one owner" so presumably he means one previous owner so his details will be on the V5 and therefore may throw some light on the service history. Also supplying dealer on bottom of number plates or the reg itself will tell you where in the country it was registered. google every Nissan dealer in that area and phone them. A bit of research might actually pay off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfoster Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Ok great thanks, I dont think he has registered it to himself as he had bought it for his son who in turn buggered off abroad. I think trying to track the plate down is a better option! Worth spending a bit of time on it as you say! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b7ad Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Hi Chris, I have also been researching this vehicle but apparently there is no service history on this car because there have been no services carried out from start to finish. Not good for a high performance car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfoster Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 ah bugger could be worth walking away then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I would say so mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b7ad Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I had a funny feeling about the car since I heard what the guy said about it. As you said in a previous comment he sounded like a genuine man but no service history what so ever can't be good. Not surprising, though in my opinion - anyone who ends up not being able to keep up the lease payments on a car most probably dosen't bother servicing it, not to mention how he drove the thing whilst he had it before it was repossessed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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