speednut Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hi Everyone Looking to buy my first Z have a budget up to £5300 any thing I should be wary of and are the imports with the autobox anygood i.e better than the manual box Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MITZ@CougarStore Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aiuchi-Gary Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hi, welcome, new (ish) to the site myself. I have a import Auto & love it Like any used car do some homework (this site is a really great resource) & take someone with some knowledge with you, two heads are better then one. If it doesn't feel right walk away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 go for the manual box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hello and Spend plenty of time doing your research and looking at the FAQs on here. As I'm in a good mood, here's a good place to start: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/22880-guide-for-new-memberspotential-buyers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beavis Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 You should be aware there is not a lot of choice at the bottom end of the scale.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speednut Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks guys for the welcome, have got my eye on this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221218522661?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_1112wt_1395 Only prob was reg thought the first ones were 03 anybody any thoughts on this ,also Chris Knotts my current insurers could not find a 02 on there data base Like the colour though Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Welcome mate. I had an auto previously and it was a lovely drive. It should be more reliable than the manual as there are no gearbox/clutch issues to worry about unlike the manual.... the auto's are essentially bulletproof. 52-reg cars are the earliest of the imports.... didnt come out in the UK until 03. Your budget appears to be a bit tight though, so be prepared to be buying an example that might need a bit of attention. Have you checked how much your insurance is going to be, as you might get a shock if you're young... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Welcome. Don't buy the first one you see within your budget unless it's an amazing example for the dosh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Barnbrook Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Good luck with the hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg tl Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I have a 52 plate 70k mile import fairlady Z coming in next monday which may fit the bill. Its in bronze, has alezan leather, brembos and i'm putting it up for 5490. (manual car). Manual is the only way forward for me personally although other people prefer, although a minority, the auto/tip gearbox. Better resale with a manual and lots more fun for going sideways!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speednut Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 I have a 52 plate 70k mile import fairlady Z coming in next monday which may fit the bill. Its in bronze, has alezan leather, brembos and i'm putting it up for 5490. (manual car). Manual is the only way forward for me personally although other people prefer, although a minority, the auto/tip gearbox. Better resale with a manual and lots more fun for going sideways!!!!!!!! Thanks for the heads up got to sell my current ride though http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121102680832?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649#ht_759wt_1395 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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