Carl350z Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Hi please look at the below car and let me know what you all think ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-NISSAN-350Z-GT-Coupe-/330919844581?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d0c5c1ae5 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Walk away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Its a cat c man! Run! Away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 And the guy isn't exactly putting it out there is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Also as its a cat c I'd say its worth no more than £3500-4000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 As above a cat C, along with the comment "The Tyres are Bridgestone RE050 on the rear with aorund half the tread left the fronts are budget tyres and have around 5-6mm tread left", so probably major frontal damage and I don't think it will have been a great quality repair if they couldn't be bothered to put anything better than budget tyres on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Some people think far too much into things. Tyre's are just tyre's and not an idication of how a car was fixed. Lol. Who's to say they weren't the tyre's on the car before the crash or even replaced afterwards when its been on the road again for a while? Cat C zed doesn't have to be that bad an accident nowadays. Cheap car + insurance repair quotations using expensive full price OEM parts usually = Cat C If someone wants a cheap zed then why not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 If someone wants a cheap zed then why not. I agree if you want a cheap Zed, but this isnt cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 its an 05 Plate with 50k on the clock for £5000 once you knock them down a few hundred quid. That ain't bad considering you can still pay £6000 for a 53/54 plate. Talking of which, mine could be for sale soon haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Just looking at the outward appearance, looks fine. Cat C is fairly light damage so assuming its all OK I don't see why not. It costs more money, but get an AA inspection done on it before you commit and take it for a proper test drive. if all checks out could be a nice save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modd1uk Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Tyre's are just tyre's . Really? You won't be saying that when your budget tyres send you towards a hedge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Taking it too literally! Tyre's are tyre's as in they are just tyre's (black round bits of rubber). They are not an indicator of how a car was repaired way back when. I wasn't referring to the quality of how well a tyre brand keeps you on a road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saiper Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Just looking at the outward appearance, looks fine. Cat C is fairly light damage so assuming its all OK I don't see why not. It costs more money, but get an AA inspection done on it before you commit and take it for a proper test drive. if all checks out could be a nice save. Cat C refers to heavy damage. The lesser category being D. I would avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Cat C can also refere to Stolen recoverd - so no damage Or a roadster roof being cut open to take a handbag = Cat C Just thought I'd throw that in there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth29 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I bought a cat c recently and the only damage was to the front wings - which both need replacing really - its about whether a repair can be made economically for the insurer isnt it? as someone has already said - cost of main dealer parts labour etc + of course the "referral fees" scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 isn't there a cheap number you can text to get a full history on the car? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I don't think it will have been a great quality repair if they couldn't be bothered to put anything better than budget tyres on. AWESOME! My car is held together with cable ties, rivets and a touch of duct tape, nice to know that my Pirelli Pzero's on each corner mean that I've done a proper repair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 is this not ad1983s car????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 isn't there a cheap number you can text to get a full history on the car? There is no way of finding out why a car was subjected to a total insurance loss. I went through this whilst i was looking, if i had been aware of what was damaged on any cat c or d car and could subsequently check out the work/repair i would have bought one, however, most people seem to be asking damn near what you can buy a hpi clear car for, so no point only to go through the same aggro when i came to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARMLU Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 go and see it, be wary and ask lots of questions. Could be a good car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 No way would i pay £5000 for a cat C, when i could buy a perfectly straight car with same year, mileage etc for £1000-£1500 more! I understand that a normal car could possibly be hiding other problems but i just wouldn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl350z Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thank you for all the comments, I've emailed him.. Alot he said it was a door a front panel and wheel damage. It the wheel damage that worries me as the chassis could be bent ! I was thinking of having an inspection done on it p. does anybody know any one in Essex that could do this ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Price wise I'd agree with BBK. And like tez162003 said. If you want a cheap zed then why not? Cat C's aren't that bad. If you have decent car knowledge and willing to inspect it, you may find your self a bargain. Many people don't know that loads of jap imports fresh from Japan are written off cars or cat C equivalent. If repaired rite and so's the price, why not. Edited May 16, 2013 by RT-Performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl350z Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 I have found a silver 350z. 03 import with 60k on the clock 4 owner car, it has been serviced but not main dealer. Black leather heated seats, brembo brake and update stereo ? What would you say is the sale value of this car ? Many thanks Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad1983 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) is this not ad1983s car????? Good spot.. it is my car.. As above a cat C, along with the comment "The Tyres are Bridgestone RE050 on the rear with aorund half the tread left the fronts are budget tyres and have around 5-6mm tread left", so probably major frontal damage and I don't think it will have been a great quality repair if they couldn't be bothered to put anything better than budget tyres on. Good one mate i done a real cheap repair i used a nissan micra door and wing.. major frontal?? the bumper headlights front panel etc are the original Edited May 17, 2013 by Ad1983 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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