Nero_slk Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Hello guys, after the best car that i wanted has been bought by our traders i need to make a decision today on which to go for.. I want one today/tomorrow ... and got 3 options in front of me... one better then the other :S Ill start with the first: Its a 2004 JDM import , used to be silver, now matt black with carbon fibre bonnet,innovit alloys,strut brace,intake. has been involved in a crash with a bush, but no claims where made so no categories! all it needs is- 2 wings, 1 headlight,2 tires, radiator,and door is dented so repair/new, and wishbone i think... its got 60k miles,full service history and a good owner... no mot no tax, and will have to be towed away- only for £1700! Next option is a silver Cat C UKDM GT spec , all the usual extras,scorpion zorst, mint condition, has been professionally repaired and vic tested a week ago. needs nothing done, has 65k miles on the clock, but the owner still doesnt have a V5, and no service history at all as its been bought from the breakers yeard...... at a cheap price of 3600£ Last but not least is a silver again, UK GT spec 2005 model , with 95k miles on the clock, full service history, and a recient service for 1500£ with new brake pads/disks all new belts etc (P3 its called i think?), seller seems very genuine etc, but it had a slight bump on the rear bumper with pictures to proove , and has been fixed in march, thus beeing a cat D ;// mint condition now, only with the D stuck with it .. for £4600 Which one to would you go for?? or should i just forget all of them and just try to find a nice one? (the first one does seem the most tempting due to the price, and that its not that hard to repair) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I'd avoid them all and save up a little more and go for a better example, it could get very expensive very quickly repairing one that has other potential damage from being in a crash. If I had to choose I'd go for the last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero_slk Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 thank you for the advice, im trying to sort something out today is the day when im trying to get a 350z for 4600, have a few options close to it, but they want more of 5k :S ... grg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 My advice would be save a little more and get a one in good nick. I paid £5,800 for mine, it's an 04 with 58k on the clock, full history and that was from a dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japconvert Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Bide your time buddy... It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Save up another grand and you can get a good clean example. Otherwise your going to spend more on fixing the dam thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Save up a bit more and get yourself a clean one - in the meantime head to some meet ups and get plenty of advice off owners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero_slk Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 I listened to all of you...and didnt get any of those 350z.... I bought myself a Z but not 350... Z4 3.0 ..had a amazing drive with roof down and +32 degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nap Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 bad choise then i have never been a big BMW fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 You cant really go wrong with a Z4, common as muck though and cant corner for toffee, but decent engine on the 3 litre by all accounts. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg tl Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 350z4-uk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 You pay your money and take your chance, take it that your going over to the bm forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nero_slk Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Ive always been a bm boy, it corners amazing!! And I prefer this engine over my m3 e36! I jad 318...323...328 ...m3...now z4 I change cars every few months, so might get a 350 later this year )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I don't mind paying a little more for a better quality car. Even 80+k miles doesn't turn me off if the car has been well maintained and full serviced. The more you scrimp on now, the more you'll have to spend to "do it up" later. I'd rather buy a car and just enjoy it without having to worry about sorting it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero_slk Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 I prefer buying it cheaper...and servicing it myself just as I get it.... when ive done it myself I know that oil is perfectly full, filters are done etc etc With some people now days it might have a stamp in the service book, but was it really serviced? Already got oils, filters :> going to give the car a full wax, gb,diff, engine oil, all filters on the weekend :> I know my joy with it will last a month or two as always, but ive got a new car on my "to try list" Z4C -3.0si coupe :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 As long as you're happy that's the most important thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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