Jamesyy Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hi guys! Signed up to the forum as I'm hoping to buy a 350z tomorrow. Have found loads of useful information from the forum whilst looking for one so a big thanks for all the info and knowledgeable folk on here! Was wondering if anyone on the forum knows the car or the history of it, I know it may be a long-shot but worth a try so I can be doubly confident I'm buying one of the best genuine 350z's for my budget. The reg is SK04 MYZ. Registered Jan 2004, 3 owners from new (one being Nissan), FSH for the mileage however not done every year. Full GT pack and its done 29600 miles. Gunmetal grey and completely standard, as far as I know it's been in Scotland it's whole life and I'm told it's spotless inside and out. It's advertised at £8k, getting it for less... Aside from wondering if anyone knows the car, is there anything specific I should be looking out for when I go tomorrow. Obviously all the common faults like clunky drop links, clutches can be tempremental, axle clicking etc...? Is everyone of the same opinion that it's better to have the FSH in terms of mileage than years? Obviously FSH for mileage and years would be ideal but it doesn't have. Sorry for the long winded post but any help before I buy it would be much appreciated. James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Welcome to the forum James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Welcome along James, best idea would be to check whats actually been carried out at each service and see if any of the more major things have been over looked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GMballistic Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Welcome aboard James. Usual second hand car checks but also worth looking at; Bose head unit (make sure it plays CD's without skipping if you can), check all the car speakers work, see if the boot opens with a single press of the button (if it doesn't could need new struts or boot popper springs), make sure the fuel filler cap opens when the button is pressed, check the fuel gauge works properly (difficult to check without trying to put a full tank in though), windows should drop a bit when you open the door to get in & out... Can't think of anything else sorry. Have a read here; http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/77426-buyers-guide/ 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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Jamesyy Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Thanks for all the replies. Will check over as much as I can. Can't seem to quote in my replies?! In response to Zmanalex - apparently it's had the correct services in the correct order (will check tomorrow) only thing they're unsure of is spark plugs being done. I have a mechanic who will do all the work for me so aslong as the general essential stuff has been done that hasn't cause any longer term problems then I should be able to get it up to scratch as soon as poss. Edited January 23, 2014 by Jamesyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerzed Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hello and James. Best colour and nice reg too 'MY Z'. Shame your initials aren't SK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesyy Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Posted Today, 22:52Hello and James. Best colour and nice reg too 'MY Z'. Shame your initials aren't SK Haha didn't even think about the reg! Edited January 23, 2014 by Jamesyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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14N Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Signed up to the forum as I'm hoping to buy a 350z tomorrow. Well, tomorrow was yesterday, did you buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Thanks for all the replies. Will check over as much as I can. Can't seem to quote in my replies?! In response to Zmanalex - apparently it's had the correct services in the correct order (will check tomorrow) only thing they're unsure of is spark plugs being done. I have a mechanic who will do all the work for me so aslong as the general essential stuff has been done that hasn't cause any longer term problems then I should be able to get it up to scratch as soon as poss. If you do buy the car let me know if you need the spark plus we ave the correct Denso ones on the shelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Well did you buy it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesyy Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Sorry for the delay in replying guys. Yup I bought it. For what I think was a bargain at £7300. Pick it up on Thursday so will post pictures once I have it. It will be away to my mechanics garage until April when I will start running it and whilst he has it I'll probably just send a never ending list of bits and bobs I would like done - mainly servicing/wear and tear stuff just to give me the extra piece of mind. Then I think it'll be new exhaust time come the summer. Looking forward to getting involved in the forum now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Welcome aboard and congrats ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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