Shifty6Speed Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi folks. Just wanted to do the decent thing and introduce myself. I'm Mike, 30 and Shropshire is my location. I don't own a Zed just yet, but will be looking to fairly soon. My main predicament is that i currently drive my first ever dirty tractor powered car in the form of a Saab 9-3 1.9TID 150 Vector Sport - Remapped to 187 (pants power, i know!)... It has cost me a fortune in repairs due to electrical faults and failings, all of which are rare for the model... I am and always have been a Jap car lover at heart though, having owned everything from Mk2 MR2's to 200sx's and even an R33 Gts-t and GTR... However a big change in circumstances in recent years gone by, brought on by major surgery on each of my legs has left me slowly crawling back into the realm of "decent cars" and given that i've always been a huge fan of the 350 and not yet owned one... IT IS TIME So, tomorrow, my Saab goes in for another £1250 of repairs inc New 3 piece clutch kit, DMF, oil service, trailing arms/bushes and discs and pads all around with the local specialist. This, along with everything else that i've had done, should help towards a decent price when i come to sell her, in favour of my long time desired Zed So... Sorry to waffle on in my first post about the Swedish wheels, but once i've found the right Zed for me and the money is there to secure it, i'll be a much more familiar face around here i hope and should do some meets too when i get the time and money! Any hints, tips or useful things to look out for when Zed shopping would be mega appreciated as although i'm by far not a Nissan and Nismo virgin, i'm not overly familiar just yet with all things "Z Power"! Thanks all, Mike ("Shifty") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndzzz Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi and along Good luck with the sale of your current car and the search for your Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Driver Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome shifty! Great info on this website it's a real Gem! Good luck in the hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome Along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4510 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome dude, good luck with your search! All depends on your budget really, but there's a few buying guides on the forum so check em out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty6Speed Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks everyone! I'm near constantly researching when i get in from work, of an evening. So, i'm getting there slowly! It won't be an 06^ model due to the stupid difference in tax. But i'd love to find a very nice, clean, well looked after example. UK car with GT pack essential as is comprehensive FSH etc... Would probably plan to budget for around £6000 - £7500 Once my car has sold and i have pennies together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome aboard Mike. We've all been there with "money pit" motors at some point I'm sure. Good luck with the Zed hunt. Some useful threads here; http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/22880-guide-for-new-memberspotential-buyers/ http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/18-350z-faq/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shifty6Speed Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome aboard Mike. We've all been there with "money pit" motors at some point I'm sure. Good luck with the Zed hunt. Some useful threads here; http://www.350z-uk.c...tential-buyers/ http://www.350z-uk.c...um/18-350z-faq/ Thanks a lot dude! They will come in handy I've just been having a look myself but haven't stumbled across these yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty6Speed Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Will370z Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome and good riddance to the Saab by the sounds of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Briggsybriggs1 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome along wave !!! There are always zeds for sale on here as well good look with you new car hunt . All you really need to no is there are 3 different models off 350zeds 2002 -2005ish is a DE . 2005-2006 is a DE rev up (300) . And the last is a HR 2007 onwards . The newer the better with more power and the HR is prob the best engine and looks as well . That's just to start you off Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome to the Forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hello and to the forum Mike. Good luck with your sale and subsequent search. I look forward to meeting you and you Zed at a meet in the (hopefully) near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hey Mike, welcome to the forum, it sounds like the sooner you get rid of that money pit of a Saab the better. Happy Zed hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Lynx Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Welcome to the forum Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tatooandy67 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hi Mike from Shropshire Hope you find your zed soon Welcome from Andy in Birmingham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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