notfub Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hi, I have owned my 350Z GT since July 2011 and have put off selling the car for months as I love it so much. After much soul searching over the New Year, I am now reluctantly selling to buy a more economical and practical family car (Seat Leon ST TDI) that is more suited to a 90 mile a day motorway commute and travelling with our pet Viszla (who currently travels in the Mrs Audi A1). The zed is an accomplished car but it's wasted just plodding along in cruise at 67mph day after day, even though the trip computer is reporting 32.4mpg at the moment. I am a mature 44 year old, and the car has been pampered during my ownership. On buying the car it received a full detail from Peter Richards at Eclipse Auto Valeting, Swansea (www.eclipse-auto-valet.co.uk) and I have kept up the cleaning duties using the two bucket method, snow foam and Jeffs Werkstat products. The car is a 55 plate GT model with black leather heated seats. The original Bluetooth module has been sold due to the installation of the extensive in car entertainment system (more of this later). The original owner did not specify Rays so it runs on refurbished touring alloys APS Swansea, (www.alloyrefurb.net). These alloys are my summer set and are fitted with 2 x Uniroyal Rainsport 3 (front new) 225/45/18 & 2 x Bridgestone REO50A 245/45/18 (rear 4mm tread). I also have a winter set which are on the car at the moment, these are fitted with 2 x Kumho I-ZenKW27XL (front) 225/45/18 (rear) 245/45/18 (8mm tread depth). Winter set will be included by negotiation. The car was first registered on 21st December 2005 so benefits from the lower tax rate. Key points & Modifications made during my ownership are as follows; · Front Anti-roll bar, Lower inner front and Compression arm bushes replaced with Superpro Polyurethane bushes · Clutch (Exedy) and flywheel (Nissan DMF) replaced at 60k miles · Recent P3 service at 350Z Specialists, Horsham Developments · HEL Brake and Clutch Lines fitted · Replaced tunnel assembly brace (AKA the W Brace) with new refurbished and powder coated item imported from California (no rust) · Replaced main and aircon fan motors · DBA Brake Discs (6 x 6 wiper slot rotors) and Ferrodo DS2500 pads front and rear · Air box velocity stack mod · DC Sports Dual Exhaust system with custom added middle silencer by pro-speed exhausts Cardiff. · Horsham Developments Plenum spacer · Berks HFC's · Horsham Developments UpRev Remap (290bhp) Service History is as follows; 15/11/06 at 10616, P1 Service - Engine Oil & Filter by Nissan Rowstock Ltd 13/07/07 at 19400, P2 Service - Engine Oil & Filter, Air Filter, Brake Fluid by Nissan Rowstock Ltd 08/04/08 at 29252, P1 Service - Engine Oil & Filter by Nissan KJM Reading 12/08/08 at 36091, P3 Service - Engine Oil & Filter, Air Filter, Brake Fluid, Coolant by Nissan KJM Reading 14/07/09 at 45594, P1 Service - Engine Oil & Filter by Nissan W.P Lewis (Neyland) Ltd 12/11/10 at 49705, P2 Service - Engine Oil & Filter, Air Filter, Brake Fluid + Rear Diff Oil by Nissan W.P Lewis (Neyland) Ltd 06/07/11 at 51500, P1 Service - Engine Oil & Filter plus Alternator & Aircon belts (Gates) by Owner (Dean Bufton) 26/08/11 at 52500, Replaced both main fan and aircon fan motors by Owner (Dean Bufton) 29/01/12 at 58100, Fitted Horsham Developments Plenum spacer by Owner (Dean Bufton) 29/01/12 at 58100, Fitted DC Sports Stainless Steel Dual exhaust system by Pro-Speed Exhausts Cardiff 14/02/12 at 58300, Added custom Stainless Steel mid section muffler to DC Sports Exhaust (reduce noise) by Pro-Speed Exhausts Cardiff 25/03/12 at 59850, Gearbox oil replaced with Nissan fluids plus molyslip, Differential Oil replaced with Nissan fluids by Owner (Dean Bufton) 25/03/12 at 59850, Air Box Velocity Stack by Owner (Dean Bufton) 25/03/12 at 59850, Fitted Berks HFC's by Owner (Dean Bufton) 10/04/12 at 60000, Change clutch line for HEL braided line & clutch fluid (motul) by Horsham Developments Newbury 10/04/12 at 60000, Change clutch (Exedy) by Horsham Developments Newbury 10/04/12 at 60000, Change flywheel (Nissan Dual Mass Flywheel) by Horsham Developments Newbury 10/04/12 at 60000, UpRev remap (290bhp) by Horsham Developments Newbury 09/06/12 at 62500, P1 Service - Engine Oil & Filter using Shell Helix Fully Synth 5w-30 & Nissan Oil Filter by Owner (Dean Bufton) 27/07/12 at 63750, Fit HEL brake lines & brake fluid (motul) by Horsham Developments Newbury 27/07/12 at 63750, Suspension alignment setup by Horsham Developments Newbury 12/08/12 at 64000, Fit DBA Brake Discs (6 x 6 wiper slot rotors) and Ferrodo DS2500 pads front and rear by Owner (Dean Bufton) 12/08/12 at 64000, Fit New Rear Washer Pump motor by Owner (Dean Bufton) 23/11/12 at 69300, Fit two new Lambda Sensors by Horsham Developments Newbury 28/02/13 at 72000, P1 Service - Engine Oil & Filter using Gulf Fully Synthetic 5w-40 & Nissan Oil filter by Owner (Dean Bufton) 12/04/13 at 73750, Fit Super Pro Polyurethane Suspension Bushes (Front Anti-Roll Bar, Lower Inner Front and Compression Arm) by Horsham Developments Newbury 12/04/13 at 73750, Suspension alignment setup by Horsham Developments Newbury 25/04/14 at 82000, P1 Service - Engine Oil & Filter using Gulf fully synthetic 5w-30 with K&N Oil Filter by Owner (Dean Bufton) 16/10/14 at 86750, Suspension alignment setup by Horsham Developments Newbury 16/10/14 at 86750, Fit new W Brace (Stay Tunnel Brace) by Horsham Developments Newbury 17/12/14 at 89060, P3 Service - Engine Oil (Motul) & Filter (Nissan), Air Filter, Brake Fluid, Coolant, Gearbox Oil, Differential Oil by Horsham Developments Newbury 17/12/14 at 89060, Suspension alignment setup by Horsham Developments Newbury The In Car Entertainment system ......was configured and installed by a very well respected specialist, Sonic Frontiers (http://www.sonicfron...or-sonic-punch/) Links to pictures of the build can be found here (well worth a look); (https://www.facebook...85529557&type=1) The system comprises of equipment and accessories from Alpine, Genesis, Morel, DLS, Rainbow, Skinz, Chord, Supra, Audison and Audio Wave (full breakdown of the build is available for those interested). iPod and Bluetooth hands free. The A-pillars have been custom built along with the subwoofer box. Lee (at Sonic Frontiers) does not drill any holes into the chassis, he builds using existing holes and therefore the car can be returned back to standard BOSE spec in order to reduce the asking price. The build cost £2840 and obviously sounds far better than the standard factory BOSE install. It’s something I always did myself to my previous cars but Lee’s attention to detail and fabrication skills are first class. Just take a look at his BMW Z3 to see just how good he is. Other Details The interior is in very very good condition with no marks on the door handles or the center console (however the lower section of the console has been refurbed and is a slightly lighter grey colour than the top section), looks good to me though. The car has had no paint in it’s life and therefore does have the usual stone chips on the front bumper. The leading edge of the bonnet has a very light scratch and the rear bumper also has some very fine scratches that the detailer could not remove when I bought the car. Current mileage is 89,650 and this will rise as I do use the car as a daily driver. Original exhaust system and cats are also available to the new owner if required. A recent P3 at Horsham Developments means it doesn’t need servicing for some time and I will put a fresh MOT on the car within the next week or two as it’s due at the end of January. Priced at; £8750 including in car entertainment system, original exhaust and BOSE £7250 with standard BOSE system re-fitted (note that this will take several dry days to retrofit) Winter wheels and tyres & Cubby Garmin Sat Nav by separate negotiation. Photos Note : New photos to follow this weekend but here are some I have taken previously; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfub Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfub Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Mileage is now 89,900 I am the third owner It's difficult to price a car with the modifications added but I think I'm asking a reasonable price , but would welcome some constructive feedback Thanks, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netnomad Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 A very comprehensive ad...GLWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfub Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Some interior pictures from today.... Passenger side tweeter install with alcantara a-pillar trim ...and the drivers side tweeter build.... Dash centre console Curent mileage and MPG Dashboard from drivers side Dashboard from passenger side Drivers heated leather seat Passenger heated leather seat Drivers door trim Passenger door trim Alcantara trimmed Z Rear, boot view & boot net The Genesis profile 4 amplifier The 2nd set of refurbished summer alloys... ...and the new W brace fitted at Horsham Developments Also need to add that the car has been run exclusively on Momentum 99 or Shell Optimax under my ownership. Under bonnet pictures to follow tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfub Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Under bonnet and some pics from earlier today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfub Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) So do you think a price of £7250 with standard BOSE system re-fitted is ok? Bear in mind that the car has; Recent clutch/flywheel (which will last as I do motorway miles) an UpRev remap with plenum spacer, DC Sports exhaust, Berks HFC's, Super-pro bushes, replacement W brace, new fan motors, braided brake and clutch lines & DBA4000 brake discs all round . Solid service history with a recent P3 at Horsham Developments. An unmodified car would sell for around £6250 - £6500, therefore, and extra £750 seems very reasonable for the above modifications, I'd have thought? Opinions appreciated via PM if you don't want to add them to the thread Edited January 16, 2015 by notfub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Mod's don't add value. Think you're asking for too much. Best off returning to basic and selling the extras. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfub Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Mod's don't add value. Think you're asking for too much. Best off returning to basic and selling the extras. Ok mate, will consider my options over the weekend, thanks for the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfub Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Can a moderator please close this thread. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Locked as requested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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