Karl_F Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Hi My first post, and I was wondering what sort of condition/age 350z £5000 will get me? Thanks Edited April 16, 2015 by Karl_F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 5k hmmm........... it really depends on how lucky you are 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 What evers on Autotrader/Piston heads right now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Up it by a grand and bag yourself a much better one Looking on pistonheads etc their is very little at the 5k mark and nothing I'd part cash with. It's said over and over on this forum but it's not worth skimping on the initial cost on a car like this and if the extra 1k or so is going to be a problem financially, running it will be an even bigger issue as these are not cheap to maintain. Not trying to sound nasty, just being honest and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_F Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks for the replies. An extra 1k won't be a problem, just means I will need to wait a month longer, but I'm not in a rush if it means finding something half decent. It will mainly be used as a weekend toy so if it means upping the budget by a couple of grand to get something a bit better, then I'll do it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 5k hmmm........... it really depends on how lucky you are ^^^^ Exactly this. Someone may be desperate to sell, needs the money, moving abroad etc Just go in with your eyes wide open and go through the car with a fine tooth comb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 No need for a desperate seller, plenty around the £5k mark on autotrader Just have a look at the buying guides on here for what to look out for, obviously a bigger risk the higher the mileage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) 5k hmmm........... it really depends on how lucky you are ^^^^ Exactly this. Someone may be desperate to sell, needs the money, moving abroad etc Just go in with your eyes wide open and go through the car with a fine tooth comb This is the sort of fine tooth comb you need for a £5k Zed No way you could expect it to be perfect in all respects but at the end of the day it is how a Zed drives that REALLY matters not so much how it looks, so as long as the engine pulls hard, cornering is sharp and the clutch is not too heavy then it will make a fantastic weekend toy Edited April 16, 2015 by spursmaddave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Controversially, if I was buying another one I wouldnt be looking to spend any more than 5K - mileage isnt a concern as the engines are pretty understressed, Id replace suspension on anything I bought and they dont seem to rust much either. I know the HR's have more power (but less torque ) and better interiors, but Id rather save the money. Im probably not your average owner though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p34nut Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I'm going down the route of part cash part finance and its a real pain in the a**e 7k budget for a coupe, it's got to be no older than 10 years old and less than 100k miles. There's only 1 out there and I'm not impressed Seriously thinking about looking out for something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I paid 5k for mine..... Clutch went on way home, all 4 tyres needed replacing, all 4 brakes where fooked. replaced them all now its ok kinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Controversially, if I was buying another one I wouldnt be looking to spend any more than 5K - mileage isnt a concern as the engines are pretty understressed, Id replace suspension on anything I bought and they dont seem to rust much either. I know the HR's have more power (but less torque ) and better interiors, but Id rather save the money. Im probably not your average owner though Sounds spot on to me, no point paying top $ unless you want a car to show and not go,. The HR interior isn't that much of an upgrade to warrant the extra, or like you say the HR engine which is not a massive improvement either. If driving is your thing then you can have 99.9% of the fun in a cheap ass, old high miler Zed than a mint low mileage newer one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestrike Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Wait till you have the money in CASH!! It ALWAYS makes people's eyes open wide. Plus, ALWAYS be prepared to walk away. I looked at quite a few piles of cr#p before I found mine. Take ya time mate, but believe me - you'll enjoy it!! Year's ago I worked for a Finance House leasing cars. I had a brand new demo EVERY week for 4 year's!!! None, not even XKRs, RS4 (which was my actual favourite) RS6, AMGs etc etc gave me the pleasure of stomping on the zed pedal in 3rd and.......oh...what a beautiful sound!!! Edited April 16, 2015 by Bluestrike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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veeg33 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hello and welcome 👋 Good luck with the hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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veilside z Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Welcome. Take your time to find the right car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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-Bradders- Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 if you could wait another month get something like this?: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-56-reg-Nissan-350Z-3-5-V6-GT-Pack-BLACK-BLACK-LEATHER-SAT-NAV-BREMBOS-/261846404388?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf7430d24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 if you could wait another month get something like this?: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3cf7430d24 That's a bargain!! What's wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Cat D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 oooh sneaky, I was thinking, that's pretty keenly priced for a 2006 zed, but then right at the end of the advert I saw the four little letters 'CAT D' the same seller has another 2006 car for £6450 that isn't a CAT D - but that one's done 122,000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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