Hi there.

 

Ok, so, sometime in the near future I will be switching from one Zed to another.

Currently own a modded 350z (for sale) which some of you may have seen at various shows in 08/09.

 

Gunna be getting married, and buying a house in the next few years, so it is time for a change to something that costs me less per month in HPI costs!

I've always hankered after a 300, and the fiance loves them to bits. So now seems like a good time to purchase one.

 

I'm looking around on Pistonheads etc already, but cant really look properly until my current Zed has been sold (dont suppose anyone here interested in one lol)

Going to have in the region of £5000 to spend, and will be looking for a TT manual (yeah, I know, rare). Not really bothered if its SWB or LWB. When it comes to Mods, Im very much a built not bought kinda guy. But tbh, if the right car was to present itself, I'd probably go for it (and then end up changing it! lol)

 

Anyways, thought I'd show you pics of my current car, hope no-one minds.

 

Cheers

 

Al

 

welcome to the forum, I like your 350z, want one myself when my money situation gets better lol. Theres probably more manual TTs around than you may think, and £5K should get you a damn nice one ;)

 

enjoy the forum!

nice 350z you have there mate, will defo get a tidy one for 5k buddy.

welcome to the forum :D should be able to get a lovely example for 5k

Thanks for the comments on the 350 :) Bought her brand new standard, and did all the mods myself through East Shore Racing in Sunderland.

Just wish I'd had more interest in her. lol. Time of the year I guess.

 

Looking around PIstonheads, seems that £5k is gunna have me spoilt for choice!

Been hammering the FAQ's on here over the past hour. Hoping to gian enough knowledge to know what to look for.

I'll apologise in advance for any dumb questions I'll post in the future!

Welcome to our Club forum mate. very nice example of a 350z you have there. :cool:

hi lexx, i remember you from the japnortheast meets, i used to own the black and white 300zx

 

if you find one local i can possibly pop along and have a look at it with you if you like

 

Welcome matey :)

fire any questions you have! don't want you getting caught out with anything. :)

Me and the gf we're just talking about your car StellaZ. I can remember seeing it at Japtuner meets when you were mid way through the wide arch kit (used to have an RX8 back then), and JNE meets through the years.

Thanks for the offer of coming to look at potential cars. I will no doubt take you up on that offer. :)

as long as they aint miles away then im more than happy to view with you

 

was fun going to the meets with it half done, used to draw some crowds lol

when is the next jap meet, i will pop over and have a bit of a chat

No idea mate. Aint been one since October. And no announcements on the forum either.

TBH, seems like its been dying off for a more than a few months now.

I work away (2 weeks on/off) so cant make all the meets anyway.

The gf was just wondering what you're driving now since you sold the 300. She used to drive past your car in Sunderland when droppping a work collegue off.

oh dear, ive got this ATM, im saving for an E46 M3 convertible

 

i usually park it in ashbrook as thats where our works garage is

 

Yeah, she used ot spot the Zed in Azalea Terrance in Ashbrook.

I totally respect the savings route. I was initially going to save like a beast for a built engine for the 350. Till I realised it was gunna be well over £20k!!!!

As much as I love my car, I still want to get married sometime in the next 20 years!

yup, thats where i park up daily lol, im gonna have a salvage m3 as it will save me a fortune and my mate is great at this sort of thing

Blimey Lexx that is a nice 350Z, and tastey body and wheel mods too. The 300 is a great car and very easily modded, but can be a bit of a handfull in the handling department. Take your time looking when you are ready and remember you are then in the realms of a classic car, and all the problems that accompany them. It can end up being a grin or a grief so good luck when the time comes.

nice car and in white too

WHat do people think of this?

 

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1368066.htm

 

I'd prefer to buy from a forum member, as the car is more likely to be looked after.

This car though would be a good project starting point for me, and a very reasonable price.

 

Anyone had any experience with Crest Cars?

yes mate, when i was looking at zeds, i went to crest cars and the guy could have been more helpful and all he did was try to wow me with an agressive drive. he did not even offer me a test drive. the car i looked at was priced at the top of the market and i felt it did not command the price he was asking.

thanks mate. thats enough of a review to put me off!

sony tv screen which says wharfdale ?

Welcome to the club Lexx take your time and get the best

Welcome to the club mate.....

 

.......that's a tidy 350z; good luck with the sale!

 

I know of Crest Cars BTW - I live about 8 miles from them. All I can say, is that I looked at a late UK spec he had some 8 months ago now. And I wasn't really impressed. Saying that I believe he has had one or two nice examples pass through his hands; albeit at premium price. And I hear he was not too keen on negotiating either.....

 

My advice - buy one off a forum member!

 

Richard:cool2:

The car looks good in the link. Give it a test drive, mines an auto and there good when working right lol. Some nice bits on that car so give it a gander, price is ok too.

The car looks good in the link. Give it a test drive, mines an auto and there good when working right lol. Some nice bits on that car so give it a gander, price is ok too.

 

I agree with Damo... certainly 'appears' to be a good'un, tell him you want to test drive it and give it a damn good coat of looking at. Fairly standard looking but huge potential, and well under budget for a nice set of dishy rims :D