Hi all, I was hoping for a little help on Tuesday 7th or Wednesday 8th in the evening. I've managed to find a '90 Zed with an owner who's willing to swap for my Focus. Mine's worth 6k+ and his is up for 5,500 ono so we're doing each other a favour it seems. Now here's the thing, I'm REALLY paranoid at picking up a bad one, and I would have no idea whether it was a good or bad one. I can say I've been to view and drive 3 now, and each one has been for 5k+ and each one has been in anything but good condition. Bodywork dented, Engine making weird noises with the owners looking puzzled when I point them out. If I hear "What noise?" from another seller one more time I'm gonna ram his head in the engine bay while it's running and ask him politely not to treat me like I'm a moron... lol

 

So now to my question, I was wondering if there was anyone in the Hemel Hempstead area willing to come and take a look with me in the evening. I would feel a lot better having someone who knew what the engine is supposed to sound like and what to look out for etc. I know it's a lot to ask but there'll be a pint in it for you and the eternal gratititude of a (hopefully) new ZX owner!

 

Let me know if you can and I'll book the viewing for a good time for you.

 

Cheers in advance,

 

Jon.

if no one closer offers I'll pop up :)

You could always flog your car and buy one of the stunning zeds for sale on here! 5.5k seems like a lot for a '90 it would want to be amazingly low mileage, and stunning condition for that money!

i was just going to post when davido140 has said the same

6-7 months ago i would have said go for it, but its deffo a buyers market

and for 5-6 grand you can get a really nice one from this forum,

im not knocking 1990's lol cos mine is, but i was lucky VERY low mileage and excellent condition, is his standard?? if so AT THE MOMENT it seems expensive, but as many on here will tell you, they would rather pay good money for a good 'un, rather than be left with next years crufts winner :cry:

There would be nothing I would like more than to be able to buy one from here, but this guy is willing to do a straight swap. I don't want to go through the hassle of putting it in autotrader and all the *****z that goes with it. It's not Standard, has done 72,000 Miles (certified) Uprated exhaust, 17 in Split rims, Full Black Leather inside. Auto. Like you say I'd rather pay (Or in this case swap) more for a good one, than risk paying 3-4k on one that might be a dog. It looks in lovely condition, but this is why I would really appreciate some company along to look at it so I don't get shafted.

 

The main reason I'm going for it is the deal that he offers, ie. straight swap.

 

I can't se anyone on here swapping theirs for a Focus even though it has only done 25k ;)

 

Thanks for the offer mate, if you want to e-mail me your number I'll give you a call on Monday to see if you're still up for it. ree44u@hotmail.com

 

Thanks again!

 

Here's a pic of the car by the way;

 

From the picture she looks an absolute peach. At least you wont have to worry about the body work.

 

Most of the zeds will need a bit of TLC and odd maintenance from time to time. I bought a bit of a dog, but even so, it keeps on chugging and hasnt really cost me too much. Most of the chaps on here will sort you out as and when it goes wrong. If you cant get anyone on here to take a look, print this off http://www.300zx.co.uk/tech/BuyingZ.htm and go through everything and if you find something you can ask for some cash back.

 

Good luck fella and see you round here soon.

AL

 

There would be nothing I would like more than to be able to buy one from here, but this guy is willing to do a straight swap. I don't want to go through the hassle of putting it in autotrader and all the *****z that goes with it. It's not Standard, has done 72,000 Miles (certified) Uprated exhaust, 17 in Split rims, Full Black Leather inside. Auto. Like you say I'd rather pay (Or in this case swap) more for a good one, than risk paying 3-4k on one that might be a dog. It looks in lovely condition, but this is why I would really appreciate some company along to look at it so I don't get shafted.

 

The main reason I'm going for it is the deal that he offers, ie. straight swap.

 

I can't se anyone on here swapping theirs for a Focus even though it has only done 25k ;)

 

Thanks for the offer mate, if you want to e-mail me your number I'll give you a call on Monday to see if you're still up for it. ree44u@hotmail.com

 

Thanks again!

 

Here's a pic of the car by the way;