Wtb a z

[vince68]

Dear Z owners,

i just sold my beemer and now searching for a Z. Went through almost all the thread last few days and have made my decision.

As for auto or manual tranny, i likely will go for auto given that i hate traffic and i have a lazy left leg...

Anyway, got a few questions as follows and hope Z owners could help me answer

(a) Where is the best place around PJ or KL to do a check if i found a car? am worried about the authenticity of the car milleage as often they are tampered with.

(b) Noted that some was saying 03 models should go around RM120 K, but thus far, i have been going to over 6 dealers and all are asking for RM135 K and above...if any owners who wants to sell, pls let me know

(c) is 50 k milleage deemed high? how long can the engine and gearbox last? i meant at roughly what milleage?

(d) what to look for when i buy a Z?

Thanks bro

Cheers

 

[Techno350Z]

Many people buy 03 spec for future modify...if not really interested to modify Z u can look for ST Version...ST Version include Brembo Brakekit,18inch rim,VDC,leather and Bose sound system...Any wrong information please correct me(SIFU)!!!!

 

[Applejuice]

have you had a test drive yet?

 

[vince68]

Many people buy 03 spec for future modify...if not really interested to modify Z u can look for ST Version...ST Version include Brembo Brakekit,18inch rim,VDC,leather and Bose sound system...Any wrong information please correct me(SIFU)!!!!

Thanks bro for the input. I was told ST is manual hence no go....any idea which workshop to go if wants to do the check?

---------- Post added at 09:51 AM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 09:49 AM ----------

have you had a test drive yet?

Yeap...have alraedy tried, RX 8 (both manual and auto), skyline 350 GT and fairlady....verdict....fairlady....for obvious reasons

 

[huakenny]

350gt not bad also..can carry more ppl......

i not sure if the car dealer allows you to drive the car to ur preferred workshop for check-up, but normally we bring our own mech together when test drive...

 

[vince68]

350gt not bad also..can carry more ppl......

i not sure if the car dealer allows you to drive the car to ur preferred workshop for check-up, but normally we bring our own mech together when test drive...

so far, dealers allow...but dont know where to bring as i was told most dealers tweak the milleage....so, need some guy who really know the stuff...

cheers

 

[Applejuice]

dont buy from dealer!!! go source a nice second hand unit. :) plenty for sale on zth. whats the dealer price if you dont mind?

 

[vince68]

dont buy from dealer!!! go source a nice second hand unit. :) plenty for sale on zth. whats the dealer price if you dont mind?

THere are many 2nd hand Z with the dealers, for 03 models, asking from RM130 to RM150 K!! Those from owners looks more decent from RM125 K to RM135 K. Having said that, i had a chat with one big car dealers, they said, almost 90% of their cars where milleage hits above 80 K, they will readjust and thats the norm that all dealers do...

Hence, am worried that i will get a rotten apple as most Z in the market has milleage of 40+K, believe it or not, i meant almost all the Z that i saw, maybe its a coincidence or thats what it it!!

So, having a workshop who's familar with Z would be good coz he would see many Z in his life and knows the real milleage...

Cheers

 

[Applejuice]

you cant say like that la. there are genuin millage on the market also. like mine, i actually just use it as a weekend car. and i dont think its that simple to just turn back the millage. oh well. your choice then.

 

[vince68]

you cant say like that la. there are genuin millage on the market also. like mine, i actually just use it as a weekend car. and i dont think its that simple to just turn back the millage. oh well. your choice then.

not yours lar...i got bad experience..coz my old car which i bought 2nd hand whose supposedly milleage at 30 k ended up doing overhaul....my mech said, the car has at least 200 K on the clock...

anyway, found a 2nd hand unit just this afternoon...will send to my old workshop (hope he knows what to check) and once ok, i will owning a Z...

cheers

 

[Applejuice]

hahaha. sweet!!! what colour?

 

[vince68]

hahaha. sweet!!! what colour?

grey....

 

[Techno350Z]

paint it to Pearl white...Fairlady need fair colour...XD