buying advice

[Tomz4m]

On the M54 you want to look out for mostly DISA failure and / or roof motor failure. If they've not been attended to, you can rest assured they will do - probably one week after you've bought it!!

Other than that they are fairly solid, you just need to know it's been looked after - service receipts and garage stamps in the service book.

Also it would be handy to have a list of what's been rectified, for example if they've recently replaced the alternator or batter, then that's another worry off your mind as it should last for a good few years.

Wheels, you can play the modified route? Non standard... more insurance, etc. Also it's not quality tyres as I mentioned before. So another negotiation point.

I'm just talking mostly mechanically BTW. You can easily check exterior / interior yourself. Make sure no rust, dents, etc. Also check lights, the 3rd brake light is prone to cracking.

if you know so much why your car looks so tired in person ?

[mr wilks]

The alloys are quite pricey & not cheap reps so if you like them then that's a bonus , sterling grey may be common on early Zs but its a terrific paint colour that really suits the E85 imo
Biggest negatives for me on the linked car is its pricey by 3.0 comparison & the 5 speed gearbox early 2.5s have they pull well enough up through the gears but each & every time i was out in mine over 60mph left me forever looking for it
I'm with Marlon , way too many about right now so keep looking

[kis]

On the M54 you want to look out for mostly DISA failure and / or roof motor failure. If they've not been attended to, you can rest assured they will do - probably one week after you've bought it!!

Other than that they are fairly solid, you just need to know it's been looked after - service receipts and garage stamps in the service book.

Also it would be handy to have a list of what's been rectified, for example if they've recently replaced the alternator or batter, then that's another worry off your mind as it should last for a good few years.

Wheels, you can play the modified route? Non standard... more insurance, etc. Also it's not quality tyres as I mentioned before. So another negotiation point.

I'm just talking mostly mechanically BTW. You can easily check exterior / interior yourself. Make sure no rust, dents, etc. Also check lights, the 3rd brake light is prone to cracking.

if you know so much why your car looks so tired in person ?

Not sure what you mean? There's a difference between mechanically sound and just aesthetically pleasing?

The OP is interested in a realitively good condition Zed, from its looks. It it hasn't been maintained then you'd want to steer clear...

[Tysonwills]

One last thing should I worry it is 2003 quite old

[mr wilks]

One last thing should I worry it is 2003 quite old

Wish i was from 2003

[Tysonwills]

The forum speaks of steering problems pre 2006 as this is 2003 what should I look for when testing

[Smartbear]

The forum speaks of steering problems pre 2006 as this is 2003 what should I look for when testing

They can wonder badly due to a lack of self centering (not to be confused with tramlining, which is common!
Rob