OMG, I dont know how to start this thread, Im just smiling ear to ear.

 

I got myself a fantastic Bargain imo.

 

I just bought a totally standard 300ZX Auto Twin Turbo.

 

The vehicle was purchased brand new by Mr Masayuki Iwamoto in Yokkaichi Japan in 1993 (although the vehicle was manfactured in October 1992)

 

Mr Masayuki Iwamoto moved to the UK in 1995 for an indefinate period as part of his work for the Japanese Equilivent of the Ministry of Defense. He has been based at The Royal Navy Air Support Base in Yeovilton since. Unfortunately he has to return to Japan in 2 months time, and has thus sold his home and is currently renting, and has also sold his beloved, 1 owner from new 300ZX - due to a quoted export back to Japan cost of just over £2,700.

 

The underside of the car has been stripped and resealed every 3 years since being in the UK, due to him being warned of the salt on the roads. The car has done 64,283 Kilometers since new, and was never converted to miles on import in 1995. It still reads Kilometers on the speedo, and apparently did not need changing for the MOT due to the age of the car when it was imported. The car is still limited to 180KPH, and the only modification is a turbo timer.

 

at 41,000 Miles the car had a full servie including all belts at a cost of £820, this was in 2005. The car has since done a further 23,000 miles with regular servicing every 6 months, despite not being used much over the 7 years since its full service.

 

There is no oil, wet patches, or stains in the engine bay, and is suprisingly clean under the bonnet for its age. The belts all feel very tight and have no squeals.

On startup, there was no need for throttle, and it sared immediately from cold, with very little smoke from the exhaust, which was totally cleared up within around 30 seconds.

 

With the ignition of, the boost gauge sat in the middle at 0, once started, it moved all the way to the left as far as it could, oil pressure was very low when idling (around 10-15 psi) but shot up when driving casually, to around 45psi, I didnt really think to check oil pressure under full boost, as I was too busy watching the road and the boost gauge - which almost went all the way to the right of the dial, but not quite. The car pulled like a train to be honest.

 

I did leave the car running about 20 minutes after the test drive, whilst speaking to Masayuki trying to listen out for any noises, smell anything or see any smoke, none of which appeared.

 

I wasnt sure how to test the gear box on an auto, but it felt VERY smooth, soon as I switched to overdrive, the revs dropped, as you would expect, and the power and hold features worked with no issues.

 

I never intedned to break any speed limits, and pulled onto a clear dual carriage way at about 30kph and put my foot down for what felt like 5 seconds, and the next thing I knew I was at around 130kph. as the road was clear, I slowed down to 80kph, quite quickly, there was no noise or wobble in the steering wheel, indicating discs and pads seemed upto scratch. The Tyres all look brand new, but are apparently just over 1 year old, and have covered almost 3000km.

 

 

The Tool kit is in the boot, complete and unused, as is the original Jack and spare wheel. The flare is in the passenger footwell. And the car still has the original ultra thick pile 300ZX Carpets, which again look new. the seats had cushions on them, which have apparently always been used - and it shows as there is no wear and tear to the seats.

 

There was no dents in the bodywork (at all) however, there is a few swirl marks in the paint, and peeling paint on the spoiler, and wing mirrors. The car is like a really deep cherry red. As the car is mechanically sound, I will next invest in a full body respray, in is original colour, bringing it up like new. I will also invest in 99 spec rear lights, and a later spec front bumper before I do the respray. I will definately have to strip the rear spoiler, and wing mirrors and respray them though.

 

Anyway, I bought the car today, and am due to collect it in a couple of weeks, when I have been paid (so I can pay the remaining balance)

 

 

 

Like I said, I am a very happy chappy :D - and officially a fellow Fairlady Z Owner.

can u do a stock rear bumper* wish i knew how to edit posts lmao

Looks awesome Ryan, I work on the Navy base in Yeovilton and live in Yeovil, I'll keep an eye out for it. Get in touch when you pick the little lady up.

Thanks Rob, yes, have to get a meet going sometime lol. I only live down the road (about 20 mins from RNAS)

 

I can hopefully host a 300ZX BBQ meet in the summer lol. before or after a nice drive lol.

 

:D Got a semi decent sized heaed pool out the back, and carbon dipping kit in the garage at the bottom of the garden - could make a day of it. teach you how to carbon dip :P

Thanks Rob, yes, have to get a meet going sometime lol. I only live down the road (about 20 mins from RNAS)

 

I can hopefully host a 300ZX BBQ meet in the summer lol. before or after a nice drive lol.

 

:D Got a semi decent sized heaed pool out the back, and carbon dipping kit in the garage at the bottom of the garden - could make a day of it. teach you how to carbon dip :P

 

Sounds like a bloody good day mate haha.

 

Will def have to sort something out as there is a few of us round the area.

Sounds like you have got yourself a prime zed there mate, nice buy....

 

On another note, I didn't think the Japanese military defence force were allowed to operate outside of Japan since they surrendered at the end of WWII?

Not sure abut that Steams, seen his work ID etc, had to double check before leaving him a deposit lol.

 

His house is a mansion I swear, lol. HUGE.

 

Yes Rob, Sounds Ideal Matey. All we need is some driveable weather lol.

 

Anyone drive their Z TT in the wet? steadily of course? is it do-able? the 200sx got a bit tricky at times, but was easily controlled, unlike the MR2 - When that was gone, it was gone lol.

Not sure abut that Steams, seen his work ID etc, had to double check before leaving him a deposit lol.

 

His house is a mansion I swear, lol. HUGE.

 

Yes Rob, Sounds Ideal Matey. All we need is some driveable weather lol.

 

Anyone drive their Z TT in the wet? steadily of course? is it do-able? the 200sx got a bit tricky at times, but was easily controlled, unlike the MR2 - When that was gone, it was gone lol.

 

I was just wondering mate that was all, didn't think he was a spy or anything. lol

 

As for zed's in the wet...... They can attempt to kill you very easily if you're not ready for it. Be careful till you get used to it mate.

can u do a stock rear bumper* wish i knew how to edit posts lmao

 

She looks like a really nice example. Looks like you have veilside skirts on already. No sorry i dont do the oem rear. But if you look in the link i gave you i do the smooth rear extension which gets rid of all the horrible stone chip and has a smooth under tray.

I found the mr2 a very easy car to drive tbh. It was my 1st rwd car that i learnt all my bits in :)

lol first RWD car? MR2 tubby was my first RWD too lmao. infact it was my first car when I was 18 lmao.

I was 20 when i got mine, only had it about 7 months

I found the mr2 a very easy car to drive tbh. It was my 1st rwd car that i learnt all my bits in :)

 

lol first RWD car? MR2 tubby was my first RWD too lmao. infact it was my first car when I was 18 lmao.

 

I'm going to call the pair of you Nicky Clark, hairdressers :lol:

Thanks Steams.

 

not sure if I mentioned before but got a family friend who happens to be very high up in Nissan. Told him I bought the 300ZX, and he advised me he has a brand new unused genuine Nissan original complete exhaust system laying around in one of his branches that I can have as a spare :D

 

Thats the cherry on top of my day :D

 

shame he cant get me a new spoiler or bumper. none left apparently lol.

Welcome ryan, sounds like a very good buy.im very pround of my zeds jdm pedigree, but you must be made up to know the name of the japanese owner and where in japan it was from originally.i think mine was from the kyoto area, going by a toll road card and receipt I found in the sunvisor pocket.enjoy her mate and post some more pics :)

Nice one ryan

Hi Ryan nice car,

 

I can't believe someone from Evercreech is on the forum lol. Im from Stratton :balloon:. Im in Norwich at the moment but i'll give you a shout in a couple weeks when im back for my mates stag do and we can meet at the Bell for a pint :tongue_smilie:

Congratulations on your purchase mate - the 'Z grin' should be trademarked! :D I'm expecting my next one once the N/A Diff is installed!

Great news Ryan - that car sounds like a fantastic buy mate!!

 

Good luck with it; and the grin will never leave you. I sometimes don't drive mine for 3-4 weeks and in that time I forget just how good these cars are. But within a couple of seconds after taking it out of the garage, it all comes flooding back.....

 

I look forward to seeing some more pics too!!

 

Richard:thumbup1:

the grin does leave sometimes! Mine did this morning when my autobox decided to turn off the overdrive in the middle of a rainstorm!

Congrats on the car bud , she looks a cracker :bow:

BTW the Z grin gets alot bigger once a delimiter is fitted and much much bigger with a boost upgrade ! :shock::shock:

Congrats on the car bud , she looks a cracker :bow:

BTW the Z grin gets alot bigger once a delimiter is fitted and much much bigger with a boost upgrade ! :shock::shock:

 

Plus one full on rageing hard on!!!! :lol::lol:

Plus one full on rageing hard on!!!! :lol::lol:

 

Have you been talking to my missus ? lol

Yeah she said it wasnt very impressive and she has only noticed it a few times :tt2:

 

its called the Zed head syndrome :lol:

PMSL at you guys.

 

Eggs, Stratton? OMG.

 

Im picking car up in 3-4 weeks, you around then? Picking it up from RNAS you can come along if you like :P

PMSL at you guys.

 

Eggs, Stratton? OMG.

 

Im picking car up in 3-4 weeks, you around then? Picking it up from RNAS you can come along if you like :P

 

Well I'll meet you there for sure mate.