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.

Lol.

 

I got to get road tax aswell when I pick it up. But I got a tax exemption certificate, so wont cost me anything at least lol.

 

Cars not at the base, but 5 mins down the road.

 

not driving quick though, I dont know the car well enough. have respect for the motor, and you might live.

Well just let me know mate.

Nice buy there Ryan! Great looking Z. Nice story too with the purchase etc :thumbup1:

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

 

Let me know when and i'll let you know if im about as not 100% sure of dates but got to come back for a few things in the next month. I'll give you a lift up if im back. I'll send you my number when you subscribe :thumbup1:

Brilliant mate. Well if your not about, father in law will gonna take me up in the RS as long as its not raining. - its never seen rain lol.

 

is your LWB, 2+2? or SWB 2 seater. hard to tell at angle of ur signature, looks long like our Z to me :P

short wheel base that one mate. you can tell from the roof line and the length from the door to the rear arch :wink:

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

 

Oh crap you have spoke to her !!! :cry::cry::cry:

Brilliant mate. Well if your not about, father in law will gonna take me up in the RS as long as its not raining. - its never seen rain lol.

 

is your LWB, 2+2? or SWB 2 seater. hard to tell at angle of ur signature, looks long like our Z to me :P

 

Yep it's a SWB, i'll try and have it on the road by the time you get yours.

 

Email me at xxxxx then post to say you have it and i'll delete it unless a mod beats me to it.

 

What RS does he have?

Edited May 8, 201213 yr by Eggs

Finally I am off to collect the car today :D

 

Back later :P

 

:D

Yep it's a SWB, i'll try and have it on the road by the time you get yours.

 

Email me at xxxxx then post to say you have it and i'll delete it unless a mod beats me to it.

 

What RS does he have?

 

its a MK2 Focus RS mate, White :D

Went there, Paid remainder, Drove back to in laws farm, loved every second.

 

Sat in the barn for now, it is *%&$ing fast, kept up inlaws MK2 RS on A303, couldnt of took it though.

 

Now I have a question.......

 

When you hit / go over 100kmh, it beeps, constantly till you drop below 100kmh, whats that all about how do I stop it? Belts were all done 2 months ago, which I didnt realise. Got receipts too :D

That is the speed warning tone, will drive you insane but a delimiter will cure that.

 

I had that on my NA all the way from Bristol to Cambridge.

 

On another note where are the pics we have all been waiting for?

Yeah come on Ryan, get some pics up you slacker :tt2:

Lol will be up the farm on Sunday and will take the camera with me i forgot to take it today. Got all original handbooks in Japanese lol. Pics very soon.

What good are handbooks in japanese to you... You should give them to be as I can read japanese. :whistling:

sounds good if it can keep with with a brand spanking new Mk2 Rs

 

300hp rs vs a 280hp zed nice and healthy :cool3:

Went there, Paid remainder, Drove back to in laws farm, loved every second.

 

Sat in the barn for now, it is *%&$ing fast, kept up inlaws MK2 RS on A303, couldnt of took it though.

 

Now I have a question.......

 

When you hit / go over 100kmh, it beeps, constantly till you drop below 100kmh, whats that all about how do I stop it? Belts were all done 2 months ago, which I didnt realise. Got receipts too :D

 

take out the clocks and you`ll see a small black box just disconnect green wire from it and there will be no more beep :)

Ha I told you it would keep up with an rs!! Sounds good mate get some piccys up!

sounds good if it can keep with with a brand spanking new Mk2 Rs

 

300hp rs vs a 280hp zed nice and healthy :cool3:

 

Never thought about it like that :P didnt go to quick, its still limited, but took it upto 80 or 90 ummm KPH of course for any do gooders out there lol. At which point it started closing on the RS slowly but surely. But his RS isnt really run in yet. On way to collect Zed, he said, "Just clocked 3,600 miles" so needs to loosen up a bit. I think it will be faster than the Zed in time.

 

The Zed feels really light on the rear under full throttle, even on a straight. I kind of expect it from RWD, but i mean REALLY light. would that be the HICAS?

 

take out the clocks and you`ll see a small black box just disconnect green wire from it and there will be no more beep

 

Thanks for that. Plus rep to you :D

Good news Ryan cant wait to see the pic's mate

Excellent mate, pics pics and more pics needed!!

not sure about the lightness. A zed should be very well planted. could be the hicas maybe and your not use to it? i ditched mine :)

Congrats! Only thing left now is dream the dream until it arrives! :)

not sure about the lightness. A zed should be very well planted. could be the hicas maybe and your not use to it? i ditched mine :)

 

I dont have to fight with it, but, i can feel it if you know what I mean. may have to dith mine too. how much is it? lol

Congrats! Only thing left now is dream the dream until it arrives! :)

 

Lmao, well the drive was great, but now I bought the car, I need to just wait a cuple of weeks to sort tax and insurance, arranged 7 days cover wih NU for "test driving purposes" and tax runs out end of this month, once I get paid, will tax and insure her.

 

then saving for full body respray in original AH3, as niggly swirl marks, bad job at painting the black strip on the phase 1 front bumper in body colour AH3, as well as poor touch ups on wing mirrors and a bubbling rubber spoiler.

 

My misses starts work in two weeks, so we should have double income from that point, and I can start restoring the fairlady.