Sold my z on sunday and want a manual one. Put an offer on this and won it but after speaking to the guy, its been welded on the front floor pans around the jacking area, needs a wheel arch sorted (rust) and the l/h roof under the targa has rust. Then if you look close at the passenger side lower quarter near the door it seems to be a different colour. Am I being too fusy but living in N.Ireland, its not exactly on my door to go and look at it. All advice would be appreciated.. here is the link and the winning offer.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350871828979?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

thanks guys

 

Derek.

After hearing about that rust its got me worried and for that sort of money you should be able to get one in better condition Derek.

cheers Gary, my gut is telling me that too but the head is saying buy it....... (I hate cars) lol

Sold my z on sunday and want a manual one. Put an offer on this and won it but after speaking to the guy, its been welded on the front floor pans around the jacking area, needs a wheel arch sorted (rust) and the l/h roof under the targa has rust. Then if you look close at the passenger side lower quarter near the door it seems to be a different colour. Am I being too fusy but living in N.Ireland, its not exactly on my door to go and look at it. All advice would be appreciated.. here is the link and the winning offer.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350871828979?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

thanks guys

 

Derek.

 

Not being fussy. For the price, you'd at least expect a car without rust. Walk away. You should be able to get a straight UK TT Manual for £5k. Strange that there are photos with and without the interior.....makes you wonder what the exterior ACTUALLY looks like CURRENTLY.

 

Also...it might be photo clarity...or lack of, but the offside suspension turret looks like it has a line of weld on it too. Nearside sill is notably darker hinting that it's had rot cut out and replaced.

 

Because there are still cars about that haven't had rot repair and are rot-free, then I would ALWAYS suggest steering clear of a car that's been welded. There are enough rust-free cars out there without having to look at rusty ones. Wheel arch repair is a different matter, but structural repair, I wouldn't unless it was done to a high standard.

Agree with all the above!, that sport of money or anywhere near it, you should be looking at a clean rust free model, there are and have been some good ones for sale on the forum recently and there is a very good stock clean dealer supplied one on eBay for £4k!

 

I should take a little time and look around more, start first with the cars for sale on here, as if nothing else you can for the most part check back on their history by searching posts.

 

Good luck and buy well.

As above leave it well alone buddy.

If you look at the front drivers wing on this photo it is sitting out to far and not lining up with the door. This is usually due to jacking the car up at the wrong place because the jacking area is rusted.

 

Just to echo some of the above comments... Definately walk away, I'd expect that Z to be up for £3k max, and that's being nice

That rear quarter sill section does not look right at all to me, maybe the angle but I would steer clear myself.

Just notified him through ebay so now waiting for him to report me for non payment and here starts the fun. However the car doesn't match the description so worst way I get a strike for non payment. Check the resolution centre and it doesn't cover real estate or vehicles! Like that other one though

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-L-REG-Nissan-300ZX-TARGA-NON-TURBO-/301088311716?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item461a4309a4

 

Think a phone call in the morning to see what this is hiding. Hopefully this one might be the one lol

Do you want TT or NA, the one in Wigan is NA. I could always go and have a look at the one in Wigan for you.

Just notified him through ebay so now waiting for him to report me for non payment and here starts the fun. However the car doesn't match the description so worst way I get a strike for non payment. Check the resolution centre and it doesn't cover real estate or vehicles! Like that other one though

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-L-REG-Nissan-300ZX-TARGA-NON-TURBO-/301088311716?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item461a4309a4

 

Think a phone call in the morning to see what this is hiding. Hopefully this one might be the one lol

 

If he describes all the bad bits after the sale, you can just put it back through ebay as 'item not as described'....so yeah, as you've said, you'll be fine. That car's been there a while, I doubt you're the first person to do this!

 

Personally, I'd have a look at the 96 TT for sale on here. There's a few minor things needed doing to it, but other than that, it looks solid.

I have a 1991 TT that needs a diff for little money if interested, MOT'd until December, taxed until end of August.

Derek, what is your budget?

no budget really set aside, just want a good one but like everyone I want to keep reasonable.

Thankfully no issues with cancelling offer. The guy just asked me to agree it was bought in error to save his paying fees to ebay and leave him it can be relisted. So that's put to bed.

Good work Derek and there is good Z's out there so don't panic and wait for the right one

I'll be going to have a look at the one in Wigan this afternoon for Derek, Jr. has no lessons in college so he can come with me and search all over it for you buddy. Will let you know as soon as we get back.

thanks, be interesting to hear what is like and if its as clean as Brian says. Will ring him later to advise you's are coming to look at it for me . thanks again

Edited March 11, 201411 yr by derek

After hearing about that rust its got me worried and for that sort of money you should be able to get one in better condition Derek.

 

Not being fussy. For the price, you'd at least expect a car without rust. Walk away. You should be able to get a straight UK TT Manual for £5k. Strange that there are photos with and without the interior.....makes you wonder what the exterior ACTUALLY looks like CURRENTLY.

 

Also...it might be photo clarity...or lack of, but the offside suspension turret looks like it has a line of weld on it too. Nearside sill is notably darker hinting that it's had rot cut out and replaced.

 

Because there are still cars about that haven't had rot repair and are rot-free, then I would ALWAYS suggest steering clear of a car that's been welded. There are enough rust-free cars out there without having to look at rusty ones. Wheel arch repair is a different matter, but structural repair, I wouldn't unless it was done to a high standard.

 

Yup - I agree with Gaz and Si.....:clover:

A big thank you to Ian here for his kindness and time to look at this car for me and giving me a very detailed appraisal . A real gent.

Was my pleasure buddy, hope you get what you want soon, I will make sure you get a good one.

Nice one Ian :thumbup1:

Nice one Ian :thumbup1:

 

Ditto - great club spirit matey!!

 

Richard:cool:

derek, check this out. not too far away from you

 

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/300zx-30-v6-derry/1053133298#photo-content

derek, check this out. not too far away from you

 

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/300zx-30-v6-derry/1053133298#photo-content

 

Looks nice :thumbup1: