Funkysi Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 And knowing my luck, people will start bumping the prices even more for those few days of summer just because the roof panels come out. :( Just save up or a while - you don't need to be in so much haste. Good ones do appear from time-to-time. There's a TT Auto on ebay for around £3.5k. If you could scrape that together and then over time, get a manual conversion done to it, you'll be quids in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I agree, however whilst that is the case, I can't see importers going crazy on them like they did, say, 10 years ago. The market has shrunk and I can't see hoards being imported like they were in the boom-time years, thankfully, thus keeping the market buoyant. They reached the bottom of their depreciation curve about 2 or 3 years ago. I also believe that it's now getting increasingly hard to find good ones in Japan. They have seemingly turned into the retro-classic that they were destined for. I have been watching the import auctions for the last month and you are right, I think I have seen one I would have gone for but only saw it about 30 minutes before the auction started - fair play to Jurgen I mailed him at 9:30pm on his work email and he responded within 10 minutes! I just dont like to rush into a car purchase with 30 mins notice so declined to bid, but havent seen anything worthwhile since... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joely P Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I am hoping so, I have a budget of around £5k which I think puts me in a reasonable position to want a fairly good condition car, its just finding one...have to say I am tempted to try something else if nothing comes up in the next month or so though, I cannot keep driving the wifes Focus around for the next 6 months...haha Hang out for a Z32 chap, for 5k there is no better car of this category out there in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iangreenfield Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 If prices hit 5K I might be tempted to part with my white zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Well you do have that tastey 99 spec now, so you could quit being greedy :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkysi Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Some already are worth £5k+...! I can think of quite a number already that I'd value at more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Mines worth four peanuts and half a Mars bar.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkysi Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Mines worth four peanuts and half a Mars bar.... That's because it's in a million pieces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Haha. Yeah it's like William Wallace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartTheFish Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Is it something I'd be able to put back together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkysi Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I think Steve wants to do that! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 300 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Is it something I'd be able to put back together? Thats a nice offer :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartTheFish Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Worth a try, I'd happily give him four peanuts and a Mars bar. Hell, I'd even throw in a Twix. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 300 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Worth a try, I'd happily give him four peanuts and a Mars bar. Hell, I'd even throw in a Twix. :) The twix could be the deal maker lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartTheFish Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 A WHOLE Mars bar too, he only said it was worth half. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartTheFish Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I might be skint, but I'm still generous. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Haha. Sadly it is going back together and staying in my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 300 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Haha. Sadly it is going back together and staying in my hands. I will throw in a snicker :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hi I imported a Z myself March 2014 :) Here's a foto today took it out for a run! I have all the details from Seeing, buying, importing, tax, VAT, import agent, transport to home, MOT, register with VLA! Art, pm me if u want to talk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartTheFish Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I can't pm you since I'm not a paid member yet. If you'd rather not go into it on here, can I find you on Facebook or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I agree, however whilst that is the case, I can't see importers going crazy on them like they did, say, 10 years ago. The market has shrunk and I can't see hoards being imported like they were in the boom-time years, thankfully, thus keeping the market buoyant. They reached the bottom of their depreciation curve about 2 or 3 years ago. I also believe that it's now getting increasingly hard to find good ones in Japan. They have seemingly turned into the retro-classic that they were destined for. Dead right.... .....Not only are there fewer Z32s in Japan; but 10 years ago, the Z32s were around 10-15 years old and grey import cars were big business. Not so much now they are 20-25 years old though - and for that matter, just how many cars (of any marque) are being imported from Japan compared to 10 years ago? I haven't seen half the import dealers that used to be dotted around the country; and I suspect those cars which are being brought over are much newer stuff like 350zs 370zs GTRs even. Something where the dealers can still turn a profit becayse there's value in them. Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 And ten years ago the Yen wasnt worth anywhere near what it was now against the pound, when I lived in Japan in 2006 I think it was 245 yen to the pound, what is it now, around 180? Just doesnt offer the bargain it used to I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hi Stuart not do Facebook! Email is, artharveyart@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartTheFish Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Just tried emailing you, but it says your email is unavailable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sorry can't multi task ! Email is; aharveyart@hotmail.com That should be it! Sorry for wrong info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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