So although my ideal Zed is a SWB TT Manual (pref. Slicktop) I went to look at a LWB NA Auto today.

 

http://www.gumtree.com/p/nissan/nissan-300zx-/1113605959

 

I thought it looked quite clean and straight in the pics and the description gave the impression it had seen some recent expenditure in all the right areas with regards to maintenance. As it was only a short trip up the M4 I went to take a look with cash in hand.

 

Unfortunately it was so much less than I imagined. Dents in several panels, rust on arches and cills. Massive lip on rusty discs and cheap tyres. Wheels dire, paintwork way beyond correcting. Engine bay disgusting, tears in several interior panels, boot panels missing. Cheap tint peeling of windows. Etc etc.....

 

Started ok and seemed to be running ok but wasn't worth taking for a drive as it needed too much spending on it to even begin to make it presentable. I have no doubt the work it states as having been done has indeed been done but longer ago than the advert would leave you to believe.

 

If you are still interested the seller can get it resprayed in Midnight Purple for a grand and can sort you out with brand new coilovers for £250.

 

Told the guy to let me know if he still has it in a week as I might be interested but at a rock bottom price. He wants it off his drive, I want to be in a Zed again. We'll see......

 

 

Daffy.

Good to see you are still looking mate and hope you get back in a Z soon :thumbup1:

Cheers Gary. Budget dictates I can't have what I want but I still look all the time. Admittedly I've only just accepted I'll probably only get back in a Zed in NA form now.

 

I don't mind a bit of a project but circumstances are different now so no way I can pump the sort of money into one like I did previously. Been hard enough convincing the better half I can just about afford another. Hopefully something will come up.

 

Daffy.

I thought it looked quite good in the pics too, but like any car, its not till you get a close look that the real condition shows itself lol

Hopefully something will come up

 

Something will come up, be patient and don't let your heart rule your head.

I thought it looked quite good in the pics too, but like any car, its not till you get a close look that the real condition shows itself lol

 

Indeed.

 

I went hoping to be pleasantly surprised. I wasn't lol

Something will come up, be patient and don't let your heart rule your head.

 

Cheers Andrew. You are so right. Even though I knew the car wasn't for me I still nearly went for it just to get back in a Zed. If I manage to find one it'll be a sensible and considered decision I hope.

Its a shame as its a nice colour too would polish up nice but sills expensive lol and you want one thats clearly been looked after even if it does have a few issues as by sounds of it this one just hasn't.

Shame it was not what you were expecting Dave..... But at least you didn't travel the length of the country to be disappointed. Good luck in your hunt to return to Zed ownership mate.....:clover:

Yeah. In my mind over time I could of got it looking like TonyB's given time. But the starting point isn't financially viable. His and Murdoch's Zed in Spain are fantastic examples. Colour is rare and looks great on a Zed.

Cheers Andrew. You are so right. Even though I knew the car wasn't for me I still nearly went for it just to get back in a Zed. If I manage to find one it'll be a sensible and considered decision I hope.

 

I know I'm new here but have a look at this one

 

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/other-makes/all-models/nissan-300zx-turbo------------------1991/4054305?utm_source=Trovit.co.uk&utm_medium=Organic&utm_content=£0k%20-%20£15k&utm_campaign=Used%20Cars

 

Pistonheads have uploaded the advert incorrectly so you can't find it on there I was off to see it tomorrow but I've had an offer accepted on another and I can't afford 2!

 

The guy sounds really decent selling up to retire in Italy he has another set of fully refurbed wheels going with it as well. The car used to belong to someone on the forum as well so it will be known on here.

Jeff at Zedworld has worked on it and I think pictures on the Zedworld site of a car having the sills done is this one.

UK car HPI clear

 

PS if you buy it you owe me a beer

I know I'm new here but have a look at this one

 

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/other-makes/all-models/nissan-300zx-turbo------------------1991/4054305?utm_source=Trovit.co.uk&utm_medium=Organic&utm_content=£0k%20-%20£15k&utm_campaign=Used%20Cars

 

Pistonheads have uploaded the advert incorrectly so you can't find it on there I was off to see it tomorrow but I've had an offer accepted on another and I can't afford 2!

 

The guy sounds really decent selling up to retire in Italy he has another set of fully refurbed wheels going with it as well. The car used to belong to someone on the forum as well so it will be known on here.

Jeff at Zedworld has worked on it and I think pictures on the Zedworld site of a car having the sills done is this one.

UK car HPI clear

 

PS if you buy it you owe me a beer

Nice looking car.

Get in there Dave,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-Nissan-300ZX-Twin-Turbo-Automatic-Manufacture-1994-/181736239261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a5052f09d

Get in there Dave,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-Nissan-300ZX-Twin-Turbo-Automatic-Manufacture-1994-/181736239261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a5052f09d

 

Don't you outbid me mofo's! :punk:

Nice looking car.

 

Certainly is, happy to have a look at it, should anyone be interested?

Don't you outbid me mofo's! :punk:

 

Just retracted my bid, it's not been MOT'd for four years. Too much of a gamble there for me.

That silver one that Gary posted looks really nice!

 

As for the green one - I'd always steer clear of something that has green lights, a piece of turd hanging off the towing eye and anyone who's remapped their standard NA auto. 1995 "rare last mate"? :rofl:

The green lights and free toy were what made me want it Si :smartass: