Hello all

 

I'm back after a period of briefly lurking around reading the odd post.

 

Im currently stuck with a dilemma about what to do with my Z.

 

it's a Tommy Kaira Special and has been parked up for the past three years after I moved house.

 

I have now moved to the Isle of Man and am considering whether I should get it running and sell it on (to invest in a 370z) or bring it over here with me.

 

From this location it will be tricky to do all the bits needed (seals, repair bumper crack, fluids, tyres etc) without flying back regularly to supervise.

 

i'm not sure how much these would go for now and I would have to factor in the cost of leaving it with a recommended mechanic to get it up to speed.

 

Any suggestions anyone?

Il be straight up with you. If you try to move it on without servicing it, tyres and fluid with an MOT at the very very least your price will have to respect that. They are appreciating classics however the prices being paid for them aren't sky rocketing and the better prices come from cars with good histories that are regularly serviced and in good order. Limited edition or not, from the limited information given at present, I'd expect you to get about £2k for what you've described. This is what you'd price it, to sell, not to sit around for sale. If it's a better example upto date servicing then maybe closer to double that, maybe. The cars selling for 5-6k are very good examples, usually fresh imports. Very few are selling for more than that.

If your thinking of "investing" in a 370z a car which is still depreciating, then I really suggest you drive one if you haven't yet. I think they are very good looking car and far better than the rather bland 350. Sadly Nissan didn't do so well with them sales wise and many other arguably better options exist in this price bracket, possibly part of the cause. They are still pretty expensive.

Obviously it's upto you and I suggest you have a long think about it. What you've got is a rare appricating classic, it will cost you a fair few quid to make it a reliable classic. It's not a gold mine sadly.

Edited January 17, 20178 yr by Stephen

Seriously get a 370z for a proper test drive, sold my old zed and bought one, ( ok mine was riddled with faults) but they don't hold a candle to the 300zx, Mines gone and now I've 2 300's again much happier.

I love TK Z's and knew you had one from posts you posted years ago. If you want good money for it then get an MOT on it. Would love to see pics of this car. :yes:

I love TK Z's and knew you had one from posts you posted years ago. If you want good money for it then get an MOT on it. Would love to see pics of this car. :yes:

 

+1 for pics and more info.

I love TK Z's and knew you had one from posts you posted years ago. If you want good money for it then get an MOT on it. Would love to purchase this car. :yes:

 

Fixed that for you, Gaz! :wink:

Fixed that for you, Gaz! :wink:

 

You know me to well lol.

Bang up some pics bud:thumbup1:

I'd definitely get it serviced anyway. You'll probably get big money for a M30Z - I'd advertise in the US if you decide to sell it.

I'd definitely get it serviced anyway. You'll probably get big money for a M30Z - I'd advertise in the US if you decide to sell it.

 

no, advertise here first, dont go giving them the ltd editions

Speak to Lee Dent about getting it back on the road.

I'd definitely get it serviced anyway. You'll probably get big money for a M30Z - I'd advertise in the US if you decide to sell it.

 

:slap: C'mon Jay, you're better than that :slap: :tt2::tt2:

no, advertise here first, dont go giving them the ltd editions

 

Yes get yourself Subscribed and sell it here if thats the option you are going for. :yes::yes::yes::yes:

Yes get yourself Subscribed and sell it here if thats the option you are going for. :yes::yes::yes::yes:

 

I've dibs on your shortie Gaz:shifty:

I've dibs on your shortie Gaz:shifty:

 

I swore I would never sell this one. :cool3:

:slap: C'mon Jay, you're better than that :slap: :tt2::tt2:

 

Just pointing out that they'll pay more. Buyers over here are too cheap!

I'll have it. Always loved the M30Z.

By the way, I don't know how much the car would've cost you at the time but they're worth a fair bit now.

 

1991 M30Z with 31,800 KM - Japanese dealer is asking £20,000.

 

I've dibs on your shortie Gaz:shifty:

 

Thought you had dibs on mine...?? ;)

1991 M30Z with 31,800 KM - Japanese dealer is asking £20,000.

 

You got the link for that?

You got the link for that?

 

Here, but that's all there is and I haven't been able to find it anywhere else yet.

 

There was also this one: http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?185136-M30Z-for-Sale

 

wonder how much a set of wheels would cost now??

Thought you had dibs on mine...?? ;)

 

Ha!! Did you not know.... I've dibs on ALL tidy Shorties:biggrin::yes:

Wow thanks for all the recommendations guys!

 

Have got some funds to get it running but with the change in location its the hassle which is putting me off.

 

First step is getting subscribed.

 

Second step is getting it MOT'd. I'll stick some pictures up once the bumper is fixed.

 

Who is Lee Dent?

 

Why was the 370z such a disappointment compared to the 300?

Wow thanks for all the recommendations guys!

 

Have got some funds to get it running but with the change in location its the hassle which is putting me off.

 

First step is getting subscribed.

 

Second step is getting it MOT'd. I'll stick some pictures up once the bumper is fixed.

 

Who is Lee Dent?

 

Why was the 370z such a disappointment compared to the 300?

Lee Dent is L A Auto repairs one of our Z specialists and all round great guy :thumbup1:

 

I couldn't say why the 370z was worse (ask Ash for more details), but the lack of turbos was a downer in the Fairlady brand for me.

Edited January 20, 20178 yr by Alic

Like Ali said Lee is a top Zed specialist in Shrewsbury. Wouldn't trust my zeds with anyone else. Would be well worth you getting yours to him to check it over.