Wanted 300zx 1990-1991, manual shift NA or TT, 2+2 is OK, Leather would be nice, Steering MUST BE FOR USA, To export must have MOT up to date, Clear Title, Vin that can run through Carfax.

 

I am having trouble in USA in finding/obtaining a 300ZX for daily use, would like everything to work on car, Pls no WIP cars or cars heavily modified.

Sadly, in USA there are many scams and washed titles, once I get vin, I run CarFax, and the questions start.

 

They drop like flies after I mention it will be a 3rd party buy and I will have prospected car inspected twice (I pay for inspections). First inspection is by good Z specialist and second inspection is by a Nissan Dealership that can has computers that can handle these cars. These inspections are like a "Pre-Purchase Inspection".

I also ask inspection(s) to give cost estimate of what needs to be fixed on car (the cars are old and therefore they all need one thing or another, some immediately and others down the road).

Literally it is as close to a "turn key purchase" or as close as one could get. Based on egress issues having aftermarket steering wheel with diss is a plus also having aftermarket stereo is a plus, however no ghetto blasters please. I realize i will have to ship and get car through customs, but that is a wash as compared to having one hauled from west coast to me.

 

I have NEVER have gotten to price (negotiation) with anyone yet, Like I said - "they drop like flies" once they hear inspections but I am not looking for deal/steal of the century and will certainly pay for what I get. If I get one of the club members cars I will include free lodging, food, beverages and visitation rights to your old car. I can also you pic's from time to time, matter of fact anyone who assists me in obtaining a car is welcome also. Charleston, SC is a good place to visit.

 

Brad Future Z owner email: bradandnone@gmail.com

 

PS: I will also throw in free driving lessons so you all can learn to drive on the correct side of the road :clap:

TY for invite and castles in England are on bucket list

 

So perhaps,,I'll make it there.

 

I have bought cars before and done exactly as you did, and it worked out just fine. However I always knew a lot about the car from previous experience with them.

 

Sadly, I do NOT know a lot about 300ZX's, I am trying to learn ASAP, However time is not on my side.

And I wish to obtain one and have fun with my son in it, before I go. As I said before it is my dream car,,

There are 2 for sale each within 15 miles of me and I have went to them, driven them and given them the once over.

First one was good car, Carfax supported it and it was 1993 300ZX NA, fabric interior, he wanted 11,500 and I ggt him down to 11..Shifter linkage needed bushings - real lose especially 3rd gear,,I would rank it high 7 to low 8 on scale of 1 -10..Awfully nice guy,,However when I looked at it the drivers side door sill had straight line just in front of drivers seat running across the sill, and it was raised higher than rest of sill,, To me it looked like weld, like entire nose of car was replaced and on drivers side the weld was begining to bubble up. I went around to other side pasengers side and looked everywhere I could to see if I could confirm a front end clip replacement (big time),,I ccould not find anything on passenger side, but here again I am not familar with 300zx's that much, He has had car for 14 years, carfax supports his statement milegae around 120,000 if I remember right. He said car was like that when he bought it, I believed him,,however the weld in the door sill really scared me and when I talked about taking it for inspections, he kinda shied away and said wife wanted him to sell but he really didn't care and only used it on weekends for fun..Add was still there a month later and I followed up and made him an (2) offers,,contingent on getting inspections. 1.) I would pay what he wanted however still needed inspection I did have Z guy and he would come to his house and do inspection, or he could do it at his shop. Whatever seller wanted, he had capability to raise car to be able to under it,,all he needed was owners driveway,,upon completion of inspection (which I would pay for) I would give him what he wanted 11K unless there was something major discovered.

 

2nd option was based upon my opinion that he had some second thoughts and really did not wan to commit At this time, he needed more time..I have operation coming up and will have some mobility issues for a couple of months and really won't be driving car once operation is done till first of year. We still get inspected, upon passing inspection, I will setup escrow account for what he wants for car. He keeps car and can use it until beginning of next year. We will then inspect again to insure nothing has changed except wear and tear items. This way if he is still unsure about car. Nobody's hurt we both walk away,,litterally what I was trying to do is get first right to buy car, also he had storage for car, which at time I did not. I would save on 6 months fee of storage and he gets to use car..Unusual offer,,but he was awfully nice guy and so am I.

 

He declined both options,,frankly my opinion is that he does not want car inspected and there might be a lot to do with that seem on drivers sill..

He is waiting for someone who thinks they know a lot about these cars and will deal cash in hand. which I can do however I want an inspection first.

 

 

Sorry, senior moment

 

Other car was 1990 300zx TT for 10K

Carfax was missing 17 years of information on this car, matter of fact Carfax had questions about it, which I answered

They gave me 25 free Carfax reports

I would rate car as 5 out of 10

Needed work, I did not drive it

Extremely low vin number like 213 or something, the low numbered vin cars were first ones brought to US.

Each dealer got one,,they were for showroom

Seller had replaced entire engine wire harness and a couple of other things

I did not even sit in car,,If I had,,I would showered s soon as I got home.

I did examine vin number and vin plate

Vin Plate had new rivets with a salt paste on them

Rivets were not all the way down, sun was just right and they cast a shadow on plate

Real sleazy dealer lot if you would call it that

They had a ramp to drive cars up on to work under

To say the ramp was old and flimsy would be giving compliments

I was there by myself and I shall never return there

Sorry, senior moment

 

Other car was 1990 300zx TT for 10K

Carfax was missing 17 years of information on this car, matter of fact Carfax had questions about it, which I answered

They gave me 25 free Carfax reports

I would rate car as 5 out of 10

Needed work, I did not drive it

Extremely low vin number like 213 or something, the low numbered vin cars were first ones brought to US.

Each dealer got one,,they were for showroom

Seller had replaced entire engine wire harness and a couple of other things

I did not even sit in car,,If I had,,I would showered s soon as I got home.

I did examine vin number and vin plate

Vin Plate had new rivets with a salt paste on them

Rivets were not all the way down, sun was just right and they cast a shadow on plate

Real sleazy dealer lot if you would call it that

They had a ramp to drive cars up on to work under

To say the ramp was old and flimsy would be giving compliments

I was there by myself and I shall never return there

 

Have you got a number for your dealer

With your correspondence I'm not sure what your aim here is?

I imported my z from Japan without all the likes of your posts!

Not wishing to sound rude to you but what r u expecting from a 25 year old car?

Please no long winded reply.

Join the USA forum they have some great Zeds!!

Have you got a number for your dealer

 

Here is the 1993 300zx NA link

https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/454398748/?totalresults=6&index=0&atcmake=nissan&atcmodel=300zx&searchtype=all&zipcode=&distance=200&tab=keydetails

 

Here is link to the dealer

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d235&sourceContext=carPictureCountLowPriceWithZipCallout&formSourceTag=102&zip=29412#listing=174947314

Art213,

 

You wrote

With your correspondence I'm not sure what your aim here is?

I imported my z from Japan without all the likes of your posts!

Not wishing to sound rude to you but what r u expecting from a 25 year old car?

Please no long winded reply.

Join the USA forum they have some great Zeds!!

 

Iniitailly I was frustrated with my search to buy 300ZX and sought feedback on my efforts

I am getting plenty of feed back,,

It appears,,

I make buying process too complicated and expect too much info from sellers.

I did share with all, Problem in America on "Title washing"

I use Carfax for research

I am interested in Daily driver 300zx TT or NA,,2 or 4 seats.

Must have clean and clear title - which led to "Title washing"

They also reminded me that I am looking at 25 yr old sports car

 

That pretty much sums it up

Here is the 1993 300zx NA link

https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/454398748/?totalresults=6&index=0&atcmake=nissan&atcmodel=300zx&searchtype=all&zipcode=&distance=200&tab=keydetails

 

Here is link to the dealer

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d235&sourceContext=carPictureCountLowPriceWithZipCallout&formSourceTag=102&zip=29412#listing=174947314

 

No I mean drug dealer what ever crack he is supplying you with I want some of this lol :lol::lol:

On a serious note stay away from all zx 300 uk and imports including mine . Don't buy any from uk they are all full of rot like a soho slapper:clap::clap:

On a serious note stay away from all zx 300 uk and imports including mine . Don't buy any from uk they are all full of rot like a soho slapper:clap::clap:

 

thats slanderous its not rot its camoflaged steel .... :scooter:

If you're set on having a car inspected so comprehensively I'm not sure what difference a missing history makes? The only history that came with my car is mileage recordings from (I think) 2010 and 2014, but it was thoroughly inspected and turned out to be even better than expected.

TY all,

 

I wanted to call my new Avatar "Just one can of Seafoam and I can already see the difference."

 

On a more serious note, I will be shutting down thread soon, TY all for input.

It was what I asked for: Feedback, thoughts and comments. Also I expressed my frustration on current search.

 

I do have a lead, that I am going forward on ASAP. Matter of fact, inspections will be scheduled today to occur ASAP. I do not expect any surprises on these reports and if so, I will begin price talks once I get the inspection reports and to close deal soon. Being proactive on this, I will contact seller today to set up inspection appointments and to obtain from him (assuming we reach an agreement on price - I am not going to haggle very much on price) How he wishes to get paid.

 

TY to all again on feedback (both pros and cons) they were informative and helpful. "When we walk in the forest everyday everyday - sometimes we forget to look at the trees".

Once deal is done, I will fill you all in on the details.

 

Brad Future Z owner

 

PS: I will need to change my name,,Perhaps Brad New Z owner or Brad (very pickey) New Z owner.

My obtaining my "dream car" could not have been done without your help, TY again and Yes I am extremely proactive and hopeful on this one.

I also got email and calls from doctors, this week's procedure appears to not have helped and my surgeries might get moved up. My son suggests "NO ADVENTURE / TRIP to get car and

drive back. Have car shipped to us". Sadly I do concur with his advice.

PMSL at this thread. I actually wasted 20 minutes of my lunch reading everyting, even with a fake accent on certain posts, but wish I was this thorough when buying my zed... 10K later (inc buying) I think I have a bloody good car, maybe I needed better parameters...

 

still chuckling whilst I wrote that last sentence...

What in the name of Greek buggery?

 

Dealer warranties aren't worth a duck's fart, quit worrying about them on such an old car. You don't want a RHD car.....I told you to go to Europe....what are you doing now with Carfax reports? These are only for US cars.

 

I didn't read anymore, my eyes bled and I fell asleep in a pool of my own faeces.

 

Tip: You need to spend a lot longer researching these cars before you even consider buying one.

What in the name of Greek buggery?

 

Dealer warranties aren't worth a duck's fart, quit worrying about them on such an old car. You don't want a RHD car.....I told you to go to Europe....what are you doing now with Carfax reports? These are only for US cars.

 

I didn't read anymore, my eyes bled and I fell asleep in a pool of my own faeces.

 

Tip: You need to spend a lot longer researching these cars before you even consider buying one.

 

:lol::lol::lol:

:online2long: i'm blind dec i'm blind

mod,

 

pls close thread, all done with it/

ty all for all info shared,

 

Brad

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