The car I am looking to buy has done 72K miles but the drivers seat looks a little tired. I am slightly concerned that it is a sign of clocking. So firstly, how badly do the seats wear? and secondly how easy is it for these cars to be clocked? Thanks to everyone on this forum for their help.

 

Drivers seat wear is quite common considering most Z's are coming to 10 years old.

 

I would say that clocking the Z isn't too difficult. I would only buy with a service history and would also speak to the previous owner and check how long they owned the car for and if the mileage is authentic.

 

I would also get an opinion from someone who knows the Z and would be able to give you some advice.

 

Steve

 

 

 

My Z came with full service history and I'm fairly confident that it had legitimate mileage of 60,000 or so but did have some seat wear.

 

As for clocking, it's worryingly easy. Check dash screws carefully for scratching. Also, all the screws around the pods which have the heater, headlights, etc. If any are missing then ask why ...

 

Dave

 

The service history is spot on, all the mileage ties in perfectly with the extensive documetation.

 

However if the clock is disconnected then the mileage never went on it the first place.

 

I will check the dash carefully, any other areas to look?

 

What I did was to get a copy of the service history and phone the last few up to see what history they had. Nissan was able to confirm all the milages, dates and all the work carried out on mine. So it also helps to spot problem areas.

 

I also phoned the previous owner who is more likely to tell you about problems as they are not trying to sell it.

 

I'm sure I saw a clocked Nissan myself once, at a local Nissan garage. The numbers didn't quite line up and the seat had excessive wear for the milage. But I have to agree that some of the original leather seats do look very worn anyhow.

 

knowing how difficult it can be to get in and out of the car, especially in a car park, then i would say that seat wear could be worse on a car that has been owned by a short driver (seat further forward), especially if they parked in a lot of car parks (big doors, narrow gaps), regardless of the mileage

 

Hi Ant

I have 300zxtt 1990 jap import 65k miles with full history if you can read japanese. I am the 1st uk owner.I am looking to sell. I can give you lots of details on its live since I have had it.07808 316829

 

Thanks, but I am looking for a non modified 93 UK car. Not red or white.

 

I think I have come to the conclusion that zx seats wear quicker than BMW seats. It was just that the first zx I saw had perfect seats and 80K miles. I suspect the dealer had refurbed them. So next question. Has anyone refurbed thier seats?