Don Gilham Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Sorry to appear thick (it's natural :D), but could someone please tell me the pitfalls of buying an import ? Seems that they are in the majority in the "for sale" dept. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petes21st Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 with z's: usually higher insurance Smaller Standard rear wheels Speedo reads in KPH rather than MPH Oil pressure and Boost guage read in some other format (not sure) to the normal PSI No rear fog lights UK vairants come with an oil cooler -Anything else im sure somebody will add But on there side: They dont rust as easily They have front foglights They are way cooler They can come in NA format and SWB(dont quote) -Anything else im sure somebody will add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splitfyr3 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 with z's: usually higher insurance Smaller Standard rear wheels Speedo reads in KPH rather than MPH - True, but easily converted, mine already was Oil pressure and Boost guage read in some other format (not sure) to the normal PSI - mm/Hg or millimetres of mercury No rear fog lights - You have to add one for MOT UK vairants come with an oil cooler - If the oil cooler is the little rad in front of the main one with a Nismo sticker on it - mine has one too! -Anything else im sure somebody will add But on there side: They dont rust as easily - galvanised bodies I think They have front foglights They are way cooler They can come in NA format and SWB(dont quote) -Anything else im sure somebody will add Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Gilham Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 It certainly does - thanks very much to both of you :) And now, to show my complete ignorance...errr...what's an NA format ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex300 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Normally Aspirated (no turbos). All the best Zeds are NA's :wack: *ducks behind the sofa in anticipation of large ammounts of abuse* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx-eyes Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Normally Aspirated (no turbos). All the best Zeds are NA's :wack: *ducks behind the sofa in anticipation of large ammounts of abuse* :slap: :slap: :slap: :slap: :slap: Seriously though, N/A is exactly what was said by the above idiot :x: :rofl: :rofl: Its a none turbo, and its rubbish compared to the twin turbos :x: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Gilham Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hehe I feel at home here - it's just like the Cob Forum :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petes21st Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 oh i forgot, Imports have folding mirrors! Normally aspirated cars have no turbos but usually rev higher than Turbos but with the zed, its a no contest situation. The twin turbo Zed is much better car, not so much for the obvious speed issue, but for all round drivability. It's better it goes as well as it looks eh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowser Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) UK market was only available as 2+2(LWB) Twin Turbo Targa Import market had available : 2+2(LWB), 2+0(SWB) Twin Turbo, Non Turbo Targa, Slicktop(SWB only) and Convertible(NA only) Imports rust just as easily as UK cars, bodys are the same. - But where a UK car has been subjected to 15 yrs of Salty winter roads most are getting pretty rotten (unless already repaired or had dry-weather use only and a garage most their life). Imports come over looking like new underneath with not so much as even a hint of surface rust ! They do start rusting like Uk cars after being here for several years though, got to keep an eye on them. UK and Import are essentially the same cars (dependent on trim/version differences ofcourse) but they differ in regional specification. As mentioned UK cars have bigger oil coolers and other minor changes....Imports usually benefit form Lower mileage, Better underbody condition and more choices in which version you want. If its a 2+2 Twin turbo your after then no reason to deliberatly look for one over the other (although young drivers can find UK's cheaper to insure). If your after any other version then its Import only. Edited August 28, 2008 by Yowser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 UK market was only available as 2+2(LWB) Twin Turbo Targa Import market had available : 2+2(LWB), 2+0(SWB) Twin Turbo, Non Turbo Targa, Slicktop(SWB only) and Convertible(NA only) Imports rust just as easily as UK cars, bodys are the same. - But where a UK car has been subjected to 15 yrs of Salty winter roads most are getting pretty rotten (unless already repaired or had dry-weather use only and a garage most their life). Imports come over looking like new underneath with not so much as even a hint of surface rust ! They do start rusting like Uk cars after being here for several years though, got to keep an eye on them. UK and Import are essentially the same cars (dependent on trim/version differences ofcourse) but they differ in regional specification. As mentioned UK cars have bigger oil coolers and other minor changes....Imports usually benefit form Lower mileage, Better underbody condition and more choices in which version you want. If its a 2+2 Twin turbo your after then no reason to deliberatly look for one over the other (although young drivers can find UK's cheaper to insure). If your after any other version then its Import only. What he said..........:bow: Richard:cool: 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...
znut Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 having a non-turbo is like reading a porno mag with no hands:tongue::tongue: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 300zx_girl Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 having a non-turbo is like reading a porno mag with no hands:tongue::tongue: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellraiser Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 having a non-turbo is like reading a porno mag with no hands:tongue::tongue: but with some ribs removed :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex stu Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Try and get hold of a late UK spec TT manual, they are the best ones,and if black even better. But which ever zed you get, they are all the same, best looking motor, and for what they have to offer. No competition............................... Gotta love em...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamp Shader Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 99spec are import only ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich666 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 but with some ribs removed :p that is just wrong...! it's a good job i cant put face to your name!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamp Shader Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 that is just wrong...! it's a good job i cant put face to your name!!! :D thats nothing iv'e seen it done :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich666 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 thats nothing iv'e seen it done :o omfg! really? on a film, please tell me you've not watched someone in real life!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamp Shader Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 real life, lock in at the pub, i can post a video if you want lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich666 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 haha, and i thought it was urban myth!! part of me wants to see the video... part of me doesn't!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamp Shader Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 do you want a pm lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich666 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 yeah, go on - i'll bleach my eyes afterwards!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamp Shader Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 you have pm ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich666 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 noooooooooooooooooooooooooo! haha, i think i'm gonna have nightmares!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamp Shader Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 noooooooooooooooooooooooooo! haha, i think i'm gonna have nightmares!! remember to floss before you go to bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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