scott19

2000 miles ago so shouldnt need to worry about that. I did think it looked like it had as there are all fresh white markings on the belts

Ah scrub that comment on the Cambelt- just checked with the previous owner and it has been done

Thanks for the superb info. That gear leaver suggestion is a great shout. I've got the mechanic looking at that today. So far looks like new starter motor, brake warning light was on and has gone off by cleaning the sensor, usual service items changed. There is play in the steering column UJ and garage tells me £140 for one of these and 10 day delivery. Does that sound about right? Also I asked him to check any evidence of Cambelt change and he says it has not been stamped. Car has done 70,000 miles so probably at the point in its life where the previous owner left it and passed it on to me! What sort of expense should i expect with this?

Thanks for the great welcome and all the great info. I need to do a bit of reading up on all this. I think the most manic week of my life last week as not only was work busy, I had the two cars going out, three cars coming in and also had a daughter born in the same week! I've pretty much just jumped straight into the 300 but not had time to have a good poke around it as yet! Another question easily answered I would imagine- what sort of BHP is an N/A just out if interest please? I was shocked how quick it is. Yes would love some 300's along to our meets. I started the organisation up mainly because I was fed up with my late 80s and early 90s cars getting excluded from Classic shows. I have designed it around not excluding people/cars really. Obviously need to try and create a display of interesting cars still at the same time so there is a point we have to draw the line but we have never had to turn anyone away so far. We only started a year ago and already covered the biggest classic events in the area, been featured in Classic Car weekly and also supported the Silverstone International Historic Trophy race where we were given an exclusive parade lap of the circuit. Our most regular meeting venue is Turweston Aerodrome where we had 250 cars turn up for at our last meet. We dont have a Forum but the website is http://www.silverstonesocial.co.uk and a big hive of activity in our Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/588492351361610/?ref=br_rs

Thanks very much for your help. Yes I have joined 2007 on my profile but I have never used the forum before. Must have been a stage in my life I was looking at buying I would think. The bleep warning I thought would be fairly normal for an import? Surly a silly Japanese speed warning of some sort? Its very quiet so doesnt really bother me but if it was an easy disconnect it would be worth doing. I've dropped the car off today to have a good check over- I'm no mechanic myself and obviously not sensible buying a car of that age and putting it into every day use without having a good look round it. I am getting all the fluids done. That brings me onto my next question- what oil would you recommend using? Haha I have had a fair few friends and family members saying I am a nutter buying a car like this for every day use. I didnt expect good fuel economy but thought if I could get around 26-27 it would be good enough. It seems to actually be doing about 22 at the moment but the car was sat around for a bit prior to my ownership. I dont really want to get to that stage of it not being suitable for every day usage as it then gets made a bit redundant as I already have weekend use cars and due to the shows we go to with the club the weekend cars really need to be a bit older than this one to qualify for some of the Classic events. As my Mum theoretically bought me the car (although will be looking down with her head in her hands!!) I've names the car after her- Debs!!

So the front bumper is not original? Did they all have rear spoiler originally? Is it a stock colour? Got quite a few questions! Where to start! Firstly the gearbox has quite a long throw which I am surprised at- going forward through the gate the gear knob ends up right up against the dasboard and the gear leaver shaft is touching the plastic gater surround. Is that normal? The has a warning bleep when you go over 70mph- is that easy to disconnect? Starter motor is sometimes not catching and spinning out- is this a common problem? I wont fire every question up now so will make this the last one and it probably is a bit personal opinion- I bought the car to use as a daily commute. Is that sensible!! Its only done 70,000 miles and is in good order so I saw no reason why not but any reason why not- are they reliable enough for every day use? I'm not sure what MPG I should expect.

Hello, A very sudden change of circumstance for me. Lost my Mum to Cancer in August and then a few weeks ago got an unexpected life insurance pay out as a result. I'm a huge car nut anyway and already had a few toys so rather than put money into them I decided to clear out and start again! Within a week I had sold my two cars and replaced them with three new toys! One of which being a 300zx. I know absolutely nothing about the cars, just saw one on Ebay for a good price and have always liked them so just went for it! Its a 1991 N/A manual, Jap Import. Seems to be original and I plan to keep it that way- I like the look of it as it is so dont want to modify anything. I've used it a fair bit in the week that I have had it and very pleased with it. Got a few niggles as you would expect for a car of its age but Bodywork is in good order and seems reliable enough so far. Always like to support owners clubs so thought I would log on and no doubt I will be asking some questions as I already have a few small queries come up. I'm unfortunately unlikely to be a candidate for club meets and events as I run Silverstone Social Classic Car Meet- we are basically a car club that runs local meets and events for any cars 20 years old and over or anything rare and interesting. We tend to run 16-20 meets per year and so I am always flat out organising things for that and dont have much time to get involved with anything else. Obviously if the opportunity comes up to get in involved with a local event I will certainly try my best. Here is my new purchase-

No its not running it so much, its becuase i need to sell the car and get something a little bit cheaper so i can pay some debts!

Hi, sorry i no this should probs be in the for sale section but it wont let me post for some reason. I have a Turbo 2000 subaru and am selling it. I'm interested in getting a 300zx and wanted to see if anyone is interested in a part ex? Must be for a UK spec manual. Dont do auto and cant get insured on any type of import. See details at- http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/160570.htm Thanks Scott

Oh ok, thanks very much, some honest answers there. As many opinions as poss would help. My Subaru is a 1999 classic shape. Bought it for 6k, spent 6k keeping it on the road and will probs sell it for 6k! Its been a big loss and i cant afford to be doing it again so i need to make sure this is the right choice. I will also add that this is not my everyday car! Its a weekend toy and i have a pickup for during the week. I will not be doing loads of miles in it. By peoples posts i'm not sure that this could end up just like the Subaru so maybe not the right choice?

Hi there, i have just signed up to the forum. I have had a Subaru Impretza fro the last year and a half. Within the next month or so i am looking at selling it because its costing me too much money with reliabillity issues. I love Jap performance cars and so am looking at buying a 300ZX. I would like to know an honest view on the reliabillity of the cars and what to look for when buying. I apreciate these cars are not like your average Ford Mondeo so are never going to be cheap to run but just some general info would be good. Also performance wise compared to my Subaru which is running at about 280bhp- i'm guessing that the 300 is a bit quicker looking at some of the figures on this site. Thanks very much Scott