JONXLR8

Hi all, just a quick note to introduce myself. Dont yet own a 300ZX, the main reason ive joined the forum is to gain more knowledge about the car before i do buy one. Went to Japfest at Castlecoombe, quite a good turnout you had, didnt see many on the track though (compared to loads of 200SXs), why is this? Also went to the drifting competition at Silverstone recently, great fun. I'm guessing drifting must be near impossible in a car with four wheel steering? Met two or three of you at JAE @ Billing Aquadrome a few months back, sorry cant remember your names but nice1 to the chap who let me sit in the drivers seat of his lovely looking TT (think you said you were in the armed forces?). Also went looking around the Supras and 3000GTs but just cant get as excited over them. That Z32 on the rolling road blowing flames out the back was incredible. Going to Traxx this Sunday, anyone else? Ive been searching Autotrader for the Z32 (which is the model i want), i currently drive a manual car but considering the immense power and the fact that most are autos i'll probably end up getting an auto. Ive been reading various buying guides for Z32s on the net but have a couple of queries: Am i wise to buy K reg onwards due to early cars having more known problems and `92 onwards having better interiors? Correct me if im wrong. What difference can you expect to pay in insurance terms between a t-turbo and non-turbo? I would much prefer turbo to non (dont we all?). Are they all insurance group 20? What percentage of people use them for special events only, in other words, do you all use them as your only every day car? (as mine would be). When looking to buy would you say dont buy a car over x amount of miles or are the engines / turbos pretty robust at high mileage? Should i haggle more for a car over a certain mileage? Do insurance companies discriminate imports to UK cars like they do my current Japanese sports car? Finally, do you have localised club meets? Im in the West Mids and i'd love to come and see / chat cars at the meets if that was possible. I also prefer to buy privately as apposed to from a dealer so any hints and tips i could pick up would be of great benefit. Thanks for your help and apologies to the moderators if this is in the wrong forum, looking forward to Traxx on Sunday. Jon