Hi, I've been looking to purchase a 300zx recently. I've got a Primera GT at the moment, so I'm looking for something different.
I'm looking for a manual NA model. I cannot afford to maintain a twin turbo model, but finding them seems to be quite difficult. The other problem I have is insurance. I've been using comparison websites, and I can't seem to get them to recognise the car registration plates. I'm wondering if most of them have had their plates changed at some point? If I don't use the registration plate look up and put it in manually, there is no option for a NA model. According to the websites, the only models that exist are a Turbo and Turbo-Auto. So finding a reliable quote is not possible at the moment.
Another one of my concerns is the issue with imported models. A lot of people that I have seen selling a "300zx", are actually selling the Fairlady model from Japan. I'm worried that people might be selling them as a "300zx" so they can get cheaper insurance on them. I don't want to buy one, provide the insurance company with false information, have my insurance voided, and then be done for insurance fraud.:(
Furthermore, it seems that everyone who is selling their 300zx/Fairlady, has stuck body kits on and messed about under the hood. I know I'm probably in the minority here, but I would like something completely unmodified.
I've had a look through the buying guide, but I'll be honest; I don't really understand it. I was just wondering if anyone had any pointers for buying a first 300zx.:wacko:
Thank you for the replies. Still not sure about insurance, I'll have to ring some companies and find out what their policies are regarding imported vehicles. The cheapest I can get on a twin turbo online is about £1100, which is great considering I'm paying more for the Primera at the moment! But that's the twin turbo UK model, and I'm willing to bet the NA models will be pushing £2000.:cry: