Steve_Beech

Withdrew my bid after talking to guy on the phone, better to be safe than sorry! Still looking :)

I reckon you are right Dave. Gonna phone him and ask him to pull my bid off!

Mmmmm, just found this advert, our seller who has had this car a 'year' bought it in march on ebay! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18238&item=4531999610 gonna phone previous owner

Thanks Gaz, still awaiting the VIN number I asked for earlier today. Car looks nice, but am beginning to worry about the 'honesty' of the sale. Still have an open mind, but not looking good at the moment.

Have full no claims on the peugeot insurance, want to use that for the Z. Will have a look round at quotes, I should be around the 400 mark on normal insurace policy I think.

Have now sopoken to the guy. Sounds as young as his advert did! I think that he just doesnt know too much about Z's. Seems he spent a lot of the money on the wheels , suspension and CD. He got it a year ago apparently from a trader who had imported it. He said the Nissan dealership plugged the car in and got his BHP figure from that when they done the diagnostic check, (not sure about that), maybe he got the BHP mixed up with something else. Explained to him about the airbags etc and he is removing them from his ebay ad. He bought the number plate privately after he had got the car. Made a loose arrangement to view on Thursday afternoon, am going to phone him to confirm this. When I asked for the VIN he wasnt phased and is going to txt me it later. He knew what I wanted it for, so I wait now to see if it is forthcoming and then I will do a check on the car. Worth the £30 before I go all the way to Bradford! At least I will be able to see when it was imported and when the reg. was changed etc.

Thanks Dave, getting a bit suspect now tho after last 2 emails from the guy after I asked to view on Friday and has he got receipts as follows: ''sorry steve, i dont really keep hold of the recipts... friday... i will be out for the weekend'' '' Steve, i will be on a weekend out and have given the car for respray on the spoiler and might sort out the wear n tear on the seat (as mentioned) you can view the car, any time you prefer? let me know when ? i can only show you the car as i have given all the paper work so i can trace up the japan service history for you '' Think I should get phone number and speak to him!

Have sent email asking to look at it on Friday. Good idea Jock to see if someone will come along. Will post a thread later. I noticed t 4wd thought maybe he meant 4ws. Didny have a clue about the steering wheel tilt. Just shows how much I got to learn! lol I believe he is a dealer as well. Had a look at his feedbacks, he has sold a car before but everyone he has dealt with seems happy enough including the guy who bought the car. Had an email last night which I am a bit concerned about, copied below : ''Hi, i have got the oils changed, spark plug changed 6 months back, tyres changed, got all the mechanics (especially the engine checked by the nissan dealers) and its all in perfect order, cam belt will need replacing by 70,000 although i guess by then you will have the car for year and two and might be selling it of after anjoying all the pleasures of this superb car. What i will do is track down the service history (all together 12 stamps) majority off it carried out in japan) i had spent 10,000 pounds on the car just year ago, coz this car was one of the best and unique cars in britain, i get kids, adults and specially chicks asking me, what are is that (coz it looks so different) - specially friday night this magnet never lets me down, forget subru, supra skyliner, this car is a beast and rip them all, i true car to be pround of.... this baby has been sitting in my drive way for the past 6 months, never has it been unspoilled, got it checked by the nissan dealers (and it reached 340bhp easily) although these are are known at 300 bhp (imagine how good this car has been kept). Any other questions please do ask'' Maybe the 10g is a typo! Have asked what receipts he has so just waiting to see. Be a bargain if all comes back kosher! Something about the email worrries me a little tho. Anyway, will see what comes back. By the way, thanks fellas!

It does look nice (wolf in sheeps clothing?) Have asked seller to let me know what history/maintenance has been carried out, awaiting reply. Thanks for looking Smithy and Karl. I really dont want to get a dodgy one! So trying to be careful, hope not too cautious! Thought £30 was a bit cheap to spray spoiler, more like 80 but not too fussed about that, if that really is all that is wrong with it. Wonder if anyone has old copies of Max Power magazine it was meant to be in in 2003?? Am a new member guys and have never owned a Z before so excuse me not knowing much about these lovely beasts! Once I get my hands on one of my own will get up to speed! :)

Could you offer your opinions about a motor on ebay please, here is the link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4553174851 Thanks, Steve

Reasons for thinking of going for a NA are probably foremost, buying a car and the turbo's packing up and less to go wrong with it, ie: no 4 wheel steering to worry about etc. I would prob go for a TT if they had been changed and the car had been well looked after. I want to enjoy the car a bit before I have to spend money out fixing things. I am a mechanic (trained in the days of pushrods and dont work as one for a living) but know nothing about these cars so am buying a bit blind in certain areas. Looking for a good clean sound car that has been treated well and cared for, doesnt have to be showroom condition, just a solid base I could maybe build upon. Seen some nice motors in the rides section. Spinksy has a great looking Z. I am not going to rush as I dont want to buy wrong. Any help would be appreciated. Steve

Thanks Jon, but won't be able to buy thursday as still got to be registered. Might pop down in my 1.3 peugeot diesel to have a look at the motors thre tho :) Steve

Hi folks, am new to the forum and looking to buy my first Z. Have seen a 91 non turbo manual new from Japan for sale and thinking of buying it. Could someone give me some pointers as to what to look out for please. It has 40k on the clock and no real history with it (not in english anyway!) I can get it with warranty which seems to cover most things. Starts well and seems smooth burbling tickover. Havent driven it yet, thats happening on thursday. Price asked for is 4499 although the guy will have adeal for cash. Any advice please would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Steve