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That thought did run through my mind but thought best not to go there!

That is just an unbelievable amount to pay. I pay £150 per year for my 2017 Nismo. Had I bought an earlier one it would have been over £500 and if mine had a list price of over £40k when new (it was just under) again, it would have been over £500. So, a 2017 model with the list price under £40k was the sweet spot. But over £1.5k? Criminal.

Yes sure, there are Sussex meets every so often in normal times. Not been here long myself so yet to attend one.

Welcome along - you're quite local (ish) to me.

Isn't road tax ridiculously high in Ireland? My 540 (2001) would be waay over £1k, according to an owner I know over there who owns the same.

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Are you saying that the subject of engine oil was brought up on the MOT?

Is there a smaller plinth option available? The Japanese plates are similar to US plates, so the car may have a US/Jap option.

Paul - I'm considering transferring one of my "on retention" plates onto my 370Z Nismo. The likely option is just five characters like yours, enabling a reduced width plate. Not a problem with the rear, but my current full size front plate sits within the standard plinth. How have you fixed yours? I can't quite make it out from the photo. Looks good by the way...

Apologies - noob alert - can you expand please on the benefits of this and what's actually being improved, how and at what cost?

I look back and think how slack MOT tests could be in the 80s and 90s, prior to the internet and automation. I recall several MOT test stations that would turn a blind eye on faults for a few quid to those they knew well (that didn't include me btw!).

@Nickbee Pleased to hear that things are on the up. I hope that you can concentrate on enjoying the car now. 😀

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Just down the Balcombe Road... 😄 I'll keep a look out for meeting announcements, as and when they're allowed.

Welcome along - not been here long myself.

I'm in Horley, near to Gatwick.

Hi, thanks for your response. Would they be monthly or just ad-hoc, and at various locations? With regards to shows, does the club attend the Bromley Pageant?

In "normal" times, are there any regular monthly unofficial meets in Surrey or Sussex?

I suppose that if this car's a keeper for a good few years that sort of lessens the blow of this unplanned expenditure. As you've said, some things will have needed doing anyway over the time you might keep it.

Anyone here attend the Bromley Pageant? Been for a few years previously (pre-370Z life) with BMWCC GB or just as one make parking. Wondering if there's an organized Z attendance for it.

Despite being stuff that would need changing at some point anyway, I'd say it's the principle of finding out how it was allowed to pass. Did the selling garage not give you any form of warranty? Don't be afraid of being a PITA to them.

The TS resonated short tails are exactly what I'm thinking of. If you were nearer I'd ask to pop round for a listen!

Sure thing, get something happening when 'normal' returns.

What mods? Not a lot really. Short tail exhaust (but need to hear a few examples for real, I don't want obnoxiously loud), roof wrapped gloss black, rear window heavily tinted, rear wiper delete. Hope you're enjoying yours as much as I am mine. 😀