Embalm-a Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Hi All Been considering a 370z nismo for a while now. I have the found following: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202005289609304?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=AL109bt&model=370 Z&sort=price-asc&page=1&aggregatedTrim=Nismo&make=NISSAN&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&modal=description Does anyone know the car or have any advice? The trader keeps repeating its a nice car with all questions I have... Edited June 2, 2020 by Embalm-a Spello 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Hi and welcome along. Nice looking car, although decats will need a friendly mot tester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embalm-a Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Anyone recognise it? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker11 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Hi and welcome, lovely colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embalm-a Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 02/06/2020 at 18:52, Andy_Muxlow said: Hi and welcome along. Nice looking car, although decats will need a friendly mot tester Any suggestions where to find Mot passable cats? Someone must have a pair of standard Nissan .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Embalm-a said: Any suggestions where to find Mot passable cats? Someone must have a pair of standard Nissan .... Hi buddy nice looking zed, its been up for sale for quite some time now, dont know if there's a reason behind that, hopefully not thats all i know about it, cats should not a issue as there are traders on this forum that will help you with standard cats or HFCs if you prefer, good luck with it stay safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) On 02/06/2020 at 10:27, Embalm-a said: The trader keeps repeating its a nice car with all questions I have... "niiiice is car yes? You buy! It very niiiice car" Edited June 17, 2020 by DoogyRev 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 May i add i think its a little bit of a high price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoney Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I picked up a 370z Nismo a couple of days ago and I also considered this one when buying. Personally, it had already had too much modified on it and I wanted something more original. I also echo ShortPaul's thought, seems a bit of a high price for what it is. There isn't a lot else around at that £20k range atm (i know because I've spent the past 4 months there haha) and I know its frustrating, but i'd wait a little more for another one to come up, as you'll probably get a better car for your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Here is one for youhttps://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202003017885930?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=NG15GA&model=370 Z&page=1&aggregatedTrim=Nismo&price-from=500&make=NISSAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 16 hours ago, Embalm-a said: Any suggestions where to find Mot passable cats? Someone must have a pair of standard Nissan .... I think I have a standard set of cats for a 370Z at home I will have a look later when I get home from work. If you wanted highflow cats you could try @Tarmac@TarmacSportz for some they will sort you right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embalm-a Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 20 hours ago, ShortPaul said: Hi buddy nice looking zed, its been up for sale for quite some time now, dont know if there's a reason behind that, hopefully not thats all i know about it, cats should not a issue as there are traders on this forum that will help you with standard cats or HFCs if you prefer, good luck with it stay safe Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embalm-a Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, Mahoney said: I picked up a 370z Nismo a couple of days ago and I also considered this one when buying. Personally, it had already had too much modified on it and I wanted something more original. I also echo ShortPaul's thought, seems a bit of a high price for what it is. There isn't a lot else around at that £20k range atm (i know because I've spent the past 4 months there haha) and I know its frustrating, but i'd wait a little more for another one to come up, as you'll probably get a better car for your money. Rang up about this one .. The guy was not particularly helpful So turns out it was from down south... Horsham. Up to Scotland last year. Had four/five owners... He's closed with no access to a ramp as asked for pictures underneath as buying blind and a Nissan in Scotland Also look at the panel gap on the bonnet... Been off I reckon Maybe to spray the red bits out of the splitter... Or to fix a crashu? Signs ain’t great and just did a mot history check Edited June 18, 2020 by Embalm-a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embalm-a Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 19 hours ago, ShortPaul said: May i add i think its a little bit of a high price I thought the price was fair... With mods etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 If you're keeping it OEM/OEM+ then I'm sure there's a few MK1 Nismo's on AutoTrader atm. They'll be good to go view. If you're going to mod it, then I'd say get a base/GT depending and mod that instead. I mean if you want to put a CAI, exhaust and springs/coilovers then the uprated OEM exhaust and suspension are wasted from the Nismo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) On 18/06/2020 at 17:35, Embalm-a said: I thought the price was fair... With mods etc Unfortunately mods dont usually put value on a car Edited June 20, 2020 by ShortPaul Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embalm-a Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Umster said: If you're keeping it OEM/OEM+ then I'm sure there's a few MK1 Nismo's on AutoTrader atm. They'll be good to go view. If you're going to mod it, then I'd say get a base/GT depending and mod that instead. I mean if you want to put a CAI, exhaust and springs/coilovers then the uprated OEM exhaust and suspension are wasted from the Nismo. I would keep OEM but the above mentioned advertised seemed to be for a reasonable price Not keen on the mk1 nismo and feel a base/GT would always fall short if you saw a nismo mk2, but are they worth the extra cash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embalm-a Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 minute ago, ShortPaul said: Unfortunately mod dont usually put value on a car Agree... Looks like it hasn't in this case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Embalm-a said: I would keep OEM but the above mentioned advertised seemed to be for a reasonable price Not keen on the mk1 nismo and feel a base/GT would always fall short if you saw a nismo mk2, but are they worth the extra cash... I have likes and dislikes about the mk1 and the mk2, i like the mk1 because it is so rare but not keen on the seat's but that's just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, Embalm-a said: Agree... Looks like it hasn't in this case I have a 350z which i ha spent a fair bit on, but if i sell it i wont see my money back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Just had a quick look at the red Nismo, here's what I think: 1. Car has been resprayed, door handles are body colour and blend very well, which tells me they were sprayed at the same time with the doors / other panels. From what I remember Nismos don't come in red, but I might be wrong. 2. DRLs are missing, sounds like a front crash, didn't want to replace these when rebuilding the car as they're expensive 3. Wheels have also been powdercoated, not the original finish. 4. Front bumper doesn't align properly with the bonnet, could be an aftermarket / EuroCarParts bonnet or the it wasn't properly adjusted. HPI check seems to pass, but could be an unrecorded accident. Needs a proper look and way better price. Good luck with the hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormtrooperZ Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Yep deffo been resprayed. Front wings are a darker colour. The rest of the car (front bumper, sideskirts and doors) look a brighter red to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 The red one doesn't have the extended lip over both the front and rear arches like the Nismo should have either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embalm-a Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Adrian@TORQEN said: Just had a quick look at the red Nismo, here's what I think: 1. Car has been resprayed, door handles are body colour and blend very well, which tells me they were sprayed at the same time with the doors / other panels. From what I remember Nismos don't come in red, but I might be wrong. 2. DRLs are missing, sounds like a front crash, didn't want to replace these when rebuilding the car as they're expensive 3. Wheels have also been powdercoated, not the original finish. 4. Front bumper doesn't align properly with the bonnet, could be an aftermarket / EuroCarParts bonnet or the it wasn't properly adjusted. HPI check seems to pass, but could be an unrecorded accident. Needs a proper look and way better price. Good luck with the hunting. Good points! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embalm-a Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 20 hours ago, ShortPaul said: I have likes and dislikes about the mk1 and the mk2, i like the mk1 because it is so rare but not keen on the seat's but that's just my opinion What are the other differences? Mk1 only available as an import? Only considered Mk2 as I prefer the look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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