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He Who Dares Rodney...V Cheap 370z With Cut Out Issue??....


Karlp

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As above guys, as Im back in the 370 Market :) 

Ive stumbled across this white stunner https://www.wraithauto.co.uk/inventory/nissan-370z-gt-2009

Obvious "engine issues" screams danger!

So I pick up the phone and call the dealer, very pleasant chap gave me a lot of info on the car and it seems to be the engine is cut out/grumbling at low speeds (under 20/25mph) at high speeds/high revs car drives fine. His sent me a few videos of the car/engine at start up and idle and it starts fine no noises jumping out/knocking etc.

So I start thinking could this just be a simple MAF sensor issue?

He had a classic car engine rebuilder look at it who said it could be the shaft sensor but that could open up a can of worms......

Googling this issue it seems a standard issue with the 350z/370z - I remember this issue with my 350 and cleaning the throttle body etc to improve idling and performance. 

So the $64000 question........whats everyones thoughts :) :) :) 

 

 

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Wouldn't be one for me, engine bay has been cleaned for the photo's (sort of), uneven pad/disc wear, MOT check shows going through rear tyres every 6k miles and front coil spring snapped.

Been a bit battered and not really looked after to be honest.

 

I'll save you money. Send me 4k and i'll mail you some scrap  :lol: 

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Crazy price but yeah, its certainly raises alarm bells. 

 

Where are you based? Any Nissan Z specialists around? Offer them a sweetener to come and see it with you :thumbs:

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38 minutes ago, Willsy1980 said:

Wouldn't be one for me, engine bay has been cleaned for the photo's (sort of), uneven pad/disc wear, MOT check shows going through rear tyres every 6k miles and front coil spring snapped.

Been a bit battered and not really looked after to be honest.

 

I'll save you money. Send me 4k and i'll mail you some scrap  :lol: 

:) :)

Just checked the history, yes looks like its been battered about, gonna swerve this.

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Thanks for all the responses guys - Im looking for a fixer upper 370z or an audi S4, as I'll probably get the car do it up, keep it for about 2-3 months then sell it for usually the same price I paid for it with all parts etc. :)

 

Dont mind bodywork damage etc , will be staying away from mechanical - dont mind swapping out broken parts rads etc 

Will keep my eye out.

 

PS - That 370z sold for £5950 on Copart - just needed a new front end and spraying up.

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Just seen another one :)

 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/nissan/rare-yellow-nissan-370z-gt/1379984020

 

Looked at it last year when it was for sale.....

 

Was thinking car is prob worth £7500 plus Ive been offered £350 for the number plate as I have my own reg to go - would be swapping off that front bumper and bonnet though.

Whats everyones thoughts?

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2 hours ago, Karlp said:

Just seen another one :)

 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/nissan/rare-yellow-nissan-370z-gt/1379984020

 

Looked at it last year when it was for sale.....

 

Was thinking car is prob worth £7500 plus Ive been offered £350 for the number plate as I have my own reg to go - would be swapping off that front bumper and bonnet though.

Whats everyones thoughts?

Looks alright, I'd want to have a really good look around it in the metal though.

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4 hours ago, Karlp said:

Just seen another one :)

 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/nissan/rare-yellow-nissan-370z-gt/1379984020

 

Looked at it last year when it was for sale.....

 

Was thinking car is prob worth £7500 plus Ive been offered £350 for the number plate as I have my own reg to go - would be swapping off that front bumper and bonnet though.

Whats everyones thoughts?

Reading the add, looks well worth a viewing.

Run on good oil, filter choice is a little dubious. But other than that seems like they have spent on the car whenever its needed it. Good brake components used.

 

As Sim said, have a good look at it, CAT C so check the repair standards.

Considering its up for 350 money, nothing lost by looking at it 

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11 hours ago, Karlp said:

He said its aftermarket as the original bumpers for 370z are quite pricey, same with the CF bonnet he put on. 

I was 50/50 on the bonnet, didn't know it was CF. Thought he had just put clearcoat over the primer they come in :lol:

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