svs Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I have tried to decode the VIN (the 18 character string), but it doesn't seem to conform to the "JN1...." format. What do more knowledgable folks think? I have just paid a deposit to buy this vehicle, and I'm trying to be careful. Thanks in advance. (My first post!) [attachment=0]350 VIN.jpg[/attachment] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 No idea but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 No idea but Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 from the vin it looks to be a kuro black pre facelift, possible jap import? not sure i recognise the vin, which makes me think its an import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svs Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks, guys, for the warm and quick welcome! I want to be sure that it's kosher. It's registered as a 2005 vehicle in the V5. It all LOOKS genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 if you want to be sure, spend the best £15 ever and get an HPI check done, it will instantly show any milage descrepency, if its been written off, if it has any outstanding finance, or if anything else major has happened to it. thats if its a UK car. if its an import the info will generally only go back as far as when it entered the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Put some pics of the car up or a link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum. As has been said the HPI check will give you piece of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris`I Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Are you expecting it to be a UK car? UK car VINS start Z33XXXXX I think. Can someone confirm? I'm sure there is a definate difference between UK and import VIN numbers at the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Its a Jap import its a roadster (softtop) VQ35 DE engine (pre 2006 I think dont quote me) 2 Wheel Drive Right hand drive Mapped for mid grade fuel Manual Multiple fuel injection Japanese Standard spec its black Made in i think the Osaka plant (dont quote me on this) next question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Dan you show off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1703 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Yup , what Dan said , show off ! Someone did post a guide recently on how to read the VIN but I couldn't find it Looks like you have all the info now anyway so good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Are you expecting it to be a UK car? UK car VINS start Z33XXXXX I think. Can someone confirm? I'm sure there is a definate difference between UK and import VIN numbers at the start. My car is a JDM but the VIN starts Z33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Are you expecting it to be a UK car? UK car VINS start Z33XXXXX I think. Can someone confirm? I'm sure there is a definate difference between UK and import VIN numbers at the start. My car is a JDM but the VIN starts Z33 Not HZ like the one at the top? Hmm interesting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 UA-Z33 Z33-00**** Thats what mine is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Maybe its just the US ones that are different then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svs Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Dan, that decoding is right, apart from the colour. It's silver. And I think always was. I couldn't find any hint of a respray. The Chassis Number starts with HZ33. This is the number also imprinted into the bulkhead in the engine compartment. From what I can gather, Japanese VIN numbers are called Model Numbers (as per photo) and are not at all like US style VIN numbers - for which there are several sources on the web, including at 350z forums in the US. Confused? I was. But it's clearer now. Plus I have now seen the Auction Sheet that was faxed to me - showing consistent info with the logbook and mileage. Thanks for the tip about HPI - yes, great idea, and I will do that. I can't post photos of the vehicle yes - haven't got it. I could post the link to the sales site, but I don't want it to appear that I distrust the sellers. Anyway - it's four years old and has 4,000 miles on the clock. Brake discs need some action to get them shiny again, but it seems in perfect nick. Shame about the satnav (reading other posts in this forum). Sounds like a choice between replacing what's behind the screen (which is tidiest solution) and getting a double-DIN unit to replace the current CD/radio (the Kenwood has been mentioned). If anyone has done either - and is proud of it - please share! Thanks. And thanks to all the welcoming posts. It's great to be here. I now have satisfied a childhood dream to have a sports car - at the ripe old age of 5x (where x is a state secret). Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 There are plenty of 5s on here. It may need to be speed resticted if it hasnt been already. Not a major issue. Has anything been done to the speedo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Are you expecting it to be a UK car? UK car VINS start Z33XXXXX I think. Can someone confirm? I'm sure there is a definate difference between UK and import VIN numbers at the start. My car is a JDM but the VIN starts Z33 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Are you expecting it to be a UK car? UK car VINS start Z33XXXXX I think. Can someone confirm? I'm sure there is a definate difference between UK and import VIN numbers at the start. My car is a JDM but the VIN starts Z33 +1 Thats that out the window then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Are you expecting it to be a UK car? UK car VINS start Z33XXXXX I think. Can someone confirm? I'm sure there is a definate difference between UK and import VIN numbers at the start. My car is a JDM but the VIN starts Z33 Not HZ like the one at the top? Hmm interesting.... Most down this end of the world seem to start Z33 as well. Anyway - it's four years old and has 4,000 miles on the clock. Brake discs need some action to get them shiny again, but it seems in perfect nick. Nice find, good mileage. Welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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