Found a 350z - Is it any good?

[weewizard]

Hi guys i have come across a 350z import

Price £14950 ono.

 

See attached files - will add more ASAP

 

It seems like a good car, no mechanical problems, marks, scuffs etc. According to the owner.

 

I have yet to go see it.

 

I wanted some advice on what i should be looking for on the car, as it is an import.

 

What type of question should I be asking to?

 

Im just trying to limit the risks of problems, as the car look pretty dam good.

 

Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers

Richard

[weewizard]

I have just received an email from the guy.

 

I asked about noise fromt he car etc knocks, etc, this is what he has put.:

 

hi, yes, a little bit noises when you drive it over 80 MPH, because of the

tyres and hard suspension, the registration is WF52 DVL, 2002 Reg, V6 3.5L

engine, Coupe, 6 speeds manual, petro. DVD all in one player with 20GB hard

disk. it is 18500 miles now.

 

Cheers

Ricahrd

[lomoto]

seems about right price for a low mileage car, you should haggle for a better price though at this time of year

[weewizard]

Do you think i should be concerned about the noise he has mentionmed?

 

Cheers

Ricahrd

[M13KYF]

non standard exhaust on it. Looks a bit like a Nismo one

[lomoto]

Do you think i should be concerned about the noise he has mentionmed?

 

Cheers

Ricahrd

 

like Mikey said "Nismo exhaust fitted" I have one fitted to.. it will be bloody noisy You've just saved £1000+ as most people put exhaust down as a favouirite modification

[weewizard]

The guy has mentioned road noise. due to hard suspension and tyres.

 

Is this correct?

 

Cheers

Richard

[Sarnie]

Do you think i should be concerned about the noise he has mentionmed?

 

Cheers

Ricahrd

 

like Mikey said "Nismo exhaust fitted" I have one fitted to.. it will be bloody noisy You've just saved £1000+ as most people put exhaust down as a favouirite modification

 

But is it a Nismo? Cant see the etchings on the tailpipe

[weewizard]

The road noise he talks about is supposed to be related to the tyres and the hard suspension.

 

Not, as far as im aware related to the exhaust?

 

Cheers

Richard

[rickya]

Not too sure about the cheap fog light conversion for SVA

[lomoto]

The guy has mentioned road noise. due to hard suspension and tyres.

 

Is this correct?

 

Cheers

Richard

Yes ,especially if it has Bridgestone tyres fitted (bloody terrible noise )

[lomoto]

Do you think i should be concerned about the noise he has mentionmed?

 

Cheers

Ricahrd

 

like Mikey said "Nismo exhaust fitted" I have one fitted to.. it will be bloody noisy You've just saved £1000+ as most people put exhaust down as a favouirite modification

 

But is it a Nismo? Cant see the etchings on the tailpipe

 

I know what you mean, the pipes look that filthy it's hard to tell??

[lomoto]

Not too sure about the cheap fog light conversion for SVA

 

yes I have seen a few with that fog light fitted (I think Ming has that on his as well ) not the end of the world though

[weewizard]

Okay thats good info.

 

Now can you guys tell me what I should be looking for to see if its been hamered?

 

also problem areas on the motor, mechanical problems etc?

 

Cheers

Richard

[lomoto]

Okay thats good info.

 

Now can you guys tell me what I should be looking for to see if its been hamered?

 

also problem areas on the motor, mechanical problems etc?

 

Cheers

Richard

 

do a quick search chum, theres hundreds of posts on buying/ guides etc

[weewizard]

Ok here is a few extra images of the car do yuo notice anything, that i should be made aware of?

 

Cheers

Richard

[lomoto]

look a nice motor, just do the normal checks as you would on any used casr, HPI check..essential..has it been in the country long?, any service history? how lond has the previous owner had it etc etc..

[weewizard]

I will be doing the normal checks etc on the car, just needed to be made aware if there was anything else i needed to know about

 

rich :-)

[lomoto]

by the way where abouts are you in the country?

[weewizard]

Im from the North East - Stockton on Tees :-)

[lomoto]

Im from the North East - Stockton on Tees :-)

 

Oh well just the off chance you may be near me ,you could have run it over ,to let me have alook at it..always help an extra set of eyes/ears etc..

[michaelwr]

Is it just a S model or an ST?

 

Any idea on the service history, my JDM came with the service book and it's pretty easy to make out at what km's the services were done.

[rickya]

Looks good at first glance from the pics

[Sarnie]

Ok here is a few extra images of the car do yuo notice anything, that i should be made aware of?

 

Cheers

Richard

 

Looks good mate

[weewizard]

I have just been informed by the seller he is willing to let this car go for:

£14K.

 

What do you all reckon is it worth it.

 

He has Japanese servce book stamped.

 

But doesnt have YUk service although it has just had a service and can priove that via a receipt and has suggested he can take me to the garage to prove it.

 

Cheers

Richard