In the final processes of purchusing this 300zx (link inside)

http://www.uniquecarsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!unique_content.enquiry?current_rec=2&page_number=1&vehicle_id=4257750&total_rec=6&sort_type=1&search_postcode=3030&search_distance=25&keywords=300zx

I'm unsure if it's a 91 or 89, as im reading and seeing conflicting evidence.. Rego papers say 91 but when are vic roads ever right?

the vin that i got is 6E91IMPORTWHT08086 (the last 8 may be a 3) and an engine number of VG30637671W....

Before we all start with the search thing, i went through some tech articals and could match any thing up to what i need....

Anyone seen this car before? or know any history?

Cheer
- Chris

P.S wouldnt mind knowing were or how to get my hands on the light up center rear pannel (saw one on a white zed, the back lit up blue, it was horn)

 

have you checked out the for sale section here???

there are some fine zeds, and you know that an enthusiast owned it...

i.e

http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=262703

http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264488

and the list goes on....

 

there should be a silver plate at the front of the engine bay with the model no. on it. you can use that to verify the year of manufacture, one of the tech section articles has the range of model numbers that correspond to the year of manufacture.

 

It looks pretty good. The wheels are pretty rare too so if you ever decide to get new wheels there's definately people who would want to buy them.

Did you get an inspection done? Who'd you take it to?

 

Be less worried about the year and more interested in the

mechanical condition of the car. Have a look at Zed4life's Zedcare.com site to check out all of the maintenance that should be done, if not already done by the previous owner. Costs can add up, although if you can some of the work yourself the tech support and member's knowledge on this site is incredible.

It looks like a nice zed from the photos. Good luck.

 

looks good. as for the wheels they are "rare" because they are so frikken gross and no body wants them

 

SAY WHAT???
Ah well, everyones entitled to an opinion I suppose. I love mine, know that others don't, and I don't give a fat rats ass.

 

Does anything look good in grey?

Download the 300zx buyersguide check list. its a good start. I think its in the tech section.

 

did all that, and his got over 8k worth of receipts which i have gone through vigorously, anything you could describe to make about the car off the top of your heads?

 

few things

These cars often look tidy in & out, being a sport car they do get looked after in that way. The devil is in the electro & mechanical gear inside.

I highly recommend you get someone who knows these cars to put it on datascan to check for error codes and general operation such as revs, O2 sensors, temperature, etc.
There are also diagnostics for the HICAS rear wheel steering and the air con systems.

There should be no smoke from the zorst (contrary to popular belief). Smoke shows anything from a tired engine, faulty PCV system, turbos on the way out, bad tuning, safety mode.

Top three costly mechanical things would be (IMHO);
Driveline vibration (feel through the seat in neutral at about 70km)
Stuffed turbos (whining, smokey zorst, oil in SMICs, slow or no boost)
Tired engine (low compression, & fails leakdown test).

 

and when you do get it see if you can figure out how that adjustible steering column works, i would love to know i have tried everything on mine but it just doesnt want to adjust

 

zansta, for the same price you could have a much better z32, check out the link chad provided you..

http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264488

should always check out what else si available before jumping the gun and buying something you MAY regret later..

 

what adjustable steering column Baz ????????

 

jeeez simon are you getting old or what,
baz was being sarcastic as in the vehicle features it lists 'adjustable steering colum'
zeds dont have these, baz obviously knows this.. tounge in cheek anyone?

 

Baz, Obviously you aren't using a big enough sledge hammer

 

Ah ha,for a moment i thought we had an adjustable steering column,i was going to lower the hell out of that too

 

thought that you would have been more inclined to ..

CHROME IT .....!!! .. :bash: :bash: :bash: :biggrin: :biggrin:

by the way, any movement on alternative decals for the throttle cable cover ... ??? ...slacko ..!!! .. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

 

Its already chromed baz lol ,ive been slack on the throttle decals,ill get back onto it for you baz

 

Is it actually a 91 model? im abit confused as to know how to work that out

 

Hey Mate - I don't want to spoil your decision, but if it...

is still for sale, you should have a serious look at J4Play's Zed. It's cheaper and it is one hell of a Zed. Some serious mods done to it that will cost you a small fortune should you decide to go up the upgrade path most Zedders follow.

It's in Vic too.

Just a thought.........

CheerZ
Vincent