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gadamo · 08-17-2015, 06:18 PM

First off, I just signed up here today and this is my first post.

I've been very indecisive on what car to purchase...it's between a challenger scat pack or a 300zx turbo which will always have a place in my heart as I'm a 90's kid. Obviously the 300zx is the better option financially and that's why I'm definitely leaning towards it. Now, I've searched ebay and from what I recall, they're going anywhere upwards of 15k. I want one with no more than 75k miles. I then did a quick Google search and found some sites in which I can get one for around 10k. I don't really care if the body is scratched up as I would likely paint it and also get some new rims. So my question is, does anyone know what a decent price would be? Or anyone have any tips when buying one? Thanks!

zombiewolf513 · 08-17-2015, 08:02 PM

10k would get you a nice one from japan, if you have the balls to go through the process.

wanna240 · 08-17-2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by zombiewolf513

10k would get you a nice one from japan, if you have the balls to go through the process.

+1, agree fully

simmode1 · 08-17-2015, 08:59 PM

A Z32 with no more than 75k miles? You're either gonna be importing one or looking for a unicorn.

Bleakley · 08-17-2015, 09:31 PM

What's wrong with a higher mileage Z32. Those vg's love you long time..

blksylv · 08-17-2015, 09:33 PM

This is already imported and under 75k miles

http://www.japaneseclassicsllc.com/1...zx-081015.html

gadamo · 08-18-2015, 06:39 AM

Thanks for the responses guys. Blksylv, that one does look sweet. I've actually found one with 80k miles for under $9000. From reading the description, nothing seems wrong with it. Shouldn't I pull the trigger?

zombiewolf513 · 08-18-2015, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by simmode1

A Z32 with no more than 75k miles? You're either gonna be importing one or looking for a unicorn.

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Originally Posted by botguy

You're either gonna be importing one or looking for a unicorn.

Is there an echo in here?

XMcEvilson · 08-18-2015, 07:36 AM

You're either gonna be importing one or looking for a unicorn.

Sleepiedaze · 08-18-2015, 04:38 PM

fly to san diego a bid on this

http://www.autoauctionofsandiego.com...zx-twin-turbo/

gadamo · 08-18-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleepiedaze

fly to san diego a bid on this

http://www.autoauctionofsandiego.com...zx-twin-turbo/

I'll pass on flying across the country. How come I'm finding some under 10k with under 100k miles then guys? Is there something I'm missing here?

simmode1 · 08-18-2015, 04:50 PM

^^^I think many of us have seen so many haggard, high mileage, beatdown Z32's that it's made us a bit jaded. Very cool cars, but the complexity of the engine means that many of them aren't cared for very well.

gadamo · 08-18-2015, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by simmode1

^^^100k miles is not sub 75k miles. $10k is a good price to pay for a well maintained Z32TT, though. I think many of us have seen so many haggard, high mileage, beatdown Z32's that it's made us a bit jaded. But I've always loved those cars. I highly recommend reading MotoIQ & Mike Kojima's Z32 build project: http://www.motoiq.com/Projects/Nissa...ct300ZXTT.aspx

I don't know why i can't copy a link, maybe because I'm on mobile but if you go on Henne distributing Co website, you can see one with 78k miles for around $8000. Does that seem good or no?

gadamo · 08-18-2015, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmode1

^^^I think many of us have seen so many haggard, high mileage, beatdown Z32's that it's made us a bit jaded. Very cool cars, but the complexity of the engine means that many of them aren't cared for very well.

So what about this? Would this be a good deal?

http://www.hennedistributingco.com/1..._254756837.veh

zombiewolf513 · 08-18-2015, 06:18 PM

IMO if you want "a deal" on a badass oem z32, youre gonna want to import one. Get something super low mileage, and keep it in the garage.

gadamo · 08-18-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by zombiewolf513

IMO if you want "a deal" on a badass oem z32, youre gonna want to import one. Get something super low mileage, and keep it in the garage.

Have any sites you would recommend? I don't have a clue on how I would go about this. Would the car be US legal?

silviaks2nr · 08-18-2015, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gadamo

Have any sites you would recommend? I don't have a clue on how I would go about this. Would the car be US legal?

Japanese classics in Virginia usually has some nice stuff. But if you're going to go to all that trouble and you are okay with RHD you may as well get an r32 gtr.

08-17-2015, 06:18 PM	#1
gadamo Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: new york Age: 32 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What's a good deal? First off, I just signed up here today and this is my first post. I've been very indecisive on what car to purchase...it's between a challenger scat pack or a 300zx turbo which will always have a place in my heart as I'm a 90's kid. Obviously the 300zx is the better option financially and that's why I'm definitely leaning towards it. Now, I've searched ebay and from what I recall, they're going anywhere upwards of 15k. I want one with no more than 75k miles. I then did a quick Google search and found some sites in which I can get one for around 10k. I don't really care if the body is scratched up as I would likely paint it and also get some new rims. So my question is, does anyone know what a decent price would be? Or anyone have any tips when buying one? Thanks!

08-17-2015, 08:59 PM	#4
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A Z32 with no more than 75k miles? You're either gonna be importing one or looking for a unicorn. __________________ "Simplicity is the key to brilliance." - Bruce Lee

08-18-2015, 04:50 PM	#12
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^I think many of us have seen so many haggard, high mileage, beatdown Z32's that it's made us a bit jaded. Very cool cars, but the complexity of the engine means that many of them aren't cared for very well. __________________ "Simplicity is the key to brilliance." - Bruce Lee

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08-17-2015, 08:02 PM	#2
zombiewolf513 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AZ Age: 36 Posts: 1,682 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: zombiewolf513 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	10k would get you a nice one from japan, if you have the balls to go through the process.

08-17-2015, 09:31 PM	#5
Bleakley Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 637 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	What's wrong with a higher mileage Z32. Those vg's love you long time..

08-18-2015, 06:39 AM	#7
gadamo Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: new york Age: 32 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the responses guys. Blksylv, that one does look sweet. I've actually found one with 80k miles for under $9000. From reading the description, nothing seems wrong with it. Shouldn't I pull the trigger?

08-18-2015, 07:36 AM	#9
XMcEvilson Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 37 Posts: 207 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You're either gonna be importing one or looking for a unicorn.

08-18-2015, 04:38 PM	#10
Sleepiedaze Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 619 Age: 42 Posts: 190 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	fly to san diego a bid on this http://www.autoauctionofsandiego.com...zx-twin-turbo/

08-18-2015, 06:18 PM	#15
zombiewolf513 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AZ Age: 36 Posts: 1,682 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: zombiewolf513 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	IMO if you want "a deal" on a badass oem z32, youre gonna want to import one. Get something super low mileage, and keep it in the garage.