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#46 of 171 Lokking for a 90-96 300Z by jaydoll Nov 05, 2002 (7:40 pm)
Looking for a 90-96 300 Z 5 speed. Any advise from owners? This is my low cost alternative to throwing the big dollars at a new G35 coupe.   Thanks
#47 of 171 Purchasing a 90 300ZX 5-speed, what to look for? by sjones302 Jan 01, 2003 (7:45 pm)
I am getting ready to purchase a 1990 300ZX 5-speed non-turbo with 133K miles. Seems to be in great condition. Is there anything specific I need to be concerned with? anything that should be checked specifically to this model/year? thanks in advance. I am purchasing from a dealer, not a private owner and they do not have the service history. Carfax has checked out clean.
#48 of 171 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 02, 2003 (8:02 am)
Just the usual used car stuff applies.   However, don't rely on CARFAX--the car could indeed have been wrecked or had any number of calamaties done to it, and Carfax will not know about it. Be sure to get a thorough underbody inspection to check for collision damage, and be sure to check ID numbers and title papers for accuracy. CARFAX is helpful but by no means can prevent you from buying a bad car with previous damage. It's a "gross filter" for problems only. Replies to this message: smorici (Aug 22, 2008 12:28 pm)
#49 of 171 Purchasing a 94' 300ZX by maxim49 Jan 06, 2003 (5:04 pm)
Guys, I'm planning on purchasing a 1994 300ZX and I was hoping to get some help from you guys. The asking price is $12K and the car only has 39K miles, which seems a little suspicious to me. First, is there a way I can check if the mileage has been rolled back and if the mileage is correct, is $12K a good deal? Thanks a lot!
#50 of 171 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 07, 2003 (1:24 pm)
It's strong money but the miles, if correct, might justify it.   The only way to really prove low miles is to see a pile of consecutively dated service records with the VIN or license # on them; otherwise, you could try CARFAX and see what turns up with that.   Of course, if CARFAX shows 39,000 miles 5-6 years ago and nothing since, that is equally suspicious because the car was laid up for some reason.
#51 of 171 by dgraves1 Jan 08, 2003 (9:52 am)
If you are in California and have the VIN or License number, you can search here for smog test history which will show the mileage at each smog test: http://165.235.17.9/activestns/pubtstqrydo.asp?LB=NO Maybe other states have a similar website.
#52 of 171 Salvaged 300zx? by z_admirer Jan 08, 2003 (11:27 pm)
What do you guys think? Should I get a salvaged 1996 2+2 with 73K miles or a clean 1993 2+2 with 97K miles? (same price) Do you think its too risky buying a salvaged vehicle (not really knowing how badly it was damaged and the other potential problems it might have caused)? Pls help. I've been admiring Zs for a long time and really want to get my first one. Don't know anything about them mechanically, but willing to learn.
#53 of 171 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 09, 2003 (8:58 am)
I guess it depends on what kind of damage and what kind of price and what you intend to do with the vehicle. As you know, this salvaged vehicle you buy will always be hard to sell, so you have to buy it cheap, cheap, cheap. If the previous owner has photos or documentation as to the damage, this would be good for you to retain.   There's nothing wrong with a vehicle that has been expertly, professionally repaired except that the car will always have a black mark on it. I personally wouldn't buy a salvage vehicle unless you could steal it for perhaps 50% of value.
#54 of 171 Strange smell from the A/C of my 85 300ZX GLL by alarmpro Jan 22, 2003 (7:40 pm)
I am the original owner of a Midnight Blue 85 300ZX-GLL. It has 86,000 miles and over the last 18 years I have done all kinds of repairs, but recently the A/C compressor failed and now there is a foul odor coming from the air vents. I've cleaned the blower but the smell is worstening. The car needs minor seat repairs, door gaskets, and A/C repairs. I want to keep this car, any suggestions. Also, does anyone know a great ZX specialist in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale FL. area? Thanks, Lee in Miami
#55 of 171 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 23, 2003 (8:02 am)
Yeah, there's some crud growing in the vent system no doubt. An a/c specialist should know how to treat this. It's a persistent problem, even on much newer cars. I think your climate has a lot to do with it.

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