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Anthony Jowett
Newbie
Tasmania
TT

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Reg: 06-2006

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Monday, June 26, 2006 - 07:55 pm, by:  Anthony Jowett (Tastt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

G'day guys i'm new here, i've been reading through the forum for quite a while, but i decided it was time to become a member.

I have always loved the soarer, and finally it looks like i will be a owner very shortly.

I Have a deposit put down on a TT, and i can't wait to get it.

i would just like some advice on what i have to look out for? The car is on it's way from Japan, i will be the first Aus owner. Any advice?

Here is a link to the ad, tell me what you think, good or bad??

http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=164676&st=0

Cheers guys
Anthony
Ken Cornell
TryHard
Western Australia
4.0GT V8 Soarer

Posts: 348
Reg: 01-2006

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Monday, June 26, 2006 - 08:10 pm, by:  Ken Cornell (Dunadan) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If everything is as they say, than other than the k's being a little higher than some (not much tho) thats a good deal!
Manual!! Lucky b****rd!
Shane McInnes
TryHard
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL Manual

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Monday, June 26, 2006 - 08:13 pm, by:  Shane McInnes (Soarin_tt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Congratulations and welcome to the club.


Looks like a very clean car, even the engine bay is clean.

Its Manual aswell. Great price i reckon.

1st thing when you get it, Change all the oils, Change the Timing belt and Water pump. If they havnt already been done.
Daniel Clarke
TryHard
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder

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Monday, June 26, 2006 - 08:16 pm, by:  Daniel Clarke (Dieseltrain) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Do you have to organise the compliance yourself?

ost compliances require returning it to Factory spec. Exhaust, Wheels, Anything modified, back to stock. Also sometimes have to add in child restraint points, seatbelts)if they no good) $13,500 is not a bad price A grading of 3.5 is average within the import scene for imports. Best to ge
Graham Dollisson
DieHard
QLD
I have more Leylands than Don

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Monday, June 26, 2006 - 08:20 pm, by:  Graham Dollisson (Alloyvee) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi, It looks like a good one at that price. As well as what Shane said, also get the other half of the exhaust done, matched to the left side. These cars look so much better with dual exhausts!!
Anthony Jowett
Newbie
Tasmania
TT

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Reg: 06-2006

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Monday, June 26, 2006 - 09:01 pm, by:  Anthony Jowett (Tastt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for the reply's guys, i have been in contact with the guy that has it for sale and he is getting it complianced, so hopefully i won't have any problems.

I have been looking for a manual for quite some time, from my eyes it looks neat, but i'm no expert. The car arrives this week so he should be getting it complianced. I don't actually get to pick the car up for a few more weeks, they are going to drag out too.....

Thanks for your help people, any other little things to look out for would be great.

Thanks Anthony
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(

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Monday, June 26, 2006 - 09:08 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Anthony.

Looks like a VERY clean car, especialy the interior
Anthony Jowett
Newbie
Tasmania
TT

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Monday, June 26, 2006 - 09:30 pm, by:  Anthony Jowett (Tastt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Mate
Sanjay Kumar
Tinkerer
SA
'88 Mazda RX-7, '79 RX-7

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 01:52 pm, by:  Sanjay Kumar (Catchme) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Looks pretty clean from the pics, I wonder why it was graded as 3.5 and B? Did you see the report or anything?
Anthony Jowett
Newbie
Tasmania
TT

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 05:18 pm, by:  Anthony Jowett (Tastt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I haven't seen much about it yet. I will be having a very good check over the car before i purchase. This is why i'm asking for a few little hints at what to look for.
Thanks for the help guys.
Anthony
James Harris
DieHard
QLD
TT

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 05:49 pm, by:  James Harris (Haro) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

WOW !

that looks like a pretty awesome buy mate, i wouldnt be too worried about the KMs, once it gets over here they do a massive service on it anyways for compliance.

Now all you gotta do is start lining up some TT wheels, Air box, Suspension, Exhaust and whatever else isnt stock so you can change em over before compliance people get their dirty hands on em.
Anthony Jowett
Newbie
Tasmania
TT

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 08:37 pm, by:  Anthony Jowett (Tastt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have been in contact with the guy i am buying it off and he is getting it complied, so i don't have to worry about the stock parts he has all that sorted. all i have to do is pay for the thing really

I can't wait to get behind the wheel of this soarer, i've always had a soft spot for them, especially when they are manual!!!!

Anthony
Khan Islam
Tinkerer
VIC
UZZ31 V8 Limited

Posts: 79
Reg: 04-2006

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 09:25 pm, by:  Khan Islam (Khan) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

interior looks very clean. nice car anyway.
Bill Bogiatzis
Tinkerer
NSW
TT

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 10:53 pm, by:  Bill Bogiatzis (Boggie23) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It is a bit pricey in the way the guy will make about 3-4 grand off it.


It looks smicko as but you can not buy cars from pics. You need to get in there and check it out.


I am sure you will know what to look out for but as long as the turbos are ok, the power steering is fine, all the little electrical nitty gritty things are fine then it will be worth it.


But i wouldnt be buying it if it needs another cents spent on it (as in you need to get the turbos done or need to get your gear box done).


And also dont always believe what is written down. I reckon you will be lucky to get through a year with the turbos (being that they are stock ct12a's)

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