hi guys i was wondering if you could help me out, i'm looking at a 91 300zx tt thats for sale, the guy says the lowest he'll take is 9k, i havent seen it in person...only in pictures and it looks pretty flawless. the car has 130k miles on the engine and turbos thats the only thing thats making me hesitate but the guy has done lots of work to it here is his list of mods...


Modifications: Audio System
Pioneer Premier KEH-P505 Receiver w/Cassette
Pioneer Premier CDS-P77 DSP Audio Processor w/CD
Pioneer Steering Wheel Mounted Remote Control
Sony XM-754SSX 4 Channel Amplifier (75 Watts/Channel RMS)
Infinity Kappa 40.2cs Component Speakers (2 Pair)
Infinity Basslink Powered Subwoofer (200 Watts)
Monster Cable Interlink 201XLN
Dynomat Sound Insulation Throughout Cabin

Engine
HKS “Hyper” Cat-Back True Duel Exhaust System
Stillen Silicone High Boost Hoses
Stillen Racing Pipes (Replaces Main Catalytic Converters)
Stillen Aluminum Lower Radiator Hose
Stillen High Flow Intake with K&N Conical Filer Element
Gutted Pre-Catalytic Converters
Nismo Low Temperature Thermostat
Jim Wolf Technologies ECU/P.O.P. Upgrade
Nissan European Spec Heavy Duty Three Core Radiator
Coolant, Transmission Fluid and Power Steering Fluid
Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Pulley
Mobile 1 Synthetic Engine Oil

Transmission/Drivetrain
HKS Automatic Line Controller II
Greddy Automatic Transmission Cooler
Level 10 Performance Transmission System
Level 10 Hi-Stall Billet Torque Converter
Mobile 1 Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Mobile 1 Synthetic Gear Oil in Differential

Suspension
SSR GT 3 18” X 9” Wheels
Stillen Adjustable Upper Control Arms
Front Wheel Lower Control Arm Offset Bolt Camber Adjustment
Energy Suspension Urethane Bushings
Steering Rack, Sway Bars, Control Arms, Tension Bars
Eibach Prokit Lowering Springs
Cusco Front Shock Tower Brace
Cusco Rear Shock Tower Brace

Brakes
300 Degree Master Cylinder Brace
Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
KVR Crossed Drilled Rotors
Painted Brake Calipers

Electronics
SmatTire Tire Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System
HKS Turbo Timer IV (In Factory Clock Position)
Motorola Hands-Free Phone System
Crimstopper CS-9609DC Remote Security System
Defeat able 2-Stage Motion Sensor
Defeat able 2-State Shock Sensor
Crimstopper CP-4910V Pager System
Optima Spiral Cell Battery

Custom Modifications
Hood with Functional Cooling Vents
Coolant Reservoir and Charcoal Canister Relocation
Front Inner Fender Intercooler Vents
Intercooler Foggers (RV Pump in Fender)
Wiring to keep Headlights on when Fog Lamps Illuminate

General
Nissan JDM Front End
Stillen Mirror Bras
Nissan Front Bra
Nissan JDM Rear Glass Emblem
Nissan/Navan JDM A/T Shift ****
Nissan JDM Lighted Rear 300ZX Center Panel
Ziebart Rust and Paint Protection
Kimberly-Clark Evolution 4 Car Cover
Rear Hatch Cargo Net
50% Window Tinting

i have 2 pics of the car
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/8/5.../7294368_o.jpg

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/8/5.../7294369_o.jpg

i am thinking about offering 8k , maybe 8500 tops tell me what you guys think...the rims alone are worth close to 3k and the tires are almost new according to him.
any advice would be helpful on if this is a good buy or not..
thanks guys

 

whatever you do, make sure you can see the car in person. Be so careful of scams. Always state cash on delivery and make sure you offer the broker of your choice to do the transaction. 9k. Where is the car located? What has he told you. I dunno but something is fishy to me.

 

dude maybye you found a really good deal but be careful. if its modded its driven. and price a stock 91 they go for over 6000 easy. and all that **** your gettin with the car thats some money. if hes secure with his car hell let you take it to a mechanic. hope i was of some help.

 

yeah if its on ebay forget it. cash in person like he said. theres alot of scams going on right now

 

thanks both of you, for replying, 1st of all i wouldnt buy a car i cant drive first, the car is in ohio, i'm going monday probably to check it out, maybe bring it home and 2nd he has said there is no problem taking it to a mechanic, he said we can take it to a nissan dealership if we want... i did a carfax, everything checks out except he failed emissions once, but i'm guessing thats because it doesnt have cats so i'll have to ask him about that.....but i'm glad you guys think its a deal.
he was asking 11k but he said he'll take 9k because he has a porsche now and hasnt really had time to drive both so he just wants to get rid of it.
thank you both, any other suggestions or recomendations please comment

 

dont take it to the stealership. they know nothing about these cars. find a z specialist.

 

sometimes you just get awesome deals. i got a 92 mr2 turbo for 800. it had 70,000 on it. the kid said the motor was blown i took it back to my shop and an hour later it was running. it needed fuel hoses. i sold the car for 6200 and put about 130 into it. so yeah sometimes it just happens that way.

 

thanks for your advice everyone, but i just found out none of it matters the seller just sold the car for his asking price of 11k, i was going to look at it on tuesday...but its gone now oh well...just have to keep z hunting

 

I bought a car off ebay, took a flight out 1 way to see it and drove it and decided to get it so i drove it back 600miles. Everything worked out fine. I did NOT give him any money before i flew out but i did stay in constant communication with the seller. The car i bought was completely stock, but it was an average mile car so i actually felt better about it not being modded. I strongly recommend if you are going to by a modded car take it to get compression tested and inspected by someone who knows what it is they are doing. Modded cars put extra stress on parts that wear out. If you are like me, you might want to get a stock non-modded car and kinda build it up yourself, that way you will get a better understanding and appreciation of the car you are still making a payment on and you can make it exactly how you want it. If you are going to do a big transaction on ebay go through an escrow service, some banks offer this service. Good luck on finding a good car.