LeeT Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 hi guys, im hoping you can help. i currently drive a twin turbo 300zx and tomorrow will also hopefully be buying a 1994 uk TT with 80k on the clock. completely standard at moment. is there any things in particular i should be checking when viewing this car. any help or info much appreciated cheers ...lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon F Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Make sure the headlamp washers work Seriously tho' - welcome aboard. Manual or Auto? Always check for signs of accident damage, look at paintwork, shut gaps etc. Engine, gearboxes are pretty bombproof - manuals can be a bit noisy and clunky when cold. Make sure all the electrics work and also the heater and air conditioning. Also, service history is a must. Have fun:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted September 23, 2003 Author Share Posted September 23, 2003 cheers gordon, it is an auto. on the 300zx forum theres always a mass argument on auto versus manual, is it the same on here. cheers lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 A couple of things off the top of my head, Intercooler condition (left front bumper duct if facing the car) not too much of a deal on a standard car especially with autumn / winter coming but would be wise to budget the £500 for the spring if you've modding in mind. Pipework in front of rad (power steering) for corrosion (it can leak) look closely at the glass headlights and through to the reflective insides. They can be prone at this age to leaking, but at this time of the year it probably won't show, however you should be able to see the reflective coating coming away on those that are no longer 100% sealed. They can get quite a bit of condensation in them and are i think +£300 for the pair new. BTW these are just little Supra specific things, i'm ignoring all the general stuff, like start from cold whilst checking exhaust etc etc etc..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 And another UK's have a diff cooler mounted in the vent behind the drivers door and in front of the rear wheel. My old car's cooler was in good nick but the pipe work joining it to the diff was incased in mud etc due to its location. You will not be able to inspect this area directly as it requires removing the rear wheel and removing a plastic cover, but you could look closely around where the pipes exit towards the diff for signs of leaking fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Check for wear/condition of seats and steering wheel, and compare with stated mileage. Check the engine bay is nice and clean. Go for a ride in it, check active spolier works (green light comes on). Check the heated seats heat and move with the buttons as well as the rest of the electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Originally posted by Bobbeh Check the heated seats heat nah there's more to it than that... a) switch on heated seats b) wait a short while c) check you haven't pissed yourself If you answered No to part C then that strange feeling must mean that the heated seats do work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 lmao. On some cars you can barely tell they work - suppose it depends on how thick your boxer shorts are Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 also check the tyres very closely, on the fronts make sure you turn the wheel full lock to check the inner edge and on the rears feel right over to the inner edge. If the tracking or alignment is out just a bit it can shag a set of tyres in a few thousand miles. I think everybody covered the rest really. Worth checking the rear panels for accident repair as the Supra can swing its tail around a bit. And we dont seem to have the same auto vs manual arguments, the manual owners think they have the best as they havent driven the auto, and the auto owners think they have the best all round option so generally dont mind. Having owned both I would say theres very little difference between them, both are exceptional gearboxes. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Originally posted by Branners Having owned both I would say theres very little difference between them, both are exceptional gearboxes. JB But secretly we know you prefer the auto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Originally posted by Thorin nah there's more to it than that... a) switch on heated seats b) wait a short while c) check you haven't pissed yourself If you answered No to part C then that strange feeling must mean that the heated seats do work. Do you have heated seats in yours Thorin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Another ZX owner jumps ship! Welcome to the better forum:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 What would win between a 300ZX TT and a Supra TT, both 6 speed? Anyone know? Supra has to beat that ugly thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Well stock, Supes 1/4 time is 13.5 vs ZX's of 14.2 so we win! And the ZX would breakdown before the end anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 You cant get a 300ZX TT with a 6 speed box, they are 5 speed or auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Originally posted by Barry You cant get a 300ZX TT with a 6 speed box, they are 5 speed or auto. True;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 5 speed? so do they top out at 150-60mph? Terrible that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Yeah, what if you want to get somewhere in a hurry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Originally posted by Adam W Yeah, what if you want to get somewhere in a hurry? You have to sell it and buy a Supra Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Originally posted by Bobbeh Do you have heated seats in yours Thorin? Nah I just piss myself if I want that same feeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Hehehe.. what a suprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted September 25, 2003 Author Share Posted September 25, 2003 Originally posted by BigRoy Another ZX owner jumps ship! Welcome to the better forum:D [/quote cheers roy, i had to get rid of the zx as the gearbox was on its last legs, so i thought b****x to it buy a supra. i am still a subscribed member on the 300zx forum so will still be checking in on the usual manual/auto debates.(good helpful bunch of guys) my zx was faster than the supra though, but i did up boost and run a mines ecu. any info on best induction kits, exhausts, boost controllers etc. to start me off. cheers ...lee] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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