Buying An Na R34

[JGTC]

Hey everyone,

So here's the story, I've been scouting faithfully for the better part of a year and i've finally found the car that i really want. It's a;

- BLACK R34 25GT COUPE

- Manual

- 78XXX KM's

Comes with a few cool parts,

- GTR replica 8000HID lamps

- NISMO eyelids

- NISMO shortshifter

- GTR replica front bar - UNFITTED

- 4.5" POWERPRO muffler

- DVD touchscreen

- LED foglights

- VOLK RAYS time attacks TE37's 17x7 - 114.3.5 - NEW UNFITTED WITHOUT RUBBER

So as you can see the last pic is a dint near the door handle aswell, which is quoted $400 to fix

The final price I've managed to get for the lot is $16,400, I feel the price is not bad since the cheapest NA Manual Coupe to sell on this site was a silver R34 which went for 15500 so all in all i think im getting not bad a deal.

But i will have to fly down with my dad $220 from Sydney to Melbourne and drive up and to fix the dint will be around $400. REVs and STATEROADS inspections are also being done $300 together

So i just wanted to seek some grey wisdom by running my plan by you guys in terms of covering the bases. Personally im a bit blinded by my love for the car and on a reasonable note i feel that its a fair price to pay for the car as i will have 2 projects (Rims and Front Bar) to do with it when i have funds.

Feel free to voice any opinions you guys might have, the last time i did this i got some heaps good feedback so i know you guys wont let a meek, nub p-plater like myself down. I need some of your experience to rub off on me!

Thanks a heap in advance, much respect for the members of this forum

Danny

Edited February 12, 2009 by squareznboxez

[cosmic starz]

its the usual protocol to only post multitudinous pics showing off a car after you actually buy

everything can look good in fotos - I remember a black 65 Mustang 4 spd coupe, looked shit hot in all the pics but was a total rustbucket when seen at one meter in person, and even a sadder case when started and driven on road

you should wait for the inspection reports.................and even treat them cautiously - thats the first bit of advice

[SLEEPR85]

^^^ yes i agree. pics are really hard to go by, if you know someone over there would be even better, but your best bet is before even considering flying over would be to get an independent inspector to have a look at it. Call around Melbourne to get a pricing and make a time to get it inspected, then ask if the seller will be willing to drop the car off there and get it looked over. Even get the dent quoted to fix by someone else also.

But having said that, looks pretty nice on the pics mate so hope it all goes to plan.

[JGTC]

Thanks alot for the kind thoughts, i am getting it inspected comprehensively by STATEROADS first thing this monday so that will pretty much determine how things will go when and if i fly down next saturday, also i may get him to get the dent fixed before we go down to see/buy it. Also i have an uncle down there aswell so he will go down to take a good look at the car aswell.

Thanks alot guys, keep the advice flowing!

Danny

Edited February 13, 2009 by squareznboxez

[n15m0]

They are not genuine TE37 time attacks. Copies - Vork Rav wheels made in China. You can knock another 2k off if thts the case.

[djhatzigiannis]

make sure u see it first...when i bought mine i know there was a couple of dints etc but the paint ended up being more stuffed than i thought....oh well full respray atm....also look to make sure all the little things r there like wheel jack etc n make sure the battery is good etc..

[JGTC]

They are not genuine TE37 time attacks. Copies - Vork Rav wheels made in China. You can knock another 2k off if thts the case.

Thanks for the tip, he was selling them as replicas anyways and the asking price was gud but yeh thanks alot for that i didnt notice it till you told me.

Danny

Edited February 14, 2009 by squareznboxez

[n15m0]

Genuine stickers say VOLK & RAYS Engineering

The Black ones above have VORK RAVS. If the seller is claiming they are genuine I would probably stay clear of the car as who knows what else he's claiming to be "genuine" thats not. Also if they were the real deal, he'd be asking a lot more than $700 for the wheels.

More food for thought.

http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=3...;postid=4339606

Edited February 14, 2009 by n15m0

[JGTC]

Thanks guys, just an update, im not buying the car after all, costs just started climbing before i could even see the car in person, a few other things as well, but other from that if anyone buys this car they will not regret it, its priced to sell and the seller is very honest and open with any inquiries, if anyone is interested, the car is on drive.com here:

http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/NISSAN/S...716594&pt=1

Thanks for the advice again guys will keep them in mind for next time,

Danny

Edited February 17, 2009 by squareznboxez

[cosmic starz]

With all due respect I would refer you to the first sentence in my first post - a foreseeable outcome as overmuch ardour is usually unsustainable.

Next time lets have the gushing commentary and mass pics after the event pls

And who in Sydney would bother or need to buy from Melbourne (unless its a rare model car) - there are shitloads of good cars for sale in NSW

[JGTC]

Hey matey, i have plenty to learn i know, no need to flame. I just wanted people to get a good idea of the car to give some feedback, and in the end, costs and a few other things all factored in so it wasn't worth traveling down. Yes there are good cars in NSW, however the prices tend to be a bit higher here than they are over in QLD and VIC as well as more R34's in VIC, so to get the best deal you have to look everywhere.

Hope there's no love lost =)

Danny

[cosmic starz]

good luck with finding what you are looking for - and you're right it is a learning curve