Purchasing 2003-5 V35 with 100k+ kms - tips?

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Purchasing 2003-5 V35 with 100k+ kms - tips?

Hi all,

Background - I've never been a hardcore skyline fan like some but I've was a fan of the 350z as a kid. I first came across the 350GT a couple of years ago simply walking past it in the street. I stopped and walked right around it. It is an amazing looking car. Now I'm looking at getting a new car and the more I read about it the more I'm thinking about buying one!

Question(s) - How are these cars at over 130-150,000 on the clock? They're getting on a bit and I'm not someone who is going to have time to do much maintenance myself. Should I be expecting to sink 1000's each year I own one? I the answer to this question changes on a car-to-car basis, but generally what have your experiences been now that these cars are getting a bit long in the tooth. As they are imports I understand that many have unreliable odometers. What else can I look at to get an idea about whether the car has a good five years of use left in it?

Thanks for your help and advice!

[Razza]

I used to own one. They are a phenomenal car, although they do love oil. Mine hit the 150,000km mark before I sold it and I could not fault how well the car performed. If you are purchasing make sure to obtain the Japanese de registration and auction paper to validate the grade and mileage.

[sonicii]

Mechanically, they are a 350Z.  as said check japan history before you buy privately.  if you want to import your own, use a reputable importer.

The pre 2005 models do have some issues with window motors, and synchro issues on the 6sp manual.  there are some common failure items, like front suspension bushes, and crank angle sensors, but nothing major.

[ADDSKI]

If a six cylinder engine is maintained regularly then 150000 is around half its life

[deniz112]

hey mate im selling mine. nothing wrong with it i just miss my s15

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Skyline-2003/SSE-AD-4030390