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how many ks on your speedo at the moment? like my car has done 70k when i first got it. i confirmed this from the brake pads. The front was replaced with an aftermarket ones with about 50% left on the pads. And the rears are still the original brembo brake pads. So these are the little things that you can see. Tie rods see wheter they are still originals or not.

About 37000kms on mine. Still the original brakes as far as I know - has 'nissan' on them. Pads still have plenty left on them.

Pretty sure my rod bushes need replacing.

Based on the condition of the interior I reckon it is likely to have not been driven much.

Still, its therefore been sitting around for a long time and I dont really know which is worse - a car with higher km's or a car thats been sitting doing nothing for years.

I have major issues with my shock absorbers tho - rear right was leaking when I bought the car so had to have the rears replaced under warranty. Fronts still dampen but there's noticeable (but not too harsh) vibration from the front end (could be bushes), although steering still feels ok.

I guess the bottom line with any import (or any 2nd hand car really) is just to play it cautious for a year or so as you find out the actual condition of the car.

About 37000kms on mine. Still the original brakes as far as I know - has 'nissan' on them. Pads still have plenty left on them.

Pretty sure my rod bushes need replacing.

Based on the condition of the interior I reckon it is likely to have not been driven much.

Still, its therefore been sitting around for a long time and I dont really know which is worse - a car with higher km's or a car thats been sitting doing nothing for years.

I have major issues with my shock absorbers tho - rear right was leaking when I bought the car so had to have the rears replaced under warranty. Fronts still dampen but there's noticeable (but not too harsh) vibration from the front end (could be bushes), although steering still feels ok.

I guess the bottom line with any import (or any 2nd hand car really) is just to play it cautious for a year or so as you find out the actual condition of the car.

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yea and get them to get a mech to get it inspected its well worth it i think. cross your fingers i guess.]

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