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In with +1 thanks : )

In please - really excited to take the new V36 out for a cruise! Probably +1 too, thanks!

I had encountered both of your problems. 1 - get a mechanic to scan the codes, or get a cable to scan it yourself. If the lights come back after reset very often it means something is wrong, could be the seat belt pretensioner, sensors, ecu, airbag modules themselves, you won't know until you read the codes... There is a way to diagnose without the cable, read: http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/G35/Coupe/2003/srs.pdf but it's just too much hassle. 2 - V35 zenki (early models) have a design failure and the stereo dash will fry itself almost certainly after so many years. Get an OEM double din dash, an aftermarket stereo unit, a radio cable adaptor, and enjoy. You don't have to buy new OEM units, they are expensive af. Use Japanese yahoo auction and look for early V35 / M35 double din dash. Remember you will also need the aircon controller. Get importmonster or some other agent to bid, ship it to you. There are many manuals online to teach you how to DIY take off the dash and put in the new one. First time I did it costed me 45 mins, second time I only spent 10-15 minutes. Enjoy your car!

Hi George, I appreciate your reply and I know you are a pro when it comes to importing cars. I am just in an urgent need of a car to prepare for three important shows in August. If you remember I used to wrap my v35 in red, but realized this is not a feasible solution after 1.5 years. So I definitely need a red one, and there are only a few examples within my budget. I had inspected every one of them Except the best one, but the owner completely lost contact since 11 June. Last message I had from him was he was in China and will be back the next day, and I never heard back from him. Kinda got me worried lol... His phone went into voicemail and never answered emails. I even asked iron chef to help me locate him (as iron chef brought the car in) but no replies either. I know the reason is quite stupid but it is one of those things I really cherish - the car shows I do is called itasha which is a popular car scene in Japan, and I ran the very first exhibition last year, and I just want to push this scene further this year. I dedicated a lot of time and effort in it and I could not afford to wait for him to possibly get internet access again in China.

Thanks very much Max, it's a huge relief then. Will send them an offer and book an inspection with MTA or Stateroads on Saturday, hopefully voting is not going to take too much time.

Thanks Max. Yes I am going to reduce my price offered, just want to have an understanding of how much I should spend on top of it if I am to purchase this car. I'm thinking to offer them something like 22k and if they don't take it too bad. I have sympathy for them but I will not pay for their mistake. But if vq37 can last 300,000km with proper care, I will not shut this car down either.

Long story short, I found a car, loved it, then owners told me they purchased it off Prestige Auto Centre. Odometer was wound back for 80,000 kms. The car was advertised by him as having 22k kms, the couple purchased it, did another 21k, so the car has literally done more than 120k kms. No major service was done in Australia (and I have nothing to track its past from Japan), only 2 minor services conducted in the past 3 years (and 21k km travelled), exhaust has some surface rust. You can take a read in this post I made at another section of the forum. http://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/465513-a-new-story-about-our-friend-dimitri-and-prestige-auto-center/ I'm now left in a very awkward position; really love the car for its condition, but feeling very insecure about its true condition. Could anyone give me a rough figure on how much I will need to set aside for: - Full fluid change (trans, diff, brake, engine, coolant, what else?) - Water pump (I thought they need to be changed at 100,000k?) - Spark plugs (NGK platimum maybe - I bought a set of 6 for my last V35 and they cost like $24 each) - Pre-purchase inspection So I can go back to them with a sensible figure? At the moment I'm guessing that doing all the above will cost me $1,500 (plugs $150+, water pump $250+, fluid $900+, inspection $200). Also could someone tell me if the rust looks very serious in this case? I have the impression that they are mostly surface rust and I can easily get rid of them by getting a nice custom system installed. Any feedback is appreciated.

No Terry you are different you are a star!! I'm thinking about offering 23k for now, given that it is: - a type S, not SP as advertised - 130,000 ish kms - rust on exhaust (do you think this is serious?) - missed major service (hope it had good service record in Japan but I have nothing to track) But with that sort of money I may as well top up another 10k and buy a 370z locally! And I need a car before July ends... If not I will import one myself with no hesitation.

I kinda struggle because I think it is still a very clean car. Runs smooth, exterior and interior without a mark. But I will need to fork out another $200 for a proper inspection. If I am to buy it I will flush everything I can flush lol - and that will be like another $800? Not sure what exactly I need to do now. I have sent the paper to them already and they are very shocked and sad. Have not provided them with a number yet as I need to do my research first...

So I sold my last 350GT to a mate and am now actively looking for my next, preferably a 370GT. Came across this red 370GT, very mint, great paint and interior, runs good, then I took some underbody photos which kinda worries me... Quite a bit of rust around the midpipe and muffler. The owners are a very nice old couple. The husband took me for a drive then passed the keys to me. "Take them and drive it!" I was like "yes sir thank you but why are you not coming to the passenger seat?" Old pal was like "no why do I need to? Just drive it!" I "...oh please take my keys so I feel better!" Quick spin around the corner, all good, but the lady then told me about our nice friend Dimitri and his Prestige Auto center. SHIIIAATTT. So I said I will pay a Japanese odo check out of my pocket and get back to them. Today the JOC guys came back and give me this... Yep, odo was wound back for more than 80,000 kms. The car was a 4B (which proves the condition) but was sold with more than 100k on it; the couple bought it with 21k, and they did another 22k, so I'm looking at a 120k car, which had missed its major (100k) service (water pump, trans fluid, diff fluid, plugs, etc) and with quite a bit of rust (see pics). I really like this car but I've come to a point don't feel like bargaining anymore... The couple paid $39K back in 2013 and I don't even want to pay $25k for it right now - but no way they are going to accept something like $23K. Can anyone help me to justify this car and guide me on how much money I need to set aside to service / replace parts up to the standard it deserves?

Great cruise indeed. I enjoyed a lot more than last year. Sorry to those ppl got confused by me getting lost right before royal singleton hotel... Saw a gunmetal grey 32 crashed really badly in the arvo on our way back from the entrance... On Cumberland highway. Hope it does not belong to any of the members.

Wow it's already been one year. I'm in if not too late - and probably bring my missus in the car too. See you guys on Sunday!

I've read something like: - Dereg the car first - Do whatever dirty tricks - Re-reg the car - Dereg again, and use this "latest" cert as proof Therefore it is always best to compare both the auction paper with dereg certificate and (if you can) back track the records for one year or two Hope someone can verify this?

Bump. Price now $850 ono

Bump. Price reduced to $850 ono.