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But how do i actually ask the owner for the car and drive it to the workshops to get the checks done, I don't think the owner would actually allow that right? is the RAA Total care inspection any good?

And btw is the regency inspection = to road worthy cert?

thats a pretty big call to make mate....my series 1 begs to differ to your theory :)

Series ones are getting old these days but i love them (hence why i have one).....if i were you mate i would take it to boost worx or willall racing or southern hitech or graham west workshop or morpowa or fours and more.....well take it to one of those workshops mentioned and get them do check it all out for ya mate....compression and leak down tests are a must AFAIK

Goodluck with how you go in getting your pride and joy mate :)

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Anyone can clear my doubts?

But how do i actually ask the owner for the car and drive it to the workshops to get the checks done, I don't think the owner would actually allow that right? is the RAA Total care inspection any good?

And btw is the regency inspection = to road worthy cert?

When I sold my 34 GTR, the buyer wanted me to drive the car across to the other side of town to his mate's workshop for a complete going over.

I had nothing to hide so I obliged him.......even if it did cost me approx 3 hours of my time.

In the end, if someone is serious about selling their ride and the buyer seems legit and not just a tyre kicker, it's just the sellers time that needs to be sacrificed.

Anyone can clear my doubts?

When i got my car 2 months ago

i asked the owner to meet me at a workshop

where the car was put on the hoist and a full test was done

and looking under the car is a must

because sometimes with imports the chassis rails

have been farked over by forklifts

also rust should be checked out as

salt is put on the roads in japan

and may cause some underbody rust

i bought my 96 S2 for 14.5 with 108,xxx

but thats because it was in immaculate condition

after looking for one for 2 years

i'll be buying from someone in SA so i don't think i will have to go thru regency right? just the transfer of ownership to me right?

but the thing is i called to get an insurance quote and they told me i need to have a road worthy cert to the car if not they won't insure the car

we dont have roadys in sa.

if youre buying a car from interstate, it will have to go through regency though.

I would never buy interstate unless its something worth its while. I got a car 4 weeks ago with lots of mods from nsw and I am still having trouble with regency been twice.

Ive never heard of having a road worthy in SA.

I insure with just cars and they have never asked for that.Who told you that?

All you need to do if you buy local is fill out the green slip thats with the rego and take it in to rego office and change ownership.

No need to take through regency if you buy local

P.S buy my car

i'll be buying from someone in SA so i don't think i will have to go thru regency right? just the transfer of ownership to me right?

but the thing is i called to get an insurance quote and they told me i need to have a road worthy cert to the car if not they won't insure the car

Sure they didn't mean an import plate/sticker?

I called Just Cars and while the guy was asking about the details of the car i was looking at to quote the insurance he said i needed a road worthy cert (exactly what he said) if not they wouldn't insure me

:D Sorry mate i'm actually looking more of a 'sleeper' car.. dun wish to be trailed every single day

I would never buy interstate unless its something worth its while. I got a car 4 weeks ago with lots of mods from nsw and I am still having trouble with regency been twice.

Ive never heard of having a road worthy in SA.

I insure with just cars and they have never asked for that.Who told you that?

All you need to do if you buy local is fill out the green slip thats with the rego and take it in to rego office and change ownership.

No need to take through regency if you buy local

P.S buy my car

Complying a vehicle and whether it passes is a statement as to its road worthy-ness and OEM parts(Originality). Like if bushes are worn,etc. it may not pass compliance.

Next time you call an insurance company ask them if they mean Compliance Sticker as we are one of the odd states out in terms of the "Road Worthy Certs". Did you tell him you were in SA and that they are null/void for SA?

Just Cars never asked me for a roadworthy cert!

Yup i did told him my full address and apparently he told me that. when most of the cars i see on carsales have no road worthy cert to come with.

Btw is it normal for a R33 to not have its airconditioning working? Apparently i called a few of those guys on carsales and they said their car airconditioning needs regas etc

Complying a vehicle and whether it passes is a statement as to its road worthy-ness and OEM parts(Originality). Like if bushes are worn,etc. it may not pass compliance.

Next time you call an insurance company ask them if they mean Compliance Sticker as we are one of the odd states out in terms of the "Road Worthy Certs". Did you tell him you were in SA and that they are null/void for SA?

Just Cars never asked me for a roadworthy cert!

Air con needs regas or they ripped out the air con? I have known quite a few people to pull out air con,etc to shed weight among other things.

As to being a problem, i'm not sure. The only problem with mine is a small plastic cog(Operates vents) has lost a few teeth, which results in a clunking noise behind the dash(apparently easy to fix in S1 but S2 has a airbag in the way).

If the air con did need to be regased, make them do it or negotiate a lower price because of it. However i would get the car checked over anyways even if it costs $200 and your time, as it could cost a lot more later on if you don't.

i wont buy a car if the air con is not working .....the old regas excuse usally means it's stuffed and too dear to fix .i would tell them that the aircon working is a must and if there not prepared to get it regassed for a sale you will keep looking .

air con repairs cant cost over a 1000 bucks to get running if it needs a new compressor and a service and regas

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