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Hello again, Has or would you guys use an AA inspection or RAC for a couple hundred quid according to their web site they will check over a car and provide a report on it. This may be a possible option for me, this would save me making the trip if the car is no use, they also guarantee Up to 10k or 20k dependant on what type of inspection you went for. For the risk of losing a couple of hundred may be worth the risk. Don't suppose any one has used type of inspection. ? Only thing with this option is risk may be they won't know any thing about these cars , and losing inspection cost if the car is a hanger. Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks all for the replies. A bit more info as follows, It's a private sale, the current owner for the last 12 months, and he said 1 owner from new before them. Full service history, but he can't detail what's been replaced, so probably just the book that's stamped. It's a 2003 03 although when I checked the reg number on totalcar checks.co.uk it mentions registered in 2007, but the year is 2003 and the plate is on a 03. Think this confirms its been imported in 2007 although its a 2003 model. Auto box with semi auto also. 80,000 miles and mot until jan 2015. This is going for £4,000. Which I think is a steel providing the car is ok. Not really got a budget, but at his cost don't need and car loan so would suit better. Next car is meant to be a mustang, but my budget is a bit away yet, so seen this one and its raised my eyebrow and got me wondering. A mate has twin turbo 300 and the 300 and 350 have always been on my radar if one came up. Been a fiat coupe turbo man for the last 10 years or so but fed up being under the bonnet and the uncertaintanty of not returning from a journey, so reliability also attracts me to these. Also the forums and members seem to be more than helpful, so this very reassuring when things go wrong. Fiat coups are a bit of a mare to work on. Think if I go unprepared I'll have my 350z glasses on and would need someone to keep my feet on the ground and stop me me handing over the cash. Also it's going to be a 600 mile round trip Glasgow - Leicester so need to ensure I do the right thing here. Cheers for any further advise or if any one is the area of Leicester and can view with me this coming weekend would be amazing for peace of mind.

Hello there, Hoping to be a 350z owner shortly, however I don't have much of a budget and have spotted a 2003 auto for sale. Bit more digging and it appears all auto box ones shall be an import, and the seller is skating about the Lilly pond attempting to hide the fact. However the fact it's and import and an auto does'nt really bother me, just concerns I may be getting ripped off and waste my hard earned ££. I posted in the import section and had a couple of replies suggesting I ask if a more local member could assist and view with me with their fountain of knowledge and I am not bad with cars we an figure out if the car is worth it. The car is in Leicester and I am in Glasgow so not ideal, obviously reward for your time. And advise much appreciated and hoping this is going to work out. Been checking out the web for the most common things to look for but best to Speak with the people who live and love these cars [mod edit: no phone numbers on the forum please] Thanks Cameron

Hello and thanks for replies. Geography of this one is not easy, I am based in Glasgow and the car is in the Leicester area, so would be ideal if some in the Leicester area could meet me to view, of course beer tokens available. Was thinking of getting the RAC or AA to check over before I come down to view, but by then I'll be a couple of hundred quid lighter. Also suspect they won't really know what to look for. Ideal if a member could volunteer their knowledge. Would'nt really want an auto, but this one is going for a song and suspect there may be a reason for that. Most certainly is an Import as the free reg check sites are showing the Registration as registered in 2007, but the registration is a 2003 03. Also all the auto are japs. No auto seems to have been made for the il market. The import idea and the fact it is an auto does'nt put me off, more concerned I am not going to get ripped off. Not really looked for mega speed, just a bit of oomf when you need it, also is supposed to be also semi auto. To travel the £300 miles means you've not got much of a lever to negotiate and to walk away would be the waste of full day driving and £80 in diesel to get down and back. Also would need to nurse the 350 back to get it checked out properly. So would really need to be prepared for the worst when I get there, and if needs be about turn. Any help and assistance if I was to view much appreciated and of course an envelope with some folding ones for your time. Thanks Cammie.

Hello forum, hopeing for some advice. Currently looking at 2003 auto import which has allegedly 80 k on the clock. Could any one give me any pointers and what should I expect to pay less than if it was a UK car. Been doing a bit of research what to look out for and ok with the known faults however a bit nervous to commit. I know that I'll have 350z glasses on when I view and get a test drive, so if any one could advise the best way to have the car checked. Any advise much appreciated.