My JDM Type V VGS S2000
05-04-2011, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by sanchez' timestamp='1304539633' post='20538671
Yeah you have a point mate, he just may not have a clue and need a quick sale on the car?
There has only been 2 owners from new, one in Japan, and himself who has had it since 2008..
He said he has loads of sports cars..
I think he is selling it through a friends car sales company also
There has only been 2 owners from new, one in Japan, and himself who has had it since 2008..
He said he has loads of sports cars..
I think he is selling it through a friends car sales company also
PANTS ON FIRE!..... the 51 plate means it was registered in the UK late 2001, so where has it been for 7 years? I'm worried now.
Or maybe it has had 2 owners in the uk, that would seem more realistic?
05-04-2011, 12:23 PM
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Sanchez, just to say welcome to the forum by the way 
Don't take what people are saying the wrong way (not that you are/will). Just want to reassure you that folks here know a lot, love their cars and want to see you buy a good one, and not a pup - it's just opinions from afar.
Let us know how it goes tomorrow
Don't take what people are saying the wrong way (not that you are/will). Just want to reassure you that folks here know a lot, love their cars and want to see you buy a good one, and not a pup - it's just opinions from afar.
Let us know how it goes tomorrow
05-04-2011, 12:26 PM
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Cheers mate, yeah i appreciate that, they are all things to bring up when viewing the car, as i dont want to get it home, and a couple of months late find something horrific with the car.
05-04-2011, 12:43 PM
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Don't be overly concerned, I bought a JDM with an unknown history, and it has been fine (touchwood).
The whole '51 plate thing is nonsense too (sorry Rich). It gets given the year that reflects it's date of manufacture, not registration in the UK.
The fact that it was imported means it has less rust than all the UK cars of it's age...and that is a FACT
IIWU, do a thorough service on the car as follows:
Engine Oil/Filter
Diff Oil
G/Box Oil
Coolant
Brake Fluid
Valve Clearances
Filter Inspection/Renewal
Check Tyres
Check Geo Bolts/Alignment
Underseal (inc. rear arches)
Spark Plugs
With all of this, it will be well prepared and you can drive in the knowledge that you have a decent baseline from which to begin this experience. If you aren't able to do this yourself, and are a little short of cash, I would be happy to assist with some of it at my technical day:
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/861...technical-day/
HTH
The whole '51 plate thing is nonsense too (sorry Rich). It gets given the year that reflects it's date of manufacture, not registration in the UK.
The fact that it was imported means it has less rust than all the UK cars of it's age...and that is a FACT
IIWU, do a thorough service on the car as follows:
Engine Oil/Filter
Diff Oil
G/Box Oil
Coolant
Brake Fluid
Valve Clearances
Filter Inspection/Renewal
Check Tyres
Check Geo Bolts/Alignment
Underseal (inc. rear arches)
Spark Plugs
With all of this, it will be well prepared and you can drive in the knowledge that you have a decent baseline from which to begin this experience. If you aren't able to do this yourself, and are a little short of cash, I would be happy to assist with some of it at my technical day:
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/861...technical-day/
HTH
05-04-2011, 01:03 PM
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Don't be overly concerned, I bought a JDM with an unknown history, and it has been fine (touchwood).
The whole '51 plate thing is nonsense too (sorry Rich). It gets given the year that reflects it's date of manufacture, not registration in the UK.
The fact that it was imported means it has less rust than all the UK cars of it's age...and that is a FACT
IIWU, do a thorough service on the car as follows:
Engine Oil/Filter
Diff Oil
G/Box Oil
Coolant
Brake Fluid
Valve Clearances
Filter Inspection/Renewal
Check Tyres
Check Geo Bolts/Alignment
Underseal (inc. rear arches)
Spark Plugs
With all of this, it will be well prepared and you can drive in the knowledge that you have a decent baseline from which to begin this experience. If you aren't able to do this yourself, and are a little short of cash, I would be happy to assist with some of it at my technical day:
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/861...technical-day/
HTH
The whole '51 plate thing is nonsense too (sorry Rich). It gets given the year that reflects it's date of manufacture, not registration in the UK.
The fact that it was imported means it has less rust than all the UK cars of it's age...and that is a FACT
IIWU, do a thorough service on the car as follows:
Engine Oil/Filter
Diff Oil
G/Box Oil
Coolant
Brake Fluid
Valve Clearances
Filter Inspection/Renewal
Check Tyres
Check Geo Bolts/Alignment
Underseal (inc. rear arches)
Spark Plugs
With all of this, it will be well prepared and you can drive in the knowledge that you have a decent baseline from which to begin this experience. If you aren't able to do this yourself, and are a little short of cash, I would be happy to assist with some of it at my technical day:
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/861...technical-day/
HTH
Yeah will make sure the car has been properly undersealed too, as Jap imports are more liable to rust than uk cars are they not?
But by the looks of it its ony been in the country 3 years, so all should be good.
Yep wil give it a good old service, a mate work at a motor factors so can get most of that stuff for a good price.
I heard about the geo bolt and alignment, what does that consist of?
That technical day looks a good idea, very helpful member!
Liam
05-04-2011, 01:08 PM
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05-04-2011, 01:13 PM
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the mileage might be "false high", since the car would have been driven as Km's in Japan and it's unusual to do a lot of km's in Japan,
when the car is imported they won't bother to work that out that number in miles and reset everything.. it will just continue as the exact number but then hopefully ticking up as miles with the speedo being adjusted (since JDM's can't flick between MPH and KMH on the dash switch)
there are a few other bits and bobs difference than a UK car which can catch you out on occasion, but nothing too much of an issue..
when the car is imported they won't bother to work that out that number in miles and reset everything.. it will just continue as the exact number but then hopefully ticking up as miles with the speedo being adjusted (since JDM's can't flick between MPH and KMH on the dash switch)
there are a few other bits and bobs difference than a UK car which can catch you out on occasion, but nothing too much of an issue..
05-04-2011, 01:21 PM
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@Rich, no worries mate
@Kobe, so the milage is still in KMs then?, so if the tacho reads 73000 thats going to be in KMs as i wouldnt of been changed to mph?
@Kobe, so the milage is still in KMs then?, so if the tacho reads 73000 thats going to be in KMs as i wouldnt of been changed to mph?
05-04-2011, 01:26 PM
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Regarding the Geo/bushes etc, it's in the tech FAQ, you'll need to download the PDF version on the first page as the pictures from the gallery are fooked at the moment. there is also a copy of the full service manual on page two or three of the topic you can download.
05-04-2011, 01:28 PM
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Nice car
The wheels are to die for - BBS RG-R - rare, forged and lightweight. They are worth a small fortune, more than LM's
I phoned the seller because the ad (on ebay at least) gave the impression the car was a 2008 model that was selling for £6400. People were phoning in the hope of a grabbing a bargain.
Enjoy
The wheels are to die for - BBS RG-R - rare, forged and lightweight. They are worth a small fortune, more than LM's
I phoned the seller because the ad (on ebay at least) gave the impression the car was a 2008 model that was selling for £6400. People were phoning in the hope of a grabbing a bargain.
Enjoy