High mileage Y33

Ok. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on a y33 before the year is up. But I've been searching and all have high mileage. Like, 150-200k. Some nicer ones have around 110k or so. My question is, should I be weary of the higher mileage cars? How much is too much? I know it totally depends on the owner, but I thought I'd ask you guys.  

What should I look for when I go and check these cars out? I'm a mechanic by day, so if it does need work I'll be doing it myself. I just don't have a lot of experience with the car. 

Aloha, and thanks for the help.

Mainly valve cover gaskets and knock sensors usually go out, the rest I suggest maintenance like plugs, belts, flushes etc.. Also power steering fluid leaks, I've had to replace the pressure hose on mine

Thx ni5mo. Your new setup is sick. How many miles are on your Q?

[QUOTE=Alika80;346758]Thx ni5mo. Your new setup is sick. How many miles are on your Q?[/QUOTE]

Thanks bro!

Mine just turned 150,000. I got it with 143,000.

This is my second Y33 and a couple friends also have Y33 too and we've all had to replace mainly the valve cover gaskets for sure, even on my cousins with 100k mi

I have 97 with only 80,000 miles and I already have replace both valve cover gaskets,injectors,knock sensor both and MAF. The car runs perfect now but I hope I dosent break down soon cuz it cost an arm and a leg to repair.

I'll make sure to look for the VC gaskets. Not too big of a deal though.  I was mor worried about catastrophic failure, engine/trans, etc.

@rayj: injectors and MAF huh? Did you have a drivability issue?

[QUOTE=Alika80;346807]@rayj: injectors and MAF huh? Did you have a drivability issue?[/QUOTE]
Nope they just went out for one day to another .The car wouldn't even start  I Think it was a bottle of Lucas that I put before going to vegas Cuz 2 weeks it happen.

I see. Some of that lucas stuff is sketchy.

Ignition Coils =[

mines has approx 110k on the clock, so far since i've bought the vehicle i've had to change the MAF, a few ignition coils that were faulty but not bad, and i have a feeling my cat is going along with my knock sensors and my 02 sensors. 

8 mpg for the win!!!

[QUOTE=67rs;346872]mines has approx 110k on the clock, so far since i've bought the vehicle i've had to change the MAF, a few ignition coils that were faulty but not bad, and i have a feeling my cat is going along with my knock sensors and my 02 sensors. 

8 mpg for the win!!![/QUOTE]

Make sure to buy your knock sensor on eBay they have brand new OEM for 40 bucks unless u want to go to the dealer and pay 199.

Got mine with 124k but I had them replace the valve cover gasket and plugs at the same time.
I then had to replace the O2 sensors for emissions.

ill sell you mine for 9k. =)

I work at the dealership, so parts shouldn't be a problem. Keepthe replies coming guys.

Damicci, your car is coming along great. Never met you in person but I remember you from az240.  Alohas.

@VI IX: outta my range bro. I got like 4k, maybe a little more. Haha.

oh. hahah it has air runner, so all u need is rims =)

If I had 9k, I'd pick it up. Believe me. Haha. 

Get on topic.  How many miles in your car VI IX?

114xxx :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=Damicci;346904]Got mine with 124k but I had them replace the valve cover gasket and plugs at the same time.
I then had to replace the O2 sensors for emissions.[/QUOTE]
 
 
how many did u replace? cuz i know i still have to do mines soon? i heard there are 4 02 sensor or 3:shrug:

4 2 rh lh front
2 rh lh rear.

I replaced the 2 rear

Coil packs and O2's. I'll add those to the list. Mahalos.

bought mine with about 120K did 2 O2's and 2 knocks....only issue I have had is I need to do a coilpack in cyl #1 as it is going bad.  just rolled by 165K miles today

im at 65k miles = )

Must be nice turbosilvia, lol.

i have 215,xxx on mine... got it at 212,xxx and changed both valve cover gaskets, pleneum gasket, 2 knock sensors,  4 o2 sensors, spark plugs, oil changed and a radiator flush... and now runs great...

I'd sell you mine for $4k but how much is shipping to 808?

-Sushi

Thx sushi. I'm actually in AZ.  Looking for something local here.

Kinda supprised nobody mentioned service records. No matter how many miles a car has, when you are looking to buy a car, you should always ask for service records. Especially when you're looking at higher end cars (because parts/labor will be more expensive). Not all cars will have service records, but it's a good way to verify that it was properly maintained. If you buy the factory service manual for the car you like, you'll find the maintenance schedule. It tells you at what milage maintenance should be performed. Match that up with service records (either provided hard copy by the owner, or documented at the dealer / service center on their computer) and you'll know if the car was properly maintained. With no service records you have no idea if they changed fluids/filters/whatever when they were supposed to.

Personally, I would wait for a low mile car. Yeah a higher mile car will still work, but I've been there and done that and for me personally, things break more often the higher the miles are. For my latest project I just waited it out, waited for a low mile car with the color and options I wanted (or as close as possible), now I got a G50 with 44,000 miles. Def worth the wait.

Mahalos crazyhawaiian.  Normal car buying knowledge applies here. 

It's OT, but you used to drift a green camaro? I just remember that SN from some drifting forums. Lol.

I've had mine for 4 yearsish (110k now)

ignition coils went bad after 90k service
turbine revolution sensor (on top of the trans)
a recent power steering leak sprung up
valve covers are ok but I can see some fuzz growing there so eventually I will replace them

there are Y33s on craigslist with 250-300k miles... insane! the motor is solid, its just the other sensors etc.

Got one. 153k miles. Bought it from the original owner :-) 

PS leak, VC gaskets, knock sensors, rear shocks.  Get her running cherry and then let the modding begin. \m/

im selling mine for 7gs black super clean tan leather.just did all the rotors over all oem from infiniti,did water pump at 60k plus all belts.new ac condensor also,just needs freon charge.everything works in the car,some necks and scratches nothing major.right now its at 77k ,its a 2000 q45t let me know if u still are looking,runs like a top.bought it when it had 48k.only selling it cuz im buying a house and need some more money.

Thx. I got one.  Check one post up. ;-)

Nice! Good luck on your new purchase. Keep us updated with any problems and/or new mods! Kudos

Thx Rx.  Did you find a buyer for yours?  
 
Oh, and send those pics my way, I still wanna see the car with the wheels. haha.