Faults:

Repaired the "Blinky-Dash",a common fault with 30 series Soarers:$27.50.

Fuel Pump ECU replaced:$390.

General Comments:

Very, very impressed.

I've owned a lot of cars over the years, and this is one that's a definite "Keeper".

Smooth, quiet & powerful.

Very economical considering the weight (1590kg) and power available.

I like it so much I'm seriously considering adding a Twin Turbo JZZ30 as well.

I still get that "New car" feeling every time I drive it, and that's NEVER happened with ANY previous vehicle I've owned.

I definitely think these cars are under appreciated, and if more people test drove one, they would become instant converts to the excellence that is Soarer.

Faults:

New passengers seat belt required at 175,000km - $200 NZ to replace.

CD player was non-functional when I purchased the car - managed to fix this at no cost by dismantling and cleaning.

Blown water pump gasket at 200,000km - difficult to get at and required removal of cam belt assembly - $1500 all up including new water pump (common fault).

New alternator required at 200,000km - old one had been damaged by power steering fluid leak in past (power steering unit appears to have been replaced by prior owner) - again common fault - was covered by warranty, but I get the impression was VERY expensive.

Replaced all high tension leads at 200,000km which improved performance dramatically.

Starter motor solenoid failing to engague at times, but sometimes goes for months with no problems and the car has been like this for nearly 3 years now, so I'll leave it (starter motor is very tricky to get at)

General Comments:

Best car I've ever owned.

Considering the mileage its very impressive how mechanically sound this car still is - cylinder compression is still like new!

Heaps of power and so comfortable.

Handling (and looks) have been improved a lot by addition of some 17" alloys and 235/45/ZR17 tires - actually improved the ride as well. Might not be the most agile car, but considering its size and weight it's not bad! Also it provides plenty of warning before it lets go, and makes up for it on the straights!

Bought it at auction for $10,000NZD - nothing in that price range can match it, plus judging the current market, I'd still get most of that back for it.

The only problem is I can't think of what car I'd want to buy next!