Buying S15

Topper · 05-04-2005, 12:49

Hi guys,

I'm kinna new on here and am thinking of buying an S15, had my eye out for one for a while now, found one i like and an about to buy it

Just wanted to know if there was anything i should be aware of before i go for it???

Cheers guys,

Nicely · 05-04-2005, 12:58

Check out insurance for standard and modded.
Be aware that model specific parts may take six weeks to be shipped from Japan unless you pay loads for air shipping.
Other than that, its pretty much the same as S14s if its already in the country.

One thing I would do before handing over money. Take a note of the full VIN number and phone Nissan GB customer services and get tham to confirm the build date. If its different to the 'declared date of manufacture' on the V5, you could get it for less (as, obviously, its older than they are making out).

Oh, and welcome to the BB.

Red Duke · 05-04-2005, 13:46

New here myself, still researching S15's, but I know for sure I want one!

Just a quick question about performance parts and servicing really - I've seen a lot of ad's (in Banzai, etc) for 200sx S13/14 parts, but nothing for the 15.. Are parts harder to come by, or are they relatively standard between the 14 & 15? Seen a few specialist places, but the majority don't list the S15.. I know it is rare over here (bit of an understatement!) so I just want to be sure I can get my future car serviced by someone that knows what they're doing.

Cheers

Ben

[Edit] Hi btw

DeBastaard · 05-04-2005, 14:03

S15 has the about the same engine as a S14 except for the turbo and some small minor things, both are using the SR20DET engine...

Performance parts are pretty okay to get as well

And Topicstarter, make sure its a Spec-R :P

Greg · 05-04-2005, 14:17

Yes - the engine is pretty much the same as the S14a.

Parts can be difficult to get if you DON'T want uprated aftermarket versions. When I had a tw*t slam into my rear bumper, its replacement took eight weeks to get over here from Japan. I tried to go for an aftermarket one (which you can get quicker), but my insurers weren't having it.

Insurance is ok if you look around and depending where you are, servicing isn't too much of a problem - I use Japanese garages though as they know the S14/a's and can get details on S15's easily. Personally, I go around with the S15 workshop & service manual (see Ebay) on cd rom and leave it with them - if thay have a problem then they just look on the pc!

I have had my S15 Spec R for 3 1/2 years now and have had no major problems with it at all (touchwood!). I just seem to go though rear tyres alot....

Hope this helps!

Red Duke · 05-04-2005, 14:17

Aye, knew they used the same engine, hence why I thought most of the internals should be the same and upgradeable. Thanks

There is a lovely gunmetal S15 Spec-R on Newera atm, think I'll have to chat up my bank manager...

Nicely · 05-04-2005, 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

Personally, I go around with the S15 workshop & service manual (see Ebay) on cd rom and leave it with them

Absolutely no need to go to Ebay for any 200SX manual.

S15 Service Manual 25MB

Red Duke · 05-04-2005, 19:21

Ooh, nice, I'll have to get that DL'd a printed off, cheers chap!

Topper · 06-04-2005, 15:05

So what about all the other parts, i have read to post about interchangable parts, does this mean that if you need mechanical parts for your S15, you can get S14a parts from Nissan or the like??

Topper · 06-04-2005, 15:06

Nicely - Cheers for the manual mate.

Nicely · 06-04-2005, 15:52

Its vitually the same engine as the S14/a. This means that, yes, a great many S14/a parts can be used. Be aware that you'll need to check though. The turbo, for example, is completely different.

Topper · 06-04-2005, 16:54

What about other parts, i.e. suspension, brakes etc??

Nicely · 06-04-2005, 16:58

Bren (Apex Performance) could probably answer that more accurately. I would put odds on yes.

Meddy · 06-04-2005, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topper

What about other parts, i.e. suspension, brakes etc??

Yep suspension and brakes are all identical. Not much difference really off the top of my head. ECU, Turbo, Injectors, WMIC, gearbox and not much else.

Nicely · 06-04-2005, 23:24

Bren or holset1 ^^^

arry · 06-04-2005, 23:25

this one looks nice

The Fiat Coop boys reckon it's FATF!!

Nicely · 06-04-2005, 23:30

That front bumper makes it look too much like an S14.

JulesS14200 · 06-04-2005, 23:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by arry

this one looks nice

The Fiat Coop boys reckon it's FATF!!

What? How they work that out

that looks well nice and I love those wheels

I think im gonna ditch my car soon

Topper · 07-04-2005, 11:06

Whats FATF???

holset1 - thanks for the info.

arry · 07-04-2005, 12:42

fast and the furious

05-04-2005, 12:49	#1
Topper Guest Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,508	Buying S15 Hi guys, I'm kinna new on here and am thinking of buying an S15, had my eye out for one for a while now, found one i like and an about to buy it Just wanted to know if there was anything i should be aware of before i go for it??? Cheers guys, __________________

05-04-2005, 12:58	#2
Nicely Trainee Finn Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 17,166	Check out insurance for standard and modded. Be aware that model specific parts may take six weeks to be shipped from Japan unless you pay loads for air shipping. Other than that, its pretty much the same as S14s if its already in the country. One thing I would do before handing over money. Take a note of the full VIN number and phone Nissan GB customer services and get tham to confirm the build date. If its different to the 'declared date of manufacture' on the V5, you could get it for less (as, obviously, its older than they are making out). Oh, and welcome to the BB. __________________ Surf's up!! S14/S15 Tech Guides Now departed S15

05-04-2005, 13:46	#3
Red Duke NON-MEMBER Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Witham, Essex Posts: 40	New here myself, still researching S15's, but I know for sure I want one! Just a quick question about performance parts and servicing really - I've seen a lot of ad's (in Banzai, etc) for 200sx S13/14 parts, but nothing for the 15.. Are parts harder to come by, or are they relatively standard between the 14 & 15? Seen a few specialist places, but the majority don't list the S15.. I know it is rare over here (bit of an understatement!) so I just want to be sure I can get my future car serviced by someone that knows what they're doing. Cheers Ben [Edit] Hi btw __________________

05-04-2005, 14:17	#5
Greg NON-MEMBER Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dooooorrrrrseeeeetttt Posts: 172	Yes - the engine is pretty much the same as the S14a. Parts can be difficult to get if you DON'T want uprated aftermarket versions. When I had a tw*t slam into my rear bumper, its replacement took eight weeks to get over here from Japan. I tried to go for an aftermarket one (which you can get quicker), but my insurers weren't having it. Insurance is ok if you look around and depending where you are, servicing isn't too much of a problem - I use Japanese garages though as they know the S14/a's and can get details on S15's easily. Personally, I go around with the S15 workshop & service manual (see Ebay) on cd rom and leave it with them - if thay have a problem then they just look on the pc! I have had my S15 Spec R for 3 1/2 years now and have had no major problems with it at all (touchwood!). I just seem to go though rear tyres alot.... Hope this helps! __________________ Did you see that??

05-04-2005, 14:17	#6
Red Duke NON-MEMBER Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Witham, Essex Posts: 40	Aye, knew they used the same engine, hence why I thought most of the internals should be the same and upgradeable. Thanks There is a lovely gunmetal S15 Spec-R on Newera atm, think I'll have to chat up my bank manager... __________________

05-04-2005, 14:03	#4
DeBastaard NON-MEMBER Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 350	S15 has the about the same engine as a S14 except for the turbo and some small minor things, both are using the SR20DET engine... Performance parts are pretty okay to get as well And Topicstarter, make sure its a Spec-R :P

05-04-2005, 19:21	#8
Red Duke NON-MEMBER Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Witham, Essex Posts: 40	Ooh, nice, I'll have to get that DL'd a printed off, cheers chap! __________________

06-04-2005, 15:05	#9
Topper Guest Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,508	So what about all the other parts, i have read to post about interchangable parts, does this mean that if you need mechanical parts for your S15, you can get S14a parts from Nissan or the like?? __________________

06-04-2005, 15:06	#10
Topper Guest Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,508	Nicely - Cheers for the manual mate. __________________

06-04-2005, 15:52	#11
Nicely Trainee Finn Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 17,166	Its vitually the same engine as the S14/a. This means that, yes, a great many S14/a parts can be used. Be aware that you'll need to check though. The turbo, for example, is completely different. __________________ Surf's up!! S14/S15 Tech Guides Now departed S15

06-04-2005, 16:54	#12
Topper Guest Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,508	What about other parts, i.e. suspension, brakes etc?? __________________

06-04-2005, 16:58	#13
Nicely Trainee Finn Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 17,166	Bren (Apex Performance) could probably answer that more accurately. I would put odds on yes. __________________ Surf's up!! S14/S15 Tech Guides Now departed S15

06-04-2005, 23:24	#15
Nicely Trainee Finn Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 17,166	Bren or holset1 ^^^ __________________ Surf's up!! S14/S15 Tech Guides Now departed S15

06-04-2005, 23:30	#17
Nicely Trainee Finn Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 17,166	That front bumper makes it look too much like an S14. __________________ Surf's up!! S14/S15 Tech Guides Now departed S15

07-04-2005, 11:06	#19
Topper Guest Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,508	Whats FATF??? holset1 - thanks for the info. __________________