Gnate

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I found a sweet deal on one of these bad boys, owned down south, never seen a NEw england winter or the rust that it brings.

it has 146k on it and only has 2 minor spots on the body with surface rust.

price is negotiable at 2500.

What do you guys think? Should I buy it for a restore/resell project, or just get it for a weekend fun car in the summer?

crazie

sorry just wanted to post that lol GL in w/e u do

Gnate

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Gnate

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here are the parts that need work.

crazie

Has a supra or rx-7 also crossed your mind?
280zx seems good to.

Gnate

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The price mileage and condition of this are the main factors as to why i'm lookin at it.

TheMirror

I had a '79 way back in the day and I really enjoyed it. That motor really perks up with a bigger throttle body, header and exhaust. Even more hp available if you can find a custom cam grind for it.

v6cord2k5

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dooo eeettttttt

Sarlacc

I saw a mint black/gold 280z turbo on the 405N the other day. Older man was driving it, I was jealous. He was probably the original owner.

Gnate

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I wish this sucker was turbo, then again I wouldn't be able to afford it if it were.

JS + XES

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just save your money

Trackruner228

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Is the car still in NC? Have you got to see it in person?

Gnate

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Nah, its now in a town like 30 miles away from me Going to look at it saturday

AznX TL

i'd love a 280z but 2.5k is a little steep for them. i usually see them going for less than 1k. but then again that bad boy is clean. RB25 swap ftw.

Gnate

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I saw one for sale at a dealer around her for 6k! and it wasn't as clean as this sucker.

neuronbob

ScottayHiFive

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Pretty damn nice find. Should also check if the fuel tank isn't rusted either. Had that problem with my friends project Z.

Crazy Bimmer

I wouldnt try restoring it if theres already rust showing. Its too much of a headache to remove all the rust spots.

I mean thats just the rust that you can see. Wait till you tear it down and find much more.

Buy it if you just want a summer car to toy around in.

Gnate

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well i'm hoping since its from down south the underbody won't be too bad, my gf's dad can do autobody and said he would help me do it all.

RaviNJCLs

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Looks good for the price. I say go for it.

Moog-Type-S

Get a 260Z

Alperovich

very nice!! pick it up! i used to have a 90 300zx Twinski and a 87 300zx 5spd Turbo

1killercls

I had an 79 back in the day. Fun car.

zguy95135

They're not desirable like the first gens, but they're good cars.

Alperovich

here i found the pics

the '90



T-top turbo, auto




87 5spd t-top turbo

Gnate

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suite

Gnate

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So apparently this guy doesn't want to sell his car? I've called, left a voicemail, and even emailed him. Still no response. I tried the phone again, again straight to voicemail. Ugh.

GreenMonster

Since I've got alot of time on my hands lately, I've been looking at some older cheap modern classics like a first gen RX-7...

Rust is like an iceberg... you only are going to see the top 10%, the other 90% will be hidden underneath. So you can get into a big hassle if you discover more rust when you start to try to adress the rust issues...

If you're only looking to drive it and resell after a short time, then it really doesn't matter, but if you're looking to keep it long term, it's probably best to save more and get a true rust free example...

Also, on that particular car, it's got a blue interior and blue interior peices are hard to come by. Make sure the interior peices are complete (is the drivers door panel missing ?), or be prepared for a long search of having to use some plastic paint on a non-blue interior peice to make it match. I'd never buy a old car with a blue interior Black is best.

phil2

I had no idea you were hispanic.

Gnate

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Just found that on craigslist too... but I don't think it's street legal

AznX TL

why isnt it street legal?

Gnate

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Its got a roll cage, fiberglass windows, all that kinda crap, idk. seller said its "SCCA legal Autox or track car"

Can a car be street legal with a roll cage?

He said he would put the original glass back in the windows if the buyer wanted...

Gnate

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Ah, talked to the seller, it is street legal. Suite.

But I won't have money for something like that until I get rid of my CL. bahh. He's trying to get around $5,000 for it.

and I don't know if I want to pay that much for something completely gutted.

Danil ACE

The orange one looks sweet. Do it.

AznX TL

ask him to trade straight for your cl