Wild7

Yeah I looked around there but I didn't see a whole of them for sale and I don't recall seeing any locally. Is it okay to post an add asking for a trade? That would be my best hope but I don't want to get flamed on there for it

Yeah I think you just answered the questions I had lol. The body on my lexus isn't perfect but it's very straight and no rust. just some paint fade and cracked grill but nothing too major. Almost all of the parts on the engine are brand new from chasing the gremlins, honestly the car is in great shape except for the issue that's keeping it from running. I told the guy I felt his car wasn't worth as much as mine and that I would like his car plus 2K to fix any problems it might have and his response was that it wasn't the value of the trade that was important but that I wanted a Z. That kind of made me feel like he knew he was trying to take advantage of me. Anyway, are their any good resources for finding a decent S30?

I currently have a Lexus SC300 5speed with a 1JZGTE swap that I've been having mechanical issues with for a while. I'm not mechanically inclined enough to know how to fix them and I think it's time to give up on it. I placed it on craigslist and got a reply from a guy with a 1974 260Z that I'm pretty much in love with. The body isn't perfect but I wouldn't expect it to be on an unrestored Datsun so that's no big deal. Another up side is that it has a claimed 59,000 miles on it. However at some point someone swapped in a carbed L28 and apparently even though it runs at the moment, it smokes at high RPMs and the owner feels it will need a rebuild soon. I've always adored the Datsun Z since I was a kid watching Transformers and to be honest it's my dream car, I simply lack any perspective when it comes to getting it because I'm skewed by my daydreams. I'm not aware of where to get a new engine or even a decently priced rebuild kit for it so I came to the experts hoping for some advice as to whether this is a good deal or if I'd be an idiot for making the trade. I know due to rarity that my car has some value and the swap was done well by pros, I've just run out of money and am chasing gremlins. Any at all would be appreciated it