C-Dawg

Thanks everybody! I think I'm gonna put it on CL for $1500 and see what happens. All the electrical and everything else in the car is working fine. The car starts easily every time and I've never had any other problems with it. If it doesn't sell there, we'll try ebay. I just hope to get more than 1200 for it... There's nothing I would want more than to fix or swap the engine and keep it, but I don't have the money to do neither.

Hi everyone! I haven't posted here in a very long time! I've recently had some trouble with both my Z as well as my bank account, and I'm wondering how much money I should ask for when I put it up for sale. Here are the details: It's a 1983 280zx, non-turbo, 5 speed manual with 189xxx miles. It has been strictly California owned and garaged 365 days a year. My uncle bought it off the showroom floor and sold it to me when he moved. The body and everything including paint is all original except for HID headlamps. There is no rust or anything like that. I have MSA 3-into-2 headers with exhaust system, no catalytic converter. Here are the problems: Recently got the rod knock and I got it inspected. Rocker arm came loose, and my mechanic disabled the cylinder that it was in. Needs a Cylinder Head Rebuild. Would be perfect for a swap... The car drives perfectly fine and I have driven it at distance (50+ miles each way) even after turning off the cylinder. It could use new tires. I can't pass smog in California because of the catalytic converter delete, but I was planning on registering it in Ukiah where there are no smog restrictions. But given the circumstances with my engine issue and lack of funding, I haven't done it. Registration is all paid for, just need smog cert. I recently got a small dent on the driver's (left) side front fender. How much do you think a good and realistic asking price is? Please advise! Thank you!

i was driving my 83 280zx n/a today, and suddenly, the exhaust sound got a lot louder. like open pipe loud. annoyingly loud. so when i got home, i put it up on stands and looked underneath it. muffler's there, cat's there, but following the exhaust pipe up towards the engine, i found a leak. well, more like the pipe's busted. please see pics: is the only solution a new exhaust system? headers and exhaust? i got a friend who can weld very well, apparently. what should i do?? thanks guys!

did the rich smell go away as well?

that's quite a deal, $500. nice!

d-d-d-damn! they're both beautiful but the white one looks amazing! very nice.

oh, it's a 1983 naturally aspirated 280zx!

howdy! i don't remember if i've posted pics, so here they are:

haha, that ebay link's housing is 2$, but the shipping is like 22$!!

wow, that's awesome! i want to do a v8 swap and i wish i had the know-how to do this myself, but i don't : ( sorry it's a non-sequitor, but do you know of a shop that would do a swap in the sf bay area? thanks!

wow, that looks incredible!! very very nice! awesome!

wow, that looks awesome! that's a great idea.

agreed. although i think the 280z looks great, i've always like the 280zx. i think the 280zx has that cool, fun, super smooth, ultra hip 80's look and feel. it's awesome! : D anyways, i love my '83 280zx.

hey everyone! ok, so i need to get replacement headlamps and i figured i might as well get headlight covers from MSA. which ones should i get or should i not get them at all? clear? smoked? none? please vote

thanks everyone! frank, i think i understand what you're saying, thank you : )