JacktheRiffer Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Found a fuel inject 280z in my area from 77. Apparently only has 38xxx miles. Needs new ignition some wiring and tires to be driavble also brakes will need pads replaced soon. Seller has added a cold air intake. Car also comes with full exhaust sytem asking price is 900...that a good deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Depends on rust. Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Depends. Are you a decent home mechanic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacktheRiffer Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 just some floorpan rust. It does run and would be easy to get drivable with a day or tow of time. Should i try to talk the price down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) Sounds reasonable to me. Offer what you think won't offend him. I usually shoot for 60% of the asking price. Bring cash, put that offer in one pocket and the rest in the other. When you go to make your offer pull it out and say I'll give you $600 and show it to him. When they counter, which they usually will, review all the problems and how much your going to have spend. Then wait, re-look over the car again and then counter his offer with your next. If he takes the $600, you know you should have offered $400. My last car I bought for 1K with a 2K asking price. Sometimes it works other times it doesn't. I think I get just as much of enjoyment out of the purchase as I do the car itself. It's a game. To me most of the stuff I buy I don't need so I have no problem walking away. If it's not advertised sometimes it's the best bet to walk away and come back later. Edited March 8, 2012 by JSM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacktheRiffer Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 so even with the ignition issue its worth bout 6-700$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 If you really know that that is the problem then yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 ^^^ Yep to me too. Just don't mix ignition problems up with Fuel Injection problems. Too different animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacktheRiffer Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Turns out the ignition isnt screwed up its just the part where the key goes is busted...the seller starts it with a screwdriver xD but at least it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect240z Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Buy it. You won't regret it.....till later lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacktheRiffer Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Lol is there any bad thing about it not being repacled? Or would i be able to just buy the ring bit that blocks anything besides the key? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacktheRiffer Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Would this work: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MPI0/2IS1.oap?year=1977&make=Nissan&model=280Z&vi=1209248&ck=Search_ignition+switch_1209248_-1&keyword=ignition+switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) Would this work: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MPI0/2IS1.oap?year=1977&make=Nissan&model=280Z&vi=1209248&ck=Search_ignition+switch_1209248_-1&keyword=ignition+switch No, that is the electrical side. You need the tumbler (key) side. Check Junk yards or post in the WTB section for a complete set. Figure 100 + for a complete set unless you don't mind two keys. Or you could buy the maxima push button conversion. http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/98889-daves-new-startstop-button-ignition-system/ Edited March 8, 2012 by JSM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 psh to that push start button, go with a toggle switch because racecar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacktheRiffer Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 psh to that push start button, go with a toggle switch because racecar where could i get that?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 radio shack....autozone.....an electronics store. its just a regular toggle switch. Its like $7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacktheRiffer Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacktheRiffer Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Seems like to get the car up and running for driving without a new paintjob will be about 400$ what should i offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazerRackham Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) I paid 2300 for my rusty Z. I feel like a retard now. I mean it starts great, and runs like a champ... But still. Edited March 9, 2012 by MazerRackham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.