nitekillerz Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) Hey guys, new member to the forum but have been following it for years. I'm a college student who loves z's but on a low budget. I have been into the s30's since freshman year in high schools. I want to buy a good z with a solid base but my budget is 3k right now. I found one and wanted to see if you guys think it's worth 3k. Edited April 28, 2015 by nitekillerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitekillerz Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4953472567.html That's the add for it. Those are the pictures he's sent, should I ask for another specific area? I'm just scared of buying a nightmare instead of my dream z. Thank you for your help. It does have a blow through carb setup that I know little about. Edited April 28, 2015 by nitekillerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 What do you want to do with it, and what skills do you have? Worth is subjective. If you've been here for years, you know that no one is going to make the decision for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitekillerz Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 I want it to be a weekend cruiser for now, fix rust, and the problems it brings and eventually after a couple years of saving, put a lsx in it. I have zero actual experience on cars but can learn quickly and know how to weld and do electrical issues. I want to get opinions of others as far as if they would go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Looking at the pictures, that car looks complicated, even for a car guy. It's a carb'ed turbo engine, not EFI, which is a unique little world. The "280ZX" part is irrelevant. "Starts right up" doesn't mean driveable. If you want something that you can drive while you work on it, that might not be the one. It will take some work, and there aren't many people out there that know enough to help. For $3000 you should be able to find a fairly decent 240, 260 or 280Z that will start and drive. Maybe even tagged and ready to go. If you're planning an LS swap, why pay for an exotic engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitekillerz Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 That's what I was thinking, thank you. Unfortunately here in Florida there are no good Z's either they're restored and expensive or shit. I'll keep saving and looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeNerf Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 All of the luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sovereign Z Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) Since you sound like you'll have other means of transportation, you could buy it, part out the motor and other things you don't need and grab a cheap L28 to put in it, fix the rust as you go and you're on your way. Easier said than done but that's an option. they say good things comes to those that wait, however. Also, I wouldn't necessarily narrow your search down to only florida. I'm only 25 but I've had a few project cars, of which, only one came from my state. Just my two cents. Blake Edited April 28, 2015 by Sovereign Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sovereign Z Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Or instead of swapping in the LS there is a DOHC L28 head that will hopefully be available this year that looks like it can make the L-series capable of LS type HP then you can keep it all Datsun and not skimp on power and save you money down the road. Check out the L6 engine forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitekillerz Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 I'm limited to Florida and Georgia and honestly for Georgia it would have to be a pretty good z. The interior of this one looks pretty clean but my biggest issue is rust and wether the side rails have too much of it and the whole car might be worse. I know rust pretty much comes with any z but that one is asking too much money for that condition in my opinion. And yes I have another car I use for school and work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I would expand your area to include the SW and California. If the car is drivable and mostly rust free it might be worth the one-way plane ticket to go get it. I understand a limited budget but you shouldn't settle for a car in your immediate budget that is going to eventually drain the bak trying to get it into shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibud Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 In the end its probaly worth it to save up enough to get a west coast car. I had one shipped from CA to NC for about 900. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 You might also contact the Z car club in Atlanta. It's a good sized club, not too far away, and they would know if there are any decent cars available in the area. Suggest you go for a 280Z as the 240Z's are starting to get pricey. Also the 280Z has a stouter unibody and is already set up for fuel injection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Hey guys, new member to the forum but have been following it for years. I'm a college student who loves z's but on a low budget. I have been into the s30's since freshman year in high schools. I want to buy a good z with a solid base but my budget is 3k right now. I found one and wanted to see if you guys think it's worth 3k.A 72 just sold on BAT for 30 big ones, that is 30 grand, good luck on the 3 g`s budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 That frame rail shot shows some serious rot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotsun Z Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'd avoid the hell out of it just looking at that frame. FL is horrible for cars from everything I've heard. For a college student with low budget you really need to consider the amount of time and money you'll have to pour into the car in order to get it half way decent. Take a look around some rust repair/frame/floorpan/restoration threads and ask yourself if you can swing it with work/school. A lot of people seem to forget that once you chop it up and get it half way done, you're not gonna be selling it off anytime soon. Granted I always look for those cars and get a good deal on parts because its just been a garage ornament for the past year due to time/money constraints. If you REALLY want a Z then just save up pinch pennies get one from a rust free state if you have too, and have something thats not gonna end up a nightmare. I'm in the middle of a restoration on one of my cars, and in all honesty it would of been cheaper and easier for me to just have waited a bit longer for the perfect car to pop up. I enjoy the process and do the work myself in my off time (which isn't really enough) but trust me it's worth the wait, cars are an investment.. Dont buy on impulse! Good luck with the hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Yeah that car was a huge pile of rust. I hope you didn't get it. I did score a complete turbo motor from him for $100! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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