aarang Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I know what people are thinking when they look at the title of this post, this isn't the same old comparo, though! Here is my dilemma. About five years ago I had a pretty nice solid nearly rust free 72 240Z with the typical mods, 5-spd, L28, Triples, etc. It had near perfect interior and an original non-cracked dash. All it really needed was paint. I had to sell it and all its extra parts to put money down on a house. This car had alot of sentimental value, so it was hard to part with it. After a while I got a 280ZXT, modded it for a while, got another 280ZXT, and again another, My current car. I have mucho dinero into the drive train, but again, the car needs paint. It is practically rust free. The car has not been on the road for about 1.5 years or so. It gets frustrating working on a car you cannot drive! My family and job take priority at the moment, so time for the car is scarce. Here is the kicker! I get a letter in the mail from the guy who bought my 240 5 years previous. Included in the letter is a picture of the car! It had been repainted( He was a body man) , but virtually everything else on the car was the way I left it! He wants to sell it back to me for about $3700, which is what I sold it to him for! I think this car is worth more now, as the days of buying $2500 nice 240's are over. My wife says get it, but I do like my 280ZXT, but can't have both cars, unfortunately. I have the money, so I could buy it and just sell the 280ZXT project. I could also put the turbo drivetrain into the 240, but those Webbers sure made cool noises! I just can't make up my mind, and the guy is not going to wait forever. I don't know what to do! Help, help,help! Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Buy it!!! Keep the ZXT too. Heck, you can't drive both at the same time anyway!! Really, two clasic Z's should give you a break on insurance, (more than one I would think) and if you don't finish the zxt for another 1.5 years so be it.. you'll have a Z to drive, AND it's your old car!! If I could buy my first car (and first Z) back, I would. I can't because I watched a guy dismantle and cut it up two years ago, using it for a parts car. (I hadn't seen the old girl in about 6 years.. I almost cried..) Besides, who else will really appreciate 'your' old car as much as you?!?! Some kid that buys it off this guy? Possibly an *shudder* NON Z guy who doesn't know anything about it and will destroy it? AHHHGG!!!! BUY IT BACK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Yeah buy the 240 back and put the L28ET in it! There is no way I would pass up on this deal. Sounds like a really nice car and a good deal for you. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 The owner of your sentimental Z offers a buy back... for the same price he paid you... car has been repainted and well kept... your wife, YOUR WIFE SAYS "GET IT" and you are asking US what to do?!?! If you won't buy that car, we'll beat you up strip the car and split up the parts. I call triple carb manifold and headers, I called first!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 BUY IT or else youll have some serious regrets, not to mention its the smart thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarang Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 I'm going up this weekend to "look" at the car. I'll see if I can get it for $3500, but probably not. I'll let you guys know how it goes! Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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