nolen47 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Hey everybody, I am new to the z world, but have a new found love for the cars. I have been searching my local listings looking for a 240 or 260 and I came upon this http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/871615622.html after talking it over with my dad, i think the car is well worth the 500$, it has 160,000 miles, its a 5 spd car and he says its virtually rust free. i was just wondering if the coupe model lowering springs will work on the 2+2's because of the difference in weight? and also will the front airdams work on the 2+2's, i am planning on doing a MSA airdam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 If it really is rust free than sweet deal! and the airdams will fit, theres nothing different about the fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolen47 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Thats what i thought just wasnt possitive. I kinda decided the same thing, and was thinking i could buy this car and leave as is, and use it as a DD and then get a project 240 I could work on when I have time.Or i could just do what i planned to with the 240, and have just be a bit heavier lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolen47 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Where are you in Oregon? I live in the sticks also, in between st.helens and Portland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I would probably not get it if the idea is to dump a bunch of money in it. If it's JUST for transportation then get it.A 2+2 and a sunroof on top of that are going to kill the value even if you do dump a lot into it. You'll regret it later. I shouldn't say a 2+2 is bad but unless that's what you are looking for and really want you might regret it. A sunroof is bad either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolen47 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 I was not planning on dumping a lot of money in it, im 17 with a part time job, how much money can i dump lol. I was more of just planning on lower springs tires and wheels and a front air damn, just to make look and work slightly better. and i think if i was to ever re sell the car, those upgrades would look better and in return make the value go up slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolen47 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 also, are you limited to 0 offset wheels or are there other options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I was not planning on dumping a lot of money in it, im 17 with a part time job, how much money can i dump lol. I was more of just planning on lower springs tires and wheels and a front air damn, just to make look and work slightly better. and i think if i was to ever re sell the car, those upgrades would look better and in return make the value go up slightly. That's how it starts. I started at 18 with the same plan, that was almost 20 years ago.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolen47 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 That's how it starts. I started at 18 with the same plan, that was almost 20 years ago.. so you dont necessarily dis agree with my plan huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Not all 2+2's are ugly!!! Yes people that put a compete body kit on a poop brown 2+2 end up with a ugly car but if you take the time to plan colors, accents, wheels, spoilers, etc like any other coupe owner youll have a GREAT looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolen47 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Not all 2+2's are ugly!!! Yes people that put a compete body kit on a poop brown 2+2 end up with a ugly car but if you take the time to plan colors, accents, wheels, spoilers, etc like any other coupe owner youll have a GREAT looking car. Ha ha yeah, I was planning on doing a lot of planning and not just throwing it together, i have a machinist for a dad who requires everything i do to be as close to perfect as possible...so after this many years of that it has become a habit, so this build would be no different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Check out the 2+2 sticky in misc tech. Alot of good pics of 2+2's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolen47 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Check out the 2+2 sticky in misc tech. Alot of good pics of 2+2's. alright I will for sure. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 so you dont necessarily dis agree with my plan huh I'm saying if a 2+2 is want you really want get it. If you are getting it to save a few hundred, 3 years from now you might regret not spending the extra couple $$ to get what you really wanted. Most people end up spend more than they think on a car over a few years, I do every time. I've seen people spend all kinds of money on a car when they could have just got the next model up instead (MKIII v MKIV, C5 v C6, Z31 v Z32 ect) but were to far into it before they new it and then it's too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Where are you in Oregon? I live in the sticks also, in between st.helens and Portland I live in between Portland and Salem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolen47 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 I'm saying if a 2+2 is want you really want get it. If you are getting it to save a few hundred, 3 years from now you might regret not spending the extra couple $$ to get what you really wanted. Most people end up spend more than they think on a car over a few years, I do every time. I've seen people spend all kinds of money on a car when they could have just got the next model up instead (MKIII v MKIV, C5 v C6, Z31 v Z32 ect) but were to far into it before they new it and then it's too late. yeah that makes complete sense, but being completely honest, i do not mind owning a 2+2 I think they have tons of potential to be a bad a** car. just look at jay28's car. i am completely not biased to whether i get a 2+2 or a coupe. I like all the z cars, i would be happy to own either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeX Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 1 fast z has a really nice 2+2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolen47 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 1 fast z has a really nice 2+2 yeah i have looked at that one a lot also, that motor is gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 yeah that makes complete sense, but being completely honest, i do not mind owning a 2+2 I think they have tons of potential to be a bad a** car. just look at jay28's car. i am completely not biased to whether i get a 2+2 or a coupe. I like all the z cars, i would be happy to own either Yeah, I was so happy when I saw Jays car. We have the same ford grey and black trim, just his car is finished... I cant wait till I get zg's and wheels. Just take your time choosing colors/styles and youll have a sweet car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolen47 Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Yeah, I was so happy when I saw Jays car. We have the same ford grey and black trim, just his car is finished... I cant wait till I get zg's and wheels. Just take your time choosing colors/styles and youll have a sweet car. unfortunately I wont be having a car for a little while longer, they sold the car for 300 hundred more dollars than the price we had agreed on. we were supposed to pick the car up yesterday, but we called for directions and he said he had already sold it. So anyone have a coupe or 2+2 thats reliable in the 500 to 1000 dollar range:icon43: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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