HELPMY240Z Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I found a 73 240z for like a $1000 bucks....its all there but is not currently running. I just recently got engaged and we are expecting a baby next summer...I need someone to maybe help me in any way they can to get this car running. I could spend the $1000 on some junk car that works but I unfortunately had to give up a 76 280z last year and i dont want to let this one slip away too. What can I do? JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 For starters "not currently running" is a pretty vague description that woulnt get any useful info. With your problems in mind the search feature is very helpful as most problems have been covered at least once, if not then a post describing your problems will do the trick. the better you describe them the more help you can get. (help us help you) Also, unless your sure you have plenty of extra cash for the Z (babys and a wife get expensive) I would hold off for a bit for a better deal and a better time, 1k is to much for a car that dosent run.. but thats just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HELPMY240Z Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Your 2 cents have been deposited! From what I was told, the car has been sitting for about two years, has duel weber carbs (that need rebuilding), new tires, a battery, and a complete tune-up. Besides that, the car is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 for a grand you can do much much better. That Z definitely needs a good deal of work. I know you probably don't want to hear this, but honetly, I don't think that now would be the best time to start up a project. A kid on the way is going to eat up all of your time, let alone cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I just recently got engaged and we are expecting a baby next summer... Abandon all your hopes and dreams for the next 21 years.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 That car has been on the Phoenix craigslist for quite a long time. I personally wouldn't sink my whole budget into that car right off the bat, because it will still require a lot more attention than 1-2 thousand dollars is going to let you give it. I say wait, see if you can budget some more money over time, then buy a running car in better shape. My car was a little worse off when I bought it for $900 in North Phoenix, and I spent 10k over the next year just rebuilding the drivetrain, replacing broken parts and redoing the interior. There is a thread on these boards about just how much money people have spent on their cars too if you wanted some further reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78Z/250GTO Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Tell your girlfriend that you bought the car for her. then all the work you do on it will be for her .You are just a giving soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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