blueshark123 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Should I buy this car? The owner says it has very little rust with only 70k miles on it. He's willing to let it go for 2.2k. Car runs but I will be doing a ls1 swap anyways. It's a 3hr drive away and I will be checking it out sometime soon. The only bad thing I see is they destroyed the rear end with different horrbile looking lights and a hack job of a rear bumper shave. Owner says the rear was fiberglassed. What do you guys think? Buy or wait for a cleaner car? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I think this is the same car that was for sale maybe 2 months ago for $1000. For 2.2k you are going the least amount of rust as possible or you can afford. We need better pics to help you buy this car: Floors, hatch, rails, spare tire, about the tail lights, battery bix, dog legs and roof. Are you looking for a complete car or a roller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshark123 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 I think this is the same car that was for sale maybe 2 months ago for $1000. For 2.2k you are going the least amount of rust as possible or you can afford. We need better pics to help you buy this car: Floors, hatch, rails, spare tire, about the tail lights, battery bix, dog legs and roof. Are you looking for a complete car or a roller? Yeah seems he only has a camera phone. Im looking for either or. The car will be stripped and repainted. A roll cage will be added along with an ls1/t56 combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I think this is the same car that was for sale maybe 2 months ago for $1000. For 2.2k you are going the least amount of rust as possible or you can afford. We need better pics to help you buy this car: Floors, hatch, rails, spare tire, about the tail lights, battery bix, dog legs and roof. Are you looking for a complete car or a roller?You did - VinhZXT showed me the car a while ago, I passed on it for a few reasons, the body work being one, money being the other. If you can verify that it has little/no rust, and you don't mind the body work, I think you should consider buying it, price pending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshark123 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 You did - VinhZXT showed me the car a while ago, I passed on it for a few reasons, the body work being one, money being the other. If you can verify that it has little/no rust, and you don't mind the body work, I think you should consider buying it, price pending. Got a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Got a link?It was on craigslist a few months ago, so no, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshark123 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Well i ended up not buying it car was toast it had rust everywhere that can have rust to say the least. I wouldnt reccomend this car to anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I think this car was last listed on Craigs list for $600.00 .The guy never returned my calls. Must have sold quick. It was previosly listed for $1000.00 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Well i ended up not buying it car was toast it had rust everywhere that can have rust to say the least. I wouldnt reccomend this car to anyoneWhy am I not surprised by this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Glad you didn't buy it if it was junk. I may have a roller for you but I have to talk to a friend first. I am taking my LS1/T56 out of my 73. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshark123 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Glad you didn't buy it if it was junk. I may have a roller for you but I have to talk to a friend first. I am taking my LS1/T56 out of my 73. Why are you selling yours? LMK Ill pick it up asap! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Car is now on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1971-datsun-240z_W0QQitemZ220358711800QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item220358711800&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-280z Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 My 2 cents, keep looking. I bought my Z for $750 with a blown engine and hardly any rust. There are some good deals to be had out there! I had the same intent as you when looking (deconstruct, strip, engine transplant etc), so it doesn't make sense (to me) to pay $2k for a car that you are planning to tear down anyway. As everyone stated, rust is the important issue so pics of those trouble spots would be a decision maker... and sheesh...that back end looks bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshark123 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Car is now on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1971-datsun-240z_W0QQitemZ220358711800QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item220358711800&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Someone actually bid on it. He didnt even put up a picture of the rear lol. I'm just pissed that I wasted almost 5 hours from my Saturday to go look at this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshark123 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 My 2 cents, keep looking. I bought my Z for $750 with a blown engine and hardly any rust. There are some good deals to be had out there! I had the same intent as you when looking (deconstruct, strip, engine transplant etc), so it doesn't make sense (to me) to pay $2k for a car that you are planning to tear down anyway. As everyone stated, rust is the important issue so pics of those trouble spots would be a decision maker... and sheesh...that back end looks bad. Yeah just so hard to find one in the east coast. If you come across one in TX lmk and Ill hook you up with a couple hundred bucks to check it out and help me ship it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signal34 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Car is now on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1971-datsun-240z_W0QQitemZ220358711800QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item220358711800&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Considering the zero feedback of the high bidder, its still not going to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Why are you selling yours? LMK Ill pick it up asap! lol I am moving it all over to a clean 71 car I bought. The 73 car will become a rolling shell that was already set up for the v8. How far are you from zip 10956? I am going to sell the shell prob within the next month...it is not perfect but much cleaner than cars you are going to find around here. pm me if you want more info. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=142848 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotech84 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 WOW even if it has half the rust you said the bid on it is up to 1200 and the reserve still is not met...... this guy thinks he can get big bucks for a pile of junk!! i got my 1971 240 for 750$ it hardly has any rust, great interior and it runs!!! keep looking. P.S. its a sketchy buy if the only pics are from a phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageRatt13 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 hey man i found this Z in Richmond VA havnt seen it in person but if your looking for just a roller it looks ok. http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/1022590923.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshark123 Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 I am moving it all over to a clean 71 car I bought. The 73 car will become a rolling shell that was already set up for the v8. How far are you from zip 10956? I am going to sell the shell prob within the next month...it is not perfect but much cleaner than cars you are going to find around here. pm me if you want more info. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=142848 I'm 40 mins away. Going to go check out two in Philly next weekend so Ill keep u posted. hey man i found this Z in Richmond VA havnt seen it in person but if your looking for just a roller it looks ok.http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/1022590923.html Thanks. Ill call and ask for pics. Every person I call selling a 240z fro some reason is too busy to take pictures of what I ask for. I'm like wtf if your selling the car least you can do is take better pictures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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