Gila32 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 So this will be my first Z. . I have been driving a bmw wagon for the past 4 years and shes starting to rack up the miles... (240k). So theres a bit of a story behind this old girl i found. I originally saw her while i was up at college at App state 4 years ago in West Jefferson. She never moved but i never had any buying power. Apparently the PO bought her and had her shipped from CA as his midlife crisis purchase. A month after the car arrived he developed heart complications and passed away a month later. The car then sat for 2 years, then a local mechanic drove it for 2. After that the mother of the owner decided she needed the money. Thats when i see her on craigslist. I go to take a look. Minimal rust. hatch is super clean and original looking. A little bit under the battery tray but nothing unreasonable and the body is clean other than a little bubbling on the hood vent. Engine wise all i could see with my untrained eye was the triple webers. I guess its time for some pictures Now i was able to drive her 150 miles home after a quick clutch line bleeding. On the other hand... i had no plates, no headlights, no running lights etc. The brakes you had to pump to get any action. And there was nothing at idle (900) - 2k But once u got past 2 k she was like a cruise missile. I have since changed all the fluids, new coil, seafoamed, carb cleaner sprayed, cleaned the filters. Pretty much everything i can do before taking the carbs apart. Its just that she idles so well and response is great once you get past the 2k bump. Anyone have any ideas or insight to help me out? Thanks in advance, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I saw that car on craigslist, I remember it being a nice price. Mind sharing what you gave? I can't recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gila32 Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 only selling her over my dead body. Ended up going for 2500. He was pretty firm on the 3k but the clutch was "out" when i looked at it so i got a bit off. Also the panasports were 16x7 so all my spare rubber from the oem bmw rims fits right on =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nice deal. There is a 240 that has been sitting in a garage for 25 years up in West Jefferson, I am going to check it out over the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gila32 Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Ahh i had so much fun going up there, i miss the mountainsides so bad. I hope i can have my zed up and running soon for the spring season on the hills. Good luck with the car hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Yea I am from the foot of the mountain there on 321, Lenoir. Anyways welcome to the site, we are starting to get alot of NC members. Me-Charlotte/Granite Falls 240Hoke - Mooresville DavvyZ-Charlotte Mark-Charlotte BJhines Several guys in the Triad area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gila32 Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 If you pass on that 240 let me know what it looks like. I got a buddy in the market for one. Thanks for the welcome... love the forums so far =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifersam Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 nice find. always good to get a cali car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 those seats look like Eclipse GS seats, I would know I have the same kind haha, car looks nice seems like your on the right path with it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sileightygx Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 that is seriously an incredible find!! congrats on the car, it looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nice ride! Good find! Mongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Is that a tomos moped in the background of the second pic? Nice Z btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikez31ss Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Great deal. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Looks pretty clean to me! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 very nice find, comes with enough parts to add up to the price you paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gila32 Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Yes... that is my busted tomos in the background... bent frame.. no headlight... no speedo.... still gets my pudgy ass to work when the Exciter 250cc isnt up to the task lol. Its actually for sale in the Triangle area for 200 bucks haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 If you pass on that 240 let me know what it looks like. I got a buddy in the market for one. Thanks for the welcome... love the forums so far =) Not a 240 but a nice clean car to start with. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=157415 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gila32 Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Yah hes def looking for a 240 =( But Glws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xShodaimex Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 wow! awesome buy.. great looking z there.. makes me want to trade in my zx for one .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftover z Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Nice ride with tons of potential. You got a heck of a deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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