asx32 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Hello, guys I'm looking for some nice 240z/260z/280z to buy. Living in Pittsburgh, PA and a graduate student. My plan is buying a really good z car and getting it back to Korea next year. So, please read the following conditions and give me some advices. 1. Good condition - No rust, everything has to work fine, looking good I'm a graduate student here, so I don't have much enough to spend on maintenance. 2. SR20DET / VQ35 engine swapped In Korea, there is no or a few 1st generation z cars so SR20DET/VQ35 engines are relatively easy to handle because there are many cars with those engines. 3. A/C (optional) 4. Budget: $10000~$15000 Lastly, I don't have mechanical skills AT ALL so if a car breaks down, I need go to an auto shop. Have no idea whether local auto shops take an old z and repair it. I want to avoid such situation as much as I can. Want to use the car for daily use if possible. But there is a school shuttle bus and commuting is comfortable with that. Can I find such a car with mentioned budget? If I can't then what are other options? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30_L28 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 search the classifieds ex. http://www.zcar.com/cars_sale_1970-83_240z_260z_280z_280zx/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asx32 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) Actually looking for ebay, zcar.com, this site and elsewhere.Thanks search the classifieds ex. http://www.zcar.com/cars_sale_1970-83_240z_260z_280z_280zx/ Edited September 24, 2010 by asx32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas280z Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 It might be hard to find an s30 that is for sale with a good sr20 or vq35 swap. Are you willing to travel all over the country, or do you want to stay near Pittsburgh? A car that fits your description will be much easier to find if you are willing to travel. The most important thing to consider is that you should look over the car with a fine tooth comb, and since you say that you have no mechanical skills you should find someone who does, preferably a mechanic or someone very familiar with Zs to look over the car as well. Your budget seems about right to me, but I don't have much knowledge about the pricing of car with competent engine swaps. If you do find a car that you want to purchase, just make sure that the engine swap was well done, to a professional level, and that it REALLY doesn't have any rust. For 10+ grand you should be able to buy a completely rust free car. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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