Looking to buy a 280z

[Saylum]

As you can see I am looking for my first Z car.I am located in Virgina and am willing to pay up to $2000 for one.

[2ManyZs]

Depending on where you are in VA, the first place to look would be with one of the VA Z clubs.

For the price you are willing to pay, to get the best possible car, I'd be looking west, like California.

Most of the cars in this area, that are in good condition will command a bit higher prices since there are less of them in this area. California is loaded with Z's compared to VA, and you'll get one with less rust issues for the money.

In my opinion, you ought to save up some more, as many cars in the 2K price range will require a lot of work, perhaps doubling your investment just to make it safe to drive on the road.

That is, unless you are willing to make it a long term project.....

[hls30.com]

While I agree with 2ManyZs, go look at every Z that is close, the more you see, the more you will know what to look for. Use the search feature of the forums to find some ideas of what to look for and where to look for it!! If something isn't clear, look at the galleries (many of the members have posted pictures that will help!), or ask, this club is about sharing Z knowledge!

Will

[Saylum]

Well im located in Strasburg, and i dont know if my budget will allow me to fo more than probaly 3k. but when i do get one my plans are to restore it completley. My only problem is i dont know too much about them. I do know that then are known for being on the rusty side. Just curious are you located in the Woodstock that is about 15 miles from Strasburg?

[2ManyZs]

Yup, just down the road.... I know where a few rusted out ones are, but none that are in decent shape that are for sale in your price range, at least not close by. There's only 3 or 4 of us here in Shenandoah county that have early Z's that I know of. There was another member here in Woodstock that was selling a 240 about a year ago as he was moving out of the area, but I don't know if it sold or where it ended up.

I've got one in the back yard that can show you where all the rust prone areas are unfortunately.

[Fun_in_my_z]

i dropped you a pm

[Saylum]

There is a 280z in Maurie town, accualy there are 2 one is a datsun and i think the other is a nissan. But the nissan has some rust around the front finder. Monday i think im gona go test drive it and see how it runs. My problem right now is trying to sell me jetta so i have a little more money for a 280 or 240

[2ManyZs]

Hmm, never seen one in Maurertown, but if you want someone to help you look it over let me know. I can show you where to look for problems, I've seen enough of them I can spot them from a distance usually.

Hmm, just happened to find this one on Ebay in Richmond that looks to be in darn nice shape, although the pics don't show the underside, judging by the outside, it might just be in good shape.

But, you can see the price is a bit higher than your budget at this time....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2462033908&category=6187

Here's one in Roanoke, gonna go cheap, but, it's showing major rust issues on the outside, and I'd imagine the underside isn't much better....:disappoin I got scare when I saw the rockers and the lower front fenders and didn't dare look at the rest of the pics.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2462872439&category=6187

[Saylum]

That would be great. When i first when up there i was accualy looking at a dodge Daytona but then the 280 caught my eye. now im hooked on them. Im not very familiar with Maurie town but do you know where there is a tire shop? There is also a window shop across from the place i saw the 280z, there is usualy a lime neon setting accros from the shop.

[Saylum]

I think i remember seeing the blue one on ebay, and i also saw one in the trade. but when i called nobody answered, kinda disapointed me.

[2ManyZs]

Guess it's been a while since I drove through there, I know where you're talking about. Right across from the Post office. If I get a chance tomorrow, I'll drive up thru "the big city"and see what is there.

[Saylum]

Im still kinda wondering why Tom's Brook and Maurie town arn't merged into one town.