Gav240z

Having bought my first 240z at 17 i realise that in alot of ways it would have been a good idea to wait until i was older to buy this kind of car. The main problem is when your young generally you have small pockets and can't fund something of this kind. $500 now could be $5000 in 3 years. Having said all of that buying a car at a young age and fixing it up with dad is a great way to hang out with dad and gain some knowledge about cars. I've learnt so much when i started I didn't know anything really I didn't want my step father to take the dizzy cap off cause he might not put it back properly. how things have changed in just 4 years. If your dedicated and you love the car by all means do it I look back now and don't really regret anything except buying the 2+2 hehe. If you like the 280z it might not be the best idea to get a $500 beater. Keep earning money doing summer jobs put it aside and by the time you can have your licence you'll have enough for a great 280z that won't be rusting out everywhere. As for women not caring what you drive yes and no if it's clean reliable and doesn't take much $$$ it's a good idea for a daily car. If you can have a project that doesn't require to be on the road all the time even better if i hate anything it's driving my 240z daily hence y it's been in the garage more time than on the road last 4 months . As for 280z values well I think the best thing to do is get it tested by a professional mechanic who will give you a good opinion and advice and take it from there. Pay more for anything that won't require alot of work.:cheeky:

Well yes you may be right but at least you won't be the one having to correct the poor install at a later date. I'm not always fond of the work other have done on my car so I've always done most it myself. I never do body work and it seems to be about the only I have ever had to complain about. I need to get my women fired up next time and do the negotiations . I'm the type who will usually put up with poor work and never return. I'm glad you stood your ground and made them correct the problem, my problem is once someone does't do it properly I just don't want them to touch it again.

yeah i agree it's not a flawless looknig car infact I almost expect to show up provided i do go and find what will be another disappointment. I'm well trained in the Datsun game but so it's pretty hard to hide anything on a Z if you ask me but hey nobody's perfect at the same time.:tapemouth

FWIW my 73 Aus Spec 240z had bumper mounted indicators.

Was gonna look at it for a friend but not sure if a Z is a good car for him I told him it's something you have to be passionate about not get it just cause I rave about them cause I know all there headaches aswell. I'll see what he has to say. :classic:

280zx Fever am I to understand u have a 2 seater S130? That's a rarity in Australia I remember you were after a shell I'd consider fixing up the 2 seater if u were thinking of replacing it with a 2+2 and swapping mechanicals don't. Keep the 2 seater.:classic:

It's worth a look for the money he's asking since it's in Melbourne.:classic:

Or you can click under gallery and upload your pictures to your photo album that every user on this site has. 26th Z is right u may need to scale them down a bit using a program like Adobe or equivelant let us know if you have many troubles.

Halz I think you'll find it won't change, if your like me and I think you are, I always stare at mine, since i live above my garage which is kinda like a granny flat I always go down stairs and stare at my precious (Damn u rick) got that into my head. I have put it under a cover while it's in the garage for now since i'm saving for my new engine head and clutch and wanna wax it up but didn't want the dust to fall on it. I have to lift the cover just to look at it's sexy lines. Your gonna drive your wife nuts