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Depends on the package you buy. The Ambassador service (the cheap one) requires you to mask off anything that needs to be masked, then they spray enough paint to cover. No primer, no sanding, no clearcoat....certainly no repairs of any type. I don't think Maaco will even touch body work anymore. That's why they are a cheap option for people looking to sell a used car...or cover up a problem. Quality wise, you'll get a couple years from the paint, but it's not going to last without moving into the $1000 ranges they offer with clearcoats.

Avoid the replica mirrors. They look good for a while, but over time they loosen up and don't hold thier adjustment. They'll flop all over with bumbs and vibrations. You can see them in my gallery if you want, but I wouldn't buy them.

Looks great. Also, nice 4-series Porsche.

I wouldn't expect the fan clutch to be good after sitting so long in that environment, and the metal fan is regarded as less than desired versus the plastic fan, unless you're going for an entirely period correct car. The metal fan is heavy and places more wear on the clutch...there are a few threads mentioning the details.

Heck, screw looking at it. If anyone in that area needs a TAIL LIGHT or any other part, I'd say it's worth the buck, even if you have to put a 40 dollar scrapyard set of wheels on it to tow it out. Unless it's surrounded by a river or a gorge, it can be pulled out of there.

The bumpers look good, the hatch glass looks good, the doors are tight fitting, the mirror is still on there, and theres no bubbling on the fenders...aside from whats certainly a cracked dash/console, this could be the parts find of the century...or if your car looks more like a parts car in comparison...this one could be what you need to have a clean, hot Z. Providing the floor and everything that goes with it are still attached...which I would think is a stong possibility with this one.

I don't deny the existence of BRG, only the existence of a specific shade. BBC Top Gear even ran a feature on racing colors, and also indicates that BRG as a specific color does not exist. Technically, any racing done on international circuits, buy British cars, required them to be green...but you could see several different colors of green on the track at one time, all of which would be called British Racing Green.

Little known fact of the day: While you'll often hear the term "British Racing Green," a color by that name does not exist. British Racing Green stems from old GP races when each country had to have a specific color to identify the cars easily. Japan, for example, is (was) white. Any English car was then painted green, and shades varied widely. From bright to nearly black. There is no specific shade of green called British Racing, although it's up to individuals to decide what to call green.

Ahh man, that totally sucks. You had a good looking overrider too...mines all rusted and ugly. Guess it goes to show, these weren't built to take a hit.

1600 Yen, eh? I assume that was the price per each.

YES! Whew...I was almost concerned for a few seconds until you pointed that out. Guess we dodged the bullet on that one.

Check the frame, battery tray, hatch area and inner rear fenders for any rust. If there's ANY it needs to be taken care of before it becomes a problem. Not that a rust bucket Z like mine won't work, and still be a lot of fun, but not for 4 grand, not even with everything that went into that engine swap. Try maybe 3500 and see if he'll bite. If the car's in good shape body wise, it's certainly worth the price...and if the crease is in the front fender, you can still get them right from Nissan I believe, otherwise Black Dragon and MSA make replacements.

Quick post. The little lady has a 99 Infiniti G20 (non-turbo) that's been stalling out from time to time, and the idle isn't as smooth as it once was. This is an automatic tranaxle car. It's turned 126,000 miles, but I don't think of that as a lot of miles on a modern car. I'm gonna do the usual, new air filter and plugs, since she doesn't know when the last time they were changed. I'll get the oil taken care of while I'm at it. It's got a new battery and fuseable, since the whole electrical system cooked last year. Even now, there's no radio and no rear defogger. Too bad it was out of warranty. Any other things I should consider changing at the same time, so I don't have to drive to the auto store 80 times? Thanks! -Kelly

35/50...Can't believe I got the Lancia Delta Integrale. The last one is a Renault...but not a Megane. Any ideas?

I've been pegged with a BB gun while driving at night too, but not in the Z. My old Tercel didn't have safety glass rear quarter windows, and it just blew inwards. In the back seat was a single no frills steel BB, and the cops found a CO2 cartridge at the scene. Cost me 50 bucks to get a new window from the yard, but we won't mention how I broke a few while trying to get them out.

Ocassionally "Wildest Police Videos" will show a video from a homeowner that says "an early model Z tore up these bushes." Later in the video, with cops taking a report, a brown, 1st gen Z car comes sliding around the corner, but he either overcorrects or panics at the site of the squad and rolls it...right thru the same bushes. Sad for the car, at the driver.

no way. Put them on a rusty old van...that's what everyone with em seems to do around here...

Try filling out your location information in your profile. It's not unusual for several states to have counties of the same name.