Posted March 12, 200223 yr comment_3864 Just bought this 260z Wednesday. I don't know much about it. The former owner kept it in his garage mostly. Only drove it occasionally (about 2000 miles in 3 years). He owned a body shop, so his investment was mainly in the paint job. It runs ok. Needs a carb adjustment I think--terrible gas mileage, backfires, sluggish when its cold. The more I drive the more I love it though. I plan to use it daily. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 200223 yr Author comment_3865 Nice wheels. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/#findComment-3865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 200223 yr Author comment_3867 Here's a shot of the interiors. Not in perfect shape, but its got potential. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/#findComment-3867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 200223 yr comment_3870 Nice, clean looking car!!! You'll soon learn to adjust those carbs and get her running perfectly. Don't worry about the sb'uttering, you'll get used to that. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/#findComment-3870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 13, 200223 yr comment_3943 Originally posted by Marshall It runs ok. Needs a carb adjustment I think--terrible gas mileage, backfires, sluggish when its cold.Same! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/#findComment-3943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 14, 200223 yr Author comment_3992 I took it to a mechanic that the previous owner used. They said the carb was ok but the clutch was definetly studdering. They recommended a new clutch (about $500 to $600). Looks like the fun is just beginning. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/#findComment-3992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 14, 200223 yr comment_3999 How much did you buy her for? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/#findComment-3999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 14, 200223 yr comment_4001 Hey- nice looking Z!! Congrats on your new "baby". I have a 73 that looks very similar- needs paint tho..Zya, JA Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/#findComment-4001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 14, 200223 yr comment_4002 I wish I had a shop in Memphis, 500 to 600 for a clutch job? Yikes!!:eek: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/#findComment-4002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200223 yr Author comment_4018 Thanks for all the complementz. I paid $3500. And I was very happy to get her at that price. I think I got a steal. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/#findComment-4018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200223 yr Author comment_4019 Hey, I did some research and I found this old picture of EP admiring my z in Memphis way back in 74. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/#findComment-4019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 15, 200223 yr comment_4020 ! that looks good, except for the strange black glow the car has 3500 US? That's about the same as what I bought mine for, and mine looks pretty similar (except mine's a 240)... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1064-new-z/#findComment-4020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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