How much did you pay for your Z?

[mdbrandy]

$4000 for my 1978 280Z about 9 months ago. CA car with "no" rust, all original, well maintained, 118K miles. A little much, but really about $3200 considering I'd have had to pay $800+ to get a CA car shipped here to IL, and that's about the only place to find one in as good shape.

$3000 for #215 14 months ago. Mostly original, including a few really old, original 1969 bits that are hard to find. Has rust issues, though. Probably about $2500 in NOS parts purchased for the restore so far. Long way to go...

[Fun_in_my_z]

Traded 77 olds cutless (parked) for two zs.) A 71 240 10/71. And a 75 parts car.

Im trying to get the 71 road worthy again. I estimate about 2,000 dallors to get it going agian.

So far ive envestead 20 bucks in it . im off to a slow start.

[fatones]

I scored mine for $350 in a junkyard. The body was in great condition only dent was in the pass side dogleg. That has already been cut out and replaced from my donor car. Since I've brought it home last Thanksgiving I have put almost 5000 into suspension, sandblasting, paint, tools and a 82 L28 Turbo engine. I still have about three thousand dollars worth of parts to get to make it driveable again. Hopefully I will at least be able to drive it around the block in a few weeks. Very frustrating investing all that money into something that you've never driven.

[Ed]

I invested a cool $2,500 back in 1998 for a california car with very little rust. Since then I have put a lot more then my wife needs to know (close to 10,000):tapemouth. As she is right now all torn apart she should be worth atleast 15K (not that I'd ever see that).

I think we should all simultaniously increase the value of our cars by $10,000. Bang! Let's call it a historical increase in value. With good Zed's so hard to find now a days it's time. We need to show the world that a Zed is not just junk but a historical piece of art!

[gema]

Bought one that ran and drove with relatively little rust and all original engine/trans/interior for $2000. Drove it 300+ miles home without any huge problems...retuned the carbs, fixed a LOT of wiring problems, and now I'm starting on the body work. I've invested maybe $200-$250 in it so far, and am about to invest a couple thousand more in body panels/equipment/paint. Man these cars are fun!

[Victor Laury]

I reponded to this ad in April 2002 -

1972 240Z $5,500.00

Long Beach 90806

(562) ***-****

Description

1972 DATSUN 240Z, 200 miles on rebuilt long block engine, new clutch, tires, brakes, paint, seats, shocks, carburetor rebuilt & balanced, most rubber new, beautiful CAR, $5500 or best offer, Ralph, 562-***-****, cell 562-***-****

I went down with a roadster buddy and did my inspection and test drive, and told him "It's not a $5,000.00 Z car. I've got $4,000 for it right here". The Deal was Done.

[gealicpride]

Hello all.

1975 280Z $500. It ran rich and I was trying to figure it out until the clutch went out. The body isn't too bad off. Rust on the quarters and rear wheel wells but it drove sooooo nice. Decided to sell it and am now trying to figure out if I should just keep it fix it. I'm leaning towards keeping it

[Zvoiture]

An FI motor that runs rich is very simple to fix. Don't sell it.

steve

[threefittyzee]

I paid $3200 two months ago for my '72 240Z in great shape.

95,000 miles, and runs great. One owner.

[5-Speed]

I am hoping to get one....:classic:

Hope I do, I love the look of the Car

[Sean240Z]

My last year of high school, I was in the market for a car and was leaning towards a Toyota MR2, when I saw a cover article in Auto Restorer magazine (1991). On the cover was a blue 1971 240Z. It looked fantastic. Up until that point, I thought the Z line of cars began with the 280ZX. Once I read the article on the 240Z, I was hooked. I began looking for 240Zs in my weekly Auto Trader magazine.

About a month after I read the article in Auto Restorer magazine I found what I was looking for in the Auto Trader (article clipping is in my gallery). I called the owner, got his address and went to take a look. When my dad and I arrived a beautiful green, 1973 240Z was parked in the driveway. I looked it over, and it looked pretty good. The paint was a little tired, but there was no rust. I talked with the owner and found out that the car was originally from Texas (he had the original sales receipts and deposit slips) and had most recently resided in California. The car had 72,000 miles on the odometer and had never seen snow (I was living in southern Ontario at the time).

After a few minutes discussion, we got in the 240Z, started it up and took it for a test drive. WOW! The car was responsive (225 60R14 Yokohama Auto Cross Tires) and quick. A real sports car. I was really hooked. When we got back to the owner's house, we started talking price. He wanted $8,000 (Canadian$). Me, being of limited resources, offered him $4,500. I loved the car, but couldn't see parting with all of my cash. Anyway, I left my phone number with the owner, and told him to call me if he changed his mind.

One week later, I got a call back and the owner said that he was now open to negotiations. After some discussion, I eventually agreed to pay $6,500 for the car. I wrote him a cheque, and drove off in my new car. All that was necessary for the car to pass the Safety Inspection was to put a set of tires on.

Over the last thirteen years, I have continually upgraded the parts on my 240Z when something broke (see list of modifications below). I drive my car daily except in the winter when I do a lot of walking. I'll be moving to northern Florida in a month or two where I'll get to drive year round (woohooo!!!!).

Engine:

- Nissan Remanufactured 2.8L Long Block (F54 block with P79 head)

- Schneider Performance Camshaft (Stage 2)

- Nissan Electronic Ignition

- Motorsport 3-2-1 Headers (wrapped)

- 2 1/4" Exhaust

- Rebuilt 1972 Carburetors with SM Needles

- K&N Chrome Air Filters

- three-core high efficiency radiator

Driveline:

- 1983 280ZX 5-speed transmission

- 3.9 R200 Differential

Suspension:

- Front and Rear, Suspension Techniques Sports Springs and Anti-Sway Bars

- KYB struts

- urethane bushings all round

Wheels:

- 14x6, 280ZX OEM Wheels with Custom Paint

- BFG Comp T/As, 215 60R14

Body:

- Front urethane spoiler

- 280Z hood with louvers

- 1971 front bumper

- rear window louvers

- complete paint job in 1996 (original green with gold metallic)

Most recently I added a Motorsports Fuse Box (printed circuit board with square fuses) as my original fuse box had melted (guess which fuse!). I also have a complete weatherstripping kit I am in the process of installing.

Overall, $CAD 13,000 invested over 13 years (not including purchase price). I last had my 240Z appraised in 2000 at $CAD 14,500. The car now has 121,000 miles.

I love my 240Z. It was the first car I ever bought and I'll own it until I die!

PS: I just discovered this forum a couple of months ago and it is outstanding!!!! I've already solved a number of nagging problems I've been dealing with for years, just by reviewing old forum discussion links. You guys are awesome!!!

PSS: Sorry about being so long winded.