help!! i might buy a 280. tell me if its safe!!

[Dans240z]

i found this 280 on ebay. I did not bid and someone won, but they never followed up on the car. I contacted the owner, and i really want to buy it. I just want you guys to look at it and make sure the rust is not that bad. The engine and interior look really good to me.

there are pictures here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2491560197&rd=1

makes sure you look at the extra pictures link

i need to hear back soon, i dont want to keep the guy wating

thanks

dan

[Ed]

It depends on what your plans are. Restoration or a driver? IMO this car has seen a few salty roads in it's lifetime. Maybe one to many. You can clearly see the rust spots. As any member will tell you where there is a little there is a lot. Some spots I noticed is the left rear trunk lid area. Clearly somone has used somekind of filler to hide the rust through spot. Another is the drivers side dogleg (lower corner behind the drivers door) those bubbles in the paint are rust. The area in the passenger sided wheel well by the brake bracket. Is that rusted through? There appears to be a hole. Some of the undercarrage pictures would send me running.

I know that your looking for a car, but my advice would be to go and see this car personally, get on your hands and knees and probe the undercarrage to see the extent of the rust dammage.

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[e_racer1999]

^^exactly. if it was me, i would wait and save up some $$ and get one that has no rust. i'm speaking from personal experience. i got my Z for cheap, but after careful inspection it is going to take a LOT of work

[hls30.com]

Dan, These guys are right on your money. The seller is trying to give a very good idea of what the condition of the car is, and it is in need of a good deal of work to be a treasured car. All of the work can be done, but if you don't have the skills and tools, you will have to pay someone else to do it, and the expense and time frame fromthat will vey quickly turn a passionate feeling for a car into a frustrating and bad time. I would keep looking, that car is actually worse than a 2+2 I bought out junk yard last week for $250 . They are out there, use the internet, the Auto Trader type magazines, and the friends you make at clubs like this one to find a good car that is the condition you can work and LIVE with. You will be happier, your driving experience will be more fun, and you will keep and enjoy the car for a long time.

Will

[Dans240z]

thanks. It kind of makes me sad. I really wanted one, but when the right one comes along I'll know. I will probably look back and be glad I did not buy this one. could you tell me more specifically what is wrong so next time I will know?

thanks for the help

dan