New Aussie, not yet an owner.

[van]

Heya folks,

25yr old Aussie from Melbourne here. I presently drive a 1995 Toyota Supra (no stupid bodykits though, never been into that), but I've decided that it's time to pursue a love of mine that has come and gone over the past 5 or so years. I went to school with a guy who drives an amazing RB20DETT-powered 260Z, and ever since I saw it I've been in love. For some reason I bought the Supra when I should have bought a Z, and as much as I honestly do love my Supra, it's time to get rid of it and move onto the sexiest affordable sports car in the history of the breed.

So, yeah. I'm not yet an owner but I plan to be soon. I can't afford much (the money I'll make off the Supra has unfortunately been committed elsewhere and nothing can be done about it!), so I'm thinking I'd like to buy a 260z that is perhaps a little worse for wear and put some sweat into it. I'm very attracted to the idea of working on it as much as I can myself (body-wise at least, I don't really want to touch the engine). I really want a car that I can say I took from the gates of hell, back to life.

I'll try not to be one of those useless annoying members who don't even own a Z, but obviously I'm keen to learn as much about these gorgeous cars as possible, so your tolerance is appreciated

Cheers lads!

[Fun_in_my_z]

Im down from your hood but welcome to the club.

Im a useless anoying member with 2manyZs

[Alfadog]

To start off, you can choose between 240Z, 260Z and 260Z 2+2. They are almost identical looks-wise, but the 240Z shell is lighter and more desirable (read: expensive) and the 2+2 has 4 seats and looks a bit awkward. If you want to know more about the differences just have a search on the forums - HEAPS of info here. These cars are still pretty cheap really, but they are appreciating pretty fast. If you want to turn a rust-bucket into a showcar, get ready to put some blood, sweat and cold hard cash into it! I don't want to turn you off your idea, but to be honest buying a nice Z to start off with is - financially - a better proposal. Still, who owns a classic because they are an economically wise choice??

Welcome to the club. Don't worry about not owning one - you don't have to own something to be an enthusiast!!

[Mr Camouflage]

This one looks like a good one to start with:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Datsun-260z-bronze-coupe-7-76-one-owner-reg-til-10-06_W0QQitemZ4607915960QQcategoryZ102220QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Tommo560]

Hiya Van,

you might know my dad (John whitfield, aka tt aero) from supraforums.com.au. anyways he has a supra and i own a 260, and not only is the zed faster around the track than his supra (z is not stock obviously) but when i have been out driving in the zed, with him in the red aero supra alongside, the z actually turns more heads and grabs attention more than his supra does, its quite incredible.

I'd also like to chip in here and agree with alpha dog and suggest that economically and for your health (i have already spent 4 full days hunched over with a wire brush getting rid of rust... not good on the back that one, not to mention the frustration in spending days on the car and seeing no big results), i also agree that buying a zed that is in reasonable nick is definattely the better option.

Tom.

[Marduke]

Good luck in your search!

[Mr Camouflage]

Theres a 240z on ebay.com.au but you have to search for "datsun 240" to find it.

Searching for 240z wont bring it up.

Theres a heap of 240/260z on carpoint.com.au too.