Wow, it's been a while...a long while!

[Zedman]

I can't believe I haven't been on the site for nearly 2 years, but this good weather we're having has got me thinking about looking for a 240Z again. I had a '72 for my very first car back in the late 70's and rue the day I ever got rid of it, and I check out eBay once in a while, but am scared to take a chance on buying anything site unseen. All the good ones are apparently from down south and I live up here in Canada and haven't quite got the logistics of buying a car that way figured out, especially since I am no mechanic and wouldn't want to get in over my head with the wrong purchase. Any suggestions from any of you about how to find a Z in reasonable shape would be appreciated. I bet there are even other Canadian members on here who would have some words of wisdom...

-Mikey

[zbane]

There are a lot of us down here in the South-if you see one you like listed in a paper or e-bay, maybe someone could check it out for you. Purchasing/titleing from such a distance might be a pain, but shipping is easy.

Anyway, don't let the distance be an excuse for not getting another Z-where there's a will, there's a way, as the saying goes.

Welcome back.

[DeesZ]

I hope you are successful in your search! Your story sounds just like mine, being a previous owner of a '72 way back when and getting the bug to do it again, and finding that there are nothing but rust buckets in my area (Pennsylvania). I did find one on eBay, but patience paid off... wait for the 'right' one from the right seller (one you can be comfortable with). I found a California car that was brought back east to New York and ended up for sale on eBay. That gave me a chance to go see it, etc. Also, a thought to consider.... I sold a car to a guy in Canada a while back. All went well until he discovered that there were some steep import taxes that almost doubled the price of the car for him. Check into that to see if it's true, and if so, how your pain can be minimized.

Suggestion: Go for it! Owning a 240Z 'again' is a great experience. The cost of Z's is also still quite reasonable.... now/soon may be the time....

John