which one is the better deal

[masonl]

like i said which one is the better deal. and im sorry for what i have to say if your a member. this 240z which i think the guy is asking to much. http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/309750058.html or this red 280z i would say 2,000. http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/308080182.html

[Hrududu]

That 240 doesn't look too bad, but the pictures are pretty crappy. If its not all that rusty, I'd say go for the 240. Its worth more, is lighter and as much as I love my 280, sometimes you just gotta go with the original.

[Ramses]

Depends on what is wrong with the 240. Check for rust...Floor pans, frame rails, fender wells, between rear hatch and tail lights. If is completely rust free, runs great with no mechanical issues, everything works, has original radio, low miles, suspension and drive train is perfect then maybe $7500 or more in Texas. I am not sure about the northwest. There are some other folks on this board that live in the area that will tell you about the market up there. There are a lot of 240's that could be better deals, if you are mechanically inclined and if you are willing to put some time and effort into her.

I have a '73 which is not original, but I have repaired all the rust, engine runs strong, but I still need to address the suspension and due to a divorce I tried to sell her about 2 months ago and the highest bid I got was $5400.

I would suggest doing some more patient research and go look at all of potential candidates.

Oh and welcome to the board

[sblake01]

The snow tires on the 240 would make me wonder if a modified 73 that has been driven in the snow is worth $9500. What does 'a little TLC on the body' really mean?

[masonl]

yeah thats what i was thinking the 240 has major rust issues and i think you could find one cheaper than 9,500. i just enrolled in a collision class but i dont feel like doing alot of rust repair i helped my brother on his 74 dodge pickup.

[280z1975]

If you tight on cash, the 280z(s) seem like a great deal ... one to drive and one to strip and sell the parts you don't need and keep the rest ... turn the shell into a weekend racer car.