which to buy

[Mike B]

alright i have a new option. instead of the 260 there is a 75 280z on renos craiagslist for 4000. i couldn't put link cause i'm on my iphone and not sure how to add link. well the 280 is in way better condition and i can get it for 3500. my concern with this car is the smog issue since its out of state. does anyone know if i were to buy this car and register in ca would i need to smog?thanks everyone in advance

Looks like the seller also listed it on ebay now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37.l1313%26satitle%3D200316295015%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1&item=200316295015&viewitem=

-Mike

[mantastical]

yeah he did. i've been talking with him the past few days and he would take it off if i decide to pick up this sunday.

[Arne]

As a native Oregonian, I'm not an expert on California vehicular emissions regulations. I THINK that '75 and older cars are exempt, but it might need to be older than '75 to be exempt. Hopefully a Californian will post soon to clarify. And if '75s are exempt, you should also verify the build date to be certain that the car truly IS a '75, and not a '76 built in the waning months of '75.

As for which of these models to buy, in the absence of a firm desire on your part to have a particular model (as in "I simply MUST have a 240Z, not a 260 or 280"), my advice is simple. Buy the very best condition car you can afford. The more stock it is, generally the better.

[=Enigma=]

Vehicles 1975 or older are exempt from smog inspection, but I' m not certain how this applies to vehicles never registered in CA, or those designed only to meet 49 state (not CA) emission standards. I highly recommend contacing the DMV to clear this up before making any out of state purchase.

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Vehicle from Out-of-State

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr29.htm

Smog Information

http://dmv.ca.gov/vr/smogfaq.htm#BM2536

Edited March 6, 2009 by =Enigma=

[mantastical]

Vehicles 1975 or older are exempt from smog inspection, but I' m not certain how this applies to vehicles never registered in CA, or those designed only to meet 49 state (not CA) emission standards. I highly recommend contacing the DMV to clear this up before making any out of state purchase.

thanks, i'll check it out

[mantastical]

i've been very confused on which to purchase. but i've made up my mind. a 71 240z. will be getting either this sunday or monday.

[mantastical]

i sratched the idea of getting the 280z. i didn't want to deal with out of state, seemed to be a hassle with paper work.

[IBZINYA]

Glad to hear your getting a Z.... Z ya on the roadROFL

[mantastical]

got my 71 240z, it needs some work. i need an e-brake cable and interior work. but e-brake cable more so than anything. i'll post pics when i get some.