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

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.

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.

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, 200916 yr by =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.

thanks, i'll check it out

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.

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.

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

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.