Houston members (Local 240z for sale) need advice/thoughts

[Ben's Z]

Anyone know more about this car? The owner? Looked it at?

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2290535987.html

A/C season is coming fast, is it expensive to bring A/C to be operational in these cars?

Hell you can even call me, PM first.

[jfa.series1]

At first glance, it is a very nice looking car. It looks like it has been a garage queen since it was purchased - no TX registration or inspection stickers on the windshield, still has the CA plates. That raises the question of WHY? The bent clutch pedal is weird, how the heck did that happen? The rust on the back bumper might suggest the car was regularly exposed to salt air - a thorough inspection of the underside on a lift is in order, plus rooting around under the carpets. There was no "factory" A/C for the Series 1 cars, only aftermarket and they were not real effective. A complete replacement might be required. With all the updates, if the car checks out mechanically and visually, it might be a good buy - even at $7,500. But, be prepared to put more money in it.

[Ben's Z]

Those tweed seats were never factory right?

[jfa.series1]

You got it. Factory seats are like this (altho this is not original, it is resto quality).

Jim

[Arne]

Those tweed seats were never factory right?

Nope, would have been vinyl seats the same color as the door panels.

[esmit208]

"it might be a good buy - even at $7,500. But, be prepared to put more money in it" Totally agreed. A good paint job and slick outward appearance has fooled many a buyer. Take a REAL good look at the underside as well as the cavities behind the interior pieces. You can hide lots of body filler there. One good thing about it is it's altogether. By all means if you do buy it (and congratulations if you do) first thing to do is GET RID OF THOSE STOOPID LOOKING MUD FLAPS! THAT'S BLASPHEMY:mad:

[JohnnyO]

Why are the SUs so tarnished? The rest of the engine looks very clean. That car actually looks very familiar. Does that belong to a member here?

[esmit208]

Why are the SUs so tarnished? The rest of the engine looks very clean. That car actually looks very familiar. Does that belong to a member here?

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe it is the result of some poor personalization.

[Healey Z]

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe it is the result of some poor personalization.

I agree. A lot of $ spent on things that would need to be undone to make it to my liking.

[Unkle]

Why are the SUs so tarnished? The rest of the engine looks very clean. That car actually looks very familiar. Does that belong to a member here?

Looks like paint or powdercoat - too ''even'' a colour all around to be patina

of some sort . I'd offer less after a real good poke, prod and test !

I kinda like the wheels . , and the blue interior .

[Ben's Z]

Look out for a potential new member, I just called and this bastard is sold! I remain "zless":mad:

[d240zx2]

Dad gummit!