Potential buy? what are your thoughts?

[Slight]

hey all,

here's my situation.

I found this fairlady z close to home and I'm wondering more about it.

first off, is a 1975 fairlady z similar to the 260z? is that correct? what kind of differences am i looking at?

weight reduction, stiffness, power, engine?

and i guess mainly i am curious to what kind of 'trouble' ill be getting into if i bought one. I'm not the most mechanically adept guy and i'm not wealthy by any means... but i absolutely love the looks of the z...

do these cars cost quite a bit on parts? are they hard to find?

I was seriously considering getting a 240sx from the states, but what i find is that what I really want to do is invest time and money into something I love. not so much as a practical car, but as a hobby.

here's the link to the car i'm looking at.

http://www.oldcaronline.com/ocdetail292188.htm

thank you so much for helping!

[Travel'n Man]

Are you looking for back seats? This one is a four seater - the typical Zcar is a 2 seater. The rear window is elongated in the 2+2 - not my cup of tea but she could be talking to you!

[Slight]

yeah, i think that would be nice... agreed its not full race... but its a touch more practical

thanks for the thought, I have lots to learn about these cars.

[Hunter260Z]

Are you sure this is a 2.0 liter in line 6. Looks like 2.6 or 2.8.

[Travel'n Man]

Josh -

Best of you luck on your Z quest!

[Slight]

Are you sure this is a 2.0 liter in line 6. Looks like 2.6 or 2.8.

I've yet to take a good look at it, hopefullly this week. i'd assume the guy would list it accurately as he is apparently a hot rodder.

if it is a 2.0 L does that indicate more accurately the year of the vehicle?

do you know of any major differences between the Jdm and Usdm versions?

thanks!

[sblake01]

There were no USDM Fairladies. There would be many differences between that car and a U.S. market 75 280Z.

[Slight]

of course, the jdm were the fairlady's and the 240,260,280 were under the datsun badge..

I'm just wondering if those differences are significant In way that would drive the cost of parts up by a lot.

[Healey Z]

I think it looks pretty cool.

I'm sure most all of the mechanical parts would be interchangeable. It has the round top SU's instead of the more problematic flat top with the 260z. Chances are it is a 2.6/2.8 liter and not a 2.0 liter as claimed in the ad.

[Slight]

cool thanks for the insight

[FastWoman]

Of course ask yourself whether you want to drive from the passenger side of the car! It could be difficult/dangerous for passing, particularly if you're following a truck. Think carefully about that!

It sounds like a lot of little things need attention, and that could add up. For what they're asking, I'd expect a 100% functional car with very little rust. (Just because they say there's no rust doesn't mean it's so. Look carefully.)

Also the 2+2 thing -- less desireable, but more rare. I don't know how that plays out in the value of the car. I personally hate the hump in the roof line, but a few people really like it.

[Slight]

some very good things to put to mind, do you know of any specific things i should look at when i see the car?

thank you so much for your help =D