first car

[studbeefpile]

Hey guys new member

came here to get an opinion on a first car (hopefully a z)

some of ya'll maybe thinkin aww great a newb but i've always

liked z's and my bro's got two of 'em (probably a member of this site) and they're deffinetilly within my top 5 fav cars

so watta guys think of this is it a good deal or could i find something better?

(the pic is attached in a file)

1983 NISSAN 280ZX, reblt eng & trans, new tires, freshly painted, recond. lthr seats, new alter., starter, exhaust work, & many other eng. parts, looks + runs great, $3,000

280zx.bmp

[Bambikiller240]

Only a thorough inspection can tell if the car is worth any set amount of money. You haven't mentioned the location of the car, which will also affect the value. Has the car been driven on SALTED roads? What about RUST, the KILLER of Z's. Do a search on "RUST" and learn where to look on these cars for signs of it. There are many cars out there that fit the description that you have provided, that also have enough RUST to make the car little more than a Money Pit for the unwary buyer. This car may not have that problem, but only with a complete inspection by someone who knows where and what to look for, will you know for sure. Our member ZMeFly is into ZX cruisers, so he may be able to give you more specific information on where to look on ZX chassis for signs of rust. Hidden or otherwise.

Remember, Knowledge is POWER. DO look at a bunch of Z's and DON'T buy the first one you run into.

Good Luck

[studbeefpile]

rust from salted roads probably isnt very likely since i live in north texas and its about 13 miles away but checkin for rust would be one of my first priorities, thanks for the info, and i have already looke up about 6or7 z so far but i have yet to go and check one out

[Jae]

doesnt look that bad..

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by studbeefpile

rust from salted roads probably isnt very likely since i live in north texas and its about 13 miles away but checkin for rust would be one of my first priorities, thanks for the info, and i have already looke up about 6or7 z so far but i have yet to go and check one out

Yeah, in Texas, salt isn't going to be the issue, BUT, RUST still may be one. We don't have salted roads here in CAli, but all it takes is moisture for rust to form. Floor pans (inside and out); rocker panels, firewalls and frame rails can and do get rusted from a varienty of reasons including poorly applied undercoating, leaky weatherseals, even being parked in a grassy field for long periods of time can promote rust in Datsun chassis. When manufactured, they were not treated with much of a rust preventative. There are more than a few members here who have learned this lesson the hard ($$$$$$) way.

There is no substitute for actually inspecting cars in person. Multiple cars. Inspecting more than one car will only cost you a bit of time, but it will ensure that you fully understand the differences in condition of cars for sale, and the value that is placed on them. Contrary to popular belief, not all cars with a price tag of $3000 (or any amount) will be in the same condition, some may be worth more, others will be worth less.

"Looks" can be, and often are deceiving. There is no substitute for putting your hands on the car and poking around with your eyes wide open. EVERYWHERE.