What's it worth?????????

[fransz3]

Hi I'm from Holland, just signed in and have a question about prices.

At the moment there's on Ebay a nice 240Z, can someone give me an idea about the max. price?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2452687227&category=6187

Thanks

Frans

[240ZX]

Frans,

As most members will tell you, you can never really know a car's condition just by looking at a few pictures. From what I can see from the post, the 73 Z looks pretty nice. However, old Z cars have a lot of places the rust monster can be hiding out, just out of sight. Now if all of the statments are true, like 59,000 original miles (which could actually be 159,000 or 259,000 miles) and no rust, then the car is likely worth the current bid of $7100.00

The safest way is to personally view and drive the car before plunking down the cash. Oh, and have someone who really knows early Z cars go with you. Hope this helps you out a little!!!

[2ManyZs]

Actually, we just had a discussion about this particular car, but I'll be darned if I can find the thread......:stupid:

It's a nice car, but, it is not "All Original" as the seller states.

The car has the early round top carbs and not the original 73 flat tops. And, there's a couple other small items that aren't quite original.....Plus, it's got what looks like a very old black paint job under the hood, which really hurts it's value. Definately lets everyone know that it is not truly "all original" as we all know it should be body color in the engine compartment.

It's probably worth more than the average 73 you'd find on Ebay, but definately not what the seller claims in his ad as to the "appraised value"....

My guess is, the car won't be bid much higher than 8K if it goes that high as most true enthusiasts will recognize the car as not being a true "original" car.....

I'll try to find the other thread, just so you can get an idea what we "spotted" as not being quite right with the car....

Ah hah , here's the other thread.

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=68136#post68136

I noticed he added a response to the black under the hood, says it's dealer added Ziebart? Jeez, glad the never got ahold of any of my cars, notice how the overspray is all over the fender lip where it attaches the fender?

[Zrush]

Actually this car is in the next city down from where I live. There is a event at Z Fever tomorrow in Tampa Florida. If the guy brings the car over I'll check it out and report back.

[fransz3]

Thanks so far, at least your commands opened my eyes

Regards

Frans

[zhead240]

what about auto inspections(1 860 454048)they will inspect cars and make out a 6 page detailed report for $379 + mileage if in a remote area. is this a good investment? i talked with a rep and he seemed knowlegable about z cars and the rust issues.they keep the seller honest but don't recomend vaule. that is up to the buyer.