I'm still looking

[Mr Volvo]

Well since my well documented last outing I havent even found a zed I wanted to see in person yet, but I thought I might be mssing something.

So where do you recomend I look?

So far I have used the trading post, and now and then I look at the for sale section of this site and zcar.com.

Are there any other good sites out there? Or any of the monthly or weekly car mags I should be looking at?

Just to remind anyone incase they have found a zed in their garage that needs a new home, I am looking to spend somwhere around 5-6 grand at the moment (budget increases fortnightly

:classic: ) and I guess a 260 2+2 would top my list, just due to the quality of car I can get at that price compared to the 240, or 260 2 seater.

Thanks for your time.

-David

[260Zed]

Ozdat.com classifieds are a great source for parts, couple of zeds on there normally.

My $0.02, be patient and find the one you want, if you don't really want a 2+2 don't settle for something you will regret later on.

Luke

[Murph]

Don't know that it will be quite your cup of tea, but I'm considering selling my zed. This is more suitable really if you have some more money to put into it, eventually anyway.

I've been driving it daily for about 2-3 months since it's been back on the road and it's been great. Drives well and has been quite reliable. But it still aint perfect.

Read this thread for my honest opinion of the car. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10239

http://homes.jcu.edu.au/~jc118789/zfront.jpg

http://homes.jcu.edu.au/~jc118789/zrear.jpg

http://homes.jcu.edu.au/~jc118789/enginebay.jpg

[1 Bravo 6]

G'Day David,

Just sent you an email.

I haven't heard of anyone who SETTLED for something other than what they really wanted who was truly satisfied and happy with their decision.

If you WANT a 2+2, then go ahead and get one BUT, if you would prefer to have a 2 seater, then just hang in there, sooner or later one will turn up.

As the old sayings go, PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE-- and, ALL THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT. (Depends on whether or not you believe that crap).

Rick.

:devious: :devious:

[Rusty1]

David,

Have you checked the trading post this week, a 240z was advertised for $2,500, I think it was in Ballarat. There is also a swag of 260's

Rusty

[Mr Volvo]

Thanks for the tips guys.

On the subject of settling for a 2+2 it really doesnt bother me. I saw a 240 the other day, then I thought about the 2+2's that I have seen and *shock horror* I reckon the 2+2 looks alright. It just really doesnt bother me, and as the only real difference between them is the looks I have no preference.

I am happy to be patient and have been so far (decided in June that I wanted one). I just need to keep making an effort, as there is a fine line between being patient and being lazy for me.

I have been wary of cars in the 2-3 range just because of the advice I got when I first asked, and that was to buy the best car I could afford. I guess im looking for a bargain in this price range?

Thanks again, I know I will spend many computer hours at this site for probably years to come and the help I'm getting now is just so valuable, thanks so much.

-David

[Murph]

Originally posted by Mr Volvo I guess im looking for a bargain in this price range?

Haha.....your looking for trouble in that price range!

Will reply to your PM tonight.

[speedyblue]

Any money you pour into a car you never get back. That is why it is more often than not better to pay more for a better car someone has done up, than settle on a worse one and fix it yourself.

If I bought another Z, I would probably look at 8-10 grand mark.

I paid $2100 for mine in about '97, plus $500 to get rust fixed and it was a good daily driver for about 6 years. I picked it up from a wrecker. It was cheap because it was dirty, full of rubbish, torn seats, no carpets and the brakes didn't work. (just needed a good bleeding) Bit of a clean up, new carpets and re-trimmed seats and the interour looked great. Drove like a dream.

There are bargains out there but you have to distinguish from the rubbish that is for sale as well.

Good luck finding your dream car.