Flamenco

I'd like to know that as well.....can I realistically end up with with a dependable everyday driver?

Yep - I'd rather learn on a car that has small troubles occasionally than an entire project. I need the car as an everyday driver... Thanks for all the comments so far. Not to change the focus, but I find I'm liking some of those old 510s, too.

Thanks for all the tips. I'll check out the local clubs. As I mentioned, I'm not mechanical, but that said, I am not averse to learning as things happen to the car over time. I would like a car that's pretty much done at the beginning so that my potential maintenance costs remain reasonable. I'd like to keep the car below $15K ($10K is even better!). From the little research I have been doing, it seems like a safe ballpark to get something nicely restored. I won't be showing the car - it's just for personal use. I will definitely look into having someone who knows what to look for accompany me on any potential car inspections. I think I have found the right forums - nice to see so many helpful people. Thanks again.

No project for me - I'm a mechanical dunce. Ideally I'll find one that one of you have obsessed over and let me have based on my sheer appreciation for them (or to fund your next projects)...

Thanks - those should have me reading for awhile.

So, I'm new here, know little about the Z and want one (a 240)... I see many other people are here from AZ. What are some good resources within AZ? Any preferred mechanics (honest ones - I am mechanically ignorant and could be easily duped)? I am in Gilbert, working in Mesa. Are they quite expensive to keep up? I need an everyday driver. I'm not too concerned about the collectability, but I don't want any huge purchasing mistakes either. Thanks.

So, I am becoming more and more interested in the 240Z. I am 97% certain that I would like one as my next car (current car is already for sale). Aside from this site, can you point me in the direction of a lot of good starter info? I'd also appreciate any of your observations about what to look for and/or avoid in a Z purchase. I am not very mechanical, so I'll be looking for something that has already been restored. I will need it as an everyday driver, but it's an easy drive to work and back. Thanks in advance for any and all advice you can give me. I am interested in the history, the ease of maintenance, etc (but mostly how to buy smartly). -Flamenco

Hello from Phoenix - I'm seriously considering a 240Z for my next car and know very little about them except that they're beautiful. I'll be reading as much as can on these forums to try and learn as much as possible while I wait for my current car to sell. If any of you with more experience care to send me some advice on things to look for or avoid, I'd appreciate it all. Thanks. -Flamenco