jaccovdzaag

It's a hard choice. I hear so many stories haha, I might be going for the 280Z. It's the easiest way. As told in previous reactions, the Z's here in Holland are very expensive, if you compare it to the rest of the world. So maybe, I might be able to import one, from the US. If it's realistic. Problems with taxes, I wouldn't drive the car in the winter. Such a pity. I will look into it, also for the importing story. If anyone has ideas and comments, I would like to hear them!

Are there any points to look for? Weak spots? Rust areas?

Yes. I have read that before. I am not aiming at a trackday car. So engine wise, the 280 is better? With the electronic ignition, that's a step ahead! I guess the choice won't be too difficult then. Or easier, to start!

Hi all, I do not own a Z at the moment, therefore, I won't be introducing myself (yet) in the introduction topic. I do plan, on buying a 280Z. This will happen in the next few months. Although, I will do a short introduction.. My name is Jacco van der Zaag, and I live in The Netherlands. I'm 20 years old, serve at the Submarine Service, and I'm a carnut. I own 4 cars at the moment, which are: 1986 Fiat Ritmo (Strada) 130TC Abarth 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 2.0TS 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2.0 1989 Nissan Sunny 1.6 Coupé I am almost done with rebuilding the Ritmo and Alfetta. They will be my cruizing mobiles. the 75 is going to be a trackday car, and the Sunny is my daily driver. Now, in my neighbourhood, there is a cardealer. And he does own a 280Z. And some 240Zs... Point is. The 240's are horrible. I haven't seen them yet, but from the pictures, the interiors look worn out. Totally. Dents everywhere, Some rust. They are all Californian imports though. All the 240's are late models. '72 and on. He does have a early '77 280Z, which looks great. The interior is far more better than the other cars, and the paint doesn't look to bad. Though, I don't know, of all the cars, what the rust levels are, I do know, the cars are all functional. Hand the keys, and drive. Now, I've been brainstorming with a friend of mine. 240Z or 280Z? I know the following facts of a 240Z:" Lighter. More agile. 4 speed. More rust sensitive. Electrical drama. Of course, the original model. None of the huge arse bumpers, or the hood vents. R180 differential?. This is what I know of a 280Z: Heavier, don't know how much. A bit less agile, but that's a weight thing. 5 speed. Better protected against rust, water, stuff. Wiring loom is better than 240Z. Without the horrible bumpers, almost the same as 240Z. R200 differential. Maybe some other technical improvements. Now, I know, the 280 was delivered with the horrifying bumpers. I can ditch them. I would pleased to do. Second, to me, the 280Z seems a better platform. Maybe some technical misfits were deleted as a learning of the Ürmodel. It has the L28, with a better R200 differential. A 5 speed, which is also good. Rear sway bar, if I'm correct, is standard fitted on a 280Z. Only point is... Those ugly parking lights, in the front grille. Can it be changed to a 240Z look? With the parking lights in the bumper? Everyone knows what I mean I guess. Or the rear lights.. Can I fit in a 240Z tailpanel, to fit 240Z lights? There are 4 points, in which a 280 irritates me: Rear lights Louvres in the hood. Parking lights in the grille. Side linings, with the chrome bar, and under the door. I hope to hear from you guys, some input! Jacco