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Hardaway, that is definitely some good advice and I appreciate your input. I flipped cars in college to help pay for some of my school expenses and pretty much had to operate under the same principles. Until now I had not taken the money from the bank because I wanted to narrow down the search and find what I was looking for. After seeing how quickly these things sell for I now realize that won't do if I am expecting to find a decent deal. I guess the whole point of the thread was more or less to see if my price point was realistic which it seems is quite possible. I am looking at a few around the southeast so we will see what pans out. I found a mint 77 Toyota Celica GT liftback with jdm bumpers and coilovers (otherwise original) in a beautiful gunmetal color that is really pulling the ol' heartstrings. If these things had half the engines the Z cars have I would probably pull the trigger, though I'm still going to try and hold out for a Z it is proving quite the distraction at the moment. *EDIT* Another question to swing your way....has anyone ever done the whole sight unseen purchase/shipping method. I know with internet, the whole buying experience has completely shifted and shipping cars across country now seems to be more utilized. Anyone know of quality companies or cost pertaining to such? I would probably only do something like that from a long term forum member. (in the meantime I'll google different companies)

Thanks for the advice though I may skip it on the marriage part haha! It makes me sick that I have let 2-3 what seems like good deals fall through my fingertips. I guess I just need to have the money ready and jump on the very next thing I see.

Hey guys, My name is Matt and I'm looking to gain a little bit of insight from Classic Z Cars. A little background about myself, I am 25 years old, have been a rwd, Japanese car fanatic my entire life, and have owned almost every affordable rwd, Japanese sports car I can think of in some model year or another. (other than maybe a supra). Anyway having owned all of these seems to be a gift and a curse in deciding what to buy next. I have recently got a serious bug about purchasing a classic jdm type vehicle with my main focus is on a 240/280Z. However, I do not know if my price point is a realistic grounds for finding one mechanically sound (cosmetics aside other than major rust) and need help with A. is it possible and B. if not what do you guys feel is a next best option? I am looking to purchase something around $6k. Here is what I have owned so far: -95 Nissan 240sx SE -91 Mazda Rx7 Convertible -90 Nissan 300zx N/A -93 Toyota MR2 N/A -06 Mazda Mazdaspeed 6 -06 Mazda MX-5 GT Here is what I have been looking at: -70's Nissan 240/280Z -80's Mazda RX7 (FB) -80's Toyota MK1 MR2 S/C (funky design but can't say it doesnt have character ) -80's M50 swapped BMW E30 -70's Toyota Celica GT/ST (dig the old school design, feel they are way underpowered) -Any other unique cars I may be missing? Anyway I am truly just looking for something to be a relative project/weekend car yet is unique in its own right. I am mechanically skilled, however, until I find a decent house to move to (with a decent garage I should say) I am also fairly limited. My biggest problem in the quest too is that I live in the Savannah, GA area and the car scene is rather limited which forces me to drive 4+ hours to possibly buy a decent car. Knowing the answers may be a bit biased, what do you guys feel about the cars above, and is a Z even a possibility with that price range in mind right now? Thank you for you input! Matt

yeah I tried contacting the guy twice and literally the very next day he claimed it was already sold. Looked like it was in good shape too.

Hey man thank you for the response. I have actually attended Z nationals a few times back when I lived out near Carrolton and owned my 300zx. I will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for the info!

Hey guys, My name is Matt and I am new to this site (this place is awesome!). Anyway I am looking for a new project/toy that I can restore and drive mainly on weekends. I have been drooling over old Datsuns for a very long time now but have never actually driven one. I have owned a long list of sports cars like a 240sx,rx7,300z,mx5 (currently up for sale), mr2, mazdaspeed 6, a few motorcycles...and I may be missing a few others. I am now in the market for a 240 or 280z and am looking very hard. My only problem is that I have had to travel a decent distance twice to even look at clean bodies and have yet to actually drive one. This may be a long shot but is there anyone in the area that would allow me to see/hear one running and possibly let me baby it around the block (under your supervision of course) to see how truly vested I am before I make another grand journey. I would greatly appreciate any advice, help, encouragement given. I would be more than willing to meet anyone within a 100mi radius or so to possibly see a well running one live and in the flesh. Thank you so much for your time & hopeful support :classic: Matt