jimmyjayt

Im starting to feel that way too. I think im going to let it pass. I really appreciate everyones advice on here!

Thanks a lot for the advice everyone! I'll probably hold off on this one and wait for one that isn't rusty.

I throw some pics of the car up for a better idea of what I'm lookin at

Just put up some photos of the car. I don't have one of the interior but I did get to sit in it in person and it was all there except the carpet and radio. The passenger seat was in good shape but the driver seat had a tear.

Here's some pictures of the car if that helps the owner says he still has the original wheels as well

That's kind of what I'm hoping for. I've been wantin one of these cars for a long time and I figure maybe if I can flip a couple I could possibly make some money on the side I can use to put into my own z in the future and learn what to look out for when purchasing one for myself and learn how to work on them and what not.

Here's the rust patches. These are older pictures and the spots have since been treated so they don't spread. When I saw the car in person I looked closely everywhere in the engine bay, all over the body, under the car at the floorboards, frame rails etc and did not find any more rust. This car was supposedly garage kept for most of its life but it's here in Salt Lake City so the rust is practically unavoidable. I'm also curious as to what these cars are worth if they run and drive well with low miles, have nice interiors, and decent paint just so I can get an idea of what the market for these cars looks like. I have to say driving this car was a thrill and I fell in love immediately and cannot wait to be able to look for one to just keep for myself.

The plan is the flip a couple cars so I can get some cash on the side, learn more about these cars and hopefully earn enough to get myself one and do it up myself

Hello! Im looking at buying a 1975 280z. I found one for sale for $5500. Its a 75 280z with a 4 speed manual. 76000 miles on original motor. I got to test drive the car today. All of the gears work well, it shifts really smoothly and drives really well. Headlights and side lights were just replaced, blinkers work just fine. Gauges are all there and work. A/c isnt working but thats normal. Problems: 1. the driver seat is a little rough2. theres no carpet3. The car drives just fine up until about 3500 rpm and then struggles. Owner said he adjusted the timing and it helped a little but the problem is still there. I would like to know if this is potentially a big issue or just something like a fuel pump or timing issue. About how much ballpark would it cost to fix this issue?4. There are two small patches of rust in both front wheel wells. The rust isnt visible unless you peak in behind the wheel. It has been treated with rust proofing spray as a temporary fix. There is no rust on anything structural or on the exterior of the body or on the floor of the car. I would like to buy this car with the intent on fixing it up a bit and then selling it. Is 5500 or a bit less a good price that would leave me room to fix the car and turn a profit? If i can fix the motor problem and do up the interior a bit whats a normal price for this car?Thanks!