5-Speed

As long as this thread is back up, here is somewhat of an update. I recently bought a 4th generation v6 Camaro (It's no where near the Z ) but I like it non-the-less. Expect me back on these message boards in...5-10 years after I'm out of school and have the Z :rambo:

Thanks for the advice. My dad and I had the agreement and once I am out of college, and have a place to store it and work on it, we will do it together, so hopefully there is one for me in the future.

They are out of Orange, I live in Southern Orange County, Mission Viejo to be exact. But it dosent really matter, the car is history

I have visited Autosport Motor with my Dad, and it is quite a drive. Pretty much on the other side of Orange County. This auto mechinic wasent pulling my chain, he has 6 other 240-260Z's in the shop that he is working on. He grew up in Japan, and he knows the car. My neighbor who owns a 240Z told him to me. But thanks for the help

Saddly the idea of storing it won't work. I would have to pay around $100 bucks a month just to keep it, something I can't do. I don't have anywhere else to put it, like at my house. I see where you are coming from Dan, but the problem is, this would have to be a car that I depend on to get me through college. This car would be full time, something that I would need to depend on. My parents aren't too sure about that. They also want me to get something that is a little more safe. They weren't extremely hot on the idea of no airbags, no crumple zones, and the fact that the car is basically a tin can with wheels. My neighbor has a 71' 240Z, and my Dad and I talked to him about the idea. He said that he has been in two minor accidents with it, both times hitting someone from behind. The first time it punched a hole through the front of the car, and second time it wrecked the whole front of the car, with the entire bumper just falling off. I really appreciate all the advice, what my Dad and I are planning to do, is for me to get a older used RSX or something to get me through college, and then once I am out, to go back and restore a 240. So at least there is a 240Z in my future hopefully, it just might not be right now.

I am going to talk to my dad about putting it into storage Let you know how that goes

I could be wrong, but the car is over 30 years old. New it probably was quite relaible. But time has its toll, and the technology has gotten so much better over the years. My parents want me to have a car that I can depend on, a start every time car.

Thanks for the advice guys, I am not giving up the dream. The main problem is that my dad has driven the car, and he loved it just as much as I did. It was almost as hard for him to give it up as for me. The main problem that they had with the car is the safety aspects, and the availabilty of the parts. We went with the Z to an auto mechanic who really knew the car, he had 3 240's alone. Mine needed air conditioning and some fixing up on the brakes. He was talking about a month to get the parts in stock, and that wasent good with my parents. The idea of the car getting stolen was also a heavy factor. I would be putting it on college campuses, which arent the greatest. The car would have been pretty nice, and a good target to get stolen, espically on the campuses. Also what if it breaks down? Don't I pretty much have to take it too a speciality shop? There are some in my area (Orange County, CA) but what about in different places, espically where I go to college. My Dad was the owner of an old Datsun Roadster, and It was just as hard for him to give up the Z. There is the problem, but thanks for the help. I hope to get a 240 after college. For me that is the current plan. The 300ZX is just a longing for a Z after the 240, that is all. The car does look alright, but insurance for a young driver on a late model would most likely be a problem, so I am kinda in a deadlock. But, once again thanks for the advice, I will keep going for that 240

I had a white 71 240Z in the garage. It was in need of some work, but my dad and I were going to resotre it together. However, My parents decided that the car would be too risky for a young driver, I am 16, and I had to give it up. :sleepy: I am now looking at maybe getting a 300 ZX, but the 240 cant get out of my mind. I hope to someday get one, and complete that dream I had.

I am new to Z's, just recently got a 240Z. I love the car, but I was wondering why Datusn put Inline 6 engines in them.

well its official. I am getiing a 71' 240Z My dad and I will be restoring it and fixing it up over the year. I will get some pictures up when I have time

I have a feeling that If I get one (its still a possibility, but a good one) that my Dad will be wanting to drive it

My dad and I are test driving a couple. We are deciding if we should get one and restore it, or buy a nice one. I am really excitied. Just wanted to share. :nervous:

I am hoping to get one....:classic: Hope I do, I love the look of the Car

Sweet Dream Man!