Scotty

I looked over the car quite a bit and its no bad in the engine compartment, floorboards or under the hatch but I was just wondering if that rust will become really bad really fast.

I have already had a discussion on whether I can afford a Z or not but now I need some help. I've been looking at a 75 280z about 50 minutes away from me. The car has a 4 spd, 92xxxx miles (think its a rebuild but I've seen it and its in good shape), completely redone interior everything brand new and brand new tires. Now the only thing stopping me from getting this car right now is a little bit of rust around the wheel well. Its not bad but I am afraid it will spread everywhere and Ill be left with a rusted piece of junk. The price of the car is 3600 obo (guy said he will negotiate.) What do you guys think, am I all worked up about nothing or is this going to be a serious problem. Really appreciate some opinions, Collin

Well by daily driver I mean school not 3 miles away. I wont be driving it like 75 miles a day, I do not get my actual license until may. Both my parents have four wheel drive cars and I have a garage to store a Z in the winter so Im not extremely worried.

The Z I am looking at is about 3600 leaving about 2 grand for anything else needed.

Well I just talked to the person who I am planning on buying the car from and here is the story. The car was bought by a guy who totally rebuilt the car. New interior, and rebuilt engine. When I buy I am definitely going to make sure there is paperwork for the rebuild and such. But anyway the dad got on kind of bad terms with the son who he bought the car for so he sold it at an auction. Which is where a friend of the kid bought it. He recently replaced the clutch it has about 90k on the body. It looks good. Im probably going to bring someone with me who knows more about cars before I buy, but its sounding really good. I have seen the car.

Ive always loved z cars. Ive been looking at a 75 280z. I am just wondering in general if they are a reliable car. I know it can depend on if the car was well taken care of but I am asking in general. Is insurance expensive? Are there some specific things that can go wrong and cost alot? Would one be okay for a 16 year old as a daily driver? Id really appreciate some responses, Collin