Carl Beck Posted March 19, 2012 Share #25 Posted March 19, 2012 Just my opinion - based on pictures:Front Bumper is non-stockLarge dent in the Driver side rear fenderDriver side door jam weather strip bad..torn etc.Original Spare with the Original Valve Cap!!!Rust damage in the lower front fenderHey - the car is 42 years old and it was driven for 47K miles... Maybe not worth the BIN of $17,500.00, but on the other hand why waste months looking to save two or three $K on the initial price.How many clean, one owner, mostly original, sub 50K mile 240Z's are you going to find? I doubt you'll find one for $10K any longer - but you never know. I do know guys that looked for years... dreaming of hitting the BIG DEAL... If it is the DEAL your looking for this isn't it. If a clean low mileage original car is what your looking for - bid to win.If I were up to restoring another 240Z - I'd far rather pay $15K or $16K for that one to start with - than pay $10K for car that had four times the mileage, three layers of previous re-paints and a trashed interior and hacked up wiring harnesses... Spending that extra $5K up front usually saves you years or work and thousands of dollars.There is nothing that I see on this car that couldn't be easily addressed during a partial or complete refresh, or full restoration. That and it would be a pleasure to work on... But everyone wants what they want... to each his own. A personal inspection would be a must ... and I'd fly out to look it over before I paid for it.FWIW,Carl B. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42659-looking-for-a-new-s30/?page=3#findComment-384657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share #26 Posted March 20, 2012 You know, Carl, I can't find single flaw in your argument. I've scoured CListngs on the left coast all week-end. I found one I got all warm and fuzzy about, but it was priced higher than I'm prepared to go. My stepson has a legit line on a '70 with 20k miles, bone stock, one owner. I've GOTTA get to the finish line on this one before going with the devil I don't know. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42659-looking-for-a-new-s30/?page=3#findComment-384663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedyone_kenobi Posted March 20, 2012 Share #27 Posted March 20, 2012 We are all cheering for you Frank!And of course you know if there is any parts you may need, we can all lend a hand out of our private stashes! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42659-looking-for-a-new-s30/?page=3#findComment-384672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
z boy mn Posted March 27, 2012 Share #28 Posted March 27, 2012 What do you think of this one?http://ithaca.craigslist.org/cto/2915056387.htmlI found it in NY and the seller seems pretty up-front. He sent me additional photos right away and answered all my questions. The car is from Kentucky and looks clean underneath. I'm going to have to pass as it's out of my price range, but I'm going to buy a lottery ticket this week!Note, it does have some custom body features...for example, the taillights have been replaced with lights from a vette. I have the additional pix still if you want me to send them. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42659-looking-for-a-new-s30/?page=3#findComment-385449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
z boy mn Posted March 27, 2012 Share #29 Posted March 27, 2012 Here are a few of the additional pix... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42659-looking-for-a-new-s30/?page=3#findComment-385450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuh Posted March 27, 2012 Share #30 Posted March 27, 2012 http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2920072614.htmlCheck this one out frank, I think it looks pretty nice. (I'm the guy on facebook looking for that triangle visor piece.) Good luck on your search Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42659-looking-for-a-new-s30/?page=3#findComment-385464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share #31 Posted March 28, 2012 Nice car, no doubt, but if I wanted a 'Vette.... I'm still looking.QUOTE=z boy mn;393813]What do you think of this one?http://ithaca.craigslist.org/cto/2915056387.htmlI found it in NY and the seller seems pretty up-front. He sent me additional photos right away and answered all my questions. The car is from Kentucky and looks clean underneath. I'm going to have to pass as it's out of my price range, but I'm going to buy a lottery ticket this week!Note, it does have some custom body features...for example, the taillights have been replaced with lights from a vette. I have the additional pix still if you want me to send them. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42659-looking-for-a-new-s30/?page=3#findComment-385499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share #32 Posted March 28, 2012 http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2920072614.htmlCheck this one out frank, I think it looks pretty nice. (I'm the guy on facebook looking for that triangle visor piece.) Good luck on your searchThat is a nice looking car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42659-looking-for-a-new-s30/?page=3#findComment-385500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 OJ Posted March 28, 2012 Share #33 Posted March 28, 2012 post#32,,,has potential,looks clean Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42659-looking-for-a-new-s30/?page=3#findComment-385502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted March 28, 2012 Share #34 Posted March 28, 2012 That is a nice looking car.http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2920072614.htmlClean indeed but watch the rust on the drivers side rear rocker panel. FYI. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42659-looking-for-a-new-s30/?page=3#findComment-385533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share #35 Posted March 28, 2012 Tomorrow is when I reclaim ownership of 721. I've agreed to the buy-back amount (YEA!) I'm also going to be looking at an S30, white w/blue (yuk) interior. There may be a fit there, 'cause the interior of 721 can possibly be transferred by a decent interior guy. I'll post up what I find later tomorrow. Thanks everyone for all the leads and encouragement. My depression is slowly starting to lift and I'm becoming more focused. FrankBTW, I'll change my avatar and sign-off when 721 officially goes to the razor blade factory. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42659-looking-for-a-new-s30/?page=3#findComment-385573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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