Need advice on first 260z or 240z purchase

[jlennon]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm considering buying my first z and would love some advice.

My budget is around 10k and would just like something that runs well and is clean (minimal rust).

 

I've considered 2 options:

 

A) just try and find a good deal under 10000 and make upgrades later on

 

B) Buy a rolling shell and use the remaining cash on a nice engine, gearbox etc.  (How much would it cost to drop an rb25det + gear box in it?)

 

I would love to hear anyones thoughts on this.

 

Cheers!

 

 

 

[be-zed]

We will need a bit more information .

1. Do plan to use your 260 as a daily?

2. Do you wish to use it as a weekend warrior car

3 . Perhaps as a candy car for shows.

4. Do you want club rego and insurance for your Z

5. competition car

That sort of thing has a big impact on how much money you will need to spend or time it will take . But 10 should get you a basic car for all groups except number five if you want to be competitive. But you may spend some time looking.

[jlennon]

I'm planning on using it almost everyday for short trips (to work) and the occasional weekend away.

As for car shows, it really depends on how nice a car 10k can get me. I'm more concerned about getting the mechanical side of things finely tuned before I work on the cosmetics.

 

So whats the deal with the club rego and insurance? Is it more or less expensive?

 

[Zedman240®]

I'd go with plan A as B you would need triple that for just a start. 10K can easily be spent on just the bodywork alone even before engine or anything else.

[Scoota G]

I have one for sale at $10000. Got tons of parts and 12 Months rego too.

[jlennon]

I have one for sale at $10000. Got tons of parts and 12 Months rego too.

I have one for sale at $10000. Got tons of parts and 12 Months rego too.

 

Interesting. Any pictures or info on the car?

[Scoota G]

Heaps, check my build thread. Been on this forum for 5 1/2 years so there's more than enough info on the car here.

[Linton]

forget having club rego for a daily, the maximum is 90 days on the road per year, there is an $800.00 fine if pulled up by police for driving without signing your log book, also, your insurance is not covered if your log book is not filled in or you are driving outside the 90 days.

Linton

[jlennon]

Cheers, I'll check it out your thread.

 

And thanks for the info on club reg. Don't think I'll be doing that!