marlon Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 hey all im new here, im looking for a 240z or 260z or a 280z. the car must be sold with RWC. i have a $5500 budget. looking for one which is fairly clean. im located in the south eastern suburbs of melbourne. post pics up here or send them to dias_marlon@hotmail.com . cheers marlon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fufu Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 WELCOME TO VICZCAR! The best of luck with finding your Z. There is one being advertised in the sale section by a fellow member. His asking for $5000 and it's a 240Z. The car is still registered and has quite a lot of things done to it, needs a bit of TLC. Hopefully it's still available but better be quick. I would say, that is your best bet at getting anything around $5000, for the condition that car is in, its a steal. I wish it was posted up when i was searching for mine thats for certain. But yea... $5500 is quite hard to get a roadworthy 240Z, potentially can find a 260Z (minimal-medium rust) and probably a 280Z. There are 240Z rusted (extreme) shells going around, with prices from as much as $1500 for a 240Z, i've seen prepped primed 240Z shells go for $4400. Just wanted to show some comparisons to your budget quota. I do have to point out that if you mean "clean" by "schmick" condition Z it would be very difficult. It is a 30 year old car and rust is most probably gotten to it. I myself purchased a 240Z for $5000 and it's currently going through the restoration project as can be seen in the journal section. Any plans for your future Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlon Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 thanks for the help fufu, i think i know the one your talking about (the silver one?)- i messaged him so hopefully its still available. im not really looking for a project z as i just came from owning a twin turbo 300zx which was a project never finished. about the condition of the car- i will have to lower my standards. At the moment i dont have any massive plans- but hoping to get some very nice simmons wheels for it, then save for a re-spray. id like to keep it fairly stock. also after seeing a couple of 280zx's i think il stay away from them- and im now looking for the 240z's and 260z's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted January 4, 2008 Administrators Share Posted January 4, 2008 For a 240z, anything is half decent condition is going to go for at least $8k, alot of basket cases can be had for $3k and top condition 240z's are now going for up to $25k. 260z 2 seaters are slightly less but there were less of those imported to Australia and generally worldwide so they might be more difficult to find. Best of luck, you might find a good one at a good price. One of our members recently found one on a barn for a couple of thousand. Its a top car and he got a steal, so you never know. a 240z should be cheaper to run than a twin turbo 300zx but parts are getting more and more expensive now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toecutter Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Yep I'm sure there's a few people with an eye on Rods car. Nice car for those dollars. I hope it stays in Vic! Welcome! Sulio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRANC07 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I know of a 260Z non 2 seater rusty but is bogged up and is road worthy bar the good bog job but still passed, motor little smokey, Racing brittish green heaps spares $3200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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