wildy55 Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Hi there I've been looking for a 240Z/260Z for a while and have seen this on eBay – http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260716165542&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1623wt_1141 Any knowledgeable guys out there want to spill the beans on the worth of a 2+2 with an RB20 transplant? Apart from the killer rust issues, what are the main areas to focus on? Any help appreciated. Cheers Martin Quote
luvemfast Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Has that car been for sale before? It looks familiar Looks pretty good in photo's. Rust is always a concern, but I'd also be concerned about if it's engineered or not. Any knowledgeable guys out there want to spill the beans on the worth of a 2+2 with an RB20 transplant? If you're happy to pay $10,500. I'd say thats the going rate since thats what he's asking. It seems a fair price to me if the car's as good in the flesh Quote
wildy55 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks for that. Has been engineered and registered (tho not currently). And it was on eBay just before Christmas (starting at $10K) but attracted no bids – hence the question about if it's worth the asking price. Quote
luvemfast Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Good old fashioned phone call, inspection and negotiations should do the trick then It seems to be a lost art nowdays Quote
wildy55 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Posted January 5, 2011 Hey Ahead of you, well on the phone call front anyway. Have asked the owner all the questions someone with good mechanical knowledge does but have no proir dealings with the Z – looking for my first! Will be inspecting soon but wanted to go armed and informed to prevent myself being disappointed and broke down the track. Quote
peter t Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 If you know someone that knowes Z,s try and take them with you or check out the build threads so you know what you are looking for in regard to body work. Don't forget the welders magnet. It is great in finding bog without damaging paint work. Quote
neRok Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 im looking for my first z as well and am very tempted by that car. if it was over my side of the country i would have bought it already i reckon! Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 6, 2011 Administrators Posted January 6, 2011 Check for rust, rust and rust. That interior is a bit tacky so you might be able to haggle the price a little over that - although most of it should be easy to remedy. Other than that check the engine condition i.e compression and any odd noises. Make sure the turbo is spooling right and not smoky. I'd offer slightly less than 10k and see how you go. It is a 2+2 and they generally get lower prices, but it will come back to the quality of the work done on it and if the guy did most of it himself. Mechanical stuff is easy, it's the body you should be most concerned about. I guarantee an inspection in person will probably reveal minor rust here and there and it won't be as clean and green as in the photos. If you can get it on stands and check for accident damage and chassis rail condition. Also check the battery tray area extensively along with lower rear sills. Quote
wildy55 Posted January 7, 2011 Author Posted January 7, 2011 Sound advice and much appreciated! Quote
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