Stellsner Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Hi everyone. I'm really feeling the urge to get back into the z-car hobby, hopefully with a 240z or 260z 2-seater. I used to be the proud owner of a 1981 280zx that I spent a small fortune on sourcing all kinds of bits from around the world. Most of my ownership headaches were caused by trying to solve efi related problems - I learned that new air regulator, thermotime switch and coolant temperature sensors work wonders! Anyway, I sold the 280 to a chap from southern NSW a few years back. I've attached a few pics of the old 280. Time to start hunting down that 2-seater. Stellsner Quote
sydney mike Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Welcome Stellsner, what part of Sydney are you in? Here's a zed for you: http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,10193.0.html Hope to see you in a Zed soon! Mike Quote
Stellsner Posted November 28, 2011 Author Posted November 28, 2011 I'm living in the Parramatta area at the moment. Benny's 260 sure looks nice. It's not my favourite colour but boy does it look like a clean example. I've just got to convince the boss that we need to drop 10k+ on a 36 year old 2-seater Datsun. Any tips to sell the idea to the missus? Stellsner Quote
benny Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Welcome Stellsner!! Send me a PM if your interested!! Benny Quote
MaygZ Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 I'm living in the Parramatta area at the moment. Benny's 260 sure looks nice. It's not my favourite colour but boy does it look like a clean example. I've just got to convince the boss that we need to drop 10k+ on a 36 year old 2-seater Datsun. Any tips to sell the idea to the missus? Stellsner Take her for a drive in it!!!! Welcome. Quote
sydney mike Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 I'm living in the Parramatta area at the moment. Benny's 260 sure looks nice. It's not my favourite colour but boy does it look like a clean example. I've just got to convince the boss that we need to drop 10k+ on a 36 year old 2-seater Datsun. Any tips to sell the idea to the missus? Stellsner Well you got to have something to bargain with. For me,she made me sell my yamaha R6 to extend my life expectancy Or buy her something nice first like a gucci bag. IMO, if you want a s30 2 seater you either buy something like Benny's(which I think is sensibly priced) and have something you can enjoy straight away and not fix much or spend around $7k for an unfinished project which will end up costing more than $12k once you're done. Depends if you want instant Z gratification or if you are talented you can have the satisfaction or buiding your own. No-one ever needs to drop 10k+ on a 36 year old 2-seater Datsun, then again we can all drive camrys Quote
luvemfast Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 You mean you can only spend $10k? Wish I knew that was an option. Quote
Stellsner Posted November 28, 2011 Author Posted November 28, 2011 I had the 280zx when I met my wife but sold it soon after. She therefore knew i had an interest in zeds but it's probably my fault for not keeping this front of mind over the last few years. The idea of buying an s30 seems to have come out of nowhere from her perspective. I look at it as my zed infection flaring up and needing treatment. Just a Gucci bag, done deal! Some stumbling blocks include the usual stuff like buying house, growing family, and the fact that I recently convinced her to sell her car to fund the purchase of a family wagon, while I got to keep my ride. I could maybe wangle it by offloading my current car and a couple of Les Paul guitars. Hmmmm. Back to Benny's 260. The colour has grown on me and I reckon it would look awesome with the pinstripe/moulding and the chrome wheel arch trims removed, followed by the addition of a set of Konig wheels and a BRE front spoiler. I mocked this up (very quickly) in Paintshop (Attached) - I'm a sucker for this look and mean no disrespect to the stock look which is awesome. I'm just not sure I can get things together quick enough to make Benny a decent offer. Somebody else might end up the lucky owner of Benny's 260. It would be ideal though as I don't have the time or funds for full rebuild at the moment. Stellsner Quote
MaygZ Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Look like you've made up your mind - and it is a great decision. Welcome to the clan. Quote
Stellsner Posted November 29, 2011 Author Posted November 29, 2011 Look like you've made up your mind - and it is a great decision. Welcome to the clan. Ha ha. I wish I was in a position to jump all over this. It's looking unlikely though. Stellsner Quote
sydney mike Posted November 29, 2011 Posted November 29, 2011 yes, it does sound like you have more pressing priorites at the moment. We can see what people are asking for their 2 seater s30's, what they actually sell for is a bit harder to tell. I'm sure when the time is right for your finances to buy a Zed, a good Zed will turn up for sale as well. Quote
Stellsner Posted November 29, 2011 Author Posted November 29, 2011 yes, it does sound like you have more pressing priorites at the moment. We can see what people are asking for their 2 seater s30's, what they actually sell for is a bit harder to tell. I'm sure when the time is right for your finances to buy a Zed, a good Zed will turn up for sale as well. I hope so Mike. BTW you're 260 looks amazing! I can only dream. Thanks for the warm welcome everyone Stellsner Quote
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