JSpittle

Hi Peter, love the look of the car but thats unfortunately out my price range. Cheers for the tip though

Hi Everyone, I'm looking to trade my 2006 VW Golf 2.0TDI, which is in great nick, for a 240z or 260z 2 seat. Now Im not looking for a pristine car as I understand that is a completely unreasonable trade. What I am looking for is a car that needs some work but can be run for my small trips to uni and around my suburb. I could make some cash adjustments but would like to make a straight trade if possible. I am of course not fussy about what is under the hood as long as it runs ok. This will be an ongoing project for my dad and I to work on together. I was looking to get one 5 or so years ago but just didn't have the assets. Over the last few years Ive watched the price of the car unfortunately grow just as fast if not faster than my assets so I thought I'd chuck up this post to see if anyone was interested and try my luck. If anyone has any ideas on what I should do or is/knows anyone looking for a fuel efficient comfortable car that is relatively swift when it needs to be then I'd love to hear from you. Cheers in advance, Jack P.s: I'd also be super interested in hearing anyones interesting stories about their first rebuilds/restos when they were younger!

sorry mate, wrong person. (as you know i am new to all this stuff)

hey mate, just sent you a PM with my details because i am not receiving PMs for some reason

hey mate, haven't received the PM but just sent you my phone number and email if you could shoot me a message then that would be fantastic

Yeah i have had a look at possibly doing a 2+2 but i figure if i am going to spend a lot of money and time on this project then i am going to make sure that i am doing what i want. i would be stoked on either a 240z or a 260z but that roof line on the 2+2 is going to bug me the whole time i am working on it so i think i will just take on the advice that everyone has given me and keep saving my pennies so that i can get something that is more than just a rolling shell. if anyone does see something that might suit my budget and isn't too far gone for a father son project (and of course they aren't looking for a new project) then shooting me a link in this post or a private message would be greatly appreciated. cheers for all the info everyone I'm super excited to get this adventure underway and can already see that this community is going to be a massive help! Cheers, Jack

So I am getting the impression that the general consensus is I should just hold off, save my pennies for a little while so that I can purchase a Z with a decent body and has all the bits and pieces I need. And that this is probably going to be someones project that they no longer have time to finish. Is this right? I am just wary in that I don't want to wait too long because I have been browsing around the internet for a while now and have noticed a considerable rise in the cost of purchasing these beauties and don't want to miss out. Any advice on whether I should wait and save my pennies or try and get something soon and then just work on it for a longer period of time? Cheers, Jack

yeah I am looking to get a shell at about 4-5k and then work on it, I am part of the scouting movement and the leaders in my crew own a panel repair place so I can get some advice from them and I am more than happy to spend time on panel repair which it sounds like will need to happen. Is this a bad way to go starting out or is it just dependent on how much time i am willing to spend on it? And I agree, Zs are where its at! Ps. thanks for the quick and informative response/welcome

Hi everyone, I am new to all this forum stuff but I thought I would give it a go. I have loved Z's for years now (which is quite a long time for me as i am still a youngster) and have always fantasised about having one to work on in the shed and someday drive. After discussion and negotiations with my dad (who is a mech eng) we have decided that it would be good to do a father son project and rebuild a 240z or possibly 260z. I assure you that I am not an ignorant teen who believes that this is going to be a couple of months work and then ill be driving around in my Z, I am looking forward to getting a proper project and working on it for a couple of years and doing a proper job. This brings me to my question: could anyone give me some advice on how much it is going to cost to get a 240z shell with minimal rust so that I can get started? or tell me what I should be looking for to get started? Cheers, Jack