First Time 280zx buyer. Help!!
07-26-2005, 07:06 PM
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First Time 280zx buyer. Help!!
Hey guys, this my first time buying an 280zx. I just wanted to ask ya'll a few questions. I am looking @ a 10th anniversary 1980 280zx.
It has 164k, auto, 3 small rust spots where the spare tire is. He say it has been sitting for awhile. he also "SAID" he did a tune up, new radiador, and whole new disbutor.(he kinda sounded fishy, but i have looked at it soooo....)
Paint looks good!!
1. How much do u think it should go for?
2. Any other questions i should ask?
Thanks for the help!!!
It has 164k, auto, 3 small rust spots where the spare tire is. He say it has been sitting for awhile. he also "SAID" he did a tune up, new radiador, and whole new disbutor.(he kinda sounded fishy, but i have looked at it soooo....)
Paint looks good!!
1. How much do u think it should go for?
2. Any other questions i should ask?
Thanks for the help!!!
07-26-2005, 07:36 PM
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well i got my 79zx for 3 and its in realllllly good condition. never been in an accidnet has signature paint job. really nice. one rust spot and its very small. and i payed 3k and i think it was worth it
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07-26-2005, 10:30 PM
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WHAT COLOR ....is it prower ....does it have a auto or a mt trany ....$3 g's seems a little cheap for a 10th ..but **** i have know room to say anything ...cheap was a under statement with talking about The Black 
...i would say jump on it there arent many of them left ..... also what does the little plack say above the grear shifter what # is it 0000 of 3000 ...it should say 
...i would say jump on it there arent many of them left ..... also what does the little plack say above the grear shifter what # is it 0000 of 3000 ...it should say
07-26-2005, 10:50 PM
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and if youre having doubts about the tune up just check the wires cap and plugs and belts and see if they look like theyre in good condition.. but dont go tearin it down or nothin.. just a quick looksie
07-27-2005, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ThermalWake
well i got my 79zx for 3 and its in realllllly good condition. never been in an accidnet has signature paint job. really nice. one rust spot and its very small. and i payed 3k and i think it was worth it
I am only asking $2900.00 for my 79ZX, crapload of extras with it, but the price yer looking at seems ok...
07-27-2005, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DynamicJ
always low ball it. if he says 2500, say 2000. it never hurts, and he cant deny selling the car to you, just for you asking for a lower price.
07-27-2005, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Bleach
Not so. Many people don't like being insulted by a low offer and may just refuse to deal with you at all. 500 less isn't that bad of an offer, but if you offered him 1000 or so he might get mad and not sell you the car.
07-27-2005, 07:42 PM
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Thanks again for all the help.
To answer some of the Questions.
The paint is two tone gold and brown (hood is brown and so is the bottom trim around the car and the fenders and doors are gold.)
It is an auto tranny. and is power stearing(i think), window, locks and what not.
I am gonna bring 2700 in cash and see if he takes it
He is telling me it is still in the shop. So i am gonna have to wait and see it.
It was gonna be finshed today but didn't happen. I wanted to see it tomorrow, but looks like i am gonna have to wait til this weekend.
OH! he also said the clear on the piant job was to thick in spots sooo i might end up having to sand it down and reclear it. but it is okay my stepdad is a manger of a bodyshop
!!
i will keep ya'll updated if i get it
Thanks again.
To answer some of the Questions.
The paint is two tone gold and brown (hood is brown and so is the bottom trim around the car and the fenders and doors are gold.)
It is an auto tranny. and is power stearing(i think), window, locks and what not.
I am gonna bring 2700 in cash and see if he takes it
He is telling me it is still in the shop. So i am gonna have to wait and see it.
It was gonna be finshed today but didn't happen. I wanted to see it tomorrow, but looks like i am gonna have to wait til this weekend.
OH! he also said the clear on the piant job was to thick in spots sooo i might end up having to sand it down and reclear it. but it is okay my stepdad is a manger of a bodyshop
!!i will keep ya'll updated if i get it
Thanks again.
07-28-2005, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Captain caveman
yucky, auto=no fun
.............YOU should try driving The Black sometime .....learning to drift a auto is a skill that not many can master ......its all about WHEN to drop it into low and how fast you come in to the corner ...AUTO =SAVGAE FASTER MORE CONTROLED DRIFTS ....BURLY................. FRED SAVAGE BURLY ........ if i step it to the floor the kick down is unreal ... if its not eff put the stick into #2 and hold it there in tell 6000rpm ....IT WILL BE eff AFTER THAT .....IF A MT ZX AND AN AUTO ZX WERE SIDE BY SIDE AT 45 MPH AND WE BOTH DROP GREARS I WONDER WITCH WOULD BE FASTER....I GOT MY MONEY ON THE AUTO ......
GOOD FIND ON THE 10TH ANNN. HIT US UP WITH SOME PICS HERE WHEN YOU GET IT ...WE ALL WANT TO CHECK IT OUT
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07-28-2005, 05:52 AM
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I love how black can throw in a comment about Fred Savage, when he's talking about drifting, and by doing so, I will have this puzzled look on my face for the rest of the day
As far as the auto v. manual, this is a subject that's never going to be laid to rest. I side with manual, even though I have an auto (that used to be manual) speed or no speed, it's just more fun to be driving a manual tranny. If you are against auto, due to not feeling as "in control" of your car, do as I did, buy a B&M Shifter.. those are fun.
As far as the auto v. manual, this is a subject that's never going to be laid to rest. I side with manual, even though I have an auto (that used to be manual) speed or no speed, it's just more fun to be driving a manual tranny. If you are against auto, due to not feeling as "in control" of your car, do as I did, buy a B&M Shifter..
those are fun.
07-28-2005, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 81 Black L28E
.............YOU should try driving The Black sometime .....learning to drift a auto is a skill that not many can master ......its all about WHEN to drop it into low and how fast you come in to the corner ...AUTO =SAVGAE FASTER MORE CONTROLED DRIFTS ....BURLY................. FRED SAVAGE BURLY ........ if i step it to the floor the kick down is unreal ... if its not eff put the stick into #2 and hold it there in tell 6000rpm ....IT WILL BE eff AFTER THAT .....IF A MT ZX AND AN AUTO ZX WERE SIDE BY SIDE AT 45 MPH AND WE BOTH DROP GREARS I WONDER WITCH WOULD BE FASTER....I GOT MY MONEY ON THE AUTO ......
GOOD FIND ON THE 10TH ANNN. HIT US UP WITH SOME PICS HERE WHEN YOU GET IT ...WE ALL WANT TO CHECK IT OUT
GOOD FIND ON THE 10TH ANNN. HIT US UP WITH SOME PICS HERE WHEN YOU GET IT ...WE ALL WANT TO CHECK IT OUT
... yes manual may be good.. but when i drift i prefer that auto otherwise your just movin all over the place.. brake, turn, clutch, downshift, accelerate, release clutch, turn more, accelerate more, steady yourself... too much to do when pulling a corner at 45.. or any other speed for that matter whether youre drfiting on a track or the road 
07-28-2005, 06:12 PM
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If for no other reason, buy it because of those ultra cool little headlight washers. Those things are BadAss. Seriously, 3k sounds pretty good for a decent 10th anniversary car. I've never seen gold/brown combo, but have seen the standard gold/black and red/black. If the interior is good, and the body is straight and rust free/low rust, it could be a steal at 3k. Altough, painting it anything other than how it left the factory (color wise) would de-value the car somewhat.
Rod.
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07-29-2005, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RodMoyes
If for no other reason, buy it because of those ultra cool little headlight washers. Those things are BadAss. Seriously, 3k sounds pretty good for a decent 10th anniversary car. I've never seen gold/brown combo, but have seen the standard gold/black and red/black. If the interior is good, and the body is straight and rust free/low rust, it could be a steal at 3k. Altough, painting it anything other than how it left the factory (color wise) would de-value the car somewhat.
Rod.
Rod.
07-29-2005, 10:30 AM
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what's the deal with cars from the eightys??? 90% of them were brown... like the anniversary edition. with a name like anniversary edition, it should have been something kick ***!! like a color that would scream "DAMMIT, I've been here ten years!!! bow before me, I've got laser beams in my headlights, ****er!!!" but a brown/gold combo? that's more like a "Please don't hurt me!" color...
just thinking aloud..
just thinking aloud..
