Hello im new
03-15-2006, 06:26 PM
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Hello im new
Hello, I've admired Z's for so long.. im 15 right now and summer is approaching and i've been looking for a car. (earlier in the summer i found a '69 mustang coupe i was prepared to buy.. but the seller pulled out from selling it) and now i want a 280zx.. my brother is always against me when it comes to car related stuff. "oh get a 300zx they're nice omg 280zx are ugly and old and suck) im so tired of him always putting down my taste in cars 
Well now im looking for a 280zx coupe.. preferably 5 speed. There is an auto coupe near me but my brother is saying "oh you'll regret not waiting to get a 5 speed speed, blah blah" Do you think i should look into this car.. my brother really pisses me off sometimes I feel like i can't do anything. I just wish he would move out since he is already 24 and still living at home.. sorry for the long rant but here is the car i was looking at btw if you know of any zx's near me for sale let me know please.. my zip code is 10983 and i live in rockland, NY (by the city) thank you
heres the link to the car im considering
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/car/141572028.html
Well now im looking for a 280zx coupe.. preferably 5 speed. There is an auto coupe near me but my brother is saying "oh you'll regret not waiting to get a 5 speed speed, blah blah" Do you think i should look into this car.. my brother really pisses me off sometimes I feel like i can't do anything. I just wish he would move out since he is already 24 and still living at home.. sorry for the long rant but here is the car i was looking at btw if you know of any zx's near me for sale let me know please.. my zip code is 10983 and i live in rockland, NY (by the city) thank you heres the link to the car im considering
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/car/141572028.html
03-15-2006, 06:36 PM
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That's a very good looking car, but a bit over priced. the front chin spoiler looks crushed in the middle too. You should be able to find a better example for less money... keep looking. Automatic isn't so bad unless you are serious about performance. If so, stay with a 5 speed. Good luck with your search, welcome to ZDriver and keep us posted on what you find. There is a great "Sticky" thread on what to look out for when buying a 280ZX.
Rod.
Rod.
03-16-2006, 12:02 AM
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Sticks are fun, but as I get older, going to be 28. 
And I got my first automatic ever, 05 Civic. I kinda like the auto, no heavy *** stage 3 clutch to keep pressing in and out. Rush hour traffic is definetly alot easier. So auto's are not all that bad. Probably easier for a new driver too. Just throwing that out. Welcome
And I got my first automatic ever, 05 Civic. I kinda like the auto, no heavy *** stage 3 clutch to keep pressing in and out. Rush hour traffic is definetly alot easier. So auto's are not all that bad. Probably easier for a new driver too. Just throwing that out. Welcome
03-16-2006, 11:43 AM
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the only problem on the east coast is the chance of rust is much higher so make sure you check the pans and frame rails. Don't hate me for asking but you do know how to check for bondo on the body right?
03-16-2006, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by hoov100zx
i think he's trying to hide something with the new paintjob.
Don't trust any 'new' paint job. It's most likely there to cover up significant problems or it was put on by Maaco, or something like it, to sell the car.
New paint is a red herring and should add NO value to the car unless you can verify who did the job and how good of a job they did.
This is the only kind of paint job that will add value to the car, but no more than the 18,500 confirmed miles that are on the odometer:
https://www.zdriver.com/forum/showth...635#post114635
Last edited by lww; 03-16-2006 at 12:26 PM.
03-20-2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by skittle
the only problem on the east coast is the chance of rust is much higher so make sure you check the pans and frame rails. Don't hate me for asking but you do know how to check for bondo on the body right?
I checked it out last saturday,the front was actually banged up a bit.. My dad and I were pretty sure that it was in an accident. the guy didn't want to budge on the price, he was telling how rare of a car it was and everything. It was pretty stout the engine but we couldn't go over 50 since it was the city and also 5:30pm. It actually felt kinda weak lol compared to my moms ford focus.. it may have needed a tune up, who knows. My dad couldn't even get him to budge and he's been a car salesman/ lease manager for 12 years. The guy was saying how he could get much higher for the car and that the price was great for this "rare and soon to be collectible car" maybe if it was a turbo model but not a N/A auto lol pfffttttt
I reconsidered, i want a 5 speed haha. I already know how to drive a manual from my brother teaching me in his vw corrado
Last edited by wanta280zx; 03-20-2006 at 01:24 PM.
03-20-2006, 07:48 PM
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There's nothing particularily special about that car. Just cause there were some anniversary editions that year doesn't make all the 80's rare 
The miles aren't so low as to justify a high asking price. He probably dumped more than he wanted to into it and now he's trying to get all his money back.
The miles aren't so low as to justify a high asking price. He probably dumped more than he wanted to into it and now he's trying to get all his money back.
03-20-2006, 08:11 PM
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I just plain feel uncomfortable driving an automatic car though 
I feel like I'm always forgetting to do something. I'll find myself slamming my left foot on the brake cuase it's instinctively looking for the clutch. Not shifting makes me feel wrong. And not having a clutch pedal is just plain weird 
I dont know, I dont feel that driving a manual is any more of a chore than driving an automatic. My left foot and right hand just instinctively know their jobs and theres no thinking about it. Dont get me wrong, if I had to commute with a clutch pedal that took my entire body weight to depress I'd feel differently. But driving on a stock or moderate clutch is almost like driving therapy 
I feel like I'm always forgetting to do something. I'll find myself slamming my left foot on the brake cuase it's instinctively looking for the clutch. Not shifting makes me feel wrong. And not having a clutch pedal is just plain weird I dont know, I dont feel that driving a manual is any more of a chore than driving an automatic. My left foot and right hand just instinctively know their jobs and theres no thinking about it. Dont get me wrong, if I had to commute with a clutch pedal that took my entire body weight to depress I'd feel differently. But driving on a stock or moderate clutch is almost like driving therapy
03-27-2006, 06:49 AM
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You should buy my turbo zx. Its got a ferrari body kit and very little rust and runs great and everything worksexcept the ac(heat works though and the ac just needs a recharge). Power seats, windows...new tires...
Make me an offer. :]
Make me an offer. :]
03-29-2006, 12:58 PM
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New 280 ZX
i just got my 280 ZX 2 weeks ago and it looks really great and runs awesome there also isn't/aren't any problems with it either,except for one speaker in the very front being blown, and i got it for $1850. I also wanted to know if anyone knew where i could get a bumper cover, or a manual transmission because mine is an automatic but i want a manual
03-29-2006, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 280ZX_Man
I also wanted to know if anyone knew where i could get a bumper cover, or a manual transmission because mine is an automatic but i want a manual
here's info on auto to manual swap: (as you can tell, it's been asked a lot)
#1 https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...ht=auto+manual
#2 https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...ht=auto+manual
#3 https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...ht=auto+manual
#4 https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...ht=auto+manual
#5 https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...ht=auto+manual
#6 https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...ht=auto+manual
ok... the list goes on, but this is boring. Oh, and Welcome.
03-29-2006, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by duowing
I have to agree on the auto vs. manual. Manuals are very fun, but sometimes, especially late at night when you're tired and just driving home, there's nothing nicer than an automatic tranny.
