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Post by TsunamiSephi on Apr 23, 2008 14:32:44 GMT -5
Ok. I'm looking into buying a car. It's an '88 300ZX.
The Bad: It's automatic, needs a battery and alternator, been sitting not started for 4 years, interior is very cracked up, and theres a little bit of front driver side damage. (not a lot)
The Good: 137K Miles for an '88, It's a 300ZX with T-tops, and they only want 900 for the mess.
Please help me out with commentary and voting. I'm kinda stuck in a pickle. Thanks in advance, guys.
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Post by MAGGOT on Apr 23, 2008 14:56:09 GMT -5
Pictures to evaluate damage would help. I'm not sure if I'd buy it or not, tough to say from here.
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Post by TsunamiSephi on Apr 23, 2008 15:15:39 GMT -5
Best described is the exterior and motor bay look solid. I'd buy it in a heartbeat had it not been for the MASSIVE weather cracks in the dash. I don't know how much it'd be to fix. I don't know much really about dash restoration. I'll go by there soon and get pics of her. She's not going anywhere anytime soon that's for sure. BTW how much damage can a motor get if it's dormant for 4 years?
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Post by Bunta on Apr 23, 2008 17:03:47 GMT -5
Ok. I'm looking into buying a car. It's an '88 300ZX. The Bad: It's automatic, needs a battery and alternator, been sitting not started for 4 years, interior is very cracked up, and theres a little bit of front driver side damage. (not a lot) The Good: 137K Miles for an '88, It's a 300ZX with T-tops, and they only want 900 for the mess. Please help me out with commentary and voting. I'm kinda stuck in a pickle. Thanks in advance, guys. Even if this car cost $100 I wouldn't buy it. You'll be purchasing your own private nightmare. Too much work to do, too many risky possibilities. It is likely that some seals have perished and the internals of the engine may be corroded in places. If the car had been garaged then perhaps it would be worth considering. I think you could find less-expensive and less labour-intensive projects for the same price.
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Post by TsunamiSephi on Apr 23, 2008 17:36:34 GMT -5
I think you're right. The more I think about it the bigger the can 'o worms gets. I probably need to just figure out what's wrong with my Mirage and get her running. Thanks for the advice
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Post by Bunta on Apr 24, 2008 0:39:24 GMT -5
Mmm, I remember all the times I bought cars because I could imagine what the end product would be like once I fixed it up, only to realise in time that all I had bought was a liability. Even a car in good condition will cost you a lot money for repairs and maintenance. Restoring a car is a true project that should not be taken lightly. If your main goal is to have a decent daily ride, it would probably be better to start with something that is already roadworthy. Just my opinion though, I'm sure some enthusiasts get a lot of satisfaction from resurrecting an apparent lost cause.
When I was young I had a really average vehicle and used to cop a lot of cheek from my mates for what I drove. But the girls didn't mind what car I had, and I fondly recall many "hot" nights at the drive-in or cruising along the coast with a cute girl in the passenger seat. When the weekend came around none of the guys minded riding in my monstrosity when we went to the beach because I was the only one who had a car that would carry all of our surfboards and gear. My car wasn't cool to look at and it didn't perform like a sports car, but it was very useful. Today I still have an uninspiring car, but it is mechanically good, has not rust or dents, and it is very useful. In a perfect world we could all have two cars: a practical daily driver, and an unpractical weekend racer.
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Post by TsunamiSephi on Apr 24, 2008 3:45:21 GMT -5
My situation is becoming extra grim, though. I have a broken down Mitsu Mirage DE and a -choke- 94 Buick LeSabre... I'm not going to buy the Z, but I've been hunting down a way to get something more, umm, un-grandma? I miss my little Geo Prizm soo much. I wish I hadn't lost it in the divorce...
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