IM GOING TO DO IT!

[Bruno240]

I found a 1985 300zx turbo for sale and the guy want $1500 for it. So im going to test drive the car sunday and im so excited. I have always loved the 300zx's and after my 1991 240zx was totalled by a tow truck rear ending me, im excited about the test drive, and the guy sounds like a real 300zx enthousist (sp?). I would love to buy it and fix it up and make it beautiful. I just wanted to share my joy with you all.

[jEzTeR]

Good Find!That is a great price!It may need some TLC and lots of new parts.

Good Luck and keep us posted.

[Bruno240]

yeah, it has 206,000K and has a new engine, so I know the suspension is probably shot, so as long as the engine, transmission, and no big rust problems, it will be a great find, im really excited, i really want a project car.

once i get it underway, everything will be photographed.

[base9se]

Good for you man. Enjoy that Z. New engine & only 1500 cool!!

[freakonaleash1187]

glad to hear that. yes, take lots of pictures. you want to catch the best moments of your life.

[PalmerWMD]

YaY!!

Fred..

[Bruno240]

well i test drove it

the rear driver's side shock is broken.

rust in normal places, like under trim and rusted through around the trim screws and around wheel wells

spedo doesnt work with most of the other gauges bc of that one cable.

the engine seems to be fine, im just not sure if its worth doing all the work on it

[PalmerWMD]

post some pics!

Fred..

[Bruno240]

im taking the car to a mechanic tomm to make sure everything is good. Im worried about a broken strut in the back and the speedo doesnt work, so im think im gonna try and talk him down some. expect pics in the next week, im gonna be busy with school and tthe digital camera really isnt working right now

[nsrZ32]

Hmmm...tempting I bet. But z31's in need of work are pretty common. If you can get him down on price I say go for it. Otherwise...I'd pass at 1500.

I'd like to see pics too though.

[Bruno240]

yeah, i need to know exactly what it needs before i can make my descision. but yeah i was thinking about offering him like $1300 since i know it needs a strut. but the mechanic knows more than me and what the car needs.

But it is a Turbo, and 1st gen turbos are rare around the cincinnati ohio

[evildky]

well at least it's a turbo, hopew the rust isn't too bad, last I knew Z31 quarters were not available in the aftermarket, as for the guages not working, I am gonna guess they are the digital? in which case, swap for the analog set up, and the rear springs are undersized from the factory, you can get a set of 88ss springs from the dealer through Nissan Motorsports, along with the 88ss sway bars, then you just need an intercooler and turn up the boost till the tires burn off

[Bruno240]

well he says that its just the cable, bc the boost gauge doesnt work either and he said all that will work when the cable is fixed, i dont really trust him on it, but thats y i want the mechanic to tell me what is wronge, and how much it will be to fix it.

My problem is i only have enough money to buy the car and thats it. I am expecting a check for about $2 grand in the next month or so to fix the car. So i guess when i buy the car ill just clean and sand down the rust till i get money.

[evildky]

if it's digital the cable has nothing to do with it, and the speedo cable has zero to do with the boost gauge either way, you might want to start looking at other Z's checking other larger metro areas withing a couple hours, to find the right car it's worth the effort

[Bruno240]

well im gonna buy the car, had it looked at by a firend of mine thats a mechanic on the side, he says the engine looks good, except the turbo has oil on it, but that it prolly nothing, but its not leaking any thing, so i dont know what with the turbo. but the rust isnt too bad compared to other 1985 Z31's.

the guy said he is getting the speedo cable replaced this week before he sells it to me. So if it fixes is, thats great, if it doesnt, ill just not some moeny off it.

Im gonna offer him $1300 when the cable is installed, and if he doesnt accept, work my way up to $1500.

So once i buy it ill find the digital camera and take some pics but this is my plan of fixing it.

Replace broken shockDigital gauge cluster if neededfull tune up with some belts and stuffreupholster seatsnew tires and possibly front break pads

Now i wont be driving it for awhile untill the shock and speedo works.

Im excited about getting a new car. Sorry if im posting too much. You guys no how it is. Cars are an addiction and my friends get bored when i talk about cars too much.

[evildky]

if there is oil inside the turbo outlet pipe you need a turbo rebuild, cost around $250 to have it done or do it yourself and save, the oil seal has gona bad and while it's apart best replace the bearings and seals

[Bruno240]

ill take a look at it this weekend, but what my mechanic said was there is oil on it and it looks like oil just leaked on it. but thanks for the advice. i should have the car this weekend, ill be sure to find the camera and show off the car

[evildky]

ah oil on it like maybe a valve cover gasket leak, kinda a pain to remove the upper plenum but after that it's an easy fix, aklso find out when/if the timing belt has been replaced man I miss my Z31 I'll have another someday I am sure

[Bruno240]

this is a problem, i dont know when the timing belt was changed. but the mechanic says the engine looks to be running great. so im not real worried about it right now, but it is in the back of my head

[jEzTeR]

post some Pics ASAP!

[Bruno240]

pics will be up next week.

[90'240ka]

good find man, I got my z for 900, it is an 87 non turbo, it has 220,000 clicks on er and she still runs like new, when I bought it the lady had all new struts in the hatch and a new heater core, so I installed the struts and heater core and the z drives like a dream, now I am rippin out the motor and droppen in a rb20det, just gotta get my motor mounts from the 200zr from japan and the oil pan, and its bolt in after that..again nice find and enjoy the z, get ready to feel real tourqe...lol

[Bruno240]

man i love the torque and power on this car, and how it throws me into the seat on every shift. but its running bad now bc it needs the rear struts and some lil engine work, it starts up fine it just has a hard time ideling and hesitates alot, still a very strong motor jst needs some tuning. waiting for money from the insurance company to fix her up

[ZXR_KiD]

glad u found a nice toy but we still want pics

PS. D if ur still interested in a Z31 my indy friend still wants to sell his... he thinks the MAF is goin out (car still won't do above 80) and somone has backed into the rt frnt fender... but you know how the rust condition on that one is....

[nsrZ32]

Glad the power keeps you happy. Just wait til you drive a TT Z32 with mods