Ok, I found a 1977 280Z with 31,000 miles. I am going to look at it either on Thursday or Friday. The owners said the only thing it needs is a paint job. Its silver with black interior. Also, its a two seater. Hes asking $5,000 obo. If everything is perfect like he says, is this a good deal?

Thanks, Omar

If the car has a legitamate 31K miles, then the price is low. It is very unlikley the milage is only 31K. Very few Zs were allowed to just sit. (Remember, it only has a five digit odometer, 31K, 131K, and 231K all look the same.)

A common scam is to take a clapped out car, cover the rust up with filler, squirt shiney paint at it, add fresh seat covers and carpet, and sell the car as low milage.

Either take a crash course in Z inspection or find someone who truely KNOWS the car. There are typical trouble areas that are just too expensive to fix. (rocker panel openings into the rear wheel well is one.)

Good Luck

reggiegsd, you wouldn't happen to work at/own a garage right on rt. 31 in flemington nj would you? saw a yellow z sitting at this garage for a while when i used to drive through on my way to work, it was a while ago. jeff

No I don't, I'm not a mechanic. But I am aware of the shop. They have two Zcars, both of which are terminal rusters. There are much better cars out there.