"MrPseudonym" (mrpseudonym)
09/24/2014 at 10:03 • Filed to: CAR WANTS, CAR NEEDS
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"MrPseudonym" (mrpseudonym)
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Someone has been driving a 280zx around my campus, and I am quite jealous. Please, share pictures of the Z series to make me happy.
*sigh*
They'll never be cheap enough for me...
Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:06 |
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I want a 240Z so bad, but rust scares me. and all the ones in my area have a ton of rust.
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MrPseudonym
> Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
09/24/2014 at 10:08 |
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But fuck that! GET IT ANYWAY! It's like my plan: if I ever have the money for a new sports car, I won't. I'll get a Gen 2 Viper. My dream.
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Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:11 |
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I think the gen 2 viper is gorgeous, but the gen ones are beginning to grow on me. Especially with these wheels:
Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
> Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
09/24/2014 at 10:12 |
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I need these.
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Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
09/24/2014 at 10:14 |
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We all do
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MrPseudonym
> Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
09/24/2014 at 10:15 |
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But not the lack of ABS and even A/C!
Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:16 |
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I drive by a 260Z every morning and the owner is just letting it rust away. Heartbreaking.
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Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:16 |
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Who needs a/c when you have a convertible, and ABS? PShht A real man can handle the brakes locking up
Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:18 |
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Better yet, how 'bout a video?
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kWF-hH…
And a picture.
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MrPseudonym
> Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
09/24/2014 at 10:19 |
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
IT'S NOT FAIR!!!!!
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Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:20 |
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I know, pretty rare considering it was only sold one year in the USA and 4 up here in Canada.
GhostZ
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:20 |
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US or UK? Because 280ZXs are dirt cheap in the US. You can pick up a mostly clean example for around $2500 or $3000. Literally one of the cheapest reliable sports cars you can buy. And I mean reliable . It's an 80s car that will run 200k no sweat if you treat it nice.
KnowsAboutCars
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:21 |
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MrPseudonym
> GhostZ
09/24/2014 at 10:21 |
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OH SHIT
MAZDA MIATA JUST WENT DOWN. IN FLAMES.
(US by the way...)
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MrPseudonym
> KnowsAboutCars
09/24/2014 at 10:23 |
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Wow. That's the only pretty 350z I've ever seen.
THOSE LIGHTS. 300z looks bored though. But cute. :)
Sn210
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:26 |
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MrPseudonym
> Sn210
09/24/2014 at 10:27 |
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NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM.
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GhostZ
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:31 |
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5-7 years ago was the perfect time to buy one. You could have them for under $1000 in running condition. '79-'80 5-speed NON TURBOS are the best choices. For some reason they seem to hold up better than the 81-83 models, probably because they made more of them (so more of them survived without being trashed) and because they were simpler.
The mechanical fuel injection was brilliantly designed and extremely reliable, utilizing an MAF way back in the 80s. It was way more reliable in the long-term than the continuous fuel injection they used on most German cars at the time.
The weakest part is still the body, but rust on them isn't as bad as 240Zs as the 280ZX sealed up better and didn't let water get into weird places as much. Road salt will still destroy one, though.
Looking at ebay is deceptive, because 90% of them being listed are for stupidly high reserve prices. Notice how all the ones for bid are either in the $3000 range or less, with a few exceptional examples touching $4500.
Catch a good one on craigslist being sold by an old person (or husband who just had kids) and negotiate them down and $2500 is possible.
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MrPseudonym
> GhostZ
09/24/2014 at 10:33 |
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Yep. Soon. I will get the 280z of my dreams. Soon. TY for advice, though!
Big Bubba Ray
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:36 |
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Dude you could definitely snag a ZX for cheap. They're reliable and affordable. Like under 5 grand for a pretty decent one! Until then, here are a few Zs for you.
That's my 240!
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MrPseudonym
> Big Bubba Ray
09/24/2014 at 10:37 |
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That orange one's cute!
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Big Bubba Ray
> MrPseudonym
09/24/2014 at 10:39 |
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Haha thanks, I love it!