this post got me slightly triggered. First is that someone posted the first photo that pops up when you search Datsun 240Z. Second all the people stating the value of the Datsun. Just wondering what everyone’s opinion of this post is? And peep this photo of my Z after a fresh wash.
2 ways to look at it. 1. None of them have any idea how much a car like that costs so they inflate it which is free propaganda making your car more valuable. Or 2. None of them have any idea how much a car like that costs so they inflate it and now fewer people want a Z which leaves more rare parts for the rest of us.
Just out of curiosity how much would a decent, running condition 240z go for? I bought my 280zx for $1500 and thought it was a hell of a deal, albeit the 280zx isn’t as ‘valuable’ as a 240z.
240s are rare. Rust free good condition 240s are even rarer. If you want a rust free good condition 240 that requires minimal maintenance be ready to drop 10k US probably more depending on where you are. People see 240s as the end all beat all of the S30 so it's inflated a lot compared to it's later 260 and 280 counterparts. I always recommend people look at the late models if they want an S30. I got my 78' for 1600 cash only 7 years ago. Definitely some rust but nothing I couldn't handle myself. And it still has the same body lines as a 240. Like I said though rust free is rare and anyone who has a good condition 240 probably knows it and will jack the price higher than it needs to be. End of the day what you're willing to pay is the value.
There's also lots of folks on here who can tell you what they paid.
I gotcha. I always thought the ones I’ve seen online were inflated because of their rareness so that makes total sense. In that case, I’ll stick with my minimal rust zx until I can find a good deal haha.
Rust free good condition Z’s go for $25k+ now in the US. If it’s $10k and “rust free” you can bet you’re in for a few surprises. That being said there are always deals to be found, but fewer and fewer of them these days.
Personally I’d say try and find one not running and just rebuild the engine mine wasn’t running but just need spark plugs new batterey and oil and oil filter. I later rebuilt from the crank up and it was pretty easy cus of the simplicity of a single over head cam. Best of luck
I'm currently rebuilding my '83 zx. It ran pretty good when I bought it but I went ahead and had the engine rebuilt as well. You're right it is a pretty simple engine and car to work on, and my favorite so far!
this post got me slightly triggered. First is that someone posted the first photo that pops up when you search Datsun 240Z. Second all the people stating the value of the Datsun. Just wondering what everyone’s opinion of this post is? And peep this photo of my Z after a fresh wash.
1972 Datsun 240Z- L26 stroked and cam’d.
2 ways to look at it. 1. None of them have any idea how much a car like that costs so they inflate it which is free propaganda making your car more valuable. Or 2. None of them have any idea how much a car like that costs so they inflate it and now fewer people want a Z which leaves more rare parts for the rest of us.
I'll take either as a win.
Also, I love the orange. Makes any car look fast.
Just out of curiosity how much would a decent, running condition 240z go for? I bought my 280zx for $1500 and thought it was a hell of a deal, albeit the 280zx isn’t as ‘valuable’ as a 240z.
240s are rare. Rust free good condition 240s are even rarer. If you want a rust free good condition 240 that requires minimal maintenance be ready to drop 10k US probably more depending on where you are. People see 240s as the end all beat all of the S30 so it's inflated a lot compared to it's later 260 and 280 counterparts. I always recommend people look at the late models if they want an S30. I got my 78' for 1600 cash only 7 years ago. Definitely some rust but nothing I couldn't handle myself. And it still has the same body lines as a 240. Like I said though rust free is rare and anyone who has a good condition 240 probably knows it and will jack the price higher than it needs to be. End of the day what you're willing to pay is the value.
There's also lots of folks on here who can tell you what they paid.
I gotcha. I always thought the ones I’ve seen online were inflated because of their rareness so that makes total sense. In that case, I’ll stick with my minimal rust zx until I can find a good deal haha.
Rust free good condition Z’s go for $25k+ now in the US. If it’s $10k and “rust free” you can bet you’re in for a few surprises. That being said there are always deals to be found, but fewer and fewer of them these days.
Personally I’d say try and find one not running and just rebuild the engine mine wasn’t running but just need spark plugs new batterey and oil and oil filter. I later rebuilt from the crank up and it was pretty easy cus of the simplicity of a single over head cam. Best of luck
I'm currently rebuilding my '83 zx. It ran pretty good when I bought it but I went ahead and had the engine rebuilt as well. You're right it is a pretty simple engine and car to work on, and my favorite so far!
Thanks it’s Malibu orange. The stock orange doesn’t have enough vibrance for me.