datsun 280zx

Hey Dave,

I own a beatiful all orig ( 60,000k,) 2+2 Australian model...and my dad also had one when i was a kid too...and i can say that these cars are fantastic to own...and very reliable too...but obviously that does depend on the life it's had...

So a lot will depend on the mileage, and the service records ( definitely better if it has service history )...that way you have at least some idea of the way it's been treated over the years...

The main ( comon ) problem area with these cars is RUST...!..It's the number one killer....so check it over carefully...places like the sill of the rear hatch door, and around the base ( and top ) of the front windscreen, as well as the more obvious areas like the dooors, front 1/4 panels etc..

Also, check out the interior, as they tended to get a bit brittle over time if exposed to a lot of harsh sunlight....

I absolutely love my 280zx...and i use it as a daily driver too....never lets me down....and i get to travel in individual, retro style :)

if it's been properly treated for rust it should be ok...just keep a close eye on it...and if any appears again..get straigt onto it...though that said...mine was rust proofed from new by the original owner back in '83....and it's only now just got a few small spots showing. I got straigh to them, with at least a rust prohibiter...and it's pretty much stopped it going any further now.... That aside though...these cars are a great cruiser...sift and cushy...and everything electric :)

oh yeah, and if you want a look...here's a couple of pics of my Australian

cheers, Brian C

yeah thanks...it really is a gem...i was so luck to find it...you know up until year 2000...the orig owner had only clocked up 16,000 kms..!!!!

I also just mounted a pioneer CD/MP3 player discretely in the glovebove...opperates vie iR remote too....cooool.. at last high tech sound...whils keeping the retro look of the orig player...

as for the radio, i will probably do something similar, cause i don't have any tapes :P

Hi-Soft wrote:

cool, if you need any info when fitting your new audio system, let me know...as i now have a good understanding of how to do it all...a little bit of messing around too...but still worth it...

ok thanks man

cheers

David

Hi-Soft wrote:

Hello! I'm interesting in car 280ZX prices in Europe. I found some US sites with car prices, but prices are a little bit lower than in Europe. Can you help me with some limks? Best regards, Daba from Croatia.